![]() ![]() As mentioned in the Traccar installation guide that you have previously followed, this should be a static IP address. You’ll want to select TCP as the Protocol just above these settings as well.įollowing this, you will need to enter the public IP address of your Traccar server in the Connection Settings box on the right. A great resource if you don’t know the settings is FileSaveAs or alternatively your mobile provider will be able to tell you. In my case, it was COM6 but yours may vary, you can open Device Manager on your computer and look under the ‘Ports’ section to double check what it is for you.ĭepending on the SIM card and mobile network you intend to use the tracker on, you will need to setup the appropriate GPRS settings in the centre of the configurator, in the screenshot below mine are set up for a Vodafone UK contract SIM card. Fire up the configurator software and select the correct COM port from the drop-down list at the top of the screen. Then, grab a mini USB cable and plug it into your Windows-based computer. You will need a 12v power supply (either a battery or mains adapter) for your tracker to be able to configure it, connect up the leads as referred in the user manual (on the FTP site above, but it’s straight forward and if you are reading this article chances are you know the red cable is positive and the black cable is negative and can connect them accordingly. The user manual and a wealth of other useful information is also contained on the FTP site there so feel free to have a browse around there. ![]() You’ll need a copy of the configuration software for it which is available from the Ruptela FTP site (if you are prompted for a username and password, they are both ‘ftp’). This post is mostly about configuring the Ruptela tracker itself but I’d be happy to answer any questions about the server side if things if necessary just post a comment and I’ll get back to you. It’s worth noting that you need to install the original project first, and then the modified version is an ‘add-on’ for it in a way.įrom here, go to the relevant websites above and setup your Traccar server. If you just want a basic tracking platform then stick with the original Traccar. I would highly recommend this modified version to anyone who wan’t to experiment with various sensors, inputs and outputs. When browsing for suitable software for this tracker, I stumbled upon a modified version of Traccar which has hundreds of additional features that are not included with the original version. I’m posting this information that I have used to get my Ruptela FM-Eco3 tracker working with the free open-source tracking software, Traccar. ![]() The provider, whilst very low-cost, also had a very limited feature set to match it. I’m currently repurposing an old vehicle tracking device that I had with a tracking provider. ![]()
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