Edge Gateway
Getting Started Guide

IM AMD03A03-01EN 8th Edition

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................ 2
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 4
Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 5
About Edge Gateway .................................................................................................................. 6
Note on Edge Gateway ............................................................................................................. 6

About This Book .......................................................................................................................... 7
Notes on this document ........................................................................................................... 7
Manual List ................................................................................................................................ 7
Icons and symbols used in this manual ................................................................................. 8

Confirmation of Packaged Goods ............................................................................................. 9
Edge Gateway Set ..................................................................................................................... 9

What you need to prepare ....................................................................................................... 10
Accessories we sell (sold separately) .................................................................................. 10
What you need to prepare ....................................................................................................... 10

Overall system diagram ............................................................................................................ 11
Step 1 Activate/connect.......................................................................................................... 12
For Indoor Type Edge Gateway ............................................................................................. 12
For Outdoor Type Edge Gateway .......................................................................................... 14

Step 2 Sign in to the Edge Gateway ...................................................................................... 17
Change the IP address of the PC .......................................................................................... 17
First sign in............................................................................................................................... 22
Sign in ............................................................................................................................................22

Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings ...................................................................... 24
Configure simple settings ...................................................................................................... 24
Set the time .............................................................................................................................. 32
Set the time zone .........................................................................................................................32
Set the time ..................................................................................................................................33

Configure SSH settings .......................................................................................................... 37
Configure PPP settings. ......................................................................................................... 40
Configure storage settings ..................................................................................................... 42
Save settings in the gateway ................................................................................................. 44

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Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................... 46
Option Setting Guide ................................................................................................................ 48
Connecting to a network camera ............................................................................................ 49
Configure VMS settings ........................................................................................................... 50
Install the desktop client ........................................................................................................ 50
Connecting to a Media Server ............................................................................................... 52
Configure initial system settings ..............................................................................................52
Connect to the configured system ...........................................................................................54
Check the device .........................................................................................................................56

Save VMS settings .................................................................................................................. 59
Save Nx Witness password and settings ................................................................................59

Configure the integrated video management system.......................................................... 61
Enable Edge Gateway ............................................................................................................. 62
Configure authentication information for VMS ................................................................... 64
Detecting cameras .................................................................................................................. 65

Configure the device management system ........................................................................... 67
Enable Edge Gateway ............................................................................................................. 68

Configure remote.it settings .................................................................................................... 70
Create a remote.it account .................................................................................................... 71
Configure remote.it settings .................................................................................................. 72
Connecting to services using remote.it ................................................................................ 79

Licenses and Trademarks ........................................................................................................ 82
License...................................................................................................................................... 82
trademark ................................................................................................................................. 82

Revision History ......................................................................................................................... 83

Introduction

Introduction

Thank you very much for adopting our amnimo Edge Gateway ("Edge Gateway").
The Edge Gateway Startup Guide ("this document") describes how to set up the Edge Gateway. Please be sure
to read it before using the Edge Gateway.

After completing the setup, keep this manual in a place where it can be found at all times.

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Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

Before using the Edge Gateway, please read the "Before Using" document included with the Edge Gateway toensure safe and proper handling.

5About Edge Gateway

About Edge Gateway
Note on Edge Gateway

Edge Gateway does not guarantee backward compatibility of product versions with respect toconfiguration data.

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About This Book

About This Book
Notes on this document


The contents of this document are subject to change without notice.



Reproduction or reprinting of the contents of this document, in whole or in part, without permission isprohibited.



While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document,

if you have any questions or find any errors, please contact our customer support.

Contact:amnimo Customer Support

E-mail:support@amnimo.com

URL:

https://support.amnimo.com/

Please note that revisions may not be made for specification changes, structural changes, or changes inparts used that are not considered to be particularly detrimental to functionality/performance.

Manual Listamnimo G series Edge Gateway user's manualhttps://amnimo.com/manual/edge_gw/ja/edge_gw_users_manual.pdf

amnimo Gateway series GUI User's Manualhttps://amnimo.com/manual/edge_gw/gui/en/gui_users_manual.pdf

amnimo Gateway series CLI User's Manualhttps://amnimo.com/manual/edge_gw/cli/en/cli_users_manual.pdf



Nx Witness VMS Guide
https://amnimo.com/manual/edge_gw/vms/ja/index.htm



Device Management System Manualhttps://amnimo.com/manual/edge_gw/alpine/dms/en/index.htm
Enhanced Video Management System Manualhttps://amnimo.com/manual/edge_gw/evms/en/index.htm

Edge Gateway Startup Guide (this document)

https://amnimo.com/manual/edge_gw/sg/en/edge_gw_sg.pdf

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About This Book

Icons and symbols used in this manual
Icons and symbols in this manual have the following meanings
Information of special note regarding functions and operation.

Supplemental information regarding functions and operation is provided.
This section contains references to information within this document and to other documents.
Indicates that the command can be operated in general user mode.
Indicates that the command can be operated in administrator mode.
Indicates that the command can be operated in setting mode.

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Confirmation of Packaged Goods

Confirmation of Packaged Goods
First, please make sure that all packing materials are present.

