Wireless Connection; Connect And Disconnect From A Wireless Hotspot - Simrad GO XSE Operator's Manual

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Wireless connection

GoFree wireless connectivity gives you the ability to:
• Use a wireless device to remotely view (smartphone and tablet)
and control the system (tablet only).
• Access the GoFree Shop.
• Upload your Echosounder logs to create custom maps at Insight
Genesis.
• Download software updates
• Connect to third party applications
Ú Note:
Maps, charts, software updates, and other data files can
be large. Your data provider may charge you based on the
amount of data you transfer. If you are unsure contact the
service provider for information.
The unit includes Built-in wireless functionality for connecting to the
internet and wireless devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Initial configuration and setup of the built-in wireless functionality is
described in your system's Installation Manual.
Ú Note:
To use the built-in wireless, it must be enabled. Refer to
"Internal Wireless" on page 148.
Connect and disconnect from a wireless
hotspot
To connect to a wireless hotspot, select the Wireless option in the
System Controls dialog and then select Not Connected. This opens
the Wireless Devices dialog. Use this dialog to select the desired
hotspot, enter the login information and then select Connect.
Connecting to a wireless hotspot changes the wireless mode to
Client mode. In this mode, you can access the GoFree Shop.
To disconnect from a wireless hotspot, select the Wireless option in
the System Controls dialog, then select Connected hotspot_name, and
then Disconnect. This changes the wireless mode to Access point
mode. In this mode, you can connect a wireless device so that Apps
such as GoFree Link can access the vessel's navigation information.
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