Add devices to a gateway

Devices are assets or sensors that are connected to the gateway. The devices generate data and can be managed directly using a remote VPN connection, or using the Cisco GMM Cloud Application.

You can discover devices that are connected to the gateway via WiFi or Ethernet. You can also manually enter the device name and UUID .

Tip: Add devices to the gateway before installing fog apps, if possible. Adding a device restarts the gateway's running applications.

Prerequisites

• A supported web browser installed on your computer.
• A network configured for the required services and ports. This allows your devices and gateways to securely send and receive data with Cisco GMM.
• DHCP is required for devices to be discovered. Devices with a static IP address cannot be discovered.
• A Cisco GMM Cloud Application account with admin privileges.
• A supported gateway deployed on your network and claimed by your organization.
• A device that sends data using the MQTT protocol.
  • The devices can be manually connected to the gateway's Ethernet or serial port, or can be available over WiFi.
  • Devices are discoverable when connected to a gateway over WiFi or Ethernet. Devices connected over serial port require manual association.
• For Ethernet, attach the device to the following ports:
  • IR809—connect to the GE1 port
  • IR829—connect to the GE2 port

Discover devices

You can discover devices that are connected to a gateway over WiFi or Ethernet. Devices connected over serial port require manual association.

Note: DHCP is required for devices to be discovered. Devices with a static IP address cannot be discovered.

1. Deploy your gateway and optionally add device names to that gateway.
2. Select Gateway > Gateways and select the Monitor tab.
3. Select a gateway.
4. Click the Devices tab.
5. Click Discover Devices.
6. Wait for the available devices to be discovered.
7. Select an option for each discovered device:
   1. Add as new asset—The device name does not exist. Enter a name and optional UUID and click Add.
   2. Associate to Existing Device—Select an existing device name and click Add. For example, the device name can be added using a Configuration template. Learn more
8. Click Done.
9. Select the device to view device details.

Manually add devices to a gateway

1. Deploy your gateway.
2. Select Gateway > Gateways and select the Monitor tab.
3. Select a gateway.
4. Click the Devices tab.
5. Click Add New Device.
6. Enter the following:
   • Name—A user provided device name. For example, "Robot-Plant-A".
   • UUID—A Unique Identifier used by your organization to further identify the device. Follow a naming convention in your organization. For example - USB1XLA001 where US is the country, B1 is the building, XL - equipment type 001 is the equipment code.
7. Click Save.
8. Verify that the new device is listed in the gateway's devices page.
9. Add additional devices, if necessary.

Remove devices

1. Select Gateway > Gateways and select the Monitor tab.
2. Select a gateway.
3. Click the Devices tab.
4. Next to the device, click Delete.
5. Click OK to confirm.