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GPS Getting Started Guide

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​GPS Requirements:
  • A cellular modem that supports GPS.
  • A cellular carrier that allows the GPS functionality on that modem.
  • Sufficient GPS signal level at the modem deployment location.
  • GPS antenna (depending on the model of modem or Cradlepoint).

Enabling GPS:
GPS must always first be enabled to access any GPS related feature.
  1. Navigate to System > Administration > GPS
  2. Check "Enable GPS" box
  3. (Optional) Check "Enable GPS Keepalive" box
  4. (Optional) Check "Enable GPS Lock LED" box (**IBR-series Only)
  5. (Optional) Enter four digit "TAIP Vehicle ID #" (**IBR-series Only)
  6. Click Save

Feature-Specific Settings:
Viewing GPS Information: 
  • Once configured, a graphical view of router location can be viewed under Status > GPS
    • If GPS support is enabled and a modem capable of providing GPS coordinates is connected, this page will show a graphical view of your router's location.
    • If your modem is not providing a GPS fix, you may see one of two messages:
      • "Attempting to obtain a GPS fix..." if the modem is capable of providing a location fix but hasn't given one.
      • "No supported GPS device found" if the modem cannot provide a location fix.
** IBR model specific features:
  • TAIP Vehicle ID # : Assign a 4 character ID to TAIP GPS sentences if Enable Vehicle ID Reporting is selected (default ID is 0000)
    • Use for identification purposes if GPS sentences from multiple sources are being received
  • Enable GPS Lock LED : Use the GPS LED to show if the GPS has received a fix. It will blink red if no fix is available or be solid green if a fix is available
    • IBR11x0 models use a USB LED in lieu of GPS LED 

GPS FAQ:
Troubleshooting GPS Issues:
Legacy GPS Configuration: