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== '''Idrive Base Station Connection and Security information''' ==
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== '''idrive Base Station Connection and Security information''' ==
  
  
  
  
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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 (Network Interface Card)
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* 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
 
** 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 connection is required for communication with the Idrive Global Center, updates and Support.
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* One NIC is for internet connectivity either via your LAN or dedicated Internet connection. This connection is required for communication with the idrive Global Center, updates and Support.
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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
 
** The Control Center uses port 3306 for MySQL on the Internet NIC and connects to the idrive Global Center (cloud) every 3 minutes with an alive signal.
 
** The Control Center uses port 3306 for MySQL on the Internet NIC and connects to the idrive Global Center (cloud) 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 events from your 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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** Every 6 hours the Sync service runs to upload to the idrive Global Center (this allows you to view events from your 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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* Each Idrive X1 camera has a static IP Address assigned at the factory and no two are the same.
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* 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.
 
**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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**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 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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**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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** No DNS service is provided by the Access Point
 
** No DNS service is provided by the Access Point
 
** NO DHCP service is provided from the Access Point so a client would need to set a static address on their system.
 
** NO DHCP service is provided from the Access Point so a client would need to set a static address on their system.
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** The Idrive Wi-Fi service only allows port 4660 to communicate through the Wireless NIC connection (they would need to use this port which would do them no good)
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** The idrive WiFi service only allows port 4660 to communicate through the Wireless NIC connection (they would need to use this port which would do them no good)
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** Were they to get past all of that the netwrok cards are not bridged to there is no path to the system or other network.
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** Were they to get past all of that the netwrok cards are not bridged so there is no path to the system or other network.

Revision as of 15:56, 16 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 connection is required for communication with the idrive Global Center, updates and Support.
    • 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) 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 your 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.


  • 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)


  • Wi-Fi Network Security Overview (Should an unauthorized client attempt to connect to the Access Point)
    • The SSID is not broadcast so it is less obvious to try to connect to.
    • The Access Point has a gateway address of only itself so it does not forward on packets that are not directed to 192.168.0.10
    • No DNS service is provided by the Access Point
    • NO DHCP service is provided from the Access Point so a client would need to set a static address on their system.
    • The idrive WiFi service only allows port 4660 to communicate through the Wireless NIC connection (they would need to use this port which would do them no good)
    • Were they to get past all of that the netwrok cards are not bridged so there is no path to the system or other network.
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