ATAK Communications Setup
This guide explains how to establish communication between Auterion Mission Control (AMC) and the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) to share real-time situational awareness information. By following these steps, you can broadcast vehicle positions and markers from AMC to ATAK, and receive markers from ATAK users in AMC.
Network Configuration
For AMC and ATAK to communicate, both devices must be connected to the same network (e.g., Wi-Fi, Ethernet). While not required, using static IP addresses is recommended for a stable and reliable connection.
Note: The process for setting a static IP varies by device and operating system. Please refer to your device's documentation for instructions.
Communication Diagram
The diagram below illustrates the data flow between AMC and ATAK. AMC sends messages to a specific port on the ATAK device, and ATAK sends messages to a specific port on the AMC device. The IP addresses and ports must be configured correctly on both ends.
AMC Configuration
Follow these steps to configure the settings in Auterion Mission Control.
Navigate to Settings > General.
Scroll down to the Team Awareness section. This section is only visible when connected to a vehicle with the premium Team Awareness feature enabled.
Enable Enable Team Awareness and Enable on startup.
Set Destination Address to the IP address of the device running ATAK.
Set Destination Port to
4242.Set Destination Protocol to UDP.
Set Incoming Port to
8089.Set Incoming Protocol to UDP.
ATAK Configuration
Follow these steps to configure the network settings in ATAK.
Configure Incoming Connection (from AMC)
Tap the three-line icon menu button in the top right and select Settings.
In the pop-up, choose Network Preferences.
Select Network Connection Preferences.
Under Input/Output Management, tap Manage Inputs.
Tap the pencil icon to edit the default connection.
Set Address to
0.0.0.0.Check Advanced Options.
Set Input Protocol to UDP.
Set Server Port to
4242.Tap Confirm to save the changes.
Ensure the checkbox next to the connection is checked to enable it.
Configure Output Connection (to AMC)
Go back to Input/Output Management and tap Manage Outputs.
Tap the three-dots menu in the top right and select Add.
Set Name to
AMC.Set Address to the IP address of the device running AMC.
Check Advanced Options.
Set Protocol to UDP.
Set Server Port to
8089.Tap Confirm to save the changes.
Ensure the checkbox next to the newly created
AMCoutput is checked to enable it.
After completing these steps, AMC and ATAK should be able to share data. You can test the connection by creating markers in AMC and verifying they appear in ATAK, and vice-versa.
Troubleshooting
If you have trouble getting AMC and ATAK to communicate, check the following common issues:
Subnets: Make sure both devices have similar IP addresses (e.g., both starting with 192.168.1.x or 10.0.0.x) and the subnet mask is set to
255.255.255.0. If they are on different subnets, they may not be able to reach each other.VPNs: Ensure neither device is connected to a VPN, as this can block communication.
Firewalls: Try disabling the firewall on either device or the network, as it may be blocking the required ports (4242 and 8089).
Changing IP Addresses: If you are not using static IPs, the IP address of a device can change (for example, after rebooting, reconnecting to Wi-Fi, or moving between networks). If this happens, you will need to update the settings in AMC and ATAK with the new IP address.
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