Guest 58 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 I can no longer connect to internet with my Zeus2/WiFi GoFree. Screen mirrors perfectly. Toughbook wont connect thru iphone either. Done all usual suspects- Reboots,reset network, low power mode off, etc. Can't remember what IOS it worked with last, and that sounds like a nightmare fix anyway. Marina WiFi is too weak at my berth. A couple of high strength berth holders access pts visible, but prefer a permanent solution. Buy a cheap android phone just for this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 568 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 As much as it is a PITA, when I had similar issues on my Vulcan, (with the same software) I did a system reinstall and it worked again. so you could try downloading the latest software update and try that? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem 393 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 6 hours ago, Guest said: Buy a cheap android phone just for this? I use a 4G router as a gateway. I have 100BaseT between the GoFree and the router. The GoFree then becomes the AP for the boats Internet access. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 58 Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 Ta. so you put it on an sd micro and did reset? I've resurrected an old samsung, so I will try that first as I need to check all devices status. Iphone hotspot reputation is dismal on a search. Always was nervous it would crap out midway. Slow too apparently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 58 Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 3 minutes ago, CarpeDiem said: I use a 4G router as a gateway. I have 100BaseT between the GoFree and the router. The GoFree then becomes the AP for the boats Internet access. Bit over my head. So the gofree powers the router? And the router can switch between client and internet? Umm , like screen mirroring and internet without the reboot? (If I have got the terminology right) Never been happy with my system in 6yrs its been in. Hit and miss. In the Zeus menu then, you would leave it on one setting? Surely you would have a dedicated data subscription just for Gofree though? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem 393 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 45 minutes ago, Guest said: Bit over my head. So the gofree powers the router? And the router can switch between client and internet? Umm , like screen mirroring and internet without the reboot? (If I have got the terminology right) Never been happy with my system in 6yrs its been in. Hit and miss. In the Zeus menu then, you would leave it on one setting? Surely you would have a dedicated data subscription just for Gofree though? The router has it's own power (12v). I leave the GoFree in what's called "infrastructure mode". Can't recall if that's the same terminology that the Zeus uses. So the zeus has Internet access and can access predictwind and download updates. And any device that connects to the GoFree has Internet access. Laptops, tablets, phones etc.. And my navionics boating app just sees the zeus and can do the updates, get nav data, share wpts and other apps can get nmea data from the zeus. Yes I have a 4G subscription for the router. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 361 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 13 hours ago, Guest said: Ta. so you put it on an sd micro and did reset? I've resurrected an old samsung, so I will try that first as I need to check all devices status. Iphone hotspot reputation is dismal on a search. Always was nervous it would crap out midway. Slow too apparently. I hotspot iPhone to iPad on the boat and it works fine even for Netflix and YouTube . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsay 33 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 2 hours ago, Ex Machina said: I hotspot iPhone to iPad on the boat and it works fine even for Netflix and YouTube . Same here - I use it for everything including watching TV via the TVNZ and TV3 apps. I’m so glad I didn’t waste money buying a TV and satellite antenna when I bought the boat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 58 Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 Yep, me too. I can use my iphone hotspot for anything apple or device that has airplay (TV etc) but not to a Windows laptop or non apple device. (B&G zeus2 WiFiGofree) It used to work when I installed MFD in 2017 but no longer. Its widely accepted as problematic on net. As its similar with windows laptop it is something incompatibile between them. Samsung connects laptop to internet so presume it will with GoFree/Zeus2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,184 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Make sure in personal hotspot "maximise compatibility" is selected 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 361 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 7 hours ago, Lindsay said: Same here - I use it for everything including watching TV via the TVNZ and TV3 apps. I’m so glad I didn’t waste money buying a TV and satellite antenna when I bought the boat. Wish I hadn’t wasted money buying a boat 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 58 Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 7 hours ago, Island Time said: Make sure in personal hotspot "maximise compatibility" is selected Had that checked, but got message like " your password may be incorrect or hotspot not working correctly" on Zeus2. Finally got it to work on the toughbook thru "network & sharing centre", "connect to a network". so must be ok. justed posted this thru the iphone hotspot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,184 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Ah, Zeus2, and gofree. Should have read the question! Are you on latest software? A while back Apple changed the default security on the Iphones. Right now I cant recall to what, but a good idea to make sure all the SW is up to date 1st... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 58 Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 18.3 ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,184 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Yep, what about the gofree/Wifi1 ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,184 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 I just remembered - there was an issue with 18.3 breaking wifi1 units when updated on a Zeus2. I suggest you call Navico support 08004628426. They'll still have the fix available - it was 2019! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 58 Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 Fixed by changing name and pw of iPhone hotspot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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