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NMEA 2000 to Wi-Fi - W2K-1
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The W2K-1 default channel for access point mode is channel 1, however when the W2K-1 is used in client
mode, the Wi-Fi channel of the client (e.g. Wi-Fi router) will be adopted by the W2K-1 for all modes.
The device which is browsing will need to re-connect to the access point or connect via the client using the
client IP address. The W2K-1 remembers client status, so even on a power cycle it will then automatically
join the client on its channel.
Configuring the W2K-1
Make sure you have connected the W2K-1
Access Point
via Wi-Fi with your PC or device. You can now
access the W2K-1 configuration page from any web browser. Enter the
IP address : 192.168.4.1
into the
address bar and you will be presented with the W2K-1 home page.
Note: Pages which allow configuration changes are password protected and will prompt the user to “Login”.
Note: The web browser will automatically test its connection to the W2K-1 and display a warning if the
connection is lost.
Information Page
Use this page to access important product information such as device status, serial number, MAC address
and firmware version. Client and access point status are also available from this page.
Settings Menu Page
Login Page
The default login details for the W2K-1 configuration tool are:
Username :
admin
Password :
admin
Wi-Fi Access Point Setting
The Wi-Fi Password can be changed here. It needs to be a minimum of 8 characters, and a max of 50.
Note
: If the password is forgotten, it can be re-set back to the default after gaining physical access to the
unit, to remove and restore the micro SD card. See Password Recovery.
The Access Point can be set to “Hidden” in which case the SSID will not be broadcasted. If it is set to
”Hidden”, you will need to use the “join hidden network” function on your PC or device in order to connect to
the W2K-1. The SSID of the W2K-1 will then need to be manually typed in when prompted.
