Router Mode

Share internet connectivity with connected equipment using Router Mode.

Overview

Router Mode allows the Overseer to share its internet connection (WiFi or LTE) with equipment connected via the ethernet port. This is useful when:

• Equipment needs internet access but only has ethernet
• Site only has WiFi/LTE available
• Need to isolate equipment from main network
• Temporary network setup required

Network Topology

Internet
    │
    ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
│ WiFi or LTE (WAN)               │
│                                 │
│     Rockettec Overseer          │
│                                 │
│ Ethernet Port (LAN)             │
└─────────────────────────────────┘
    │
    ▼
Industrial Equipment (192.168.5.x)

Configuration

Step 1: Enable Router Mode

1. Navigate to Router Mode in the sidebar
2. Toggle Enable Router Mode

Step 2: Configure LAN Settings

Step 3: Apply Settings

Click Save & Apply. The ethernet interface will be reconfigured for routing.

Connecting Equipment

1. Connect ethernet cable from Overseer to equipment
2. Equipment should receive IP via DHCP automatically
3. Verify connectivity with ping test

Static IP Configuration

If equipment requires a static IP, configure it within the LAN subnet:

• IP: 192.168.5.100 (outside DHCP range)
• Gateway: 192.168.5.1 (Overseer)
• DNS: 192.168.5.1 or 8.8.8.8

NAT and Port Forwarding

Router Mode uses Network Address Translation (NAT). Connected equipment can access the internet, but incoming connections are blocked by default.

Port Forwarding (if needed)

To allow incoming connections to equipment:

1. Navigate to Router Mode > Port Forwarding
2. Add a rule specifying external port and internal IP/port
3. Save and apply

Security: Only forward ports that are absolutely necessary.

WAN Connection Priority

When multiple WAN connections exist:

If WiFi disconnects, traffic automatically fails over to LTE.

Disabling Router Mode

To return the ethernet port to standard mode:

1. Navigate to Router Mode
2. Toggle off Enable Router Mode
3. Click Save & Apply

The ethernet interface will revert to standard DHCP client mode.

Troubleshooting

Equipment not getting IP address

• Verify ethernet cable is connected
• Check DHCP server is enabled
• Restart equipment's network interface

No internet access from equipment

• Verify Overseer has WAN connectivity (WiFi or LTE)
• Check NAT is enabled
• Test DNS resolution

See Troubleshooting for more solutions.