--- title: Connecting to the SmartFix Network (NTRIP Parameters) description: Welcome to the SmartFix Reference Station Network, powered by Leica GNSS Spider. SmartFix delivers cm-accurate GNSS positioning data to any brand of rover or drone capable of utilising the NTRIP protocol. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/connecting-to-the-smartfix-network-ntrip-parameters#main-content) [![logo](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=372&height=85&name=logo.png)](https://www.globalsurvey.co.nz) Open main navigation Close main navigation Welcome to the Knowledgebase - How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Welcome to the Global Survey Knowledgebase](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/?hsLang=en) 2. [SmartFix](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/smartfix?hsLang=en) 3. [Getting Started with SmartFix](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/smartfix?hsLang=en#getting-started-with-smartfix) # Connecting to the SmartFix Network (NTRIP Parameters) ### Connecting to the SmartFix Network (NTRIP Parameters) Welcome to the SmartFix Reference Station Network, powered by Leica GNSS Spider. SmartFix delivers cm-accurate GNSS positioning data to any brand of rover or drone capable of utilising the NTRIP protocol. To initiate a connection, you must have an active subscription from Global Survey and configure your equipment with the following standard network parameters: - **Server / IP Address:** `www.smartfix.co.nz` *(Alternate IP: `60.234.42.123`)* - **Username & Password:** Provided by Global Survey via email. > **NOTE:** **Authentication is Case-Sensitive:** Please ensure you enter your Username and Password exactly as provided, avoiding any auto-capitalisation by mobile keyboards. --- #### 1. Master Port & Connection Table SmartFix categorises ports by both **Region** and **Solution Type**. The port you select determines whether your rover calculates a Single Baseline solution (direct connection to one physical reference station) or a Fixed Network solution (utilising corrections modelled from multiple surrounding reference stations). For the highest reliability and consistency across a working area, we recommend connecting via the **Fixed (Network)** port allocated to your region unless your survey specifications mandate a direct tie to a specific physical station. All regional and fixed ports on the SmartFix network broadcast **Full GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou)** and we recommend using the **RTCM 3.2 MSM4/5** data format for most modern equipment. | Region | Single Port | Fixed (Network) Port | | --- | --- | --- | | **Auckland / Northland** | `4809` | `4819` | | **Bay of Plenty / Waikato** | `4807` | `4817` | | **Central North Island** | `4806` | `4816` | | **Wellington / Lower North** | `4804` | `4814` | | **Nelson / Marlborough / West Coast** | `4802` | `4812` | | **Canterbury** | `4803` | `4813` | | **Otago / Southland** | `4801` | `4811` | > **Note on Constellations:** While the regional ports are configured to transmit Full GNSS data (MSM4/5), a small number of individual legacy reference stations on the network are physically limited to tracking **GPS & GLONASS only**. If you connect to one of these specific legacy stations as your Single Base or Master Station, you will only receive GPS/GLONASS corrections.   ### National Dynamic & VRS Ports (AutoCell, Nearest, VRS) If your broad-scale operations require automated dynamic routing across the country (such as AutoCell or Nearest Site), or you are using hardware that specifically requires a VRS protocol, these mountpoints are hosted on dedicated National ports rather than regional ports: \* **Modern National Port (Full GNSS - AutoCell / Nearest):** `4815` \* **Modern National Port (Full GNSS - VRS):** `4810` \* **Legacy National Port (GPS/GLO only):** `3815` ### Legacy Equipment (38xx Ports) Modern SmartFix ports begin with `48xx` and broadcast Full GNSS (RTCM 3.2 MSM). For older legacy equipment that is strictly limited to GPS & GLONASS tracking (RTCM 3.1), you can simply change the first digit of any port from a `4` to a `3`. \* **Legacy Single Port:** e.g., `3809` (Auckland) \* **Legacy Fixed Port:** e.g., `3819` (Auckland) ---   #### 2. Understanding Solution Types & Mountpoints When querying the active source table on your selected port, you will be presented with a list of available mountpoints. It is critical to select the correct mountpoint format corresponding to your chosen solution type. Mountpoints follow a specific naming structure: `[StationID][Type][Format]`. ### Fixed / i-MAX Network Solutions (Highly Recommended) SmartFix utilises the **Individualised Master-Auxiliary (i-MAX)** architecture to generate highly accurate network corrections. A "Fixed Cell" consists of one primary **Master Station** and 5-7 supporting **Auxiliary Stations**. \* **How to Connect:** Query a **Fixed (Network) Port** (e.g., `4819` for Auckland) and select the `fixed` mountpoint for your desired Master Station (e.g., `AUCKfixedADV4`). \* **Benefit:** The system models atmospheric propagation errors across the cell, significantly reducing PPM degradation over longer baselines compared to a single site connection. The selected Master Station acts as the absolute coordinate origin for the duration of the survey. ### Single Baseline Solutions - **How to Connect:** Query a **Single Port** (e.g., `4809` for Auckland) and select the `single` mountpoint for the specific reference station (e.g., `AUCKsingleADV4`). - **Benefit:** Mathematically identical to erecting your own local UHF radio base station over a known control mark. > **NOTE:** **Dynamic Routing (AutoCell & Nearest Site):** If you are looking for information on automated mountpoint routing, please see the [Network vs Single vs AutoCell Guide](https://knowledgebase.globalsurvey.co.nz/understanding_smartfix_network_single_autocell.md?hsLang=en).   --- #### 3. Ongoing Network & Rover Monitoring The SmartFix infrastructure empowers users to actively monitor the operational status of the national network, individual reference stations, and their active rover connections in real-time. - **Live Status Dashboard:** [www.smartfix.co.nz/SBC](http://www.smartfix.co.nz/SBC) - **Access Requirements:** Authentication requires your standard SmartFix NTRIP Username and Password. - **Operational Note:** Accessing the SBC Status portal via a standard web browser (on a mobile device or PC) operates independently and will **not** interrupt your active field equipment connection. 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