FlySense FS286 Installation & Network Setup (Ethernet Only)
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Physical Installation
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Mount the FS286 securely to the ceiling using appropriate hardware.
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Plug a CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable into the RJ45 port on the FS286.
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The Ethernet cable must connect to a network that provides both PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) and internet access.
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Network Configuration
The FS286 device communicates with the following IP addresses:
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52.205.74.114
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52.91.225.2
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54.196.17.213
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54.156.64.229
The device connects to the following URLs and ports:
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ota.sotertechnologies.comon port 22 (for firmware updates) -
alerts.sotertechnologies.comon port 11086 (for alerts) -
emq.sotertechnologies.comon port 11086 (for MQTT communication) -
Ports 443 and 80 for general internet access
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Firewall / Content Filter Configuration
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Ensure all above IPs and ports are fully open to the device.
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Content filters (iBoss, Lightspeed, Meraki, etc.) must fully bypass the device using its IP address to avoid blocking communication.
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Assign a Static IP address to each FS286 device to avoid DHCP expiration or conflicts.
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Final Notes
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Once installed and connected, the device will automatically check in and appear in the FlySense portal.
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Configure device sensitivity, alert subscribers, and schedules directly from the FlySense dashboard.