---
title: "Set up an Edge MC"
slug: "set-up-an-edge-mc"
tags: ["Edge MC", "Edge", "Kado Portal", "Kado"]
updated: 2025-09-03T14:05:49Z
published: 2025-09-03T14:05:49Z
canonical: "support.tulip.co/set-up-an-edge-mc"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.tulip.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set up an Edge MC

*How to set up Edge MC for the first time.*

The Edge MC uses the same Device Portal as the Edge IO and I/O Gateway. This article will outline how to connect the device.

## Physical Setup

![Setting Up an Edge MC_206509862.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Setting%20Up%20an%20Edge%20MC_206509862.png)

1. Locate DC-5V USB power port
2. Plug supplied USB power supply
3. Plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet

          Power Requirements

          

The Edge MC needs at least 2.5A to properly function.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Setting%20Up%20an%20Edge%20MC_206510021.png)

1. Verify red LED turns on and blinks

![](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Setting%20Up%20an%20Edge%20MC_206510508.png)

1. Plug Ethernet cable into WAN port
2. Plug the other end into an active Ethernet outlet

## Next step:

[Register your Edge MC to your Tulip account](https://support.tulip.co/docs/how-to-register-an-edge-mc)

**Edge IO**

**Edge MC** is a Tulip-developed **Edge Device**. run **Node-RED** flows on dedicated hardware with built-in security and stability.

**Edge Mc** can also act as a **Connector Host** or OPC-UA Broker

**Device Portal**

The **Device Portal** is the home where you can configure **Light Kits** and Edge Drivers, see **Edge Device** network status, and more.

**Edge IO**

**Edge IO** is a Tulip-developed **Edge Device**. Interface with digital inputs directly from **Triggers**, flip digital outputs, run **Node-RED** flows, and more!

**Edge IO** can also act as a **Connector Host** or OPC-UA Broker