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When commissioning Interacts on site, these can only be commissioned via the GoBright App. Here's your initial quick checklist:✅ An Interact ✅ An admin account for the GoBright Portal ✅ A smartphone with the latest GoBright mobile app, logged in as an admin✅ An Interact profile (this is done the on portal)✅ If the devices sit behind a firewall, please ensure MQTT over TLS has been correctly configured.Please note: When using Wi-Fi:✅ 2.4 Ghz (supported)❌️ 5 Ghz (not supported)Now that all of the above are in place, please follow steps 1 to 3 on this article.Related Article:Hard-reset a GoBright Interact The full firewall rules can be found here.

Product Code: INT1-POE-DESKGoBright have released a PoE adapter for their Interact device. If you can't power the device over the 230V mains adapter, PoE is now here! As you can see, it comes with 3M adhesive to fix the device to a surface.This is the connection that needs to be plugged into the Interact device:You then have the expansion box:  Note: A network cable is not suppliedWe tested the device on the 12th of June 2024, using a "dumb" NETGEAR PoE switch and an Interact running Application Version 1.6.1. If you're using a managed switch, please ensure PoE is enabled on the port(s) that you connect the Interact(s) to. Some further photos that might help plan your installation:Important: When using Interacts, you must configure your firewall to allow outbound traffic over MQTT (port 8883) over TLS. NTP and DNS must also be correctly configured for the device to communicate with the GoBright platform. The firewall configuration can be found here.Please contact support@ascentae.com for any help.

The previous gateway models are the MGW211-DP24 and MGW211-DP28. This article is based on testing the AGW332-EU868 with firmware 1.0.0. We conducted these tests in August / September 2026. The GoBright Advanced Gateway is basically a solid piece of kit that hooks your devices upto the cloud. It makes sure all the data syncs perfectly and keeps your smart workplace online without any hiccups. Planning Your Installation ▼ When figuring out where to put your gateway, keep an eye out for things that can block the signal—like thick concrete walls, metal objects, elevators, and stairs. If you hit any dead zones, you might need to reposition the gateway or add an extra device to make sure the whole building gets solid coverage. Please see the GoBright Planning & Deployment guide here. Important: You must be an administrator on the GoBright portal to ensure you can complete the following steps. The GoBright mobile app is required (Android or iOS) and it needs to be running the latest version. Checklist ▼ ✓ A smartphone with the GoBright app installed. This is available for free from both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. ✓ Full admin access rights for your GoBright account that is logged in on on the app. ✓ Bluetooth enabled on the smartphone. Hardware Overview & Tech Specs ▼ The Small Antenna This is used for Wi-Fi communication and both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz are now supported. The Large Antenna This is used for any communication if LoRa sensors are being deployed. So far we have tested the Elsys LoRa Desk Sensor (EMS2) and the Elsys LoRa Room Sensor (ERS2). Hardware Information & Tech Specs Model Tested: AGW332-EU868 RF / Sensor Frequency: 868 MHz (EU868) dedicated LoRa band for long-range, encrypted sensor telemetry Wireless: Dual-band Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz & 5.0 GHz Wired: RJ45 (ETH0, ETH1) Bluetooth: Built-in (for use in the commissioning process) Power Options: PoE+ (at 30W) which must be powered via the ETH0 port. Mains powered option available LED Indicators: Multiple LEDs to confirm the state of the device Security: End-to-end cloud encryption as standard, including hardware level packet filtering Prepare your GoBright Environment ▼ Before you begin commissioning the AGW, there's a few steps that you'll need to carry out in the GoBright portal. We'll guide you through them in this section.1) Login to your GoBright portal with administrator rights using this link. 2) Navigate to Settings > Devices > Profiles and select Add3) Change the the Type to Advanced Gateway, give it an appropriate name and save the settings4) On the same page, select Commissioning Presets and add a new preset. Give the preset a name(this will be shown in the next steps when we commission the AGW). Change the Type to Advanced Gateway and select the previous profile you've just set up5) Complete the required Connection and NTP settings. During our testing we enabled automatic NTP (via DHCP)6) Save the changes and you will see the new commissioning presetNow we can move on to the next step to commission the AGW. Commissioning The AGW ▼ As mentioned in the tech specs, the AGW is powered by PoE+ at 30W and must be powered via the ETH0 port. Do not use ETH1. A 230V power supply is not included as standard and must be purchased seperately. Please speak to your Ascentae Account Manager when ordering the AGW to make it clear that you require a mains power supply if you're not powering the device over PoE. Let's Get Started... 1) Make sure that the toggle switch on the top of the gateway is toggled off of 'boot' (toggle switch flicked towards the Ethernet ports). 2) Plug the PoE cable into ETH0 on the AGW. At this stage, please be patient as it can take around 10 minutes to complete the boot cycle. During this stage the LEDs will flash different colours and patterns until it settles down. 3) Now the device has booted, it's ready to commission - it will show a blue slow blink. This means it's in 'discovery mode'. 0 Discovery mode only remains active for up to 10 minutes and will require a reboot of the AGW if left longer. 4) At this stage we now need to fire up the GoBright app. Select the 3 horitzontal lines in the top-right and then Admin Tools and Commission a Gateway by QR Code.5) Select the pre-configured commissioning preset 6) The next step is to scan the QR code on the rear of the AGW. Complete all the required fields and move on to the next step. Shortly you will see the following screen confirming connectivity:7) After around 30 seconds the AGW will update to show two solid green LEDs. See the next section for a breakdown of the different LED colours. LED Indicators ▼ The AGW gives a clear indication of the status of the device.  Portal Information & Summary ▼ Now you have an active Advanced Gateway set up in your portal. Just head to Settings > Devices > Gateways.Here you can remotely:See and update the firmare the device is runningFind the serial number of the deviceConnection statusLocal IP address allocated to the AGW Technical Support ▼ We're here to help. Log a support ticket by contacting support@ascentae.com with as much information as possible and a member of the team will get back in touch.