Edge Gateway Set
Indoor Type Edge Gateway


Indoor type Edge Gateway main unit x 1

Indoor Type Edge Gateway

Outdoor type Edge Gateway main unit x 1

Before use x 1

Before use x 1Rubber feet x 4

Grommet (main unit device) x 2

Cable ties (for fixing cables) x 2

10What you need to prepare

What you need to prepare

When configured as described in this manual, the following optional accessories must be provided.
Optional items are not included in the Edge Gateway's warranty coverage.

Accessories we sell (sold separately) Please refer to “amnimo G Series Edge Gateway User's Manual” for specifications and standards.

Indoor Type Edge Gateway

Indoor Type Edge Gateway













AC adapter (DC12V/1A)
Rod antenna x 2External antenna x 2External antennas may be required if thesensitivity of the rod antenna is poor.
GPS Antenna
Main body fixing metal fittings
Console conversion (RJ-45 - D-Sub 9-pin)
DC power cable







Rainproof AC Cable
3P-5m, with round crimp terminals. Outer
diameter 9.15mm
Cable Glands (for Ethernet cable)
Applicable wire diameter 6 to 10mm
Cable gland (for power supply only)
Applicable wire diameter 9 to 14mm
Wall mounting brackets (stainless steel, 4 sets)
Pole mounting brackets (stainless steel, 2 sets)
Pole mounting bands (stainless steel, 2 sets)

What you need to prepare

SIM Card

Please prepare for mobile connection.

 Please refer to “amnimo G Series Edge Gateway User's Manual” for specifications and standards.



PC for configuration

Required for various settings of the Edge Gateway.
This manual uses Windows 10.
LAN cable (recommended category: CAT5e or higher)
Required for connecting Edge Gateway to a PC.

Overall system diagram

Overall system diagram

This manual describes how to set up a network using the following configuration as an example.

Mobile Connection

Connect to the Internet using a SIM.


WAN connection

Connects to the Internet using the eth0 interface.
LAN Connection

LAN connection to a private network using LAN0-3 interfaces.

Factory network settings
eth0: dhcpv4
lan0:.
lan1:.
lan2:.
lan3:.
br0: 192.168.0.254/24- lan0/lan1/lan2/lan3

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Step 1 Activate/connect

Step 1 Activate/connect

This step describes how to activate the Edge Gateway.

For Indoor Type Edge Gateway
1

Insert the SIM card to be used into the back of the Edge Gateway.
Insert the SIM card so that its contacts are on the far side.

AC
adapter

Micro-SIM
card

2

Connect the LAN0 port of the Edge Gateway to the PC using a LAN cable.

LAN cable

Power outlet

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Step 1 Activate/connect3

Set the configuration DIP switch on the front of the Edge Gateway to Linux boot mode.

Explanation of DIP switch icons
DIP switch

Description.
ON state
OFF state

The No. 4 DIP switch can be ON or OFF. It is not referenced by the boot loader (used only on
the application side).

4

Connect the AC adapter to the Edge Gateway.
Power is automatically turned on and the Edge Gateway is activated.

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Step 1 Activate/connect

For Outdoor Type Edge Gateway
1

Insert the SIM card to be used in the Edge Gateway and connect the PC to the LAN0 port of the Edge
Gateway with a LAN cable as shown in the figure below.

Insert the SIM card so that its contacts are on the far side.

Micro-SIM Card

LAN cable2

Set the configuration DIP switch on the top of the Edge Gateway to Linux boot mode.

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Step 1 Activate/connect

Explanation of DIP switch icons
DIP switch

Description.
ON state
OFF state

The No. 4 DIP switch can be ON or OFF. It is not referenced by the boot loader (used only on
the application side).

3

Connect the AC power cable to the Edge Gateway.
Turn on the power switch to activate the Edge Gateway.

 For details, please refer to the "Outdoor Type Installation Guide (Edge Gateway/IoT Router
Outdoor Type)" included with the product.

Power switch

AC power cable

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Step 1 Activate/connect

To shut down the Edge Gateway
Shutdown can be accomplished in one of the following ways During shutdown, the LED PWR will flash; when the
LED PWR turns red, the shutdown is complete.
Turn off the power by pressing down the PUSH switch on the main unit with a thin, pointed tip for at least 3
seconds during startup.
Indoor Type Edge Gateway

Indoor Type Edge Gateway

PUSH
switchPUSH
switch

Shut down with the following command Refer to the Edge Gateway Series CLI User's Manual for command usage.

admin@amnimo:~$ sudo systemctl poweroff 
sudo password for admin:← Enter root password and press Enter
Stopping Docomo of user admin.
Stopping Unpack initramfs on shutdown...
(Omitted.)
Starting Power-Off
NOTICE: You can turn off the power.

LED indication during shutdown process
Items

Shutdown
progress

process

in

PWR

ANT

MOB

ST1

ST2

ST3

remarks
500ms intervalPower disconnected

Notes on the automatic startup function

Since the Edge Gateway is intended to operate 24 hours a day, it has the ability toautomatically recover in the event of a shutdown, such as in the event of a failure.

Therefore, if the Edge Gateway is shut down in the manner described in this section, but
power is still supplied by the power connector, it will restart.

If you wish to put the Edge Gateway in a power-off state, shut it down and wait until theLEDs are in a power-off ready state (power LED lit red) before pulling the power plug.

Step 2 Sign in to the Edge Gateway

Step 2 Sign in to the Edge Gateway
This step describes the procedure for signing in to the Edge Gateway.

