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Security, Connectivity and open 802.11/G only WiFi access to the idrive Access Point and Base Station software:
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Security, Connectivity and open 802.11/G only WiFi access to the Idrive Access Point and Base Station software:
  
  
  
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* The idrive Base Station utilizes dual Ethernet NICs
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* The Idrive Base Station utilizes dual Ethernet NICs (Network Interface Card)
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** Both networks are treated as "Public" networks using Windows 7 and file sharing is turned off. Some of our clients open the sharing on the LAN NIC to perform Active Directory (Log-in AD user and password) to performBack-Ups and storage
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** Both networks are treated as "Public" networks using Windows 7 and file sharing is turned off. Some of our clients open the sharing on the LAN NIC to perform Active Directory (Log-in AD user and password) to perform Back-Ups and storage
 
** The dual NICs are not bridged and maintain NO connectivity between each other.
 
** The dual NICs are not bridged and maintain NO connectivity between each other.
  
  
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* One NIC is for internet connectivity either via your LAN or dedicated Internet connection. This is required for connection to the Idrive Global Center.
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* One NIC is for internet connectivity either via your LAN or dedicated Internet connection. This is required for communication with the Idrive Global Center.
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** The idrive Base Station utilizes a proprietary software called idrive Control Center
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** The Idrive Base Station utilizes a proprietary software called Idrive Control Center
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** The Control Center uses port 3306 for MySQL on the Internet NIC and connects to the idrive Global Center (cloud) are every 3 minutes with an alive signal
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** The Control Center uses port 3306 for MySQL on the Internet NIC and connects to the idrive Global Center (cloud) are every 3 minutes with an alive signal.
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* Every 6 hours the Sync service runs to upload to the idrive Global Center (this allows you to view your events from the Base Station at [http://globalcenter.idrive.pro/ http://globalcenter.idrive.pro])
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** Every 6 hours the Sync service runs to upload to the idrive Global Center (this allows you to view events from location(s) at [http://globalcenter.idrive.pro/ http://globalcenter.idrive.pro]) This transfer requires FTP port 21 to be open using passive mode and random ports from 30,000-35,000 (up to 4 at a time) to transfer the video and data events.
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** This transfer requires FTP port 21 to be open using passive mode and random ports from 30,000-35,000 (up to 4 at a time) to transfer the video and data events
 
  
  
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**The '''REQUIRED''' settings the second NIC are: IP Address 192.168.0.10, Network Mask of 255.255.'''0'''.0, No Default Gateway, No DNS, No DHCP.
 
**The '''REQUIRED''' settings the second NIC are: IP Address 192.168.0.10, Network Mask of 255.255.'''0'''.0, No Default Gateway, No DNS, No DHCP.
 
**The Wireless Access Point typical settings are IP Address 192.168.0.1, Network Mask of 255.255.'''0'''.0, Default Gateway 192.168.0.1, DNS 192.168.0.1, No DHCP.
 
**The Wireless Access Point typical settings are IP Address 192.168.0.1, Network Mask of 255.255.'''0'''.0, Default Gateway 192.168.0.1, DNS 192.168.0.1, No DHCP.
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**The '''REQUIRED''' Wireless setting for the access point are: 802.11G only,
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**The '''REQUIRED''' Wireless setting for the access point are: Hidden SSID of bwifi, 802.11G mode only, No Encryption.
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**The idrive Wireless NIC only accepts connections from our product having the hard coded port of 4660 (to any other device this is a dead end)
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**Were an unauthorized client to connect to the Access point the AP only forwards packets to itself and offers no services (DNS or DHCP)
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** This allows our devices to communicate to the Base Station having a hard coded IP address in that range
 
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** We hide the SSID on the Access Point
 
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** Our devices only look for this Specific SSID nothing else
 
 
** The access Point has a gateway address of only itself (192.168.0.1) so it does not have internet access or access to other networks
 
** The access Point has a gateway address of only itself (192.168.0.1) so it does not have internet access or access to other networks
 
** No DNS is provided by the Access Point, communications from the Cameras via WiFi is only to the Base Station software
 
** No DNS is provided by the Access Point, communications from the Cameras via WiFi is only to the Base Station software
 
** NO DHCP is provided from the Access Point, the specified scope above is all that is permitted through to the Control Center software
 
