GPS Tracking Advanced Functions
The GPS Tracker has the ability to communicate with a server so that you can view and tracker your
vehicle via an online portal. This function can be used with many different online tracking portals as they
all function in essentially the same way – the device sends data to the server which receives it and plots
it on a map for you to see.
There are many free online GPS tracking websites as well as mobile apps. They all work in the same way,
where the GPS sends waypoints to the server configured and the server plots them on a map for you to
view. It is up to you as to which service you prefer to use. A quick Google search will return a number of
the free sites.
Note:
If you use this function you will require data on your PrePaid plan. If you want to use live tracking,
you should test for a short period to understand how much data you are likely to use, then select a plan
with a suitable data limit.
We generally do not use this function for single vehicles, because although it’s fun to look at it in a map,
we figure if it goes missing, you can just SMS it to know where it is.
Depending on the server you want to use, they will usually supply you with the APN, IP and Port settings
required to connect to their server. If they do not provide these, please contact them so you can ensure
you are using the correct settings on the GPS unit.
Please send us an email at
if you wish to use our tracking platform. We will
create an account for you and send you some instructions on how to connect to it and monitor your
vehicle. Use of the tracking platform is free for 12 months from GPS Tracker activation.
Check Current GPRS Settings
Send an SMS with “
GPRSSET#
” to the GPS
If successful the GPS will reply with the current settings including APN, Server name, AGPS and
URL settings
Turning GPRS (data) on or off
Send an SMS with “
GPRSON,0#
”
(eg GPRSON,0#)
The tracker will reply with “setting OK. GPRSOFF”
MODE Options
o
1 = Turn GPRS on
o
0 = Turn GPRS off
Setting APN
The APN will differ depending on which mobile network your SIM Card is registered to and may
or may not require a password. If using a Telstra SIM, the APN will default to the Telstra APN.
If you need to change the APN, you can do this via SMS command.
Send an SMS with “
APN,APNNAME#
” (eg APN,apn.telstra#) – Note a Username and Password
was not used. Most public APNs don’t require these so they may not be required.
o
To set an APN that requires a username and password send and SMS with
“APN,APNNAME,USERNAME,PASSWORD#” (eg. APN,apn.telstra,abc123,123456)
