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Access from another Machine

GroundControl VGRS can be accessed from other machines in the same network via its web interface. This guide explains how to connect from a remote machine.

Accessing GroundControl VGRS

GroundControl VGRS provides a web-based interface accessible through modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge).

Connection Steps

  1. Identify the Server Address

    • Determine the IP address or hostname of the machine running GroundControl VGRS
    • Example: 192.168.1.50 or gc-server.local

  2. Determine the Port

  3. Open the Web Interface

    • Navigate to: http://<server-ip>:<port>
    • Example: http://192.168.1.50:80 or http://192.168.1.50:8080
    • Log in with your GroundControl VGRS credentials

Network Configuration

Same Network (LAN)

When accessing GroundControl VGRS from a machine in the same local network:

  • Ensure the client machine can reach the server (test with ping <server-ip>)
  • Verify the HTTP port is accessible through the firewall
  • The default Allowed Origins setting should permit local network access

Through Proxy or Different Network

If accessing through a proxy or from a different network segment, you may need to configure the Allowed Origins setting:

  1. Open the Manager Tool
  2. Navigate to the Web configuration page
  3. Add your client machine's origin to the Allowed Origins field
    • Format: http://<client-ip> or http://<client-hostname>
    • Multiple origins: separate with commas
    • Example: http://192.168.2.100, http://proxy-server.local

Troubleshooting

Cannot Connect

  • Verify network connectivity: ping <server-ip>
  • Check if the HTTP port is open in Windows Firewall
  • Confirm GroundControl VGRS services are running (check in Manager Tool → Services)

Connection Rejected or CORS Errors

  • Add your client machine's address to Allowed Origins in the Manager Tool Web configuration