# Set up & Installation **URL:** https://forum.yarbo.com/c/support-solutions/set-up-installation/17.md [Latest](https://forum.yarbo.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.yarbo.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.yarbo.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Set up & Installation category](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/about-the-set-up-installation-category/32)
**Author:** [@Yarbo-Forum](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/Yarbo-Forum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/about-the-set-up-installation-category/32 "2025-05-29T22:02:10Z")
Discuss problems related to initial setup and preparation. --- ## [Rover WiFi: Connect or Disconnect?](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/rover-wifi-connect-or-disconnect/7127)
**Author:** [@Turk](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/Turk)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/rover-wifi-connect-or-disconnect/7127 "2026-09-04T22:46:23Z")
I’ve read & received (from Yarbo reps) discrepancies related to if the Rover WiFi internet connection should or should NOT remain connected at all times. Disconnecting WiFi makes sense after initial setup to prevent “tog… --- ## [Own Sim Card](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/own-sim-card/6936)
**Author:** [@cobash20](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/cobash20)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/own-sim-card/6936 "2026-07-21T19:30:42Z")
Hello! I tried to use my Google Fi data only sim in my Yarbo and it did not work. I thought I would try the support tool to see if my APN was set up correctly but noticed the Yarbo was not broadcasting any ssid. I con… --- ## [Downloadable manuals](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/downloadable-manuals/6928)
**Author:** [@cfiair](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/cfiair)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/downloadable-manuals/6928 "2026-07-15T09:37:22Z")
I a reconsidering the Yarbo Mower and Snow Blower. Please let me know if I missed something, I was unable to succeed when trying to download the Manuals for offline (non-network) reviews, and printing. --- ## [Is there a way to have a shorter mounting rod for the data center.](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-have-a-shorter-mounting-rod-for-the-data-center/6837)
**Author:** [@e\_lozeau](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/e_lozeau)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 4:21am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-have-a-shorter-mounting-rod-for-the-data-center/6837 "2026-07-11T04:21:19Z")
Hi everyone yarbo owner, has some of you found a way to find or to modify the mounting rods in order to have shorter house clearance when mounting the data center on your roof side in a 90 degrees pattern? Thanks --- ## [Cannot get a signal on my Data Center](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/cannot-get-a-signal-on-my-data-center/6039)
**Author:** [@BillP](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/BillP)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/cannot-get-a-signal-on-my-data-center/6039 "2026-05-09T19:35:59Z")
I’ve spent hours now trying to get my data center to pull a good signal, with no luck. Here’s what I’ve done so far: My data center is mounted on the highest point of my two story roof with a clear view of the sky (see… --- ## [New install, Data center flashing red](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/new-install-data-center-flashing-red/4313)
**Author:** [@memmott](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/memmott)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/new-install-data-center-flashing-red/4313 "2026-04-07T08:58:52Z")
I’m trying to get my Yarbo set up but the Data Center is flashing red and the Yarbo itself won’t find GPS. I’ve read the tech articles as well as the new user FAQ but nothing seems to help, and I’m a little confused abou… --- ## [Data Center Site Survey after initial install](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/data-center-site-survey-after-initial-install/5683)
**Author:** [@itgoes211](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/itgoes211)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/data-center-site-survey-after-initial-install/5683 "2026-03-29T23:48:56Z")
I have had my hardware installed for almost a year now. I have found some areas where the HaLow isn’t good so it switches to LTE. I would like to do surveys of a couple of different optional locations. What is the easies… --- ## [With Winter (mostly) over](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/with-winter-mostly-over/5681)
**Author:** [@mauldin.team](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/mauldin.team)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/with-winter-mostly-over/5681 "2026-03-29T23:25:37Z")
How do you transition to the mower module? I assume it is attach mower module and follow instructions. Does anyone have tips and tricks on storage of snow blower and winter tracks? --- ## [Steps to follow if moving the data center](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/steps-to-follow-if-moving-the-data-center/5462)