Change the IP address of the PC
To sign in to the GUI configuration screen, the Edge Gateway and PC must belong to the same network. Change
the IP address of your PC to match the IP address of the Edge Gateway "192.168.0.254".

1This manual is explained using Windows 10.

In this document, the IP address of your PC is changed to "192.168.0.10" to match the IP addressof the Edge Gateway "192.168.0.254".

Under Windows Settings, click Network & Internet.

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Step 2 Sign in to the Edge Gateway

2

Click Network and Sharing Center.

3

Click Change adapter settings.

4

Right-click on "Ethernet" and select Properties from the menu that appears.

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Step 2 Sign in to the Edge Gateway

5

Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click Properties.

6

Set the IP address.

❶ Select Use the following IP address.
❷ Enter "192.168.0.10" for "IP Address" and "255.255.255.0" for "Subnet Mask".
❸ Click OK.

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Step 2 Sign in to the Edge Gateway

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Step 2 Sign in to the Edge Gateway

7

Click OK.

An IP address will be set.

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Step 2 Sign in to the Edge Gateway

First sign inThis section describes the sign-in procedure via the Graphic User Interface (GUI).
GUI allows easy configuration of the Edge Gateway from a browser.

Sign inIf this is the first time signing in with the GUI, sign in after setting the password for the administrator account(admin).

The following environments have been tested for GUI functionality.
OS
Windows 10 Pro2004（64bit)

mac OS big Sur 11.2.3

Browser

Verified Version

Google Chrome

92.0.4515.131 (64bit)

Microsoft Edge-*

Firefox-*

Safari14.0.3 (16610.4.3.1.7)

Google Chrome-*

Firefox-**To be supported in future releases.

1

Start a browser and access the URL of the GUI configuration screen of this product.
http://192.168.0.254
The "Password Registration" screen appears.

2Enter the password you wish to set for admin in the "Password" and "Password (Confirm)" fields andclick "Register".

The password must be a string that meets the following conditions. The string can be"password" as defined in RFC1738.


8 characters or more

Includes at least two types of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, andsymbols

Even if a password satisfies the above conditions, it cannot be set if any of thefollowing conditions applyWords in the dictionary (e.g., test)

Words with regularity, such as number or alphabet keyboard sequences (e.g., 1234,
abcde, qwert)
Combination of the above (e.g., test1234)

Step 2 Sign in to the Edge Gateway

The admin password will be set, and the "Sign In" screen will appear.

3

Enter "admin" in "User Name" and the password set in step 2 in "Password", and click "Sign In".

After signing in to the product, the "Device Information" screen will appear.

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Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway
settings

The configuration of the Edge Gateway can be operated using the Graphical User
Interface (GUI). This step describes a simple configuration using the GUI.

Configure simple settings
The following settings can be made on the "Simple Settings" screen.
Mobile Communication SettingsInterface Settings

Package Repository Credentials



Enable/Disable DNSFilter

Enable/Disable DMS (Device Management System)

Enable/Disable Nx Witness

Note that the DNS and filtering settings are automatically applied when the simple settings are made. The DNS

and filtering settings that are automatically applied are as follows
For detailed settings, please refer to the following manuals.

 "2.9 Configuring Filter Settings" and "2.11 Configuring DNS Settings" in the Edge Gateway Series GUI
User's Manual.



DNS

Enable/Disable setting:Enabledfiltering Input Settings

Input default policy:
related:established:invalid:

Input interface: Forwarding Settings

Forwarding default policy:

 Output Settings

Output default policy:

Drop

Allow

Allow
Drop

Allow
Allow
Allow

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Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

If your Edge Gateway version is V1.1.2 or earlier, the default DNS server settings are invalid. Also, there
is no GUI function.
If you update from V1.1.2 to V1.2.1 or later, DNS will be disabled if it has not been configured. Also, GUIwill be disabled.
For information on how to check the version, please refer to the following manual

 "1.5 Checking Device Information" in the Edge Gateway Series GUI User's Manual.

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Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

1

Click on "Simple Settings" on the side menu.
The "Simple Settings" screen appears.

2

If you are using a mobile connection, select a registered carrier or subscription plan from "Carrier /Subscription Plan" in the Mobile Communications Settings.

The "APN Name", "Account", "Password", and "Authentication Method" will be automatically set
according to the selected carrier or subscription plan.


If the carrier/contract plan to be used is not registered in "Carrier/Contract Plan", select"Other".



When using a SIM that does not require authentication, uncheck both "PAP" and "CHAP"
in "Authentication Method".

Incorrectly configured mobile settings may cause the compact router to reboot due to thefailsafe feature.
 When setting up, be sure to set the correct user name and password.
 If the compact router repeatedly reboots, see the following page.
 The "What is the Frequently Asked Questions FAQs"

Mobile connection settings are also explained in a video on the following page.
 Connecting Amnemo devices to the Internet."

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Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

3

Configure the interface settings according to the environment.

❶ Set the "ecm0" setting required for mobile communication.
Click the toggle to enable or disable.

Also check "dynamic SNAT" if necessary.

❷ Configure the "eth0" settings required for WAN connection.
Click the toggle to enable or disable.

Select "DHCP Client" or "Fixed IP Address" as the method for assigning "IP Address". If you
choose "Fixed IP Address," you will need to enter the "IP Address" and "Netmask".
Also, check "Dynamic SNAT" if necessary.

