Wifi / network config

1. Master (AP)

By default, the Autopilot is set as a WiFi access point.

You can connect to the Autopilot network over WiFi.

2. Managed (client)

When you click on Master (AP), the option Managed (client) becomes available.

We recommend using this option only if that device is a dedicated router, BoatController or Openplotter like system.

If you can no longer reach the Autopilot over WiFi after applying this function, adjust the WiFi setting at the ControlHead.

3. SSID

In Master(AP) mode, this is the network name under which the autopilot is visible.

In Managed(client) mode, type here the name of the network you want the autopilot to connect to.

4. Key

In Master(AP) mode we advise you to always give a password to your network, otherwise others have the possibility to adjust your settings. The password must consist of at least 8 characters!

In Managed(client) mode you must enter the password of the network you wish to connect to.

5. Client Mode Address

In Master(AP) mode, do not enter anything here.

An ip address consists of 4 numbers separated by dots for example 192.168.14.1

In Managed(client) mode you must enter the ip address under which you want to reach the Autopilot on that network. The first 3 numbers of the ip address must be equal to the ip address of the master to which it is connected, the last number must be a freely available address between 0 and 255

6. Submit

If you have modified anything above you must always submit it before it is implemented.

7. IP Address

Under IP Address, the IP addresses of the devices that are connected to the Autopilot via WiFi are displayed. You can access the web interface of that device at that IP address.

Watch Out! If you are not using a NMEA Client, the fields above must be empty, otherwise you may experience data delay over WiFi!

If your smartphone, tablet or PC is connected to the network of the Autopilot, you can let the navigation program or the app communicate with the autopilot via the TCP connection at the ip address 192.168.14.1 with port number 20220.

With this connection "NMEA clients" you can send wind and/or GPS data from a third instrument to the Autopilot.​

Changes should always be submitted

1. IP address

If you have a WiFi instrument connected to the Autopilot, wind and GPS data can be sent to the Autopilot over a TCP connection (check the manual of the instrument)

If a static ip can be entered at the instrument, it must always start with 192.168.14.XXX (XXX = an unused ip address with a number between 1 and 255)

If you can choose DHCP on your instrument, you can find the ip address on this page below:

2. Port number

The port number is the TCP port number that you can specify or is specified in your instrument's manual.

3. Submit

The changes are made by clicking submit.

If wind and/or GPS data is received by the autopilot, this will be shown on the display of the ControlHead