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Prerequisites

This page covers all prerequisites for deploying router monitoring scripts.

System Requirements​

Development Machine​

Mac Deploy Script​

  • macOS or Linux system
  • Python 3 (for HTTP server)
  • SSH client (built-in)
  • Network access to router

Version Manager Script​

  • macOS or Linux system
  • curl and jq installed (for development machine only)
  • SSH access to VPS server (for uploads)
  • Supabase credentials

Router Requirements​

Hardware Requirements​

  • OpenWrt-based firmware
  • Cellular modem with AT command support
  • SIM slot(s) - single or multiple SIM slots supported
  • Sufficient storage for scripts and logs

Software Requirements​

  • SSH access enabled
  • Required packages installed: 
    opkg update
    opkg install curl nmap at-cmd

Note: The scripts use basic shell tools (grep, awk, cut, tr) for JSON parsing instead of jq, and use curl for downloads instead of wget.

Network Requirements​

  • Internet connectivity for Supabase API calls
  • LAN access for device monitoring
  • DHCP server running for lease monitoring

Supabase Setup​

API Configuration​

  1. Get Supabase URL and API Key from your project settings
  2. Configure Row Level Security (RLS) policies if needed
  3. Test API connectivity from your development machine

Network Configuration​

Router Network Setup​

LAN Configuration​

  • Subnet: Typically 192.168.1.0/24 or 192.168.0.0/24
  • DHCP Server: Must be enabled and running
  • Firewall: Allow outbound HTTPS (port 443) for Supabase

Cellular Configuration​

  • SIM Card: Inserted and activated
  • APN Settings: Configured for your carrier
  • Data Connection: Active and working

Development Machine Network​

Mac Deploy Script​

  • Same network as router (for HTTP server)
  • Port 8000 available (for temporary HTTP server)
  • SSH access to router

Once all prerequisites are met, you can proceed with deployment using one of the available methods.