FAQ GeoDAS Firewall and Port Settings
1. Introduction
- This procedure describes what firewall settings are needed for GeoDAS and what ports it uses to communicate with instruments.
2. Required Tools
- Windows computer with GeoDAS installed
3. Check Windows Firewall Settings for GeoDAS
- Open the Windows Search Menu for Programs
- Search for defender
- Open the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
- Choose Inbound Rules
- Scroll to the entries GeoSIG Data Acquisition System
- Double click on each entry of your current profile, go to the General tab, and select the bullet Allow the connection.
- Click [OK] to apply the rule.
- The entries should now appear with a green checkmark.
4. (Optional) Port Forwarding
- If your GeoSIG instruments connect from outside your local network (e.g. through mobile network with a 4G modem), communication ports from your router will need to be forwarded to your GeoDAS computer.
- Available settings will depend on the router manufacturer and can usually be found under Firewall or Port Forwarding.
- Below is a list of default ports used by GeoSIG instruments:
6. (Optional) Changing Default Port for File Upload
- The default port 3456 can be changed on the instrument under Configuration -> Communication Parameters -> Server Parameters -> Port
- The default port 3456 can be changed in GeoDAS under Settings -> Configure Stations -> [Server...]
- Confirm with [OK] and restart GeoDAS to apply the change.
7. (Optional) Changing Default Port for Permanent Link
- The default port 54204 can be changed on the instrument under Configuration -> Communication Parameters -> Server Parameters -> Server port for permanent links
- The default port 54204 can be changed in GeoDAS window Stations: General Information. Right-click on a station and choose Network Tunnels...
- Confirm with [OK] and restart GeoDAS to apply the change.