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Using CAVacars 2 in a browser or on an iPad

Browser access lets you open CAVacars 2 on a tablet, phone or another computer on your home network. For example, you can keep an iPad next to you as a second screen for the tracking map, flight log and chat while you fly.

CAVacars 2 keeps running on your PC the whole time. It stays connected to your simulator and does the flight tracking. The browser shows the app and lets you control it, but it doesn't track anything itself.

Turning it on

  1. In CAVacars 2 on your PC, open the menu under your name in the top right and choose Browser access.
  2. Switch on Allow browsers on my network. The port is set to 8780. You only need to change it if something else on your PC already uses that port, and you have to change it before switching on.
  3. A QR code and a link appear. Scan the QR code with your tablet's or phone's camera, or type the link into a browser on the other device.

That's it. The device is now paired and opens CAVacars 2 whenever you visit the link, as long as the app is running on your PC. You can pair as many devices as you like. The Browser access window shows how many are connected.

If your PC is connected to more than one network (for example both wired and Wi-Fi), you'll see a link for each. Use the one on the same network as your tablet.

What works in the browser

Almost everything: the Home screen, finding and dispatching flights, SimBrief, Flight Tracking with the map and flight log, filing your PIREP, chat and the Live Map. Whatever you do in the browser happens in the app on your PC, and the two stay in sync.

A few things stay on the PC only: Browser access settings, Close to tray, Check for updates and Sign out.

If the browser loses its connection to your PC (for example if you close CAVacars 2, or the tablet leaves Wi-Fi), a Lost connection to CAVacars 2 on your PC — reconnecting… banner appears. It reconnects by itself once the app is reachable again.

Keeping it secure

Anyone with your link can use CAVacars 2 as you while the app is open. Only use browser access on networks you trust, like your home network, and don't share the link.

  • If you think someone else has your link, click Reset link. Every paired device is signed out and needs to scan the new QR code.
  • Switch off Allow browsers on my network when you don't need it.

Troubleshooting

  • The page doesn't load on my tablet. Allow CAVacars 2 through your PC's firewall for private networks. Windows usually asks the first time you switch browser access on. Also check that the tablet is on the same network as the PC, not a guest network.
  • "This PC doesn't seem to be connected to a network." CAVacars 2 couldn't find a network address on your PC. Check your PC's network connection.
  • An error appears when I switch it on. Usually another program is already using the port. Choose a different port (1024 to 65535) and switch it on again.
  • My tablet says I'm not paired any more. The link was reset. Scan the new QR code from the Browser access window.
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