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Quick Start Guide for iNavConnect  V3.01 

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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  Fusion  or  other  marine  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 Fusion 700/750 series marine entertainment system allowing control via the Fusion-Link app. 

 

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 Fusion 700/750 series, you will need a: 

 

Fusion 700/750 Series system 

 

A standard RJ45 Network cable 

 

A latest copy of the Fusion-Link 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 

 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for iNavConnect

Page 1: ...ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS FCC ID TE7 WR841NXV9 iNavConnect Wireless Router NOTE This manual is only applicable to iNavConnect units built after March 2015 These units can be identified by the number of Wi Fi antennas fitted Units prior to March 2015 had one antenna while units built after March 2015 and for which this manual is applicabl...

Page 2: ...on 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 ...

Page 3: ...to hide the iNavConnect unit behind a bulkhead and just mount the antennas 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 Connect the wires to the nearest source of primary 12V or...

Page 4: ...l RJ45 network cable Connect the network cable between the Fusion Ethernet socket and 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...

Page 5: ...e IP address In the range 192 168 1 100 to 192 168 1 250 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 DNS 192 168 10 20 191 168 1 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 iNavConn...

Page 6: ... 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 ...

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