Option 1. Providing your own Wireless Network

Requirements

To utilize an existing WiFi network, the network configuration must meet the following
standards:

1. Wireless Protocol (802.11 2.4GHz b/g/n)


Petasense Motes are designed to use 802.11n WiFi operating in the 2.4 GHz band. They are
also compatible with older 2.4GHz 802.11b and 802.11g networks. This is a standard, and
often default, protocol setting.

2. Security Protocol (WEP, WPA or WPA-2)

Petasense Motes currently support WEP, WPA or WPA-2 security protocol. They do not
support networks that present an HTML form for users to enter log-in details to before
accessing the network. Essentially, the network should only require an SSID and password to
permit access to the internet.
Petasense does not currently support enterprise-level WiFi authentication 802.1x, which
requires login with username and password as well as a customary SSID. An end user will
not be able to connect a Mote to their WiFi network in such an environment at this time.

3. Firewall Configuration


Petasense Motes only make outbound connections and do not support inbound
communication. Please ensure that the following network ports are open for outbound
communication:

i) Port 31314 OR Port 993

ii) Port 80 & 443 (typically open by default for all http/https traffic)

Additional security supported

Petasense Motes currently support the following security enhancements of your self-provided Access Points (APs):

i) APs programmed with hidden SSID

ii) APs with restricted routing only for the following domain: imp.electricimp.com

iii) APs that white-list devices using MAC IDs or static IP addresses