Taratxt Gateway Plug and Play Guide

Welcome! This guide will help you set up your Taratxt Gateway Device using its built-in captive portal for easy WiFi and device configuration.

What You Need

Before starting, make sure you have the following:

  • A Taratxt Gateway Device (prebuilt or DIY)
  • A registered SIM card with SMS capability (inserted into the device)
  • A power source (USB Type-C charger or power bank)
  • Your Device Key and Token from the Taratxt Dashboard

Quick Start Video

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Step-by-Step Setup

1. Insert the SIM Card

Carefully insert your registered SIM card into the GSM module slot of the device. Make sure the SIM has load and is unlocked (no PIN code required).

2. Power On the Device

  • Connect your Taratxt Gateway to a power source via USB Type-C.
  • Wait for the device to boot (approx. 10–15 seconds).

3. Connect to the Captive Portal

  • On your phone or laptop, search for WiFi networks.
  • Connect to the hotspot named:
  • After connecting, a captive portal will automatically appear.
    (If not, open your browser and go to http://192.168.4.1)

4. Configure the Gateway

Once the portal opens:

  1. Enter your WiFi credentials:
  • SSID (WiFi Name)
  • Password
  1. Enter Taratxt credentials:
  • Device Key
  • Token
    (You can find these in your Taratxt dashboard under Devices > Add Device)
  1. Click Save & Connect

The device will reboot and attempt to connect to your WiFi and the Taratxt server.

5. Confirm Connection

Once online, your gateway is ready to send and receive SMS!

Troubleshooting

  • Device not appearing online?

  • Make sure your WiFi credentials are correct

  • Ensure your SIM has load and signal

  • Power cycle the device and try again

  • Still can't connect?

  • Reset the device by holding the BOOT or CONFIG button (check your model)

  • Reconnect to TXTGATEWAY2G and reconfigure

You're Done!

Your Taratxt Gateway is now fully set up and ready to integrate with your system.