In reply to Post #44
pm it to me
or make a link yourself like this click web link you get this
then after this bit
you paste your link over this bit (http://" target="_blank)
then to call it something you type in between this bit >< like this >CLICK HERE<
so should look like this
CLICK HERE
pm it to me
or make a link yourself like this click web link you get this
then after this bit
you paste your link over this bit (http://" target="_blank)
then to call it something you type in between this bit >< like this >CLICK HERE<
so should look like this
CLICK HERE
In reply to Post #44
Rexs link
Hi All,
As you all know myself and Peter Andrew Simmons have been working on a way to extend the range of the Deeper and Raymarine without modifying the device.
We come up with this method between us and have shared the information so anglers don't have to spend hundreds of pounds on what is basically a £25 router.
Please see below a full guide on what is needed and how you change the settings to achieve over 200 Meters.
You need to buy the below 3 items and have access to a computer to change the settings of the router,
link 1
link 2
3. Power bank of your choice.
Guide
Step 1 - On your computer disconnect from your home network, depending how you are connected you can either turn off your WiFi or take out the LAN cable.
Step 2 - Power on the Tplink WR940N router and plug in the supplied LAN cable to LAN port 1 and then in to your computer. Wait a couple of minutes for your router to get a connection with your computer. Some times this is instant and sometimes it will take a minute or 2.
Step 3 - Open up your web browser, In my case I use chrome. In the web address bar put in http://tplinkwifi.net or you can also use 192.168.0.1 this will direct you to a log in screen.
Step 4 - Input admin for the username and admin for the password and click login.
Step 5 - Once you have logged in navigate to the left hand side of the screen and click on working mode, then change the working mode to range extender and click save. It will then ask you to confirm the selection and warn you that the router will reboot. Press ok and wait for the router to reboot.
Step 6 - Once the router has finished rebooting you will be faced with the login screen of the router again, input admin for both username and password and login again.
Step 7 - Once logged in navigate to the left hand side of the screen and click wireless, once wireless has been clicked you will be on the "connect to network" screen.
Step 8 - Power on your echo sounder, In my case I'm using a deeper pro +. I have placed the deeper in a bowl of water so it powers on you can also unscrew the top and connect a power cable which also keeps the device on. Once your device is powered on go back to your computer and click the survey button.
Step 9 - Once you have pressed the survey button a new window will appear and it will come up with all networks in range of your router, click connect next to the device you want to extend. This will then take you back to the connect to network screen and the SSID and MAC address will have been filled. You then need to go down to the password and change to the password that is needed for your device, for my deeper its 12345678. Then click save and wait for 30 seconds whilst the settings are saved.
Step 10 - Navigate to the left hand side of the screen and click extended network, add "_EXT" to the end of the SSID and click save. Wait another 30 seconds for the settings to be saved and then click off the internet browser.
Step 11 - Search on your phone/tablet for the extended WiFi network with "_EXT" on the end. Both SSID's will show up but you need to connect to the extension network to achieve the extended range. You then connect to the relevant app as you usually would.
Don't forget to connect back to your home network so you can continue using the internet as normal again on your computer.
I have listed the routers that has been tested so far below, if you manage to test another router with success please message me and I will add to the list.
Please note a lot of routers will work but the steps might vary slightly so I have put this guide up for the TPlink WR940N only.
FAQ
1. Does the router go in the boat?
No the router stays with you on the bank.
2. Do I need to modify the deeper or raymarine?
No modifications are needed, by just using the router you will achieve 200m+, this has been tested to 200m+ but we are quite confident it will go further.
3. What routers is this method compatible with?
We have personally tested the below,
TPlink-WR940N
TPlink-WR841N
Edimax-BR6228nS V3
4. Do I need different antennas?
No the antennas that come with the router are perfectly fine.
5. Do I need any other extras?
No you only need the items listed.
Rexs link
Hi All,
As you all know myself and Peter Andrew Simmons have been working on a way to extend the range of the Deeper and Raymarine without modifying the device.
We come up with this method between us and have shared the information so anglers don't have to spend hundreds of pounds on what is basically a £25 router.
Please see below a full guide on what is needed and how you change the settings to achieve over 200 Meters.
You need to buy the below 3 items and have access to a computer to change the settings of the router,
link 1
link 2
3. Power bank of your choice.
Guide
Step 1 - On your computer disconnect from your home network, depending how you are connected you can either turn off your WiFi or take out the LAN cable.
Step 2 - Power on the Tplink WR940N router and plug in the supplied LAN cable to LAN port 1 and then in to your computer. Wait a couple of minutes for your router to get a connection with your computer. Some times this is instant and sometimes it will take a minute or 2.
