Quark-elec Manual
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2019
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3.4. Wireless Connections
The A051T allows users to view their data wirelessly, on a PC, tablet, smartphone or other WiFi enabled device.
Users can access marine data including vessel course, speed and position etc. in their chart software. See chapter
chart software.
The information below details the connection of the A051T to wireless devices.
A051T features a high-performance Wi-Fi module with Ad-hoc mode and Station mode functionality. Users can receive
NMEA 0183 AIS and GPS messages through WiFi connections.
The IEEE 802.11b/g wireless standard has two basic modes of operation;
Ad-hoc mode (peer to peer) and
Station mode (also called infrastructure mode).
Ad-hoc mode WiFi
Station mode Wifi
The A051T supports both:
In
Ad-hoc mode WiFi:
mobile devices connect directly to another device, without a router or access point. For
example, your PC, tablet or smart phone can connect directly to the A051T to receive marine data.
In
Station mode WiFi:
wireless devices communicate through an access point (AP) such as a router that serves
as a bridge to other networks (such as the internet or a LAN). This allows your router to handle the data and traffic
from your device. This data can then be picked up through your router anywhere on your local area network. This
is similar to plugging the device directly into the router by wire, but instead using wireless technology. In this way,
the mobile devices receive both your marine data and other AP connections (for example Internet).
The A051T is set to Ad-hoc mode as default, but can be easily setup to station mode through the
configuration tool (GUI).
