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.

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.

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
• 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.

For technical assistance, login credential retrieval, or suspected network anomalies, please contact the dedicated SmartFix team at smartfix@globalsurvey.co.nz or general technical support at support@globalsurvey.co.nz.