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 [e-mail].

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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!

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2. Required Conditions at the Installation Site

Please ensure the following conditions are met at the planned installation location:

• Access to a network with internet connectivity

• Access to the machine network or direct access to the data source (PLC, sensor, etc.)

• Power supply (230V socket)

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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 [e-mail] and we’ll clarify the requirements with your IT team.

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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:

Host	Port	Transport	Purpose
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.

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5. IP Address Configuration

If your SPARK is being integrated into a machine / OT network to access multiple systems, you’ll also need the following information for that network.

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.

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Checklist

Use the checklist below to verify that all necessary preparations have been made and that you have all the required information:

• Installation location is defined

• At the installation site:

  • Power socket is available

  • Access to the internet network (e.g. company network)

  • Access to the machine network or direct access to data sources (PLC, sensor, etc.)

• No conflicting network using 10.21.0.0/16

• Required firewall rules have been configured

• SPARK Edge Devices are whitelisted in the firewall’s UDP Flood Attack Protection

• IP address assignment is clarified; if static, CIDR and gateway IP for each device have been provided by IT

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.