QK-A024/26 Manual
V 3.0 14 of 16 2020
6.2. Chart Software WiFi Network Setup (OpenCPN example)
For WiFi connection, ‘Network’ rather than ‘Serial’ needs to be selected in ‘Connections->Properties’ and
the following settings need to be input.
1. Go to the ‘Options’ tab as above to set up a wireless network connection.
2. Select ‘Connections’ tab at the top of the options menu.
3. Click the ‘Add connection’ button.
4. Select ‘Network’
5. Input the Protocol: TCP
6. Insert IP address. In Ad-hoc mode (direct WiFi connect) this is 192.168.1.100. (In Station mode
then this will be a different IP address, see WiFi Station Mode section)
7. Input the ‘DataPort’: 2000
8. Click ‘Apply’ and then ‘OK’
Figure 14: WiFi setting in OpenCPN (example)
6.3. Maps
OpenCPN interface comes with a basic map view. You can easily download more detailed maps.
There are a wide range of free and licensed charts available in different formats via the OpenCPN
website at https://opencpn.org/OpenCPN/info/chartsource.html.
A worldwide directory of free nautical charts can also be found on openseachart.org. The collection and
the updates are community driven.
These links are for your information only. Quark-elec cannot vouch for the accuracy of their information.
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