FOTA Desktop

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FOTA stands for "firmware over the air".

Teltonika fleet management devices support the following FOTA solutions:

FOTA 2.x - desktop application

File: fota_2.10.8_setup.exe (or later)

It updates the firmware of FM devices over the cellular network.

It requires an SMS service.

FOTA 2.x requires additional SQL server as a database

Installed and licensed application is needed as well as FM36XY device as a Modem for SMS dispatcher

FOTA 2 is not recommended for new projects.

Compliant devices:

  • Most FMxxxx devices

FOTA 3.x (lite) - desktop application

File: fota_3.0.8_setup.exe (or later)

It updates the firmware of FM devices over the cellular network.

It requires an SMS service.

Fota 3 is much easier to use than FOTA 2 because it has its own database and doesn't require any SQL server.

IMEIS in Fota 3.x, as well as FOTA 2.x, must de-licensed in our server

Installed and licensed application is needed as well as FM36XY device as a Modem for SMS dispatcher

Fota 3.x allows user to build required SMS structure as to send it through external device or application as an alternative for MODEM

Compliant devices:

  • Most FMxxxx devices

Requirements

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IMPORTANT!!! 1. All FMBXXX devices except for FMB64X should have at least 01.03.03.Rev.00 firmware version installed.
2. FMB64X should have at least 00.02.05 version installed.
3. FM36YX devices should have at least 01.12.00.Rev.02 version installed. (FM36YX FotaWeb functionality for firmware update only)

Supported devices:

Device family
FMB9YX
FMB96X
FMB1YX
FMB0YX
FMB640
TMT250
FMT100
FM36YX


Please contact Teltonika's support for more information from where to download base firmware, configurator, user manual and protocols from.

Default FOTA configuration settings:

Domain: fm.teltonika.lt
Port: 5000
Period: 720 minutes (every 720 minutes device shall connect to FOTA)

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Using VPN SIM cards

If your SIM cards are within Mobile Operator’s VPN (private APN), the following must be ensured and paid special attention.
1. Must ensure that domain http://fm.teltonika.lt can be resolved from within Operator’s network.
2. Following IP and ports (egress) must be allowed by the operator.

  • IP: 35.156.7.140
  • Ports:
    • 2000
    • 3000
    • 4000
    • 5000
    • 6000
    • 7000

When using VPN SIM cards, you should still configure http://fm.teltonika.lt domain in your configurator, not the plain IP address.

Web Access


FOTA is reached using domain address http://fm.teltonika.lt. FOTA uses HTTP ports 80 and 85 for authentication so if your network has HTTP proxy service or is blocking outgoing traffic – make sure that those two ports are added to exceptions in network proxy service and firewall.

1. Invitation for FOTA is being delivered to user e-mail. You can press „GET STARTED“ button or use URL bellow. 2. After pressing the button or following URL you will be asked to write your name and password for Your account. 3. Last step is logging in FOTA with your newly created account by entering e-mail address and password for your account.
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Overview


Devices tab is what you see first when logged in to FOTA. It can be divided into three distinct sections – Device section, Filter section, Navigation menu. Here is a brief rundown of each section:


Device section

This area provides a basic overview of individual or filtered devices while allowing single or multiple selections for ACTIONS afterward.

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Filter section

Filter provides means to easily access devices that you need by combining different filters: Company, device Model, Firmware, and more.

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Navigation menu

Different FOTA tabs for complete management of registered Devices, Companies, and users.

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