A resource gives a field identity to a Node that isn’t paired with an End User Device (EUD). A standalone Node in a Workspace shows on the map under its serial number as a callsign; assign it a resource and it presents instead as a named asset — a vehicle, trainee, support member, or rescuee. Setup is two steps: create the resource in the Workspace, then update the Node’s identity to the resource.

A Node must be assigned as a resource to relay mesh traffic and act as a backhaul; a standalone Node operates only as a satellite tracker. Even as a resource, a Node does not receive data sent from the Somewear server.

Create a resource

Creating a resource requires Workspace Admin permissions.

1. In the Somewear web application, open Account (top right) and select the target Workspace.
2. Select the Resources tab to view, create, or archive the Workspace’s resources.
3. Select + Add Resource.
4. Enter a name for the resource and click Add Resource.

Assign a Node to a resource

Assigning a Node sends an over-the-air (OTA) settings update to the Node by satellite (satcom), so the change is not instantaneous.

1. Select the Devices tab.
2. Find the target Node and open the dropdown in its Assigned To column.
3. Select the resource identity for the Node.
4. Click Update Device (lower right of the Devices table) to send the update.

Note

For the Node to receive the update, it must be powered on with a clear view of the sky. The change can take several minutes to become operational, depending on the Node’s settings and satellite conditions.

The Assigned To dropdown sets a resource identity only. It can not assign a Node to an operator’s user callsign or identity — that pairing happens on the device, not in the Devices table.