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Coban GPS106 GPS Tracker · specs, setup, and live tracking

Server address

gps.traxelio.com:5001
GPS103 Protocol (Coban TK103 family)

Send positions to this server

Connect your Coban GPS106

Enter the tracker IMEI first, then verify your email and continue setup.

The GPS106 is a hardwired vehicle GPS box on gps103 (TCP port 5001) · weight is 170 g; millimetres and pack are omitted because GPS106 and GPS106A sheets disagree. SMS adminip123456 gps.traxelio.com 5001 then reboot. Traxelio plots live map and geofences. Not GPS306 OBD. GPSWOX 6001 is not Traxelio.

10

Data Points

16+

Alerts

5

Vehicle Types

10-minute setup 1,912+ compatible devices No hardware changes needed Works with GPS103 Protocol (Coban TK103 family) protocol

Quick answers

Which protocol and port does GPS106 use on Traxelio?

gps103 Coban TK103 ASCII on TCP port 5001. SMS adminip123456 gps.traxelio.com 5001 after APN, then gprs123456. GPSWOX 6001 is the wrong listener.

Is GPS106 an OBD plug?

No. GPS306 stays the OBD sibling. This page is a hardwired 12-pin harness unit.

Does GPS106 need an SMS password?

The gps103 family concatenates factory 123456 into SMS (adminip123456, begin123456). This device row does not store a PIN. Confirm the unit password before you send.

Why are millimetres missing?

GPSWOX prints 97x71x26 mm and the GPS106A manual prints 85x71x26 mm. Traxelio omits millimetres rather than pick one.

Overview

About the Coban GPS106

The GPS106 is a hardwired vehicle GPS box on Traxelio's gps103 catalogue. Weight is 170 g. Millimetres and pack are omitted because GPS106 and GPS106A sheets disagree. Traxelio listens on TCP 5001. GPSWOX 6001 is not Traxelio. Doubled GSC coban-gps106 URLs 301 here. It is not GPS306 OBD and not GPS303.

About Coban

Shenzhen entry-level GPS pioneer (since 1999). TK303 and GPS103 are the default low-cost vehicle trackers in Africa and Latin America · sold through informal reseller channels everywhere.

Speaks the GPS103 Protocol (Coban TK103 family) protocol. Read the protocol reference →

Works with Traxelio · connect it yourself

Verify your email, then add the tracker details on the next screen.

Technical Specs

Device Specifications

Traxelio compatibility

Brand Coban
Protocol GPS103 Protocol (Coban TK103 family)
Status Compatible
Data Points 10
Supported Alerts 16+
Compatible Vehicles
Car Motorcycle Pick up Truck Bus
Setup Start setup →

Hardware specifications

Network 2G, GSM
GNSS GPS
Voltage range 12-24 V
Weight 170 g
MPN GPS106

Accessories

Standard SIM with data + SMS

Provisioning and live reporting

SKU: SIM-DATA-SMS

Certified

Certifications

CE

Downloads

Coban GPS106 · Also sold as Coban GPS106 family by other brands

Data Collected

What Your Coban GPS106 Reports to Traxelio

Your tracker sends 10 data points with every position update, giving you complete visibility.

Core Tracking

GPS Location

Live latitude and longitude coordinates updated every few seconds.

Speed

Current vehicle speed in km/h, used for speed alerts and driving analysis.

Altitude

Elevation above sea level, useful for terrain and route analysis.

Heading / Direction

Direction of travel in degrees, shown as compass bearing on the map.

Street Address

Reverse-geocoded street address for every position update.

GPS Accuracy

GPS signal precision in meters, indicating location reliability.

Engine & Driving

Ignition Status

Engine on/off status detected via the vehicle wiring harness.

Odometer / Mileage

Cumulative distance traveled, used for mileage reports and maintenance.

Engine Hours

Total engine running time, key for service interval tracking.

Sensors

Battery Level

Device or vehicle battery voltage to detect low-power conditions.

Data availability depends on device configuration and installation type.

Detectable Events

Alerts & Notifications

Receive 16+ live alerts from your Coban GPS106 via push notification, email, or WhatsApp.

Device online

The device is back online and transmitting data.

