Add Wi-Fi Gateway to Command

Add your Wi-Fi Gateway to your Verkada Command account

The GW31-E Outdoor Wi-Fi Gateway makes it simple to deploy Verkada anywhere with power and Wi-Fi, including hard-to-wire locations such as parking lots, fence lines, and outdoor premises.

You must create a Verkada Command account and log in with Org Admin permissions to activate and configure a gateway.

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Claim your gateway

1

In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Devices.

2

On Devices, at the top right, click Add Devices.

3

Enter or scan the gateway’s serial number.

4

Once added, you can find the device in the Unassigned Devices site.

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Set up your gateway

Command

The gateway needs to connect to a WAN uplink via the PoE IN port to enable Wi-Fi setup from Command.

1

In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Devices.

2

Under the My Unassigned Devices site, select your Wi-Fi gateway.

3

Under General:

a. Enter a unique name. b. Select a site. c. Enter a location.

4

Under Wi-Fi:

a. Select your Wi-Fi network. b. Enter the network credentials. c. Click Apply.

5

Remove the gateway from the WAN uplink.

Bluetooth (Command iOS app)

Bluetooth is only discoverable from the Command mobile app.

1

Open the Command mobile app and log in to your organization.

2

In the top left, click Add Device.

a. Scan the QR code or enter the serial number. b. Click Add Devices.

3

Click Set Up Gateway.

a. Under General:

1. Enter a unique name.

2. Select a site.

3. Enter a location.

e. Under Network:

1. Click Select Wi-Fi Network.

2. Select your Wi-Fi network.

3. Enter the network credentials.

4

Click Done.

Local server page

1

Connect the gateway to your laptop/computer with an Ethernet cable.

2

Open your browser and enter 192.168.1.1 to open the local landing page.

3

Follow the instructions on the screen to reach the local server page.

4

The device will scan for available Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you want to connect to and enter the credentials.

5

Click Apply.

The local server page stays open for 5 minutes before it automatically refreshes.