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Network Setup🔗

The DVL has several services available over Ethernet:

Use Ethernet for first setup whenever possible. It gives access to the web GUI, diagnostics, configuration, software updates, and the TCP data stream.

First-time setup

Connect power and wiring first (see Electrical), then use this page to get on the network. For the full end-to-end setup path, follow the Quickstart.

Network configuration🔗

Multicast DNS (mDNS)🔗

The DVL runs a DHCP client which attempts to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on the same network, such as a router.

The DVL also supports mDNS. On a computer that supports mDNS, open the web GUI at:

http://waterlinked-dvl

Note

If no DHCP server is available on the network, use the fallback IP or configure a static IP address. The DVL can spend up to 5 minutes searching for a DHCP server.

Fallback IP🔗

The DVL is always available with the static fallback IP address:

192.168.194.95

To connect using the fallback IP:

  1. Connect an Ethernet cable directly from the DVL to your computer.
  2. Configure the computer Ethernet interface with a static IP address in the same subnet, for example 192.168.194.90 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
  3. Activate the Ethernet interface.
  4. Open http://192.168.194.95 in a web browser.

Via the web GUI🔗

The DVL IP configuration can be changed in the web GUI:

  • DHCP client: the DVL obtains an IP address from a DHCP server on the network.
  • Static IP: the DVL uses a configured static IP address.

After changing the IP configuration, reboot the DVL for the settings to take effect.

Note

Boot time depends on IP configuration. Using the fallback IP, boot time can be as much as 1 min 30 sec. With static IP, it can be as low as 20 sec.

TCP data stream🔗

The DVL can output data and receive commands over Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). A TCP server is available on port 16171. It outputs the latest data to connected clients and listens for commands from connected clients.

See the DVL TCP JSON API for: