Network Connection into the BlueBoat - Options

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Hi Gabe -
We’ve got documentation in the works to cover ZeroTier setup - here are the basics so you can try sooner:

  1. Install zerotier extension
  2. Create account and new network with Zerotier. Install client for your computer, and join the network. Approve your new device on the network (Zerotier web interface.)
  3. Use ZeroTier extension (on left-hand menu) to join your network in BlueOS via the 16 digit network ID (paste in and click JOIN.) Approve the device on the network.
  4. Access BlueOS via Zerotier IP address in browser. Configure Mavlink Endpoints to direct at your control computer’s Zerotier IP Address.

Just about any 4G modem will work, assuming it supports the bands / carrier in your area. Configuring the unit to use ipv6 only can help zerotier connect quicker. When switching internet access from WiFi to 4G, or just starting the system up, it can take 2-5 minutes for Zerotier to find the best route and a stable connection to be established.

Let us know how it goes!