❸ Set the "br0" setting required for LAN connection.
Click the toggle to enable or disable.

Select "DHCP Client" or "Fixed IP Address" as the method for assigning the "IP Address". If you
select "Fixed IP Address", you will need to enter the "IP Address" and "Netmask".
Also, check "Dynamic SNAT" if necessary.

❶

❷

❸

Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

4Enter "User Name" and "Password" as credentials for the package repository.
Package repository credentials should only be set if a firmware update is required.
Please contact our support for authentication information (user name and password).

5

DMS Settings. Slide the toggle to enable or disable DMS.

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Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

6

Nx Witness Settings. Slide the toggle to enable or disable Nx Witness.
If Nx Witness is set to enabled, set the "port number" and "password" as needed.

7

Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click Set.

A confirmation screen for the settings will appear.

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Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

8

Click Set.

Settings are saved.

9 Click Operational Information > Mobile Communications on the side menu to check the status ofmobile communications.

Communication module status

Meaning

dialingduring the connection processconnected

state of connectivity

disconnecteddisconnected state

If the connection is not correct, such as if there is an error in the mobile settings, thedevice may automatically reboot due to the fail-safe feature. Please be aware of this.

Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

To change the protocol and port number of the GUI
Select Advanced/Control > GUI Settings from the GUI side menu to change the protocol and port number usedin the GUI settings.
 Refer to the Edge Gateway Series GUI User's Manual for details.

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Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

Set the time
Set the time zone and time of day for the Edge Gateway.
This document describes an example of synchronizing the time with a PC.
For time settings, we recommend using NTP settings to synchronize the time, but manual entry is also
possible.
 For more information, see the Edge Gateway Series GUI User's Manual.

Set the time zone

1

Click Advanced Settings/Controls > Time Zone Settings on the side menu.
The "Time Zone Settings" screen will appear.

2

Set the time zone.

❶ Select "Region."❷ Select "Place Name."❸ Click Set.

❶❷❸

The time zone is set.

Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

Set the time1

Click Advanced Settings/Controls > Time Settings on the side menu.
The "Time Setting" screen appears.

2

On the "Time Settings" screen, click "NTP Settings.

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Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

3

Slide the toggle to enable.

4

Change the settings.
Regarding NTP servers, amnimo recommends Google Public NTP (time.google.com) and NICT
public NTP service (ntp.nict.jp).
Please see below for terms of use and precautions for each service.
 Google Public NTP: https://developers.google.com/terms/ ) NICT public NTP service: https://jjy.nict.go.jp/tsp/PubNtp/qa.html )If this procedure is used, NTP time synchronization will be performed at the following intervals(these values can be changed from the CLI).


Immediately after network connection starts: 64s interval

After that, time synchronization is continuously performed with gradually increasing
intervals



Final, periodic synchronization interval: 1024s❶ Select the interface on which Internet communication is performed for NTP synchronization.
For mobile communication, select "ecm0".

❷ URL of the server to be synchronized.

❸ Specifies the port number. If there are no problems with the default value, there is no need tochange it.

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Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings❶❷❸

Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

5

Click Set.

The time setting is saved.

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Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

Configure SSH settings
Configure SSH to log in to the Edge Gateway using SSH.

1

Click Advanced Settings/Controls > SSH Settings on the side menu.
The "SSH Settings" screen appears.

2

Slide the toggle to set SSH as enabled.

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3

Configure the port settings.

❶ Change the port number, if necessary.
The port number can be set in the range of 1 to 65535.



SSH uses port 22 as standard.
Note that if the port number is changed, the client must specify that port number toconnect.

❷ Check the "Enable keep-alive" checkbox to send keepalive packets periodically to prevent SSH
connection timeouts.

❶❷

4

Set the encryption method.

❶ Select "Recommended setting" or "Individual selection" as the encryption method to be used.
 If you selected "Recommended Settings," go to Step 5.

❷ If "Individual Selection" is selected, check the checkbox for the encryption method to be used.

❶❷Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

5

Click Set.

SSH settings are saved.

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Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

Configure PPP settings.
To connect to the Internet using PPP, configure the PPP connection settings. Please configure as necessary
according to your environment.

1

Click Advanced Settings/Controls > PPP (PPPoE) Settings in the side menu.
The registered PPP (PPPoE) settings are listed on the "PPP (PPPoE) Settings" screen.

You can sort the registered PPP (PPPoE) in descending/ascending order of PPP line name byclicking the tab "PPP line name" in the PPP (PPPoE) list.

2

On the "PPP (PPPoE) Settings" screen, click "Add New".

The "Add PPP (PPPoE) Settings" window will appear.

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Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

3

Configure PPP (PPPoE) settings.

❶ Enter the PPP line name.
❷ Select the message output level.
❸ Select the authentication method.
❹ Enter the user name and password.

❶
❷
❸
❹

4

Click Settings.

PPP (PPPoE) settings are added.

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Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

Configure storage settings
If you are using an Edge Gateway with SSD storage, you will need to configure the storage. This step describes

the procedure to mount and make the storage available.

You must be signed in as an administrator to use this feature.

1

Click Advanced Settings/Controls > Storage Settings on the side menu.
The "Storage Settings" screen displays a list of storage settings registered with the product.

