From revision 3.14 onward SNIP supports both Google Maps and the Open Street Maps (OSM) as the source for map displays. This article explains how to use the controls found in the Map Display Setting… dialog to set your preferred map source and style, and to better control how your […]
Displaying User Connection Details
Various reports and pop-up tips in the SNIP Caster mention how many users are connected to a given base station. This article describes when additional details of each connected user are displayed or hidden. If no users are connected, these lines are typical not part or the report. A typical […]
RTK – NTRIP – RTCM – Precision GNSS, in 1 minute
In this article we explain the key terms used in Precision GPS and what each entails. RTK – Real Time Kinematic processing A method to compare the positional estimate of one mobile device (the rover) and another device (the base station). This removes common errors and arrives at a positional […]
On Map zooming
On Map zooming, a more detailed explanation of the logic used and how Base Stations Maps are displayed. Question: When I zoom out, why do I only see the nearby base stations? This map is most commonly obtained with the right-click command View On Map from any connected Base station. […]
RTCM 3 Message List
A complete list of all adopted RTCM 3 Messages with brief commentary. The official release of the standard at this time is called: RTCM 10403.4, Differential GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) Services – Version 4 (published December 01, 2023) Purchase a copy from RTCM here. Comments If you are interested […]
Release 3_13_00 Changes
What is new in the SNIP 3_13_00 release – released November 29th, 2023 (updating the prior release of 3_12 issued on October 30th, 2023) This is the next production release of SNIP following the Rev 3_12 release. This release contains both major and minor improvements in response to user requests. […]
Entering IP values to block or allow
This article describes how to use the IP dialog found in SNIP to enter a single IP, or a range of IPs, when blocking (banning) or exempting (allowing) remote connections to your NTRIP Caster. Any IP that is blocked is prevented from connecting to your NTRIP Caster. The block can […]
Release 3_12_00 Changes
What is new in the SNIP 3_12_00 release – released October 30th, 2023 (updating the prior release of 3_11 issued on September 08th, 2023) This is the next production release of SNIP following the Rev 3_11 release. This release contains both major and minor improvements in response to user requests. […]
Release 3_11_00 Changes
What is new in the SNIP 3_11_00 release – released September 8th, 2023 (updating the prior release of 3_10 issued on June 05th, 2023) This is the next production release of SNIP following the Rev 3_10 release. This release contains both major and minor improvements in response to user requests. […]
Web API, Login
Authorized users can log into the SNIP Web API with a simple Login page. The Web API provides an alternative way to manage and administer your SNIP NTRIP Caster using any common browser. In order to use the Web API, the Plug-In module must be present and active. How In […]
Adding Staff Accounts
This article describes how to add or edit Staff Accounts in the SNIP NTRIP Caster. A summary of Staff Accounts can be found here. Staff Accounts are created and edited from within the Edit a Customer Entry dialog. Editing the Staff is accomplished by pressing the Staff Accounts button. [This […]
Using / Viewing Staff Accounts
This article describes the general use of Staff Accounts in the SNIP NTRIP Caster. Support for Staff Accounts will be released with Rev 3.11, due out in Late August. Background What is a Staff Account? A Staff Account is a mechanism for a Customer Account (or for the Caster Admin […]
Viewing the Customers List
The List of Customers can be viewed using a dialog titled Customer Account Details. This can be opened using the menu command: Setup ⇒ Manage Customer Accounts… A dialog similar to the below is then shown to allow you to view or to select and edit the Customer Accounts. Note: […]
Adding Customer Accounts
This article describes how to add a new Customer Account to the SNIP NTRIP Caster. Using Customer Accounts is entirely optional but provides a useful way to group sets of User Accounts, or owned Base Stations, or Staff Accounts, to a single legal entity called a Customer. Said another way; […]
Adding Users, Overview
SNIP provides a number of dialogs to interact and edit User Accounts. This article briefly summarizes the major dialogs used to create, delete, edit, monitor, and review these accounts and the Customer Accounts you have created. The SetUp menu provides a direct way to interact with your User Accounts and […]
User Accounts vs Customer Accounts
This article describes the differences between User Accounts and Customer Accounts. This is one part of the additional features provided by the Enhanced User Management Plug_In. This Plug-In also enables the ability to restrict any User Account in various ways to control their access to your NTRIP Caster. Every […]
Release 3_10_00 Changes
What is new in the SNIP 3_10_00 release – released June 05 2023 (updating the prior release of 3_09 issued on March 02 2023) This is the next production release of SNIP following the Rev 3_09 release. This release contains both major and minor improvements in response to user requests. […]
Import-Export User Accounts
This article explains exporting and importing User Accounts in the SNIP Caster. Each process is considered in turn. Exporting User Accounts This is a simple one-step process. From the Manger User Accounts dialog (displayed with the menu command Setup ⇒ Manage User Accounts… ), press the Export User Accounts tool […]
The User Accounts Dialog
The User Account Dialog is used to manage all the User Accounts (NTRIP Client accounts) you allow to access your NTRIP Caster. Unless you are running your Caster in an open mode, then every device that connects the Caster must have an active user account to connect and get base […]
The Caster and Clients tab
The Caster and Clients tab is used to quickly see and control how many clients are connected, and to see and control the overall state of the Caster itself. Controls for basic SNIP setup for User Accounts (NTRIP Clients) and the Caster IP configuration can be accessed and set from […]