Open CPN and B & G Zeus 3

[aurigo]

Hi. Can someone tell me whether I can connect OpenCPN to the Zeus 3 Plotter via WLAN? I can't find anything here nor in the B & G manual.
Appreciate your help

[stevead]

B&G do themselves a disservice with their lack of good technical documentation.

Refer to Chapter 17 of the operator manual.
Essentially you'll need to configure the WiFi Access Point on you B&G Zeus.
Settings->Wireless->Built-In-Hotspot

Once you've done this, take note of the Network Name (SSID) and Network Key. Either Settings->Wireless->Connect Your Smartphone/Tablet or Settings->Wireless->HotSpot Settings

Also take note of the IP Address of the Zeus. Settings->Network->NMEA 183->WiFi.

On your PC, connect to the Zeus WiFi Access Point.

In OpenCPN goto Settings->Connections.
Add a new network connection.
Select TCP.
Enter the IP address of your Zeus.
Enter 10110 for the port. (FYI, Port 10110 is the default port number for NMEA 183 over TCP/IP).

Good luck.

[stevead]

And pictures.....

(Note that PC is a Windows 10 PC, so showing the appropriate wireless network connection dialog).