Prepare to connect to the cloud
An Internet connection is required to use the LR8450 Cloud Link function. Before using this function, please make sure that the LR8450 is connected to the Internet.
If your network has access restrictions, some of the functions may not be available. Please consult your network administrator and consider removing the restriction.
Network requirements for lines used for LR8450
For global use
| Function name | Name of connection (domain) | Network Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Common feature | GENNECT Cloud (cloud.gennect.net) | [HTTPS] Communication using outbound TCP:443 port is allowed(*1) (*2). |
| Upload measured values (monitor function) | AWS IoT Core (iot.cloud.gennect.net) | [MQTTS] TLS intercommunication using outbound TCP:443 port to AWS IoT Core (iot.cloud.gennect.net) is allowed(*1). No TLS decryption on the route(*3). |
| Remote control (Console function) | (cloud-relay.gennect.net) | [SSH] Communication using outbound TCP:443 port is permitted to cloud-relay.gennect.net(*1). |
For use within China
| Function name | Name of connection (domain) | Network Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Common feature | GENNECT Cloud (gennect.cn) | [HTTPS] Communication using outbound TCP:443 port is allowed(*1) (*2). |
| Upload measured values (monitor function) | AWS IoT Core (iot.cloud.gennect.cn) | [MQTTS] TLS intercommunication using outbound TCP:443 port to AWS IoT Core (iot.cloud.gennect.cn) is allowed(*1). No TLS decryption on the route(*3). |
| Remote control (Console function) | (cloud-relay.gennect.cn) | [SSH] Communication using outbound TCP:443 port is permitted to cloud-relay.gennect.cn(*1). |
(*1) Access to this domain is permitted if there are access restrictions by filtering software or other means.
(*2) File downloads and uploads to this domain are permitted subject to any restrictions on file downloads and uploads.
(*3) If TLS decryption traffic detection is in place on the path of your network, configure this domain to allow non-TLS decryption communication (use of allow rules with Server Name Indication (SNI) is recommended).
Mail Receiving Settings
Please allow e-mail from the following domains to be received
- When using this product outside of China: mail.gennect.net
- When using this product in China: mail.gennect.cn
Create Account
GENNECT Cloud offers 3 types of plans: Free, Standard, and Pro.
- Free plan
Free of charge. - Standard, Pro plan
GENNECT Cloud Standard license card (SF4181-01 / SF4181-03 / SF4181-12) and GENNECT Cloud Pro license card (SF4182-01 / SF4182-03 / SF4182-12), sold separately, are required.
Alternatively, a subscription agreement by credit card is required.
For more information about each plan, please refer to Check GENNECT Cloud licenses.
Go to the GENNECT Cloud website and create an account.
The login screen differs for global use and for use in China.
For details, see Create a new account.