DIGITAL YACHT iNavConnect Quick guide

iNavConnect
Wireless
Router

Quick Start Guide for iNavConnect V2.00
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your iNavConnect Wireless Router. It is recommended that your router is installed by
a professional installer. If the iNavConnect is to be connected to the internet via a Digital Yacht WL510 long range Wi-Fi
Adaptor or to a Raymarine network, it is recommended that this installation/configuration is carried out by someone with
suitable IT experience and knowledge of Ethernet networks.
The iNavConnect can be used in the following configurations;
1) As a simple Wireless Access Point or Wireless Router for setting up a wireless network on-board a boat
2) In conjunction with a Digital Yacht WL510 to share the long range internet connection with everyone on-board
3) With a Raymarine SeaTalkhs compatible multifunction display to share routes and waypoints with the Navionics
App running on a suitable mobile wireless device (Plotter Sync).
4) A combination of the above configurations
Before operating the unit you should familiarise yourself with this Quick Start manual and any manuals
for the equipment you intend to interface with iNavConnect.
2. Before you start
You will need the following items and tools to complete the installation:
The iNavConnect Router
RJ45 Cat 5 cable to connect between the iNavConnect and your Ethernet network
A connection to the boat’s 12v/24v DC supply where the unit is to be installed.
M3 or M4 screws or other fixings appropriate to the mounting location.
To test and configure the iNavConnect you will need:
A PC, Mac, iPhone/iPad or other wireless device that has a web browser such as IE, Chrome, Firefox, etc.
To connect the iNavConnect to a Raymarine SeaTalkhs compatible multifunction display (MFD) or GPM400 Processor
Module (GPM400.) then you will need a:
C-Series Widescreen (C90W,C120W, C140W)
E-Series Classic (E80, E120)
E-Series Widescreen (E90W, E120W, E140W)
G-Series Navigation System (GPM400 Processor)
A Raymarine Network cable or SeaTalkhs Network Switch
A latest copy of the Navionics App running on a compatible iPhone/iPad or Android Device.
To use the iNavConnect to share a long range Wi-Fi internet connection on board the boat, then you will need a;
Digital Yacht WL510 Long Range Wi-Fi Adaptor
3. Installation
Before starting installation select a suitable location for the iNavConnect Router. The unit is designed for below deck
mounting on board a boat and is not water resistant. It should be installed in a cool, dry location and can be mounted on a
vertical or horizontal surface. When locating the unit you should consider:
Routing of power and network cables to the unit.
Provision of sufficient space around the unit for cable connections.
Routing of optional network connections to a WL510 Long Range Wi-Fi Adaptor (if necessary).
Maintaining the compass safe distance of 0.5m.
Best location for Wi-Fi reception i.e. not inside a metal enclosure
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Quick Start Guide for iNavConnect V2.00
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Installation Step 1
Siting of the iNavConnect is critical for Wi-Fi reception. The unit features a 5dB antenna which should give up to
30m range but it is important that the unit is sited in a central location within the boat to try and ensure that Wi-Fi
reception is good in all areas of the boat.
If the unit is to be hidden away behind a bulkhead, Wi-Fi reception maybe reduced. In this situation, it is advisable
to fit an SMA extension cable, which is available from many suppliers. The Extension cable length should be kept
to a minimum, between 1m and 3m would be recommended.
To fit an SMA Extension cable, unscrew the 5dB antenna from the iNavConnect and screw the extension cable
between the iNavConnect and the antenna. Now you will be able to hide the iNavConnect unit behind a bulkhead
and mount the antenna in the cabin for maximum Wi-Fi range.
Provide power connections to the unit from the boat’s supply. Power is connected to the iNavConnect’s two core
Power cable on the Red and Black wires. The Red wire is the positive (+) connection. The Black wire is the
negative (-) connection.
IMPORTANT –if connecting the iNavConnect to a Digital Yacht WL510 Long Range Wi-Fi Adaptor, make sure
that the WL510 and iNavConnect are both wired on the same circuit breaker/switch and are powered up at
exactly the same time. This ensures that correct network negotiations are carried out and that the WL510
becomes the DHCP server for the network.
Connect the stripped wires to the nearest source of primary 12V or 24V DC power. Ensure that the supply is
connected via the supplied 1A fuse or suitable circuit breaker. Add the fuse in the positive power connection
to the unit if necessary.
Installation Step 2
Use suitable fixings (not supplied) to fix the INavConnect to a flat surface –using the dimensions and details
shown in the drawing below. Note that the unit may be installed in any orientation.
Dimension drawing