By clicking on tabs such as "Partition" or "File System" in the storage settings list, you cansort the storage settings list in descending/ascending order for each item.

2

Click Add New.

"Add Storage Configuration" screen will appear.

The

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Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

3

Storage Settings.
In this document, the settings are as follows
Partition "sda1Mount point "/media/ssd

File system "ext4 For detailed settings, see "2.15 Configuring Storage Settings" in the Edge Gateway
Series GUI User's Manual.

❶ Select the partition "sda1".
❷ Specify "/media/ssd" as the mount point name.
❸ Select "ext4" in File System.
❹ Select the mount option.

❶
❷
❸
❹

4

Click Settings.

Storage settings will be added.

Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

Save settings in the gateway
To save the settings configured in the GUI, write the settings in the gateway's configuration file.
When the Edge Gateway is restarted, the configuration file is read and the settings are reflected.

1

Click on "Configuration File" on the side menu.
The "Configuration File" screen appears.

2

Click Save Current Settings to Device.

The "Confirmation" screen appears.

3

Click Save.

The settings are saved in the gateway.

44Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

This step completes the basic configuration of the Edge Gateway.
The Options Setup Guide on the next page continues with the following
Please refer to the following table and proceed with the settings according to your usage
situation.






Connecting to a network camera

Configure VMS settings

Configure the device management system

Configure the integrated video management system
Configure remote.it settings45

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is this thecase?

Please checkEdge
gatewayrepeatedly restarts

The fail-safe function may cause the Edge Gateway to repeatedly reboot if the mobile
communication settings are not properly configured. Please check the following points
Disable fail-safe

Please check the following ❶-❺ in this order.

❶ Click Advanced Settings/Controls > Mobile Communication Settings in the sidemenu.
❷ Select the target mobile line name and click ... > Edit.

❸ Uncheck Fail-safe and click Settings.

❹ Select the target session name in the session list on the same page and click ... >Edit.
❺ Set the correct content and click "Setting".
Check the status of communication

Click on Operational Information > Mobile Communications in the side menu andverify that the "Mobile Module Status" is "connected". Click on the "Mobile Module
Status" button.

Once communication is confirmed, return the failsafe to active if necessary.

Option Setting GuideConnecting to a network camera

Connecting to a network camera

Connect the network camera to the Edge Gateway with a LAN cable and configure the camera settings.

Connect the network camera to the Edge Gateway with a LAN cable as shown in the figure below.


Refer to your camera manual for information on configuring your network camera.



Depending on your network environment and security settings, the camera may not berecognized. In this case, please check your VPN environment and PC security settings.



If the camera supports PoE, it can be powered by the Power of Ethernet (PoE) function of the Edge
Gateway.



If PoE is used, the PoE specifications are as follows


Total power used by LAN 0-3 is limited to 40WMaximum power used in one port is limited to 25W

When using PoE, a LAN cable of CAT 5e (Category 5e) or higher is required.



For information on PoE configuration, please refer to the following manuals
 GUI User's Manual

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Configure VMS settings

Configure VMS settings

This step describes the setup for using VMS, a management tool for network cameras.

amnimo as a management tool for network cameras, Network Optix, Inc. Nx Witness is a Video Management
System (VMS) consisting of four main components
Media Server

Desktop client

Mobile Clients



Cloud

A media server is pre-installed in the Edge Gateway. The media server can retrieve video from cameras andconfigure cameras.

With a simple configuration, the media server can be accessed from a desktop client or other device to view
camera images and video recordings. The client can also manage the server and cameras.

Please refer to the following manuals for detailed information on how to use and configure Nx Witness.
 Nx Witness VMS Guide.

Install the desktop client
This section describes how to install the Nx Witness desktop client on a Windows PC.

1

2

Download the installation package for the Windows version of the Nx Witness desktop client.
The version of the client that is appropriate for your environment and where to download it
can be found at the following page.
https://support.amnimo.com/hc/ja/articles/360050747073

When downloading, be sure to select Client Installer.



The design of the installation screen may change due to manufacturer's reasons.

On a Windows PC, double-click the downloaded installation package (exe file).
The installer will start.

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3

Agree to the license agreement and click Install.

Installation will begin.

4

After installation is complete, click Launch.

The Nx Witness desktop client starts up.

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Connecting to a Media Server
Connect to the media server using a PC on the same network as the Edge Gateway.
If a connection is made from a PC on a different network than the Edge Gateway, the media
server cannot be detected.

Configure initial system settings
Set the system name and administrator password.
In VMS, the entire monitoring (surveillance) mechanism, including one or more cameras and servers, iscalled a "system”.

1

Start the Nx Witness desktop client.
Media servers on the same network are searched and the media servers are displayed.

2

Click New Server.

The "Start Nx Witness" screen appears.

3

Click Setup New system.

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The system name setup screen appears.

4Enter a system name in "System Name" and click Next→.

The administrator password setting screen appears.

5Enter the administrator password in the "Password" and "Password (Confirm)" fields and click Next→.

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6

Click Finish.

Initial system setup is completed.

Connect to the configured system
Connects to the system with the information set in the initial system setup.

1

Start the Nx Witness desktop client.
Media servers on the same network are searched and displayed.

2

Click System.

The authentication information entry screen will appear.

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3Enter the administrator password in the "Password" field and click Connect.

When you log in to the media server, you will see the following screen.

