1. Unpack & Power On To configure and connect the WB200, you will need a Windows PC or MAC computer and be near the Wi-Fi network you intend to use for data transmission. Ubuntu should also work, but use of a Mobile Phone for setup is not recommended at this time.
If you turn the unit to the bottom, you will see there is more information regarding Wingbits registration. Please take a picture of this and have the QR code ready for the Wingbits Registration later. 1.2. Box Contents This is a picture of the box contents. HYFIX WB200 Manual Page 4 of 20...
1.3. Power Up 1. Plug in the AC adapter to the main power cable. 2. Plug in the cable to the WB200 unit. 3. Plug adapter into wall outlet. (Extra adapters are included if needed) 4. The device will then boot up.
If an ethernet connection is not possible the unit can connect to the internet via Wi-Fi. Prior to connecting to the Internet, the WB200 is in Access Point (AP) mode. The network SSID will be WB200_xxxxxx where the xxxxx code is the last 6- digits of the 12-digit Station Serial Number.
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WB200 is acting as the router in this simple two device network. Enter this local IP address into a web-browser and the following screen should appear. The different parts of this home page will be explained in another part of the guide.
Ensure your PC or MAC is now connected to the same Wi-Fi SSID as entered above. Finding the newly assigned local IP address of the WB200 can be a little tricky. The simplest route is to check the table of connected devices on your Wi-Fi router’s web page.
Congratulations! You are Connected. 2.5. Reset Wi-Fi for a New Network / Moving Locations If you decide to move the WB200 to a different Wi-Fi network, you can pre- emptively change the settings from the WB200. Go to the Network Settings link from the main page.
3.1. Wingbits Console Registration • https://docs.wingbits.com/get-started/hardware- needed/wingbits-onboarding 4. WB200 Webui Page To access the Webui Page of the unit, please find the IP address that has been given to it by accessing the router or modem that is providing internet.
5. GPS – Displays the GPS fix status, indicating whether the unit has acquired a satellite signal. 6. ADSB – Displays the Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) gain setting. The CONFIG button allows adjustment of gain settings. HYFIX WB200 Manual Page 13 of 20...
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7. Tar1090 – A link to open the Tar1090 interface, which provides real-time aircraft tracking using ADS-B data. 8. Graphs1090 – A link to open the Graphs1090 interface, which provides historical and statistical analysis of ADS-B reception. HYFIX WB200 Manual Page 14 of 20...
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10. UP Time – Shows the total time the unit has been running since the last reboot, measured in seconds. 11. Boot Type – Displays the method by which the unit was last powered on (e.g., POWERON). HYFIX WB200 Manual Page 15 of 20...
2. Hardware Version – Indicates the hardware revision of the unit (e.g., hw_v1.0). 3. Serial Number – Serial number assigned to the unit for access 4. Wingbits Serial Number – Serial number assigned for Wingbits Registration 4.2. Settings Network HYFIX WB200 Manual Page 16 of 20...
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Access Point (AP) mode. • Go To AP Mode Button: Clicking this button switches the device into Access Point (AP) Mode, allowing another way for a user to change the Wi-Fi settings. HYFIX WB200 Manual Page 17 of 20...
ADS-B signals are highly susceptible to interference from buildings, trees, and other obstacles. To ensure accurate and reliable aircraft tracking, the unit should be HYFIX WB200 Manual Page 18 of 20...
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For best performance, always deploy the unit in a location with an unobstructed sky view, maintain stable power and Internet connectivity, and periodically check the antenna placement to avoid signal degradation. HYFIX WB200 Manual Page 19 of 20...
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UNIT INSTALLATION RECORD It is recommended to record the following data from your installation. Unit Serial Number Wingbits Serial Number Unit IP Address Installation Location HYFIX WB200 Manual Page 20 of 20...
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