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Once the unit is secured in place, position the antenna so that it is pointing vertically upwards or if connected via
an extension lead, mount and secure the antenna within the cabin area.
Installation Step 3
The following steps only need to be followed if you are connecting the iNavConnect to a Digital Yacht WL510 long
range Wi-Fi Adaptor.
Using the network cable supplied with the iNavConnect or the WL510, insert one end in to the iNavConnect
socket labelled “WAN Internet (WL510 Option)”and the other end in the WL510 network socket.
We have had reports of the Login Page of some “Captive Portal” marina hotspots, not appearing when you try to
go to the internet and in this situation your browser will report that the internet connection is not available. Please
consult our latest Tech Note 00039-2013 for information on how to fix this problem.
Installation Step 4
The following steps only need to be followed if you are connecting the iNavConnect to a Raymarine SeaTalkhs
compatible multifunction display (MFD) or GPM400 Processor Module (GPM400.)
For connection to a single Raymarine multifunction display, you will need a Raymarine network cable. Due to the
waterproof connector that Raymarine use, a normal commercial off the shelf network cable will not secure
correctly in the network socket on the rear of a Raymarine (MFD).
Insert the waterproof RJ45 connector end of the Raymarine network cable in to the network socket on the rear of
the Raymarine MFD. Make sure it is securely inserted and the threaded waterproof cover is screwed down tightly.
Insert the other end of the cable in to the iNavConnect socket labelled “Navigation Network/LAN”.
For connection to a larger Raymarine Network with multiple MFD units, you will need to connect to the Raymarine
SeaTalkhs Network Switch. Using the standard network cable supplied with the iNavConnect plug one end in to a
free socket on the Raymarine SeaTalkhs Network Switch and the other end in to the iNavConnect socket labelled
“Navigation Network/LAN”.
Installation Step 5
Now that we have all of the connections
made, we can apply power to the
iNavConnect. If you are using the
iNavConnect with a Digital Yacht WL510,
they must be turned on at the same time,
preferably wired on the same switch/circuit
breaker. This ensures that the WL510 is
ready to give the iNavConnect the correct
internet connection settings as it powers
up.
As the iNavConnect powers up the LEDs
on the top side of the unit will briefly
illuminate and then only the Power LED
will stay illuminated. Below is an image
that shows what each LED indicates.
INTERNET NETWORK WIRELESS POWER

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After a few seconds the Wireless LED will illuminate to indicate that the iNavConnect has created the Wireless
network –once this occurs your wireless device should be able to scan and connect to iNavConnect.
If you have a Raymarine system connected, the “NETWORK” LED should illuminate. NOTE –this LED will flash
when data is being transmitted between the Raymarine Network and the iNavConnect.
If you have a WL510 system connected, the “INTERNET” LED should illuminate. NOTE –this LED will flash
when data is being transmitted between the WL510 and the iNavConnect.
When a wireless device is connected to iNavConnect, the “WIRELESS” LED will flash.
4. Network Configuration
Using iNavConnect Raymarine network
Digital Yacht have pre-configured the iNavConnect so that in most situations it will work straight out of the box with no
additional configuration required. The iNavConnect default settings are as follows;
IP Address - 10.0.0.1
Subnet Mask - 255.0.0.0
DHCP Range - 10.22.0.0 to 10.22.0.255
SSID - iNavConnect
Password - inavconnect
The choice of IP addresses has been made to ensure that iNavConnect works with a Raymarine network. However, if you
are not using the iNavConnect with a Raymarine network and you are experienced with configuring PC networks and
wireless routers you can easily change all of the network settings via the Router’s web interface in the normal manner –
this procedure is not covered in this Quick Start Guide but if you need further assistance in setting up your iNavConnect
please contact; [e-mail].
Using iNavConnect with WL510
If you are using the iNavConnect with the Digital Yacht WL510 long range Wi-Fi adaptor, then the network settings that
your wireless device should get when connecting to the iNavConnect are:
IP address - in the range 10.22.0.0 to 10.22.0.255
Subnet Mask - 255.0.0.0
Gateway - 10.0.0.1
DNS - 192.168.10.20, 10.0.0.1 (Secondary)
If your wireless device does not receive network settings in this range, then correct negotiation between the WL510 and
iNavConnect has not occurred. Make sure that both units are on the same switch/circuit breaker and have powered up
correctly.
Using iNavConnect with WL510 and Raymarine network
In this situation, you need to connect the WL510 to the “WAN Internet (WL510 option)” socket and the Raymarine
system to the “Navigation Network/LAN” socket. The network settings will be as per the “Using iNavConnect with
Raymarine network” section.
We have found that the network settings needed to work with the Raymarine network, are not the best settings for
connecting to the internet through a marina hotspot. In many cases, the DNS settings are not correct to trigger the “log in”
screen for the marina hotspots, you may need to manually set the DNS server address on the wireless device that you
wish to browse the internet with.