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Check the device
The media server automatically detects accessible devices in the network. When a device is activated, it willappear in Cameras & Resources.

1

If the "People Counter" feature of the Axis camera is enabled, neither automatic nor manual
detection will work in Nx Witness.

If the device belongs to a different network or can only be accessed via the Internet, the device will
not be auto-detected.



Depending on your network environment and security settings, the camera may not berecognized. In this case, please check your VPN environment and PC security settings.

Start the Nx Witness desktop client and connect to the media server.
For information on how to connect to the system, see The "Connect to the configured system "2

Click on the server.
The camera is displayed.

3

Authenticate the camera.

❶ Right-click on the camera name and select "Camera Settings" from the menu that appears.

The "Camera Settings" screen appears.

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Configure VMS settings❷ On the General tab, click Edit Credentials.

The "Certification Credentials" screen appears.

❸ Enter the login information you set up when you set up the camera, and then click OK.
Login information varies from customer to customer. Contact your camera manufacturer for
more information.

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4

Double-click the camera name.
If the camera is working, the image will be displayed as shown below.

For cameras that require device authentication
You may see the icon

next to the connected camera. This indicates that the device has not been authenticated.

In this case, the device must be authenticated. For more information, please refer to the following manuals.
 “Nx Witness VMS Guide”

When you start the Nx Witness desktop client, you may see a pop-up prompting you to update,but please do not do so.
For more information, please refer to the following FAQs

 After launching the Nx Witness desktop client, the update screen will appear.

Configure VMS settings

Save VMS settings
After completing the system configuration of Nx Witness, save the settings.
Be sure to save your Nx Witness settings if you change them.
If settings are not saved, camera settings and other settings may disappear and revert to their
original settings.
In addition, if the settings are saved, they will be reflected correctly when the system is started in
the redundant area.
 Refer to “Edge Gateway Series GUI User's Manual” for information on redundant areas.

Save Nx Witness password and settings
Store the Nx Witness administrator password on the Edge Gateway to back up Nx Witness configuration data.
 For information on setting the administrator password for Nx Witness, see "Configure initial systemsettings" for information on setting the administrator password.

This work is performed using the Graphical User Interface (GUI).

 For GUI connection instructions, see "First sign in" for instructions on how to connect using the GUI.

1

From the GUI screen side menu, click Advanced Settings/Controls > Nx Witness Settings.
The "Nx Witness Settings" screen appears.

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2

3

On the "Nx Witness Settings" screen, enter the administrator password and click "Save Nx Witness

Settings".

When a confirmation dialog box appears, click Save.
The Nx Witness administrator password and items configured within Nx Witness (recording settings,
storage settings, etc.) are saved.

60Configure the integrated video management system

Configure the integrated video
management system

This step describes the setup for using the integrated video management system.

With the integrated video management system of the amnimo IoT Cloud System, the key features of theintegrated video management system are Listing of alarms
 Retrieving and playing back video clips
 Thumbnail list view of multiple cameras with video wall
 Obtaining SnapshotsApplication is required to use the functions of the Integrated Video Management System. You
must also apply for the device management system at the same time.
Please contact your sales representative if you wish to use this service.

The following settings in this document must be completed in order to proceed with theconfiguration of the integrated video management system.



Step 1 Activate/connectStep 2 Sign in to the Edge Gateway

Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settingsConnecting to a network camera

Configure VMS settings.

For detailed information on the use and configuration of the integrated video management
system, please refer to the following manuals
 Enhanced Video Management System Manual61Configure the integrated video management system

Enable Edge Gateway
1

Log in to the Service Management Portal with a web browser

2

On the dashboard, click Enhanced Video Management System.

3

Click ▼ and select Devices.

4

Click onfor the device you wish to activate and click on "Gateway Settings".

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5

Click "Activate" when the configuration window opens.

6

Click "Yes" when the confirmation window opens. (This process may take several minutes.)

7

When activation is complete, the "Deactivate" button becomes active.

Activation is now complete.

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Configure authentication information for VMS
1

Click on the device

2

Under "Other," click "VMS credential.

3

When the authentication screen appears, enter the user name and password and click on "APPLY".

and click on "Gateway Settings".

VMS authentication requires Nx Witness administrator account information.
 "Save Nx Witness password and settings"

The VMS credentials are now set.

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Detecting cameras
1

Click on the device

2

Under "Other," click on "Camera Discovery".

3

Click "YES" when the confirmation screen appears.

and click on "Gateway Settings".

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4

Confirm that the camera appears in the sidebar. (Thumbnails will not appear until a snapshot is

5

Select the added camera and confirm that the image is displayed.

taken.)

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Configure the device management system

Configure the device management system
This step describes the initial setup for using the device management system.

The device management system of the amnimo IoT Cloud System makes it easy to monitor and maintain Edge
Gateways in remote locations.

The main functions of the device management system are as follows


Remote monitoring of devices

Remote distribution and retrieval of device configuration files

Remote firmware updates

Syslog file acquisitionYou must apply to use the device management system functions. Please contact your sales
representative if you wish to use this service.

The following settings in this document must be completed in order to proceed with theconfiguration of the device management system.



Step 1 Activate/connectStep 2 Sign in to the Edge Gateway

Step 3 Configure the Edge Gateway settings

Please refer to the following manuals for detailed information on how to use and configure thedevice management system.
 Device Management System Manual.

