GPS Location-based

Overview

The GPS Location-based Geofence feature, found in the Security section, provides an added security layer for the edge controller by defining geographic boundaries. Currently, geofencing is applied only during the edge controller’s boot-up process.

Trigger Condition

The GPS-based geofencing triggers under the following condition upon boot-up:

1. If the current GPS coordinates fall outside the preconfigured GPS location boundary.

Functionality

When updating GPS location settings, users must execute “SAVE CHANGES” to apply configuration updates. The main functionalities include:

Enable/Disable Geofence

To activate geofencing, use the enable button. Note that at least one geofencing mode must be configured, either by:

• • Adding a trusted MAC address
  • Configuring a GPS location boundary

Set GPS Location

Configure a GPS boundary through one of two options:

• • 1. Manual Entry – Enter Longitude, Latitude, and Radius (in kilometers or miles). An optional “Lock” setting enforces the geofence restriction when selected.
       
    2. Populate Current GPS Location – If the LTE connection provides location data, click “Set GPS Location” to auto-fill the current GPS coordinates. The default Radius is set to 1 kilometer. Fields are editable, and enabling “Lock” enforces the geofence restriction.
       

Once configured, click Save to store the GPS location, then Enable and finally SAVE CHANGES in the top-right corner to apply the configuration. Unsaved changes will show a warning icon.

Result

Upon configuring and saving the GPS geofence, the page will display the applied settings:

Alerts and Logging

If, after reboot, the device is outside the configured GPS boundary:

• • • Alerts are triggered if configured.
    • Notifications appear in the ELK dashboard.
    • Logs display relevant messages in the CPE log.

Known Limitations

• • Geofencing is enforced only if real-time GPS location data is available.
  • This feature activates only upon a system reboot.