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1. Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Smart Wireless NMEA Server. This product replaces our original WLN10/WLN10HS products and features a smart web interface that can be displayed and configured using the web browser on your mobile device. It is recommended that your product is installed by a professional installer, particularly when it comes to interfacing with other equipment.
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3. Installation The Smart Server is IP54 rated (water resistant) and should be installed below deck in a dry location. When locating the unit you should consider: • Routing of power and NMEA0183 data cables to the unit. • Sufficient space around the unit for cable connections. •...
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Installation Step 3 – Powering the WLN10 • Connect the 12/24v DC supply to RED(+) and BLACK(-) wires of the PWR/DATA cable. • An in-line 1A fuse (not supplied) or suitable circuit breaker, should be wired in the positive power connection to protect the cabling. •...
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• Below are diagrams showing how to connect the Smart Server to two wire and single wire NMEA devices; • By default the Smart Server is set to 38400 baud, but this can be changed to 4800 baud via its built-in web interface Installation Step 5 –...
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• To connect to the Smart Server you will need scan for wireless networks, select it and then enter the default WPA2 password, PASS-xxxx which is “ ”, where xxxx is the same, unique four digit code in the hotspot name. •...
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If you have other wireless devices on board that create their own wireless networks, use the Wi-Fi Channel selection option in the Smart Web Interface to use a different Wi-Fi Channel to the other devices. Alternatively, if the boat already has a Wireless Router onboard, you can make the Smart Server connect to that network, rather than create its own.
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From the Web Interface you can configure all of the Smart Servers features. Networking Mode • In Access Point mode, the Smart Server creates its own wireless network with the name, password, IP address, Port and Wi-Fi channel you select. If you leave the Password box blank, it will create an “Open”...
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