Device offline

The device has stopped reporting. It may have lost connection or power.

Device Moving

The vehicle is currently in motion.

Device Stopped

The vehicle is stationary.

Device overspeed

The vehicle is exceeding the set speed limit.

Geofence enter

The vehicle has entered a defined zone.

Geofence exit

The vehicle has exited a defined zone.

Tow

Possible towing activity detected, check vehicle status.

Ignition On

The ignition is ON. The engine has started.

Ignition Off

The ignition is OFF. The engine has been stopped.

Long Idle

The vehicle has been idling for a long period.

Hard Braking

Hard braking detected, driver safety alert.

Hard Acceleration

Rapid acceleration detected, driving behavior alert.

Hard Turning

Sharp turning detected, driving behavior alert.

Impact Detected

Potential impact detected based on sudden deceleration and course change pattern.

Key Benefits

Why Track Your Coban GPS106 with Traxelio

Know where my vehicles are

See all your vehicles on a live map

Keep records of all trips

Accurate mileage and trip history for billing and disputes

Prevent vehicle theft

Immobilizer requests for compatible installations

Get alerts when vehicles leave areas

Know instantly when vehicles cross designated zones

Monitor driver behavior

Track speeding, harsh braking, and risky driving

Control after-hours usage

Get alerts when vehicles move outside working hours

Reduce fuel costs

Identify fuel waste from idling and inefficient routes

Track maintenance schedules

Get reminders before breakdowns happen

Optimize delivery routes

Plan optimal routes and increase deliveries per day

Manage team access

Control who can see and manage which vehicles

Ready to put your Coban GPS106 on Traxelio?

Enter the tracker IMEI first, then verify your email and continue setup.

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Setup

How to Connect Your Coban GPS106

Setup guidance

Guided setup available

gps.traxelio.com:5001

Default PIN

123456

Manufacturer default — change it after setup.

APN commands depend on the carrier SIM in your tracker, so they are not shown here.

View protocol setup guide

Setup guidance

Enter the tracker IMEI first, then verify your email and continue setup.

Check setup path
See the GPS103 setup guide →

Download or log in to SMS commands (adminip / begin)

Aim gps.traxelio.com TCP 5001. Family SMS password 123456 unless already changed. GPSWOX 6001 is not Traxelio.

Desktop download
Coban 303F

Alternative model

Coban 303F

This is not the same device, but it can be a practical alternative from the same brand.

F CFA 25,000

Common issues

Pointed GPS106 at GPSWOX TCP 6001

Wrong listener. Move gps103 units to TCP 5001 at gps.traxelio.com.

Copied GPS306 64.5x50x27 mm onto GPS106

Those millimetres belong to the OBD sibling. This row omits millimetres.

Aliased GPS106 onto GPS303

GPS303 keeps its own hardwired page. This row is GPS106.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about using the Coban GPS106 with Traxelio

From the admin phone send apn123456 <carrier-apn>, then adminip123456 gps.traxelio.com 5001, then gprs123456, then begin123456. Family password is 123456 unless you already changed it. Do not aim this unit at GPSWOX TCP 6001.

No. Traxelio keeps /trackers/coban/gps306 as the OBD 64.5x50x27 mm plug. This page is GPS106, hardwired, 170 g, millimetres omitted.

No. This device row keeps PIN empty. Copy-ready SMS strings use the gps103 family factory 123456. Confirm the unit password before you send.

GPSWOX prints 500 mAh and the GPS106A manual prints 800 mAh. Traxelio omits the pack rather than pick one.

Yes, the Coban GPS106 is fully compatible with Traxelio. Connect your device and start tracking in minutes with live GPS location, geo-fencing, alerts, and trip history.

Create your Traxelio account, provide your Coban GPS106 tracker IMEI, and Traxelio guides the remaining setup.

The Coban GPS106 works with all core Traxelio features: live tracking, trip history, geo-zone alerts, speed alerts, and more. Premium features like driving behavior analysis and activity reports are also available.

Traxelio plans start at 17 USD per vehicle per month with the Basic plan. Premium and Platinum plans offer additional features like driving behavior analysis, documents storage, and advanced reporting.

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