Push gpx via wifi to Garmin WIFI enabled PND's
Wed, 07/04/2018 - 3:14pm
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Given many of the new garmins support wifi for map updating, is there some way of access the internal storage via wifi?
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15 years
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Given many of the new garmins support wifi for map updating, is there some way of access the internal storage via wifi?
No.
Unfortunately Garmin does not include any kind of file manager in their OS. The WiFi is used primarily for map and software updates. IMO, it is kind of a silly feature, as you probably want to have your device plugged into a power source during a map update so it does not lose battery and power off during the update. I suppose it is useful for those folks who only use mobile devices and don't have a computer to use for updates.
Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon
Indeed. I tried nmapping it
Indeed. I tried nmapping it but got nothing. Closed up tight. You are right about possibly needing a power source during the update. Last few devices I updated took an average of 5-10 minutes to actually push the map data to the garmin. Probably depends a lot on the pc actually sending the data.
Perhaps in a decade their devices will support usb 3 and allow for faster data rates.
It would be very beneficial to be able to push gpx files to the device over wifi. Doesn't even need a file manager, it could I suppose be a proprietary connection with basecamp. Now that would be forward thinking!
Also, the same could be accomplished via BT. Either method would save wear/tear on the usb port.
Basecamp.
Yes, a Basecamp wifi interface would be nice, but Garmin is no longer developing Basecamp, and there seems to be no interest on their part to develop a more modern alternative to Basecamp. They seem to be putting all their effort in the fitness devices.
Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon
Well ...
Smartlink enables you to push locations to your device from your smartphone .... https://gpstracklog.com/2012/06/garmin-smartphone-link-revie...
Maybe that would help?
Where there's a will ... there's a way ... DriveSmart51LMT-S, DriveSmart50LMT-D, Nuvi 2508LMT-D, 1490LMT, 1310, Montana 650T, Etrex 20
Not quite. My gpx files
Not quite. My gpx files consist of full blown routes, with waypoints & vias. It's possible to string together a route from a bunch of locations, but at that point i might as well connect the usb cable.
as my point, USB is more
as my point, USB is more stable and useful
Route gpx files are
Route gpx files are typically very small in size, a few megabytes at most for complicated multiday trips. WIfi/BT would still be the perfect medium to transfer these.