This guide is here to assist you in your first encounter with equipment. Each step provides information on how to get online tracking working properly.
The "Gateway Setup" section explains how to place gateways, while the "Hardware Setup" section provides instructions for setting up each gateway's hardware.
The "Location Setup" section is all about using the Navigine platform. It provides step-by-step instructions on important tasks like uploading your map, adding asset tags, and making sure everything is functioning properly. Each of these steps improves the accuracy of tracking tags and helps us identify any issues. For example, the Device monitoring reports allow us to see if the gateways are connected to our servers.
The Troubleshooting is designed to assist you in verifying whether your network is successfully sending data to our servers. Additionally, it provides reports that indicate the status of the gateway connection to our servers.
If you miss something, please review the previous steps before moving forward. Before you begin installing gateways, make sure to note down all the device information, such as the Mac address, so that you can add it to the map later.
¶ Gateway setup
¶ Step 1. Minew placement
To install the software, you need to place the Minew gateway on the ceiling as shown in the photo, before proceeding.
¶ Step 2. Hardware setup
- Connect to the Minew gateway via Wi-Fi. The SSID name is “GW-mac_address” of the gateway.
- Go to the Minew web interface and connect to the gateway at 192.168.99.1
Login - admin
Password - no password needed
Press the "login" button
- Choose Ethernet connection. We don't recommend to use Wi-Fi connectivity for Asset Tracking case. The instructions below are for an Ethernet connection.
¶ Step 3. Configuring data sending from the gateway
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Make sure your network allows sending data to Navigine server.
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Set the protocol to MQTT, upload interval to 1 second, and data format to BINARY-LONG.
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Fill the URL with rtls.navigine.com:1883.
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Fill in the Username and Password fields with the following:
Username: navigine-mqtt
Password: htkEQqX$Mc
- When everything is done correctly, there will be no lights illuminated on the case of your gateway.
¶ Location setup
¶ Step 1. Log in to Navigine account
Please sign in or register your account at Navigine Platform.
¶ Step 2. Upload floor plan
The first step in setting up a location-based tracking system is to upload an image of the floor plan. This will serve as the basis for all subsequent steps, including adding locators, drawing barriers, and creating zones. To access a more detailed manual, visit the link.
When you upload image plan, click on Advanced setting and scroll to the Tracking Config. Choose "Minew for offices zone-level". Click Save button.
¶ Step 3. Add gateways to the map
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Open the Sublocation interface.
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Click on the "Add transmitter" button.
- Choose Type "Gateway/Reciever/Locator" Enter the name and UUID of the Minew gateway.
Name: Choose a descriptive name for the gateway. For example, "Minew gateway 1" or MAC address.
UUID: Enter the MAC address of the Minew gateway without the colon " : " symbol.
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Click on "Save" button to add the Minew gateway to the floor plan.
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Repeat the process for each additional Minew gateway that you want to add to the floor plan.
¶ Step 4. Draw barriers above walls and outdoor area
After uploading the floor plan, the next step is to draw barriers on closed locations and walls. Barriers define areas of the floor plan that are off-limits to navigation and will help to ensure that the navigation system accurately reflects the layout of the building. To access a more detailed manual, visit the link
¶ Step 5. Enable RTLS platform
Navigate to the Apps tab and click on the "Add Apps" button. Enter the desired name for the application and flip the switch to enable it. Once you have completed this step, scroll down to the "Locations" section, select the location you wish to add, and click the "Add" button.
¶ Step 6. Add asset tags
Navigate to the Settings tab and select the Object tab. From there, click on the "Create object" button. Enter the object's name, type, and the corresponding beacon or locator. After providing all the required information, click on the "Save" button to create the object.
- Click on "Create Objects". A "Create Object" window will pop up.
- In the window, fill in the following information:
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Title - the name that will be displayed in the Online tracking tab
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Group- the group that will contain the asset tag
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Object type – select "Dynamic" for asset tags that move, or "Static" for those that don't
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Device type – select "New" if you're adding a new device, or "Old" if you've already added the device. If you select "Old", a list of device names will appear in the Device ID section
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Device ID – the IMEI of the device or Mac adress
¶ Step 7. Tag setup
The BeaconSet+ app is designed to make it simple for you to configure asset tags. If you need assistance in configuring asset tags, you can visit this link to find helpful instructions.
¶ Step 8. Go to online tracking tab
Check the Online tracking tab to see the objects appear if everything is correct.
¶ Troubleshooting
¶ Check your network
To ensure that you can send data to the Navigine server, please check if your network permits this. To establish a connection, you need to connect to your gateway and then follow the provided instructions.
- Go to "Other" tab and scroll down to Troubleshooting.
¶ Add device monitoring report to ensure that the gateways are connected to the Navigine servers
To ensure that your Minew device is functioning correctly, you have the option to include a Device Monitoring Report. This report will indicate whether your gateway is currently connected to the internet or disconnected.
- On the Apps tab, go to Options and click on "Add option".
- Choose the "Report" type, enter "monitoring_devices" as the key, and "True" as the value.
- Click on "Set".
- Open Navigine RTLS platform and navigate to the Reports tab. From the left-side menu, select "Device Monitoring" tab. Click on the "Build Report" button.
- If everything has been done correctly, Minew devices will NOT be highlighted in red.
- If your Minew gateway is displaying rainbow colors on its case, it means that the gateway is not connected to our server. In this case, you should check for any errors in the host, port, user, and password settings.