**Author:** [@goodstuff9](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/goodstuff9)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/steps-to-follow-if-moving-the-data-center/5462 "2026-03-05T02:07:40Z")
What are the steps I need to follow if I decide to move my data center by about seven feet? Also - Is there a way to save my existing map and reuse it after moving the data center? --- ## [Where is the battery?](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/where-is-the-battery/4748)
**Author:** [@mike.birch](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/mike.birch)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/where-is-the-battery/4748 "2025-12-22T08:06:14Z")
Took advantage of the extended Black Friday sale and ordered the BOGO on 12/5. FedEx managed to get the final 2 boxes in the shipment to me today 12/13. Started opening boxes and getting things organized to assemble in… --- ## [Maps ](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/maps/4681)
**Author:** [@syatesj](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/syatesj)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/maps/4681 "2025-12-11T16:04:57Z")
As someone who knows nothing about Yarbos other than what I read on here, I have a question. Is it possible to include more than one map in the Yarbo and if so how many are possible? Thanks in advance for any help. --- ## [Bluetooth connection wont work](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/bluetooth-connection-wont-work/4671)
**Author:** [@tapio.haapala](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/tapio.haapala)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/bluetooth-connection-wont-work/4671 "2025-12-11T09:58:43Z")
I have a new Yarbo that I successfully paired with the phone app on the very first startup. However, I got interrupted before I managed to pair the device to Wi-Fi or update the firmware. I powered the unit off by holdin… --- ## [data center never turns on](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/data-center-never-turns-on/4502)
**Author:** [@goobs500](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/goobs500)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/data-center-never-turns-on/4502 "2025-12-01T08:21:05Z")
on initial instalation data center never turns on --- ## [Data Center Satellite Connection](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/data-center-satellite-connection/2165)
**Author:** [@hermitpurple](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/hermitpurple)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/data-center-satellite-connection/2165 "2025-11-30T12:04:20Z")
Just received Yarbo today and started setting up the data center. How do I know if the location for the data center is good? The signal light is solid green which the manual says is Normal RTK signal. In the app under… --- ## [Failed to calc route](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/failed-to-calc-route/4415)
**Author:** [@Bob\_Shadis](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/Bob_Shadis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/failed-to-calc-route/4415 "2025-11-22T02:41:35Z")
Hi, So I have my areas created, throw direction set, and fake dock station created, but when I start a plan, it tells me failed to calculate route. What have I missed? Help will be most appreciated! --- ## [Unable to acquire a good signal during initial data center setup](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/unable-to-acquire-a-good-signal-during-initial-data-center-setup/3586)
**Author:** [@badstuff9](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/badstuff9)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/unable-to-acquire-a-good-signal-during-initial-data-center-setup/3586 "2025-11-20T15:34:15Z")
Recently received the Yarbo core and snowblower module. Firmware 3.6.0 Android App version 3.15.6 Data Center version 1.1.1 The only place there is a clear view of the sky is on the roof. In the process of setting u… --- ## [Looking for a fool proof way for no go zone for lake](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/looking-for-a-fool-proof-way-for-no-go-zone-for-lake/3928)
**Author:** [@ben.karrow](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/ben.karrow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/looking-for-a-fool-proof-way-for-no-go-zone-for-lake/3928 "2025-09-24T18:00:52Z")
Just getting my footing with the core and mapping. Haven’t even hooked up the blower and waiting on the Mower-Pro module. Testing the data center and mapping before a permanent installation. I live on a lake and am ter… --- ## [Wlan to data center ](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/wlan-to-data-center/3812)
**Author:** [@matthias](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/matthias)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/wlan-to-data-center/3812 "2025-09-08T06:25:02Z")
I connected the data center via WLAN Bridge, and works like a charm. Just a suggestion --- ## [Mapping without specific module](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/mapping-without-specific-module/3813)
**Author:** [@matthias](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/matthias)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/mapping-without-specific-module/3813 "2025-09-08T01:33:13Z")
Hi, can I run a map building process w/o the specific module? I would love to prepare snow blowing areas while i still use Yarbo as a towing tractor w/o having the snow plow module installed. Is it possible without the m… --- ## [How high does the data center need to be mounted?](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/how-high-does-the-data-center-need-to-be-mounted/775)