Step 3 - Open up your web browser, In my case I use chrome. In the web address bar put in http://tplinkwifi.net or you can also use 192.168.0.1 this will direct you to a log in screen.
Step 4 - Input admin for the username and admin for the password and click login.
Step 5 - Once you have logged in navigate to the left hand side of the screen and click on working mode, then change the working mode to range extender and click save. It will then ask you to confirm the selection and warn you that the router will reboot. Press ok and wait for the router to reboot.
Step 6 - Once the router has finished rebooting you will be faced with the login screen of the router again, input admin for both username and password and login again.
Step 7 - Once logged in navigate to the left hand side of the screen and click wireless, once wireless has been clicked you will be on the "connect to network" screen.
Step 8 - Power on your echo sounder, In my case I'm using a deeper pro +. I have placed the deeper in a bowl of water so it powers on you can also unscrew the top and connect a power cable which also keeps the device on. Once your device is powered on go back to your computer and click the survey button.
Step 9 - Once you have pressed the survey button a new window will appear and it will come up with all networks in range of your router, click connect next to the device you want to extend. This will then take you back to the connect to network screen and the SSID and MAC address will have been filled. You then need to go down to the password and change to the password that is needed for your device, for my deeper its 12345678. Then click save and wait for 30 seconds whilst the settings are saved.
Step 10 - Navigate to the left hand side of the screen and click extended network, add "_EXT" to the end of the SSID and click save. Wait another 30 seconds for the settings to be saved and then click off the internet browser.
Step 11 - Search on your phone/tablet for the extended WiFi network with "_EXT" on the end. Both SSID's will show up but you need to connect to the extension network to achieve the extended range. You then connect to the relevant app as you usually would.
Don't forget to connect back to your home network so you can continue using the internet as normal again on your computer.
I have listed the routers that has been tested so far below, if you manage to test another router with success please message me and I will add to the list.
Please note a lot of routers will work but the steps might vary slightly so I have put this guide up for the TPlink WR940N only.
FAQ
1. Does the router go in the boat?
No the router stays with you on the bank.
2. Do I need to modify the deeper or raymarine?
No modifications are needed, by just using the router you will achieve 200m+, this has been tested to 200m+ but we are quite confident it will go further.
3. What routers is this method compatible with?
We have personally tested the below,
TPlink-WR940N
TPlink-WR841N
Edimax-BR6228nS V3
4. Do I need different antennas?
No the antennas that come with the router are perfectly fine.
5. Do I need any other extras?
No you only need the items listed.
In reply to Post #36
. . .thanks for PM John . . .seems like a lot of extra kit?
Would this work as a simple way of boosting the wifi connection between deeper & tablet and squeezing out a bit more range?
Plug in aerial
. . .thanks for PM John . . .seems like a lot of extra kit?
Would this work as a simple way of boosting the wifi connection between deeper & tablet and squeezing out a bit more range?
Plug in aerial
In reply to Post #47
Do you know whether It's the 9 volt or 12 volt converterMthats needed?
Do you know whether It's the 9 volt or 12 volt converterMthats needed?
In reply to Post #50
9v I think, that is what it says in the router spec
9v I think, that is what it says in the router spec
In reply to Post #50
Look at the router spec, what voltage does it take?
Look at the router spec, what voltage does it take?
Thanks for taking the time to post up duggs, and for John for the info, I'll be giving this a go for sure 
In reply to Post #53
Not tried it myself as I use a toslon unfortunately, looks go9d though if it works.
Not tried it myself as I use a toslon unfortunately, looks go9d though if it works.
In reply to Post #54
I've ordered the parts up so we'll see, good reason for my RT4 to see the water...for the 1st time, only had it 9 months
I did have drop out issues with my Deeper on the turn last time, more or less at range, will be interested to see if this improves it.
I've ordered the parts up so we'll see, good reason for my RT4 to see the water...for the 1st time, only had it 9 months
I did have drop out issues with my Deeper on the turn last time, more or less at range, will be interested to see if this improves it.
Tried this out at the weekend & can confirm that its excellent at 26 wraps. No drop outs at all 
In reply to Post #56
apparently some routers dont work well from Amazon but all bought from Currys/pc world do work .
apparently some routers dont work well from Amazon but all bought from Currys/pc world do work .
My pro+ keeps randomly disconnecting. It works in the edge but when cast out only 16 wraps it won't connect. Using the older app but also have the new one installed. Any ideas?
In reply to Post #57
Bizarrely I ordered a router from amazon and it wouldn't let me do the changes but I thought it was me but it was from amazon so I'll send it back and try again
Bizarrely I ordered a router from amazon and it wouldn't let me do the changes but I thought it was me but it was from amazon so I'll send it back and try again
Got mine from amazon too but had no problems.