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Enable Edge Gateway
Enable the target Edge Gateway from the device management system.
In the previous chapter, "Configuring the Integrated Video Management System" - " Enabling theEdge Gateway If you have already enabled the Edge Gateway from "Configuring the Integrated
Video Management System", this setting is not necessary.

In order to proceed with the activation, the time setting must be completed at the Edge Gateway inadvance.
 "Set the time"1

Enable Edge Gateway.

❶ Under "Devices," select "Unused”.
❷ Click the "︙" button of the target device and select Activate in the menu that appears.

❶❷

The "Confirmation" screen appears.

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2

Click Confirm.

Activation is completed when the Edge Gateway connects to the Internet.

3

Verify that the Edge Gateway has a good connection to the Internet and is in good reception.

❶ Confirm that the status of the target device is "normal.
❷ Confirm that the radio wave icon for communication is displayed in green.

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Configure remote.it settings

This step describes the initial configuration of an Edge Gateway that uses remote.it.

remote.it allows you to securely access an Edge Gateway in a remote location from your PC or other terminal.



Pattern 1: Remote access to an application running on an Edge Gateway

Pattern 2: Remote access to industrial equipment connected to the LAN port of the Edge Gateway70

Configure remote.it settings

Create a remote.it accountTo use remote.it, you need a remote.it account. If you wish to use remote.it, please contact your amnimo sales
representative to sign up for a remote.it subscription.

We will send an invitation to create a remote.it account to those who have applied for the use of remote.it.
Please follow the instructions to create an account.
When you apply for remote.it after applying for Device Management System
Please contact amnimo customer support with your company name, customer name, email
address used in your remote.it account, device name, and the completion date of your remote.it
setup after you have created your remote.it account.
 https://support.amnimo.com/hc/ja/requests/new

1

If you wish to use Amnimo's products as samples
You can test and evaluate our products using a remote.it account that we have already created foryou. If you wish to use our products as samples, please request this service when you apply forsample use.

Create a remote.it account.
When you receive an invitation from amnimo to create a remote.it account, follow the instructions in
the invitation to create a remote.it account.

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Configure remote.it settings
First, activate remote.it for the device using the Command Line Interface (hereafter CLI).
After enabling remote.it, the setting method will change depending on whether the device management
system is used or not. Please proceed with the remote.it settings according to your environment.


Please refer to the following manuals for detailed information on how to use and configure the
CLI.
 CLI User's Manual

It is also possible to connect via serial console for CLI operation. For details on how to use theEdge Gateway and its settings, please refer to the following manuals.
 Chapter 1, "CLI Basics," in the CLI User's Manual.

About CLI Operation Modes
The CLI dedicated to Edge Gateway has three modes of operation: general user mode, administrator mode, andconfiguration mode. The operations that can be performed in each mode and the command line prompts areshown below.

In general user mode, the user performs operations necessary for operational management.
amnimo$.

In addition to operations in general user mode, administrator mode allows control over such things as rebooting
the Edge Gateway.
amnimo#In the setting mode, you can view and configure settings.
amnimo(cfg)#.

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Log in to the Edge Gateway
Log in to the Edge Gateway via CLI.
Please enable SSH in the GUI beforehand.
 “Configure SSH settings”

1Install Windows terminal emulator software such as Tera Term or Putty on your PC.
This manual uses Tera Term to provide explanations.

2Start Tera Term, configure the following settings in the "Tera Term new connection" window, and clickOK.

❶ Select TCP/IP".
❷ Enter the IP address "192.168.0.254" in "Host".
❸ Select "SSH" under "Service".

When connecting to a new host, a "Security Warning" screen will appear.

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3

Check "Add this host to the known hosts list" and click "Continue".

4Enter the login information you entered in Step 2, Initial Login, and click OK.

Log in to the Edge Gateway via CLI.

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Register your service

Register the service you wish to connect to using remote.it.
This document describes example settings for Pattern 1 and Pattern 2, respectively. (For details on eachpattern, see "Configure remote.it settings" page.)(Example) Account name: sample@amnimo.com

(Example) Device name: test-device

Before using remote.it, please make sure that the following settings have been made1

The Edge Gateway is connected to the Internet.



The DNS settings for the Edge Gateway have been configured.
If simple configuration was done in Step 2, DNS settings are enabled.



SSH is activated (configured) on the Edge Gateway.
If SSH was configured in Step 2, SSH settings have been activated.

Enable remote.it.
admin@amnimo:~$amsh
amnimo$ enable
password:
amnimo# configureamnimo(cfg)# remoteit
amnimo(cfg-remoteit)# enableamnimo(cfg-remoteit)# exit
amnimo(cfg)#.
amnimo(cfg)# config file saveamnimo(cfg)#.

← Start amsh
← Switch to administrator mode
← Enter the password and press Enter← Go to configuration mode

← Save the configuration fileIf you are using a device management system, register devices from the device
management system after activating remote.it.

 Device Management System Manual - remote.it

Do not register devices or services from the Command Line Interface (CLI) in thesubsequent step 2. You will not be able to configure remote.it from the device
management system.