Quick Start Guide for iNavConnect V2.00
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Changing the DNS server address, varies from device to device, so it may be necessary to search on-line for how to do
this for the particular device you are using. The IP address to set for the DNS server is the address of the WL510 which is
192.168.10.20.
Once the DNS server address is manually changed, reboot your device, connect to iNavConnect and then open your
browser and try to load a web page i.e. www.google.com. You should now be re-directed to the marina’s “log in” page
and once logged in, have an internet connection that everyone on the boat can use.
5. Wirelessly Connecting to iNavConnect
To connect wirelessly to iNavConnect, simply initiate a scan of wireless networks on your wireless device i.e. Laptop,
iPhone, tablet, etc. and select the “iNavConnect” network. Below are two screen shots showing this procedure on an
iPhone. When you select “iNavConnect” you will be prompted to enter a wireless password – type in “inavconnect” (all
lower case and do not include the quotation marks).
When you have wirelessly connected to iNavConnect, you can start to share the long range Wi-Fi connection, if you have
a WL510 connected or do Waypoint and Route transfer to your Raymarine System as detailed in the next two sections.
5. Sharing Long Range Wi-Fi Connection
When you use the iNavConnect with the Digital Yacht
WL510, all routing of the wireless connections to the
internet are automatically configured.
After you have connected wirelessly to the iNavConnect
as detailed in section 4, you should be able to display the
WL510 login page by typing 192.168.10.20 in to the
address bar of your internet browser, see screen shot.
This shows that communication between the
iNavConnect and WL510 is working correctly and you
should now be able to log on to the WL510 and initiate a
long range wi-fi connection with a Marina or local hotspot
in the normal manner detailed in the WL510 Quick Start
Guide. Once the long range connection is established
then all wireless devices connected to iNavConnect will
be able to access the internet.

Quick Start Guide for iNavConnect V2.00
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6. Using Plotter Sync on Raymarine System
If you are using iNavConnect with a Raymarine system to wirelessly share waypoints and routes with the Navionics App,
then you will need to wirelessly connect your iPhone/iPad or Android device to iNavConnect as detailed in section 4.
Once connected, you should run the Navionics App and it will automatically connect to the Raymarine network. Now all of
the Routes and Waypoints that you create on your Raymarine MFD or on the Navionics App will be immediately
synchronised between the two devices and any other Raymarine MFDs on the network.
It is important to note that if you create a new route on your Navionics App, it will be automatically synchronised to your
Raymarine MFD but, only the waypoints will appear. In order to make the route appear, you will have to go in to
“Planning>My Routes”, select the route in the Route List and select the “Show” Route on Chart option. Then the route
legs, as well as the waypoints will be displayed on the chart.
WARNING –On the Navionics App, there is a setting
called “Sync my data” (see screen shot) which is a useful
feature for people that have multiple mobile devices all
running the Navionics App. It automatically syncs
Markers, Routes and Tracks that you create on one
device with those on your other devices and it uses the
Navionics Web Server to do the synchronising. This is a
different data sync function to the one used with
Raymarine MFDs and it should always be turned OFF
when using iNavConnect and Raymarine MFDs.
If this “Sync my data” function is turned on, the
iPhone/iPad or Android device will try and connect to the
internet via iNavConnect and when it fails, causes the
Navionics App to run very slowly and not synchronise
data correctly with the Raymarine MFDs.
Always make sure that “Sync my data” is turned OFF
before trying to connect to iNavConnect.