The TCP/IP interface is built on a raw Ethernet socket. To access the functionality, open a raw Ethernet socket and connect to the AeroShield application. Use the IP address of the PC running AeroShield, and use port numbers 8998 and 8999. These two ports are used for command and control, and for streaming location information. The ports act independently, and can be used either separately or jointly.

Port 8998 is the command and control port. Use this port to send function requests for configuring and controlling AeroShield.

Port 8999 is the location streaming port. Open this port and listen for location information. Every time AeroShield begins a new tracking event, ends a tracking event, or gets a new track point, information is sent out on this port if it is open. When this port is open, the user does not need to send information requests. AeroShield will send out an update every time one is available.