2

Go to remote.it application command execution mode and sign in to remote.it.
amnimo(cfg)# execute remoteit signin 
Username: sample@amnimo.com
← Enter your email address
Password:← Enter the password and press Enter? SIGNIN in progress ...
? Login with remote.it account? Download & install dependencies? NEXT-ACTION: run 'remoteit register' to register this device into your remote.it accountamnimo(cfg)#.

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3

Confirm that you have signed in.
amnimo(cfg)# execute remoteit status ? Fetching status
Username: sample@amnimo.com
Device: (1)No device...
Services: Services
Connections:.
amnimo(cfg)#.

4

Register the device.
amnimo(cfg)# execute remoteit register 
Device name: test-device ? REGISTER in progress ...
? Login with remote.it account? Register device 'test-device' ?
? Applying config? NEXT-ACTION: run 'remoteit add' to add services to this device
amnimo(cfg)#.

When device registration is completed, an email titled "Notification from remote.it (automatictransmission) Notification of completion of device registration" will be sent to the registered email
address.

5

Confirm that the device has been registered.
amnimo(cfg)# execute remoteit status ? Fetching status
Username: sample@amnimo.com
Device: (1)UID | Name | Type | Status | IP:Port-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------80:00:00:00:01:0A:44:XX | test-device | device | connected | 127.0.0.1:65535
Services: Services
Connections:.
amnimo(cfg)#.

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6

The following is an example of the use of the Pattern 1 or Pattern 2 settings described on page
"Configure remote.it settings.

In remote.it version 1.7.60 (firmware 1.4.4 or later), the following problem occurs when
executing the add commanda) The list of service types is not output correctly.
b) When I try to register a service type by name, it becomes "invalid" and cannot beregistered.
To avoid the above problem, please execute "execute remoteit agent restart" once after
device registration.

❶ Pattern 1: Accessing applications in the Edge Gateway
Register a service (port number) to connect to with remote.it. Specify the name of the service
you wish to connect to followed by the "--type" option.

amnimo(cfg)# execute remoteit add --type ssh Enter Port (default is '22'): 22 Enter Service Name (default is 'MyService'): amnimo-ssh ? ADD in progress ...
? Login with remote.it account? Creating service named 'amnimo-ssh' at '127.0.0.1:22'? NEXT-ACTION: run 'remoteit add' to add more services
amnimo(cfg)#.

❷ Pattern 2: Accessing devices connected to the LAN port of the Edge Gateway
Setting Example
amnimo(cfg)# execute remoteit add --name Test_01 --port 10023 --hostname 192.168.0.100 --type1
amnimo(cfg)#.

Meaning of settings
Setting Example

meaning

Test_01

service name10023

Port number that the device is listening on

192.168.0.100

IP address of the device

1

Connection type (type 1 = TCP)

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7

Confirm that the service has been registered; if the Status shows Connected, the registration was
successful.

amnimo(cfg)# execute remoteit status ? Fetching status

Username: sample@amnimo.com
Device: (1)UID | Name | Type | Status | IP:Port-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------80:00:00:00:01:0A:44:XX | test-device | device | connected | 127.0.0.1:65535

Services: Services

UID | Name | Type | Status | IP:Port | Enabled---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------

80:00:00:00:01:0A:44:XX | amnimo-ssh | SSH (28) | connected | 127.0.0.1:22 | true

Connections:.

amnimo(cfg)#.

8

Saves the settings.
amnimo(cfg)# config file save amnimo(cfg)#.

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Connecting to services using remote.it
This chapter describes how to install the remote.it desktop application for Windows on your PC and connect
to the device services configured in the previous section.


1

In this document, the "initiator connection function" of remote.it is used to connect to theEdge Gateway.

Please note that you will be charged if you register a device using the "Device Registration
Function".

Install the remote.it desktop application.
Connect to the service using the remote.it desktop app.


The application can be downloaded from the following site
 https://ja.remote.it/download

For detailed installation instructions, please refer to the following page
 https://support.remote.it/hc/ja/articles/4420541365773

2Start the remote.it desktop application.

3

Click Devices from the sidebar to open the target device, select the service you wish to connect to(SSH in this procedure), and click CONNECT. (Depending on the version of the application, this may
appear as START.

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4

Once the connection is established, the connection information is displayed. Click the COPY button to5

Start Tera term, copy the information to the host and TCP port, and click OK.

copy the connection information.

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6

When the login screen appears, enter the Edge Gateway login information and click OK.

7

Verify that an SSH connection can be made.

You can find more information on how to connect to a device from the remote.it desktop app on
the following page.
 https://support.remote.it/hc/ja/articles/4421390375565

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Licenses and Trademarks

Licenses and Trademarks
LicenseThis Edge Gateway uses software based on open source licenses such as GPL (GNU General Public
License).

Details are described on our Web site.

Edge Gateway Series Open Source Software License Agreement

Scope of Warranty and Responsibility

No warranty is given with respect to the operation of the open-source software itself in accordancewith the terms of the GPL and other applicable laws.

trademarkProduct names, company names, and other proper nouns used herein are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of the respective companies.

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Revision History
1st ed.

Published November 2020

2nd ed.

Published May 2021

3rd ed.

Published September 2021

4thEdition

Published October 2021

5th ed.

Published November 2021

6th Edition

Published June 2022

7th Edition

Published September 2022

8th Edition

Published November 2023

Edge Gateway Startup Guide
November 8, 2023, 8th ed.
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