Tech Note: How To Setup Redport Glow Tracking for FollowingSea
The Redport Glow can be configured to send position tracking information to FollowingSea Yacht Location Tracker.
Prerequisities:
- Customer must first create an account with FollowingSea at https://followingsea.net/
- Redport Glow must be activated with a valid Iridium Service plan. Go150+(Go! Unlimited) plan highly recommended
Part 1: FollowingSea Setup Steps
- Login to FollowingSea account
- Click on name in upper right corner for menu and select Profile
- On Profile Page, select Location Tracker/Blog Tab
- Enable the Tracker/Blog Feature (if not already enabled)
- Once enabled, scroll down and click on "Send Automatic Position Reports via Iridium Go!"
- In the body of the text, locate the track_xxxxxxxxxxxxxx@followingsea.net email address, you will need this to configure the Redport Glow in the next step.
- If you want others to see your track, ensure the "Private" box is UNCHECKED.
Part 2: Redport Glow Setup Steps
- Connect to Glow WiFi or Narwhal WiFi network
- Login to Glow Interface at http://192.168.10.1/ with username superadmin, password webxaccess
- Click on the "Services" menu item, then "GPS Tracking" on the sub-menu
- Check the "Enable Tracking" box
- Set Provider to "GSatTrack"
- Set Tracking Interval to "60" minutes
- Leave the entire next section unchecked
- In the bottom section labelled Tracking via SMS..
- Check the box for Iridium terminal/Aurora/MCG-101
- For recipient email address, enter the track_xxxxxxxxxxxx@followingsea.net email address you gathered from Part 1
- Enter the name of your vessel in Vessel Name box
- Click Save and Apply.
- The first position report will be sent after a few minutes.
The configuration is now complete!
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