What’s the difference between WLN10 and WLN30?

The WLN10 only have one NMEA 0183 interface (input & output). You must configure this interface at either 38,400 baud (AIS speed) or 4,800 baud (instruments & GPS speed). This is an ideal server if you want to broadcast data either from your AIS receiver/transponder or the data from your instrumentation. The WLN30 have 3 x NMEA 0183 interface and you can select different NMEA speed for each NMEA 0183 interface. The WLN30 multiplexes all data and broadcasts it via WiFi to receive real-time data to an application or navigation software. This is an ideal server if you have several navigation devices on board (with different NMEA speeds) and you want to broadcast AIS, GPS and instrument data at the same time.

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.

WLN30 – Smart Wireless NMEA Multiplexer

$439.95

“The WLN30 is a smart NMEA to WiFi Multiplexer designed to connect your smart phone and other wireless devices to your boat’s navigation systems. It features three NMEA0183 inputs and easy web interface configuration.”

SKU: ZDIGWLN30SM Categories: Interfacing, Latest products, NMEA to Wi-Fi Servers Tags: NMEA multiplexer, NMEA to WiFi, WLN30

Description

KEY FEATURES

Digital Yacht’s new WLN30 is a Smart Wireless NMEA to WiFi Multiplexer that takes iPad and tablet integration afloat even further. The ability to connect to existing on board GPS, AIS and instrument systems and transfer data wirelessly to an iPad or tablet allows compatible apps to display and compute with real time information. The WLN30 creates a secure, password protected wifi network on board to footprint the boat with data.

When connected to, for example, an AIS system, real time AIS target positions and identity data will be displayed on detailed electronic charting through compatible apps including NavLink, TimeZero, AquaMap, Navionics, iAIS, iSailor, Seapilot and hundreds more. The tablet therefore becomes a full function navigation display.

The new WLN30 has three NMEA0183 Inputs and one NMEA0183 Output. You can programme these through its simple browser interface to operate at 4800 or 38400 baud rates. Data received on the three inputs is multiplexed together. The WLN30 can then transmit to any wireless device connected to the WLN30’s wireless network. The same multiplexed data is also available on the NMEA 0183 Output or in an alternative mode the NMEA 0183 Output can be configured to forward data from the wireless application, for instance the next waypoint or autopilot data, to other NMEA 0183 equipment.

With its three NMEA0183 inputs, you can also utilise our SeaTalk to NMEA adaptor. As a result, SeaTalk instrument data to be interfaced directly to the WLN30 or our iKonvert gateway to connect NMEA 2000 data.

CONFIGURATION

You can configure the WLN30 through its own simple web interface, just open your web browser, enter the WLN30’s IP address and you can set baud rates, multiplexing mode, network name, password and and even merge the WiFi to an existing WiFi network on board. So no complicated programming software or app required. You can even view the received NMEA data in the web browser, for easy fault finding of issues.

Finally, The WLN30 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

Three input NMEA 0183 to WiFi Multiplexer (4800 baud or 38400 baud)
Multiplexed data transmitted over Wi-Fi and NMEA 0183 Output
Web interface for setup and initial programming
Set baud rates, SSID and password through web interface
Supports both TCP and UDP (for multiple connections) protocols
View received NMEA data in web browser for easy fault finding of issues
Supports a bi directional Wi-Fi interface for autopilot control
Fully compatible with popular navigation apps and software
Easy to install IPX4 black box solution

Additional information

Weight	212 g
Dimensions	180 × 145 × 40 mm

Manual and Downloads

WLN30 Smart Quick Start Guide V1_01_Eng 464.48 KB

WLN30 Smart Wireless NMEA Server User Manual (English)

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