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AirAura X1 / Dec 2016
A i r A u r a X 1 P R O G U I
The X1 and Internet Security Concerns
The X1 does not act as a “web device” or “web server,” nor does it support open ports
to the Internet. Therefore there is no worry that someone could “hack” into the X1 and use
it as a pathway to the rest of the network to which it is connected.
About DHCP and The X1
The X1 does not utilize DHCP – Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (or auto
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matically assigned network addressing) – and needs to be assigned a “STATIC” network
unique IP address. Most DHCP servers assign addresses starting at the bottom of the group
192.168.0.xxx. Therefore choosing an address high in that group, say 192.168.0.200, as a
static IP address will likely keep it out of the way of the busiest DHCP addressing.
However, it’s always wise to check with your network administrator to determine what
static IP addresses may be open and safe to use for AirAura. Sometimes the local network
warrants the Subnet and Gateway values to be vastly different, but our suggested starting
values for the Subnet and for the Gateway usually suffice for all but the most complex
situations.
AirAura Network Protocols and Ports Used
The X1 uses both TCP and UDP protocols to communicate with the remote GUI. TCP
is used from GUI to the X1 because its high reliability ensures that all control changes
sent to the X1 will be received with 100% accuracy. The UDP protocol is used by X1 to
send and update metering and other real time data back to the GUI. The TCP protocol uses
port 55899. The UDP Protocol uses a port in the range between 60000 and 60010. It tries
60000 first and if it is busy it tries 60001 next. This process repeats if necessary until an
idle UDP port is found. Note that X1 requires these ports to be open through any firewalls
for successful connectivity.