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Can I receive alerts via email from N2KView?

Yes, you are able to receive an email message alert so no matter where the user(s) is, you can be notified.

* This requires the transmitting device (Computer, MBB or TSM) to have internet access and an active email account in order to transmit the alert message(s).

 

Step 1

From the favorite screen, tap to reveal the available tabs and select Commands & Settings on the right.

 

Step 2

Select the tab labeled Alerts Setup

 

Step 3

Select the tab labeled Email Setup

 

Step 4

You will now setup the email address of which N2KView will use to send out the message and the default email address where the alters to be sent to.

 

**Popular e-mail server settings **

 

Step 5

Once you have entered all settings, select the Test to verify connectivity and settings.

 

 

Step 6

Verify you received an email with subject N2KView Test Email.

Step 7

Now enter any additional email addresses you wish to be included in the notification of an alert.

 

Step 8

Select Save and close the configuration windows

 

Additional details can be found via the N2KView User Manual Section 10.4.5

https://www.maretron.com/products/N2KView.php?tab=4

 

 

**Troubleshooting**

If you did not receive a confirmation test email

-        Verify all server, port and account settings

-        Your account may require 2-Factor authentication (App-Password)

 

Get an App Password for Gmail

Step 1

Login into your Gmail account and enter Account settings

 

Step 2

Select the Security option on the left-hand side

 

Step 3

For security purposes, we will need to enable 2-Step Verification

As the following screens constantly change, please follow the on-screen prompts and confirm a mobile # associated to the account.

 

Step 4

Navigate to the App passwords section

 

Step 5

Select the Select app to reveal a drop-down list

 

Step 6

Select option labeled Other (Custom name)

 

Step 7

Label the program N2KView, then click the tab GENERATE

 

Step 8

Utilize the newly generated password back into the N2KView application email setup

 

 

Get an App Password for Outlook

Once you've set up two-step verification, you need to obtain an App Password to be able to connect again to your account in Outlook Desktop, Outlook Mobile or another Mail App using the EAS protocol.

  1. In your account management go back to the Additional security options.
    You can also use this direct link to the - https://account.live.com/proofs/manage/additional
  2. Under the “App passwords” header, click on: Create a new app password
    You can also use this direct link to the - https://account.live.com/Proofs/AppPassword
  3. Use the generated password which is being displayed to log into the N2KView appication.

 

For additional support or questions please contact Maretron Support at Support@Maretron.com or (866) 550-9100.

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