Network & IT

This section provides documentation for IT administrators deploying FastRTK base stations in enterprise environments.

Overview

FastRTK base stations require network connectivity to:

• Stream NTRIP corrections to rovers
• Provide web-based administration
• Enable remote monitoring and management
• Relay corrections from external CORS networks

Network Architecture

                    ┌─────────────────┐
                    │    Internet     │
                    └────────┬────────┘
                             │
                    ┌────────▼────────┐
                    │  Firewall/NAT   │
                    └────────┬────────┘
                             │
              ┌──────────────┼──────────────┐
              │              │              │
     ┌────────▼────────┐     │     ┌────────▼────────┐
     │  NTRIP Clients  │     │     │   Admin Users   │
     │   (Port 10000)  │     │     │  (Port 80/443)  │
     └─────────────────┘     │     └─────────────────┘
                             │
                    ┌────────▼────────┐
                    │  FastRTK Base   │
                    │    Station      │
                    └─────────────────┘

Documentation

Security & Firewall

• IT Security Overview - Network services, ports, and security measures
• Firewall Configuration - Required inbound/outbound rules

Connectivity Options

• Network Deployment Options - VLAN, NAT, cellular configurations
• Cradlepoint Modem Transfer - Moving modems between NetCloud accounts

Quick Reference

Required Ports

Port	Protocol	Direction	Service
10000	TCP	Inbound	NTRIP Caster
80	TCP	Inbound	Web Admin (HTTP)
443	TCP	Inbound	Web Admin (HTTPS)
2525	TCP	Inbound	SSH (optional)

Optional Outbound Ports

Port	Protocol	Destination	Purpose
443	TCP	Any	Software updates, CORS relay
123	UDP	NTP servers	Time synchronization
53	UDP/TCP	DNS servers	Name resolution

Deployment Recommendations

Enterprise (Recommended)

Place the base station on an isolated VLAN:

• Maximum network isolation
• Granular firewall control
• Easy to audit and monitor

Small Office / Home

Use NAT port forwarding:

• Works with existing routers
• Simple to configure
• No additional hardware needed

Remote / Field Sites

Use cellular modem:

• No site infrastructure needed
• Works in remote locations
• Carrier provides firewall

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