** NO DHCP is provided from the Access Point, the specified scope above is all that is permitted through to the Control Center software
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* Each Idrive X1 camera has a static IP Address assigned at the factory and no two are the same.
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**When the vehicle's ignition is turned off the camera searches for the bwifi wireless network.
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**Upon finding the bwifi wireless network the camera reaches out to the Idrive Base Station at 192.168.0.10 using port 4660
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**The base station compares the camera's serial number to the database to ensure this particular camera is authorized to connect.
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**The Idrive Wifi Service only accepts connections from our product having the hard coded port of 4660 all other ports are rejected(to any other device this is a dead end)
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* We use a Omni-directional outdoor rated Access Point
 
* We use a Omni-directional outdoor rated Access Point
 
** Optional equipment is available for quoting to provide a directional Access Point further limiting areas available to WiFi device access
 
** Optional equipment is available for quoting to provide a directional Access Point further limiting areas available to WiFi device access

Revision as of 19:09, 12 October 2012

Idrive Base Station Connection and Security information

Security, Connectivity and open 802.11/G only WiFi access to the Idrive Access Point and Base Station software:


  • The Idrive Base Station utilizes dual Ethernet NICs (Network Interface Card)
    • Both networks are treated as "Public" networks using Windows 7 and file sharing is turned off. Some of our clients open the sharing on the LAN NIC to perform Active Directory (Log-in AD user and password) to perform Back-Ups and storage
    • The dual NICs are not bridged and maintain NO connectivity between each other.


  • One NIC is for internet connectivity either via your LAN or dedicated Internet connection. This is required for communication with the Idrive Global Center.
    • The Idrive Base Station utilizes a proprietary software called Idrive Control Center
    • The Control Center uses port 3306 for MySQL on the Internet NIC and connects to the idrive Global Center (cloud) are every 3 minutes with an alive signal.
    • Every 6 hours the Sync service runs to upload to the idrive Global Center (this allows you to view events from location(s) at http://globalcenter.idrive.pro) This transfer requires FTP port 21 to be open using passive mode and random ports from 30,000-35,000 (up to 4 at a time) to transfer the video and data events.


  • The second NIC supports the idrive wireless network which consists of one or more Wireless Access points for communication with the cameras.
    • The REQUIRED settings the second NIC are: IP Address 192.168.0.10, Network Mask of 255.255.0.0, No Default Gateway, No DNS, No DHCP.
    • The Wireless Access Point typical settings are IP Address 192.168.0.1, Network Mask of 255.255.0.0, Default Gateway 192.168.0.1, DNS 192.168.0.1, No DHCP.
    • The REQUIRED Wireless setting for the access point are: Hidden SSID of bwifi, 802.11G mode only, No Encryption.
    • Were an unauthorized client to connect to the Access point the AP only forwards packets to itself and offers no services (DNS or DHCP)
    • The access Point has a gateway address of only itself (192.168.0.1) so it does not have internet access or access to other networks
    • No DNS is provided by the Access Point, communications from the Cameras via WiFi is only to the Base Station software
    • NO DHCP is provided from the Access Point, the specified scope above is all that is permitted through to the Control Center software


  • Each Idrive X1 camera has a static IP Address assigned at the factory and no two are the same.
    • When the vehicle's ignition is turned off the camera searches for the bwifi wireless network.
    • Upon finding the bwifi wireless network the camera reaches out to the Idrive Base Station at 192.168.0.10 using port 4660
    • The base station compares the camera's serial number to the database to ensure this particular camera is authorized to connect.
    • The Idrive Wifi Service only accepts connections from our product having the hard coded port of 4660 all other ports are rejected(to any other device this is a dead end)
  • We use a Omni-directional outdoor rated Access Point
    • Optional equipment is available for quoting to provide a directional Access Point further limiting areas available to WiFi device access
      1. This might be a solution when many client WiFi networks are competing for the same air space and channels, maintaining integrity of all networks
      2. Some of our clients install their Access Point inside a garage facility, once again limiting outdoor WiFi access and controlling the environment
  • Additionally we utilize a software by the name of Team Viewer to remotely connect and administer the system (they can be found at teamviewer.com)
    • We use this to perform manual Updates to the idrive Software
    • Client training and troubleshooting


Finally if you choose, you may provide a separate internet Connection outside of your LAN so the idrive Base Station will perform its functions autonomously from your corporate LAN and internet connectivity.

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