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Since the NavLink2 unit was originally released we have released a few firmware updates to improve performance and add features. The latest version is V2.00 and we would recommend this update to anyone who has an earlier version of firmware on their unit – you can see the version number in the footer of the NavLink2’s main web page. The firmware update file (NavLink2_V2-00_OTA.zip) can be downloaded from our GitHub repository by clicking here. IMPORTANT NOTE – the file you download is a compressed ZIP file, make sure you extract the binary (.bin) file inside and upload this file, not the ZIP file, otherwise you could “brick”Read More →

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By default, NMEA to WiFi server’ creates a wireless Access Point (hotspot) on-board your boat. The Name (SSID) of the Access Point will be “NavLink2-xxxx” or “DY-WiFi-xxxx‘, etc, depending on the product you’ve purchased, where xxxx is the unique four digit code of your device. To connect to the NMEA to WiFi server, you will need to scan for wireless networks, find and select it in the network list and then when prompted, enter the default WPA2 password, which is “PASS-xxxx”, where xxxx is the same, unique four digit code that is in the hotspot name. For instance, if you have a WLN30 and theRead More →

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If you don’t receive the NMEA data on your iPad or iPhone, then you must follow this procedure: 1- Close all apps in the background or restart your device.  Always a good idea to shut down your iPad/iPhone device and then power it back up again, as this will close all background apps and ensure all of the right services are running. For more information: https://digitalyacht.net/2018/07/27/background-apps-stopping-wireless-nmea-transmission/  2- Local Network Settings If you are using iOS 14 or higher, make sure the “Local Network” privacy settings are enabled for the app they want to use…. Go to Settings>Privacy>Local Network and make sure that the App isRead More →

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We keep on our blog a list which explains how to configure all the popular navigation apps & software. This list explains how to configure a NMEA connection (UDP/TCP) on the app/software but also how to configure the AIS settings. To see the list, please click here.Read More →

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Access the NAVLink 2 web interface and confirm it is the latest version as per the screen shot below…. Select the “Data Modes” page, set the NMEA Mode to “15 – RAW Mode” and click the “Update Settings” button… Ensure you get the Data Mode changed successfully message…. Now go to the “View Data” page and you will see data, similar to that shown below, scrolling down the screen… Now switch the “Start Log” button to ON and leave this page running for at least 15-20 minutes, so that we get a good selection of data. If there is a particular situation that causes aRead More →