On the Android device now navigate to “Settings->Network & Internet->Hotspot & tethering” and
enable USB tethering.
The DataHub should now be connected to the internet. See section below called “Verifying
Internet Connectivity” to confirm that the device is connected to the Internet.
You will need to repeat the process every time you disconnect and reconnect the Android device
to the DataHub’s USB port. However, there is a good trick that allows you to automate this
process so that the phone enters USB tethering mode automatically when you plug it in.
Detailed instructions on configuring automatic USB tethering are beyond the scope of this guide
but are described in detail in the
.
Internet via Ethernet WAN port
This is the simplest of all methods. Run an Ethernet cable from your vessels router LAN port to
the port labeled WAN on the DataHub. DataHub’s WAN port is the RJ-45 jack furset way from
the power connector.
The DataHub should now be connected to the internet. See section below called “Verifying
Internet Connectivity” to confirm that the device is connected to the Internet.
Internet connection via WiFi Tethering
Although WiFi tethering is the most complex of all Internet connectivity methods it is quite
effected and once configured very convenient to use. The DataHub will persistently search for
the remote access point and once found will automatically connect to it. No buttons or settings
need to be changed between power up/down. The Hub searches and automatically connects.
Access points can be your phone in mobile hotspot mode or a dedicated WiFi access point.
When using your phone, enable hotspot mode and the DataHub will automatically connect to it.
This for many is more convenient than plugging the phone into the USB port on the DataHub
since the DataHub connects to the phone wirelessly. If you have your DataHub installed in a
cabinet then you will probably want to use this method for Internet connectivity.
To configure WiFi tethering WiFi connect to the DataHub, login into the web administrator, and
browse to “Settings” under “Services”.
