Digital Yacht's Wln10Sm is an outstanding Smart NMEA to WiFi gateway. With a sleek IPX4 black box design, it's a breeze to install. This device serves as an NMEA 0183 to WiFi server, offering two baud rates: 4800 or 38400 baud. You can easily set it up via its web interface, adjusting the baud rate, SSID, and password. It supports both UDP for multiple connections and TCP/IP interfaces, ensuring wide - ranging app compatibility. You can view the received NMEA data right on the interface, which helps quickly identify any issues. It has a bidirectional Wi - Fi interface, allowing apps to control an autopilot if enabled. This gateway is fully compatible with numerous popular navigation apps and software. It lets you connect to on - board GPS, AIS, and instrument systems and wirelessly transfer data to iPads or tablets. For instance, when connected to an AIS system, you can see real - time AIS target positions and identity data on detailed electronic charts through compatible apps like NavLink, TimeZero, and many more. It also works with the well - known Navionics Boating App for iOS and Android, enabling you to display GPS and AIS data on your Navionics charts.
Using the Digital Yacht Wln10Sm is quite straightforward. First, connect it to your on - board GPS, AIS, or instrument systems. Then, access the web interface by logging on to the IP address. Here, you can set the baud rate, SSID, and password according to your needs. Once set up, it will create a secure, password - protected Wi - Fi network on your boat. You can then connect your iPad, tablet, or PC to this network. When using apps, make sure they are compatible with the device. If you want to view the NMEA data for troubleshooting, just go to the web interface. As for the autopilot control function, ensure it is enabled in the app settings. For maintenance, keep the device in a dry place as it has an IPX4 rating, which means it can resist splashes but not full immersion. Check the connections regularly to make sure they are secure. If you encounter any problems, refer to the detailed error information on the web interface.
