How do you power up the NavLink2?

All you need is to connect the NavLink2 to your NMEA 2000 backbone. It will take its power automatically from your NMEA 2000 network.

How to interface the product to my existing equipment?

We keep on our blog a list which explains how to interface the WLN10/WLN30 & NavLink2 to popular navigation equipment such as Raymarine, Garmin, Furuno, etc.. This list explains which wires you need to use to interface the products together. For the WLN10/WLN30, you can see the list here: https://digitalyacht.net/how-to-interface-wln10/ For the NavLink2, you can see the list here: https://digitalyacht.net/how-to-interface-nmea2000/

How to configure the NMEA to Wi-Fi server?

All configuration can be done through a simple web interface, just connect to the product’s Wi-Fi network then open your web browser, enter the product’s IP address (192.168.1.1) and you can set baud rates, multiplexing mode, network name, password and join an existing network.

What is the Wi-Fi network password?

Our WLN10/WLN30 & NavLink2 have a built-in web interface and create a password protected WiFi network. With your tablet, PC or smartphone, if you scan for wireless networks, you should see a wireless network called “DY-WiFi-xxxx” where xxxx is a four-digit code unique to the product. The WiFi network might change according to your product version. Make your device join this network and you will be asked to enter a password which is “PASS-xxxx” where xxxx is the same four-digit code as in your network name. You can change both the network name and password in the unit’s web interface

Do I need an internet connection?

No internet connection is required. Many consumers get confused and automatically associate wifi with internet. The product creates a wifi network and the local iPad or tablet users searches for this in the same way they search for a wifi hotspot. Once connected, NMEA data is sent over the local link created on board the boat.

How many devices can connect?

Up to 7 devices can connect using UDP. TCP/IP is a one to one connection format. PCs, MACs, Android, Linux and iPhone/iPad are all compatible.

Where can I find compatible apps?

We keep up to date reviews on our news blog at www.digitalyacht.net – search for Best Marine Apps for Android or iOS. Popular apps include Navionics, iNavX, TZ iBoat , iAIS, NavLink, iSailor, SeaPilot, Weather 4D, MaxSea TimeZero, SailGrib and literally 100s more. Our products are also compatible with navigation software on PC/Mac/Linux.

How to configure a navigation app or software?

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: https://digitalyacht.net/configure-apps-software/

I have already a Wi-Fi router on board – can I join the product Wi-Fi to an existing network?

Yes! You can program this through the web interface so you just have one Wi-Fi network on board with our product linked directly to your other Wi-Fi network as a client. This works well as well with Furuno WiFi radar installations.

What is the wireless interface range?

The Wi-Fi will typically footprint a boat up to 25m LOA. Contact us if you need a bigger footprint or have a steel or carbon vessel.

NavLink2

$439.95

“NavLink 2 is an easy to fit NMEA2000 to WiFi server designed to make NMEA2000 navigation data available for apps on smartphones, tablets, iPads and PCs.”

SKU: ZDIGNLINK Categories: Interfacing, NMEA 2000, NMEA to Wi-Fi Servers, PC & Tablet Navigation, USB & WiFi Tags: navlink, NMEA2000 to WiFi

Description

KEY FEATURES

NavLink 2 is an easy to fit NMEA 2000 to Wifi server designed so that NMEA 2000 navigation data can be made available for apps on smartphones, tablets, iPads and PCs. Installation takes seconds as a result of direction connection to the NMEA 2000 back bone and self-powered from the data network.

Once installed, it creates a local WiFi network for devices to connect or can be programmed to join an existing wireless network if one is already installed. This is ideal for devices like the Furuno wireless radar which require operation through their own dedicated network but require NMEA 2000 data integration for charting apps.

NavLink2 creates a secure, password protected, local Wi-Fi network which allows all NMEA 2000 data to be sent to popular iOS and Android apps such as Navionics, AquaMap, iSailor, Weather4D, SailGrib, iNavX, TimeZero and more.

NavLink2 supports both UDP (for multiple connections) and TCP/IP interfaces for maximum compatibility with apps so you can be using a PC at the chart table with an iPad on deck. It’s also bidirectional so apps can control an autopilot if they enable this function.

CONFIGURATION

You can configure the NavLink2 through its own simple web interface, just open your web browser, enter the NavLink2’s IP address and you can filter NMEA sentences, change network name & password or even merge the WiFi to an existing WiFi network on board. So no complicated programming software or app required.

You can also choose a specific mode for the Navlink2, for instance, you can choose Raw NMEA 2000 mode or the AIS mode to only send AIS and GPS data to get a better result with an app that can only accept AIS & GPS data, such as Navionics. You can even view the received NMEA data in the web browser, for easy fault finding of issues.

Finally, The NavLink2 supports TCP and UDP network protocols for maximum compatibility with apps. If you want to have full bi-directional control of an autopilot, with guaranteed data integrity or you want to be the only person receiving the data, then select TCP. If however, you want to receive the same data on multiple devices, for instance a PC at the chart table and an iPad on deck, then select the UDP broadcast protocol.

SPECIFICATIONS

NMEA 2000 to WiFi server
Self powered from NMEA 2000 bus – fits in seconds
Supports TCP/IP and UDP connection modes
Provides AIS, navigation and instrument data to apps
Compatible with all popular apps like iNavX, TimeZero, Weather 4D, Navionics, SailGrib, NavLink, iSailor, SeaPilot, AquaMap etc
Up to 7 connected devices
Compatible with Windows, Linux, MAC OS, iOS and Android
Easy web interface for programming
Password protected
Can act as dedicated wireless server or rather can connect to an existing wireless network
Diagnostic data display mode and LED status lights
Internal hi gain WiFi antenna
Super-fast 230KBs operation
Optional raw data mode for developers and likewise advanced users
Supplied with NMEA 2000 cable

Additional information

Weight	192 g
Dimensions	180 × 145 × 40 mm

Manual and Downloads

NavLink2 Quick Start Guide V3.10 537.41 KB

Latest Quick Start Guide for our NavLink2 Wireless NMEA 2000 Gateway

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FAQs

what inside box

1m NMEA2000 drop cable

WiFi antenna built-in

Videos

NavLink2 Introduction video

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