NTWB2
INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL
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Figure 2 - NTWB2 AP Mode Diagram
7.3
AP (Access Point) Mode
7.3.1
Overview
In AP Mode, the NTWB2 creates a WiFi network for up to 7 other WiFi devices to connect to.
Note: DIP Switch 3 must be set to the OFF position to use AP Mode.
7.3.2
Default AP Mode WiFi Settings
Unless changed with the NWTB2 Configuration app, the NWTB2’s WiFi settings are as follows…
SSID:
Madman xxxx (where xxxx are alphanumeric characters, 0-9 and A-F).
The AP Mode SSID is factory set and cannot be changed.
Password:
A unique AP Mode password is factory set for each NTWB2.
The AP Mode password can be changed using the NTWB2 Configuration app.
IP Address:
The NTWB2’s default IP address is 169.254.2.1
The AP Mode IP address can be changed using the NTWB2 Configuration app.
Port:
The NTWB2’s default port is 55555
The AP Mode port can be changed using the NTWB2 Configuration app.
7.3.3
Connecting WiFi Devices in AP Mode
After successful power up in AP mode the NTWB2 will be broadcasting its WiFi network SSID and the
red WiFi Status LED will be flashing.
To connect a WiFi device such as a phone, tablet or PC, look for the NTWB2’s SSID (Madman xxxx) in
the list of available WiFi networks in your device’s WiFi settings. Select the NTWB2 network and
enter the NTWB2’s AP mode password.
Once at least one WiFi device is connected to the NTWB2’s WiFi network then the red WiFi Status
LED will turn off.
NMEA data being sent to the NTWB2 will now be available at the connected WiFi device.
