Preparations
Preparation for Integrating ENLYZE Edge Devices (SPARK)
To ensure that your ENLYZE SPARK Edge Device is smoothly integrated into your network and successfully connected to the ENLYZE Manufacturing Data Platform, a few basic requirements need to be met. This guide walks you step-by-step through everything important – from selecting the installation location to network requirements and firewall rules.
Good to know: All information from this guide has also been sent to you via email – together with the shipment of your SPARK Edge Devices. If you have any questions, you can always reach us at [email protected].
1. Determine the Installation Location
Depending on the structure of your machines and network, there are two installation scenarios:
Option 1: Installation directly at the machine
When? If only one machine needs to be connected or no overarching machine network exists.
Where? Inside the control cabinet of the respective machine, ideally close to the controller.
Option 2: Central installation within the network
When? If multiple machines are to be connected or a central machine network exists.
Where? At the central switch within the machine network.
👉 More details can be found in our dedicated guide on selecting the right installation location. Not sure which location is best? Just reach out to us – we’re happy to help!
2. Required Conditions at the Installation Site
Please ensure the following conditions are met at the planned installation location:
3. Network Requirements
To allow the SPARK to successfully connect to the ENLYZE Manufacturing Data Platform, make sure that no address conflicts occur.
The SPARK is part of an internal ENLYZE VPN with the network address: 10.21.0.0/16.
This means that no subnet using 10.21.x.x may exist within your network, as this would lead to address conflicts.
Tip: If you're unsure, just send a short email to [email protected] and we’ll clarify the requirements with your IT team.
4. Check Firewall Settings
To establish a connection with the ENLYZE Manufacturing Data Platform, the SPARK requires access to certain services, which may require firewall exemptions in typical corporate networks.
Your IT team will need the MAC addresses of the devices, which we’ll provide once the SPARKs have been shipped to you.
Required Firewall Rules
Once you have received the list of MAC addresses, please ask your IT to configure the following firewall rules:
1.1.1.1
53 (DNS)
TCP and UDP
Resolution of Hostnames to IP Addresses
8.8.4.4
53 (DNS)
TCP and UDP
Resolution of Hostnames to IP Addresses
8.8.8.8
53 (DNS)
TCP and UDP
Resolution of Hostnames to IP Addresses
iot-edge-1.enlyze.com (159.69.177.150)
51821 (Wireguard)
UDP
Data transfer to the ENLYZE cloud, SPARK configuration, applying updates
ntp1.enlyze.com (157.90.230.207)
123 (NTP)
UDP
Synchronization of system time
ntp2.enlyze.com (162.55.43.234)
123 (NTP)
UDP
Synchronization of system time
Whitelisting in the firewall’s UDP Flood Attack module
Many standard firewalls include a security feature called UDP Flood Attack Protection. It protects systems from attacks involving a large number of UDP requests aiming to overload servers (a so-called Denial-of-Service attack).
To ensure smooth communication, it is necessary to whitelist the SPARKs in the UDP Flood Protection module.
5. IP Address Configuration
Please clarify with your IT how IP address allocation is handled in the networks where the SPARK will be deployed:
Dynamic via DHCP → No further information needed.
Static IP assignment → Request the following information:
CIDR
Gateway IP
You will need this information during the setup of the SPARKs.
Checklist
Use the checklist below to verify that all necessary preparations have been made and that you have all the required information:
Once all items on the checklist are completed, you can proceed with the installation of the SPARK and connect it to the ENLYZE Manufacturing Data Platform.
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