Prerequisites
Hardware
Choose your Setup
One physical gate serving both check in and check out
1 × X-401
Relay mapping:
Relay 1 → Open
Relay 2 → Close
Two independent gates (one inbound gate and one outbound gate)
Device A controls the Check In gate
Relay 1 Open
Relay 2 Close
Device B controls the Check Out gate
Relay 1 Open
Relay 2 Close
Single controller for two gates
Relay mapping:
Relay 1 → Open In
Relay 2 → Close In
Relay 3 → Open Out
Relay 4 → Close Out
Custom
For more complex setups consult your Gatego field engineer to get the correct setup for your operation.
Connectivity
Power over Ethernet (PoE) model or cellular model with an active data plan if using X-401 with cellular.
Bench setup with PoE and Quick Start (before wiring)
What you need
ControlByWeb X-401 or Quad WebRelay
PoE switch (802.3af) and Ethernet cables
Computer
1. Power and network with PoE
Plug the PoE injector or PoE switch into AC power.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the injector/switch “PoE” port to the relay’s Ethernet port.
Wait 30 to 60 seconds for the relay to boot. Status LEDs should be steady or blinking per the device manual.
2. Put your computer on the relay’s default subnet
Make sure your computer is connected to the same layer-2 network
Temporarily assign your computer a manual IP on 192.168.1.x.
Recommended values
IP address: 192.168.1.50
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Router/Gateway: leave blank
If using Ethernet, turn off Wi-Fi to avoid routing through another network.
macOS
System Settings → Network → Ethernet → Details → TCP/IP → Configure IPv4: Manually → enter the values above → OK → Apply.
Windows
Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network Connections → right-click Ethernet → Properties → Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) → Properties → Use the following IP address → enter the values above → OK → Close.
3. Open the setup page
In a browser, go to http://192.168.1.2/setup.html.
Sign in to the setup page. Typical defaults:
Username: admin
Password: webrelay (lowercase)
Control password: none by default
If the page does not load, confirm your computer IP is 192.168.1.50 and the Ethernet link lights are on.
4. Assign a permanent IP and restart
Choose one:
DHCP with reservation (preferred): set to DHCP, then reserve the device’s MAC in your router so it always gets the same IP.
Static: set an IP on your site LAN, plus subnet mask, gateway, and DNS.
Save and restart the device when prompted.
5). Restore your computer’s normal network
Change your computer back to its usual settings:
macOS: Configure IPv4 back to Using DHCP.
Windows: IPv4 properties back to Obtain an IP address automatically.
Reconnect your Wi-Fi if needed.
6) Reconnect to the device at its new IP
Open a browser to the new IP you assigned. Confirm you can see both the Control page and the Setup page.
7) Name the device and relays
Device name: for example {Yard Name} Inbound X-401 or {Yard Name} Outbound X-401.
Relay labels:
Two-relay device: Relay 1 = Open, Relay 2 = Close.
Quad-relay device: R1 Open In, R2 Close In, R3 Open Out, R4 Close Out.
8) Set control behavior for testing
Set relays to Pulsed control.
Pulse time: start with 0.5 to 1.0 seconds.
Click Apply/Save.
9) Secure the device
Change the Setup password from the default.
Set a Control password if your model supports it.
Note credentials for handoff to Gatego.
10) Connect the device to ControlByWeb Cloud
Sign in to ControlByWeb Cloud.
Add or claim the device using the model’s supported method (serial or certificate token).
Verify the device shows Online in Cloud.
11) Quick bench test
From the device Control page or from Cloud:
Toggle Relay 1 and confirm the state changes.
Toggle Relay 2 and confirm the state changes.
Confirm pulse timing looks correct.
12) Label for field install
Print or write labels for the enclosure and panel:
Device name, IP address, and relay mapping
Example: “Inbound Gate — R1 Open, R2 Close”
You are now ready to move the controller to the gate cabinet and do the field wiring.