I’m trying to access the GPS location from my Peplink setup (BR1 Pro synergized with a MAX BR1 Mini 5G), using the standard GPS antenna that came with the device.
I’m currently retrieving GPS data via the API, but the 10-second sampling interval is a bit too long for my application. I’ve also experimented with GPS forwarding (Advanced > GPS Forwarding using NMEA format), but sometimes the signal doesn’t come through—possibly due to antenna limitations or other factors. The GPS forwarding configuration is shown below.
A few questions:
- What’s the most reliable way to get real-time GPS data: via the API or NMEA forwarding?
- Has anyone experienced issues with the standard antenna not delivering a consistent signal?
- Is Peplink’s GPS data combined with 4G-based location services, or is it purely from the GPS antenna?
Funny so many people recently have requested more GPS features and information - including myself!
Answer to your questions:
Depends where the data is going? LAN Side or WAN Side?
I would be a little concerned sharing my GPS over the internet without encryption.
Yes, I would consider getting a proper antenna and not use the one in the box if you’re serious. Look at either the Peplink Mobility Range, or Poynting PUCK antenna series
Only GPS from local antenna. other location data is available via InControl2
We are using 2 cellular WANs.
Thanks for the information, I will definitely get a better antenna.
We forward the the GPS over a private connection. What is the most robust way of getting the GPS, through the IC2 API or with GPS forwarding?
the 10s interval is too long if I get the GPS with the IC2 API
API would be the most sensible way if data must go off site - but consider it will be slightly delayed compared to direct feed (and less data points too).
