Connection

Network configuration and troubleshooting

Connection how-to guides

Guides for configuring and troubleshooting network connections.

Pro Tip

Most connection issues are caused by firewalls. If you're having trouble, check Configure UDP first to ensure ports 8124-8126 are open.


Guides

Guide Description
Connection gating Control what traffic flows between nodes
Configure UDP settings Set ports and addresses
NAT traversal Connect through firewalls and routers
Troubleshoot connection Fix connection problems

Did You Know?

OctoMY™ uses UDP for all node communication because it provides lower latency than TCP - critical for real-time robot control. The reliability layer is built on top of UDP to ensure important messages are delivered.