Yachting Monthly

Making use of the data

ow that you’re generating all this data, you’ll naturally want to get it onto a phone or tablet, where you can view it from anywhere on board. The simplest solution if you have a modern multifunction display is to use the MFD’s built-in WiFi. Check the maker’s instructions on how to switch on the WiFi function, which may require you to give the network a name and

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