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Configuring Internet Access

Access to the internet is required to send position information from the DataHub to PredictWind.

Although a dedicated Internet connection is desired for real time updates to your tracking

website it is not required. DataHub will store acquired position reports internally for later

transmission if an Internet connection is not available. This for example might be used by

sailors sailing offshore away from cell phone coverage who do not own satellite phones.

Someone could cross the north Atlanic from Newfoundland, CA to Ireland while tracking their

voyage. Initially their tracks while cruising in coastal Canada will be updated in real time. As

they leave Canada and spend a full month offshore in the North Atlantic, position reports will be

stored in the DataHub’s internal nonvolatile memory. Once the vessel arrives in Ireland and Cell

phone Internet access is arranged, all of the stored position reports will be uploaded to

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Aqua Map Navionics Boating Configuring Internet Access Access to the internet is required to send position information from the DataHub to PredictWind. Although a dedicated Internet connection is desired for real time updates to your tracking website it is not required. DataHub will store acquired position reports internally for later transmission if an Internet connection is not available.
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PredictWind for display on the tracking portal. Real time tracking can only occur while there is Internet access, but users can track their global voyages without it. DataHub provides four different ways to connect to the Internet. These include: ● USB Connected iOS devices ● USB Connected Android Devices ● Ethernet connected router with Internet access such as a broadband satellite device (Iridium Certus, Inmarsat Fleet Broadband, KVH Vsat, etc) or an LTE enabled router such as a Pepwave.
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The DataHub should now be connected to the Internet if your iOS device has Internet connectivity. See section below called “Verifying Internet Connectivity” to confirm that the device is connected to the Internet. Internet via Android To establish an internet connection via Android connect the devices USB charging cable to the DataHub’s USB connection.
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On the Android device now navigate to “Settings->Network & Internet->Hotspot & tethering” and enable USB tethering. The DataHub should now be connected to the internet. See section below called “Verifying Internet Connectivity” to confirm that the device is connected to the Internet. You will need to repeat the process every time you disconnect and reconnect the Android device to the DataHub’s USB port.
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Now navigate to the WiFi tab
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You will see two WiFi radios listed there. radio0, the first one listed on the page, is used for tethering. You will note that its disabled and has a name “SSID: WiFi Client” with mode “Client”. Radio1 is the WiFi radio that you use are currently using to connect to the DataHub. Its the radio with “SSID: PW-Hub-XXXX” with mode “Master”. We will return to this radio later in the guide when we discuss how to password protect the WiFi connection to your DataHub and change its broadcast WiFi name or SSID.
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On the following page review and hit “SAVE” at the bottom of the page. Don’t make any changes to this page unless you are an expert and know what you are doing. Back on the wireless overview page scroll to the bottom and push “SAVE & APPLY” to confirm your settings and activate them. You can push the “UNSAVED CHANGES” button at the top right of the page if you want to discard the session without connecting.
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You know if you have successfully WiFi tethered to the remote access point by looking at the status in “Associated Stations”.
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You will see the SSID of the remote station listed with signal strength and a transit(TX) and receive(RX) rate. You will know that the station is not available or you were not successful (if say you entered the password incorrectly) when the signal bounces between 0 and some value and the RX/TX rates drop to zero. But… note there are easier and better ways to know if you are connected to the internet as described in the “Verifying Internet Connectivity” section.
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Invlalid GPS The orange and green LED will blink very rapidly in alternating succession when there is invalid or NO GPS data. Fast alternating orange/green LEDs means that you will not be able to send tracking position reports to predict wind no matter the state of the Internet connection. Read section “Configuring the GPS Feed” to address this problem. No Internet With valid GPS positions a NO Internet connectivity issue is displayed by a slow blinking orange LED.
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More advanced users can use the tools under the “Diagnostics” tab under “Services->Settings” to diagnose Internet connectivity problems. Securing DataHub By default the DataHub’s WiFi is open and unencrypted and the administrator username and password is well known. Since the DataHub can provide Internet access to any WiFi client connected to it, it is best to secure the WiFi connection to prevent unintended network access.
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Bliss so I want my DataHub to advertise itself as “Bliss”. Change the ESSID entry to the desired broadcast name. Next click on the “Wireless Security” tab and select “WPA2-PSK (strong security)”, leave “cipher” on “auto”, and finally enter a password for WiFi. Scroll to the bottom of the page and push “SAVE”. Back on the “Wireless Overview” scroll down to the bottom and push “SAVE & APPLY” to activate the changes.
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Note below that “Bliss” now shows up in a WiFi scan as encrypted when scanning on my Mac.
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Changing the Password for Admin Connect to the DataHub via WiFi and login with username admin using the default password (admin). To change the admin password browse to the “Password” tab and enter the new password twice. Now logout from the DataHub by selecting the “Logout” menu entry under “Settings”. Log back into the router using username “superadmin” with password “superadmin” and repeat the process.
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Factory Reset The DataHub can be returned to its original factory defaults (i.e. the way you originally received it) by one of two methods. Software If you are able to WiFi or Ethernet connect to the unit and can login to the web admin ui then browse to “Services->Settings” and select the “Firmware” tab. Push the “PERFORM RESET” button to restore the factory default settings. Note that it takes 5-10 minutes for the process to complete. Do not interrupt the DataHub during the reset process.
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. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.