Share GPS from Cradlepoint IBR1100 to a DVR

Overview

This use case is for customers who purchase MVS or Edge solutions, but don't want to use the DVR's built-in GPS or did not purchase GPS antennas to do so.

Getac Enterprise Setup

Perform the following steps from Getac Enterprise:

1. Log into Getac Enterprise
2. Under Setup > Unit Configuration, click on Unit Configuration Templates (see image below):
   
   
   
3. Check the box to the left of the desired template, then click on the wrench icon (see image below):
   
4. Click on GPS
5. On the GPS Page, perform the following:
   1. Type 5 into the Frequency (0-3600 Sec) box.
   2. Type UDP into the Port Name box.
   3. Type 20175 into the Serial Baud Rate box.
   4. Click on Save and confirm by clicking on OK.
6. Leave all other settings at their default (see picture below):
   

   
   

Cradlepoint Setup

Perform the following steps from the Cradlepoint admin page:

1. Log into Cradlepoint router.
2. Click on System > Administration > GPS (see picture below):
   
   Ex. Cradlepoint Admin Menu

   
   

3. Click the add button under Send to Server(s) (see image below):
   
   Ex. Send to Server menu

    

4. On the Client Details Page, perform the following:
   1. Add a Client Name.
   2. Add the DVR's IP address to server field*.
   3. Add port 20175**.
   4. Then check the box for Use UDP.
   5. Leave all other settings at their default.
   6. Click on Next.
      Ex. Client Details Page

       

      *Caution:

      Getac highly recommends setting a static IP Address or DHCP reservation for the DVR in order to prevent the IP Address from changing and breaking functionality.

      **Note:

      Any UDP port not being used by another application can be used if desired. If using a different port, be sure to use the same one when setting up the Getac Enterprise portion above.

      
      
5. On the Language Settings Page, perform the following:
   1. Select NMEA from the Choose Language dropdown list.
   2. Leave all other settings at their default.
   3. Click on Next.
      Ex. Language Settings Page

       

6.  On the Reporting Intervals Page, perform the following:
   1. Set default time interval to 5 seconds.
   2. Leave all other settings at their default.
   3. Click on Finish.
      Ex. Reporting Intervals PageA message for saved settings successfully will appear. Under Send to Server(s), the state will show enabled. The Cradlepoint is now configured to send GPSon the specified UDP port to the DVR.

DVR Setup

Perform the following steps from the DVR:

1. Log in as ClientAdmin*.
2. From the Start Menu, search type Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security, then click on it to open (see image below):
   
   
   Ex. Start Menu Search

    

3. Click on Inbound Rules, then New Rule (see image below):
   
   Ex. Firewall Settings

    

4. From the Rule Type Page, select Port, then click Next (see image below):
   Ex. Rule Type Page

    

5. From the Protocol and Ports Page, perform the following:
   1. Select UDP.
   2. On Specific local ports, type 20175.
   3. Click on Next (see image below):
      
      Ex. Protocol and Ports Page

       

6. On the Action Page, make sure Allow the connection is selected, then click on Next (see image below):
   
   Ex. Action Page

    

7. From the Profile Page, make sure all three profiles are selected unless policy specifies otherwise, then click on Next.
   
   Ex. Profile Page

    

8. From the Name Page, give the Rule a name, then click on Finish (see image below):
   
   Ex. Name Page

    

9. Verify that the Rule is visible in the list (see image below):
   
   Ex. Rule Verification

    

10. Open the IRSAservice icon in the taskbar and click on Sync Settings under the Sync Data Tab (see image below):
    
    Ex. IRSAservice Sync

     

11. Click on the Options Tab, then click on Restart Service (see image below):
    
    Ex. Options Tab

     

12. Click on the Status Tab to verify GPS is connected (see image below):
    
    Ex. GPS Lock successful