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Can I connect my WiFi AIS receiver to the Navionics Boating APP?
Yes, Quark-elec AIS, GPS and other WiFi data, has been compatible with Navionics’ boating APP, since the Navionics’ Boating APP update in August 2019 .
However, it’s great to see that it’s now official.
Navionics have tested Quark-elec AIS devices and have added Quark-elec to the official list of compatible AIS receivers, multiplexers and gateways.
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‘How do I set up Navionics Boating APP to view Quark-elec WiFi AIS receiver or NMEA 0183, N2k and SeaTalk multiplexer/WiFi gateway data ?’
View straight-forward one-step Navionics’ setup instructions
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What is the best WiFi AIS receiver or WiFi multiplexer/gateway to link to my system?
Browse setup diagrams here to find the right marine WiFi gateway for your setup
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All Quark-elec WiFi products are compatible with the Navionics Boating APP.
Here are some of the most popular …
WiFi transmitting, GPS and AIS receivers/transponders
- QK-A026 Wireless AIS Receiver with NMEA Multiplexer + GPS
- QK-A027 Wireless AIS Receiver with GPS + SeaTalk Converter
- QK-A028 Wireless AIS Receiver+NMEA 2000 converter + GPS
- QK-A051T WiFi AIS Transponder
WiFi-transmitting, multiplexers and data converters
- QK-A031 NMEA 0183 Multiplexer with SeaTalk Converter + WiFi
- QK-A032-S NMEA 2000/0183 Bi-directional Gateway + WiFi
- QK-A033 Bi-directional WiFi –NMEA 0183 Multiplexer with SeaTalk Converter
- QK-A034 Bi-directional WiFi–NMEA 2000–USB Multiplexer, with NMEA 0183 and SeaTalk Converter input options
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All Quark-elec WiFi products include both Ad-hoc WiFi and Station mode WiFi. What does this mean?
Option 1: Without a Router, no internet needed (Ad-hoc mode):
– This is the default setting.
– 4 connections can be active at one time, in the default (TCP) setting.
– The WiFi range will be about 10 meters (line of sight).
– No configuration required. Simply scan for nearby WiFi networks/SSIDs, select your device WiFi SSID and enter the default password.
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Option 2: With an Access Point / Router (Station mode):
By connecting your quark-elec device to your network access point or router, your marine data will be available across your whole network.
– Many more connections will likely be possible, depending on the range of your access point.
– The WiFi range will be extended to the range of WiFi network.
– WiFi data will be accessible at the same time as other network data, without switching between networks.
– Setup through Configuration software (Windows software via USB to PC. Or if using a Mac, a Windows simulation software such as Parallels or Boot Camp can be used)
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Or if you specifically need Bi-directional (2-way) WiFi:
With 2 way WiFi, you can both,
- view your Marine data on your phone/tablets boating Apps, and
- send messages/commands via WiFi from your tablet/device to all devices connected to the Quark-elec WiFi product.
This includes sending waypoints and other commands/alerts, in line with your Apps functionality.
Check out our top Bi-directional multiplexers for 2-way WiFi :
- QK-A033 Bi-directional NMEA 0183 Multiplexer with SeaTalk Converter
- QK-A034 Bi-directional NMEA 2000 to WIFI and USB Multiplexer with NMEA 0183 and SeaTalk input options
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Useful links
- Browse setup diagrams to find the right marine WiFi gateway for your setup (click on any of the images or product names to visit that product’s full description.)
- View straight-forward 1-step Navionics’ setup instructions
- View full Marine Electronics Range
- Find your local Quark-elec distributor
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If you’re not sure which WiFi AIS receiver or WiFi device you need, feel free to contact us with details of your wish list or setup and we’ll be happy to help.
