Create or Restore Sensor List Backups on the Ethernet Gateway 4

ALTA Ethernet and IoT Gateways offer a feature which allows a user to download the Sensor List. This enables a user to maintain a backup Sensor List with the same slot arrangement even after a gateway has been reset or it’s network has been Reformed.

This feature requires a modern web browser operating on a Windows PC. Browsers running on MacOS and Linux are not supported for this feature.

Steps

1. Access the Gateway’s Local Configuration Page

Every Ethernet Gateway 4 has a local configuration page (HTTP Interface) that can be accessed by navigating to the Gateway’s IP address through a browser.

2. Confirm the desired devices have been added to the gateways Sensor List.

Select Status on the navigation bar at the top.
Confirm correct devices are listed under the Wireless Network section.

EGW4 - Sensor List Overview

3. Create Sensor List Backup

Select Settings in the navigation bar at the top.
Select Wireless Network at the navigation bar at the left side of the screen.
From the Create Network Backup section, select the Click to Download link.
- You will be prompted to select the download location and name the XML; make these selections and save the file.
  
  EGW4 - Sensor List - Create Backup

4. Restore Sensor List from Backup

Select Settings in the navigation bar at the top.
Select Wireless Network at the navigation bar at the left side of the screen.
Under Restore Network Backup Select the Choose File icon.
- The option to choose the XML Backup File will then appear.
- Select the desired file.
Once the file has been uploaded a message will appear confirming successful upload.
- Select Ok.
  
  EGW4 - Sensor List - Restore