Wi-Fi signal strength is measured in dBm, with values usually ranging from -30 dBm to -90 dBm. A value closer to 0 (e.g. -50 dBm) indicates a stronger, faster connection, while lower numbers (e.g. -80 dBm) indicates a weaker, slower, or unstable connection. -50 dBm to -60 dBm (Excellent/Good)-60 dBm to -70 dBm (Fair)-70 dBm to -80 dBm (Weak)-80 dBm to -90 dBm (Unusable)Walls and electronic interference will significantly drop the dBm value in your environment. Finding your dBm level on an InteractPress and hold the time in the top-right for a few secondsSelect open device infoHere you have 4 options on the left hand side. On this screen you can find:StatusIP addressMAC addressSSID Signal, channel and dBmAuth mode used (e.g WPA2 PSK)We need to concentrate on the 2nd option down - WiFi. There is a signal indicator that will fluctuate in real-time. Values between -50 dBm and -65 dBm are good.Important: Interacts operate on the 2.4 Ghz spectrum. 5 Ghz is not supported.Still having issues? Check out our on site install guide here.

The Control Plug is the solution for managing the power usage for your GoBright Interact. The solution is to power on your desk workstation only when checked-in.Summary, key points & benefits:Supports a Bluetooth range of up to 15mUp to 5 Interacts can be connected to a single Control PlugThe firmware version on the Interact must be running 2.4.7 or aboveOnly available for Interacts - GoBright Connects are not supportedAvailable in UK, EU and USA versionsEnergy Savings: Automatically cuts power to desk peripherals (monitors, docking stations, etc.) when the desk is not in use, reducing your impact on the environmentBy requiring a check-in to activate power, it ensures more reliable desk occupancy data for facility managersClick here to view the extensive installation guide from GoBright to get up and running.

Cable length: 1.5mThe cable will arrive in the packaging as illustrated.We have tested the cable with the following specifications:230V mains (UK) plug to USB-C adapterInput 100-240V50-60 HzOutput 5.0V / 3.0A / 15.0Wor9.0V / 2.77A / 25.0WBoth scenarios power up the Interact.As well as a 230V mains power adapter, we've also tested the following using a USB-C port: The USB-C port shown above has a maximum of 3A.The DC side is plugged into the Interact and the USB-C side is plugged into your adapter of choice.