Victron energy Venus GX Manual page 30

1.6.2 Wi-Fi USB dongle
Using a Wi-Fi dongle it is possible to connect to WEP, WPA and WPA2 secured networks. There are
four supported USB Wi-Fi dongles. Two of them are also available from stock at Victron Energy:
Partno. BPP900100200 - CCGX WiFi module simple (Nano USB), small, low cost.
Partno. BPP900200300 - Asus USB-N14, slightly higher cost and also better reception than the
Nano USB. Supported since software version 2.23.
WiFi modules that are no longer available, but still supported, are:
Partno. BPP900200100 - Startech USB300WN2X2D
Partno. BPP900100100 - Zyxel NWD2105
Partno. BPP900200200 - Gembird WNP-UA-002, slightly higher cost and also better reception.
Although other Wi-Fi dongles may work, they have not been tested and we do not offer support for
other dongles.
The Wi-Fi menu shows the available networks. When a network is selected, it is possible to fill in the
password (if the password is not already known) to connect to the network. Setting up via WPS (Wi-Fi
Protected Setup) is not supported.
When the CCGX finds multiple Wi-Fi networks of which the password is known, the strongest network
is selected automatically. When the signal of the connected network becomes too weak, it will
automatically switch to a stronger network - if it knows the password of that network.
1.6.3 Mobile (cellular) network using a 3G or 4G router
To connect the CCGX to a mobile (cellular) network, such as a 3G or 4G network, use a cellular router.
Connect the CCGX to that router with either a LAN cable or the router's Wi-Fi network.
Make sure you use a router that is designed for unattended setups. Do not use low cost consumer-
grade routers intended for business or leisure travel. A more expensive professional router will quickly
pay for itself, and you won't have wasted journeys simply to perform a re-set. Examples of such
professional routers are the H685 4G LTE from Proroute, as well as the Industrial 4G router range from
Pepwave.
More information in this blogpost.
Note that the CCGX does not support USB 3G/4G dongles.
1.6.4 USB tethering using a mobile phone
This is a useful facility when it works - but don't rely on it because it has not proved very dependable.
Consult the internet for instructions about tethering for your phone and its particular operating
system. We have heard of it working on:
Samsung Galaxy S4
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