Hosts

Overview

Rubix Compute (Host) refers to a computing device or platform developed by Nube iO. It's designed for various applications in building automation and IoT (Internet of Things) contexts. Rubix Compute can serve as a central hub for collecting, processing, and analysing data from sensors, devices, and systems within a building or industrial environment. It typically runs specialized software or applications developed by Nube iO or third-party developers to enable functionalities such as data monitoring, control, and optimization. Rubix Compute plays a crucial role in creating smart and interconnected building systems by facilitating data-driven decision-making and automation.

A Host is to be added under a Supervisor.

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At this point, you should have already added a supervisor. If not, please refer to the instructions for adding a supervisor.

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A Rubix Compute can also serves as a supervisor controller.
However, you can only add a host after you have already added a supervisor/location and group

Add Location

Click on the Create new Location -or- click inside the Supervisor tab

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When you add a location, if you click Save without entering any information, Rubix CE will assign a default name to the location. You can modify its settings by right-clicking on the location and selecting Edit.

Add Group

Click inside the Location tab.

Click save once you have fill up the name and description (tentative).

Add Host

Click inside the Group tab.

Add a Local Device

This is only applicable when you have Rubix Compute and wish to connect to it directly, bypassing the need for the Nube iO cloud. Initially, to connect to multiple hosts on a local network, you'll designate one host as the supervisor. When this device is added as a host, its IP will be 0.0.0.0, reflecting that the supervisor's IP is identical to that of the host itself. This holds true even if there is only one host on your network, as that host will also have the IP address 0.0.0.0.

pre start checks

• A Rubix Compute with network access to the device
• The default IP on ETH-1 is 192.168.15.10 the 2nd port ETH-2 is set to DHCP
• Set your PC on the same network or set a fixed IP on your PC networking

Add Device to a Cloud Server

Adding a local device to the Nube iO Servers will only be required when you only have one Rubix Compute, and you want to connect to it with using the Nube iO Cloud

pre start checks

• Before proceeding, ensure you have added the device following the same steps as outlined above.
• A Rubix Compute with network access to the device and a public IP address assigned.
• Connect your PC to your local network. See networking to see how.

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To establish a VPN connection between the cloud and the Rubix Compute, you'll require access to either your office router or a 4G router to assign a temporary public IP address to the Rubix Compute.

OpenVPN Service

OpenVPN is an open-source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities. Below are the steps on how to set up VPN on your device:

1. Navigate to the devices section.
2. Right-click on the device where you want to add the VPN and select Configure Open VPN.
3. Wait for the prompt confirming that the VPN has been configured.
4. Click the refresh button and verify if the VPN is displayed on the Virtual IP tab.
5. Right-click on the same device again and choose Attach Virtual IP.
6. Wait for the prompt confirming that the virtual IP has been configured successfully.