Hi guys, i am trying to pull SIM card data from my RUT241 router via API call.
However, every time i try it on postman i have to key in a access token that i can only find when i am logged in to the routers status page and inspect the page to locate the bulk api pathway, something like this;
{endpoint: “/api/sim_cards/status”, method: “GET”}
which is fine in but eache i try to do the get request, i need a new barer access token as the page is refreshed.
is there a way to find a the access token that does not change every time i am logged in.
To address this, you can increase the session timeout for the API by modifying the api_session_timeout parameter in the router’s configuration. This will extend the time before the access token expires. Below are the steps to achieve it:
Access the router’s CLI via SSH or WebUI:
Connect to your router with an SSH client (e.g., PuTTY).
Enter the router’s IP address, then log in using your credentials.
Once logged in, open the configuration file using a text editor like vim or nano:
vim /etc/config/vuci
or
nano /etc/config/vuci
Modify the Session Timeout:
Locate the api_session_timeout setting in the configuration file.
By default, this value is set to 300 seconds (5 minutes). You can increase this to 600 (10 minutes) or higher, depending on your needs.
Save and Exit:
If using vim, press ESC, then type :wq to save and exit.
If using nano, press CTRL + X, then Y, and Enter to save and exit.
Once the api_session_timeout is increased, the access token should remain valid for a longer period, reducing the need to constantly retrieve a new token.
If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out.
In the same page you can see /session/status endpoint and by periodically executing it you can extend the session.
Also I suggest you explore the documentation page if you haven’t done so already, there is a lot of information there, you can see examples with python of using the API here: Examples | Teltonika Networks Web API
