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Wireless 802.11 NMEA server
On 7 Nov 2003 10:14:29 -0800, (Todd) wrote:
Larry,
I didn't know about the B&B unit, thanks for pointing it out! I'm glad
to see other folks are doing wireless navigation on their boats.
Does the B&B unit support multiple clients (e.g. multiple laptops and
handhelds) getting the NMEA data at the same time?
You'll have to ask B&B that. We only have one computer aboard. It
does have its own IP address, and is fully TCP/IP compatible like any
internet connection, so I don't see why it would only connect to one
at a time unless there's a parameter to prevent it you can set up.
Do you have the netgear and B&B running through the inverter or were
you able to wire them both into the 12V power?
They're plugged into the Tripplite 300W inverter with the computer
charger at the nav station. Hardly draw any current when the computer
isn't loading it up, charging its cranking battery and running its
mainframe. I bought the Netgear because the RP114 buried behind my
desk, here, has been running flawlessly in the maze of wires and dirt
behind my desk for years, 24/7/365....unlike the Linksys routers that
died 3 times and required constant firmware upgrading to correct
mistakes.
It sounds like a good and inexpensive solution! That's the downside of
making a product specific for the marine industry... low volume =
higher pricing.
Are you actually making this, or are you relabeling off-the-shelf
stuff as someone says?
Are you using this "Virtual Serial Port" software B&B is selling?
Larry W4CSC
"Very funny, Scotty! Now, BEAM ME MY CLOTHES! KIRK OUT!"
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