**Author:** [@emil61](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/emil61)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/how-high-does-the-data-center-need-to-be-mounted/775 "2025-09-02T15:37:40Z")
Do buildings create issues for the RTK tracking system? How high should the Data Center be located to minimize building interference? --- ## [How strong of a satellite signal is needed for snowblowing? ](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/how-strong-of-a-satellite-signal-is-needed-for-snowblowing/3611)
**Author:** [@badstuff9](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/badstuff9)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/how-strong-of-a-satellite-signal-is-needed-for-snowblowing/3611 "2025-08-19T00:15:10Z")
Recently received the Yarbo core and snowblower module. All I will use the Yarbo for is to clear snow. Firmware 3.6.0 Android App version 3.15.6 Data Center version 1.1.1 I have been having problems with getting the… --- ## [Smart assist mapping](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/smart-assist-mapping/3457)
**Author:** [@rwm5319](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/rwm5319)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/smart-assist-mapping/3457 "2025-08-09T13:40:23Z")
I am currently waiting for the mower module. Can I map my yard with the smart assist module ahead of time or do I need to wait for the mower? --- ## [PoE Data Center usage question](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/poe-data-center-usage-question/3444)
**Author:** [@Carl\_B](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/Carl_B)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/poe-data-center-usage-question/3444 "2025-08-07T23:14:00Z")
Planning out my PoE from my network equipment with adding additional cameras for my home. I’m planning on running my Data Center with PoE as well, but I can’t seem to find anything that states what sort of draw to expect… --- ## [Bluetooth problem](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/bluetooth-problem/3275)
**Author:** [@korolldesigns](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/korolldesigns)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/bluetooth-problem/3275 "2025-07-30T03:55:24Z")
I’m having a problem with the YARBO 2024. This is already the second unit. The first one arrived, but it was impossible to connect via Bluetooth — as if the Bluetooth module was broken. The service team confirmed that th… --- ## [Getting the Yarbo Tool for PC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/getting-the-yarbo-tool-for-pc/2141)
**Author:** [@dandbstephens](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/dandbstephens)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/getting-the-yarbo-tool-for-pc/2141 "2025-07-23T00:39:30Z")
Does anyone know where to get the latest upgraded Yarbo Tool that’s safe to load on my PC. Or can I login to support and have access? Having issues trying to figure out what’s going on setting up Yarbo due to GPS issues.… --- ## [Trees](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/trees/3110)
**Author:** [@sbshumate](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/sbshumate)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/trees/3110 "2025-07-21T22:36:39Z")
How much do trees block the setup for the data center. Can the datacenter still work if the blockage is mostly from trees, but the sky coverage is 150 instead of the 120? --- ## [During boot up, Yarbo stops with left light flashing red.](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/during-boot-up-yarbo-stops-with-left-light-flashing-red/2587)
**Author:** [@tgneckar](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/tgneckar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 9:31am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/during-boot-up-yarbo-stops-with-left-light-flashing-red/2587 "2025-07-07T09:31:47Z")
This is a new installation. When the Yarbo boots up, the light on the left side flashes red four times, stops, then keeps repeating. When I unboxed the Yarbo on the first day, it came up OK. The next day I powered it o… --- ## [Wall/roof Mount poll for the data center](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/wall-roof-mount-poll-for-the-data-center/1688)
**Author:** [@m\_hostetler](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/m_hostetler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 1:11pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/wall-roof-mount-poll-for-the-data-center/1688 "2025-06-28T13:11:53Z")
I was wondering if anyone has found a good roof or eve mount for the data center. there are a ton on amazon, but they all seem to be too big in diameter. Thanks --- ## [Initial setup recommendations](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/initial-setup-recommendations/1500)
**Author:** [@ken.w.gregory](https://forum.yarbo.com/u/ken.w.gregory)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/initial-setup-recommendations/1500 "2025-06-25T16:01:56Z")
I’m new to Yarbo. I purchased the 4 in 1 bundle. (Core, mower, snow blower and leaf blower). They are still boxed in a friends garage while I wait to take possession of my new house.. (Leaf blower hasn’t shipped yet tho… [Next page](https://forum.yarbo.com/c/support-solutions/set-up-installation/17.md?page=1)