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iGate Configuration

Mustafa Tan edited this page Aug 17, 2024 · 7 revisions

iGate Configuration

This page contains iGate Mode configurations. You must update the Callsign, Wi-Fi and APRS-IS settings and may keep the other options as they are.

IMPORTANT: Don't forget to click on the "Update" button after making any changes to the options.

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iGate Configuration

Callsign: Your callsign with SSID

Use GPS if Possible: Enable this option if you want to use GPS location for your iGate (and if there is a GPS module connected to your device)

GPS Timeout: If GPS is enabled but can not acquire a GPS fix, following latitude and longitude values used after this timeout (seconds).

Latitude: Use Decimal Degrees (Google Maps format), for example: 33.816

Longitude: Use Decimal Degrees (Google Maps format), for example: -111.736

If you need a GPS Coordinate Converter, try this one: https://boulter.com/gps/

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Weather Station: APRS Weather station mode is enabled using on board temperature and humidity sensor.

Digi Configuration

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Repeat APRS Messages Only: If this option is enabled, iGate repeat every packet which contains message data type identifier as follows:

Repeat All Packets If APRS-IS Connection Lost: If this option is enabled and internet connection is lost, iGate run as full digipeater mode and repeat all packets, not only message packets.

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APRS-IS Configuration

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Active: Enable APRS-IS Connection

Passcode: APRS-IS passcode generated with your Callsign

Auto Server: Enable auto APRS-IS server selection based on your location.

Server: APRS-IS server used if auto server is not enabled.

Port: 14580

Filter: use your preferred filter or leave blank

WiFi Configuration

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Add your WiFi info : SSID + password.

Network Configuration

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Use DHCP: If enabled, IP address automatically assigned by your gateway. If not, static IP address is used.