In this post, you can find out how to install a NavLinK2 NMEA 2000 to WiFi server on a Digital Yacht NMEA 2000 network.
Digital Yacht’s NMEA 2000 starter kit allows for up to 3 devices to interconnect – say AIS, plotter, and autopilot – and comes complete with terminators and a power cable. It uses the high quality, nickel-plated metal style connectors rather than the cheaper plastic type which can prove unreliable. The backbone is formed from a unique 6-way extension block with ports at each end that accommodate the terminators. Therefore allowing for a really neat and compact installation – ideal for behind the helm. It’s suitable for DIY installers as well as boat builders who want an easy and value-priced solution for integrating and installing modern boat electronics. The connection system will work with all leading brands and can be expanded using standard components as required.
The Digital Yacht’s NMEA 2000 starter kit uses the standard NMEA 2000 connector so you don’t need any special adaptor cables to connect NMEA 2000 equipment to the NMEA 2000 starter kit from Digital Yacht.
Simply find a spare “T Piece” connector or expand the NMEA 2000 backbone, and the integral NMEA 2000 cable of our NavLink2 will plug straight in, taking its power from the network and sending all received data over the WiFi to navigation apps & software.
Although this post is about how to connect the NavLink2, you can do the same with our other products which have NMEA 2000 interface (such as our AIS transponders).
If you are installing a larger NMEA2000 network and wish to have multiple 4 way T-Piece Backbone, they can be joined together either directly or via a drop cable (as shown below). Always fit the terminators on the end of the backbone.
