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W1 Product Manual 1.3
4.
Choose the
“
Network Mode
”
. Normally
“DHCP” is recommended, in this case the existing
network will assign an IP address to the W1.
“Fixed Address”
would force the W1 to use
the fixed IP address. Depending on your network, this may lead to address conflicts.
5.
Press “Save and Reboot” to
save your entries and let the device reboot.
6.
After the reboot the device will connect to your network. To access the data stream or the
configuration interface, you will need to use the new IP address. You can find the assigned
IP address by checking the device list of your router/network or by using the
“WiFi Module
Utility”
supplied on the W1 data card. You should create a Lease for the device on this IP
address, then every time it connects it uses the same IP address.
7.
If you get no access to the Nauticast W1, you can always do a hard reset to factory
settings with the small button beneath the WiFi antenna (press for 5 sec).
2.3
Serial WiFi Options (Data transmission mode)
In the Serial WiFi menu you can choose between TCP and UDP as the data transmission mode.
TCP will establish a 1:1 connection from the W1 to just one counterparty. The data stream is
monitored and secured against data losses.
UDP will allow you to stream data to multiple recipients (1:n) in one direction. Use this mode if you
want to stream data to multiple devices like a Notebook and a mobile phone. However there is no
protection against data losses and no information can be sent from the network to the Nauticast
W1 and the serial device.
2.3.1
TCP Server (default)
Most applications use this mode, where the Nauticast W1 acts as a server for the data stream that
can be opened by just one client device or application.
To configure a connected Nauticast B2 with Link2AIS, this mode must be used. For regular
operation you may revert to UDP.
2.3.2
UDP Mode
This mode allows to broadcast the data stream into your network to connect several clients. The
disadvantage is that no information can be sent from the client to the Nauticast W1. As a result
the initial configuration of the Nauticast B2 via Link2AIS will not be possible.
2.3.3
TCP Client
If you have a TCP Server running, waiting for a data stream, the Nauticast W1 can also act as a
client and open the data stream. Please note this mode is usually not used, only activate it if you
have basic knowledge in TCP streams and are sure this is the correct mode.
