Staying Connected to the Internet While Cruising
Retreating to the boat and escaping from our daily lives sounds good,
but how many of us would really leave our phones on the dock and go
for an extended cruise? Like it or not Internet connectivity is ingrained in
modern life. While I certainly advocate for turning phones off at certain
times particularly on the boat, I also understand the importance of being
able to stay connected. As an owner of a small business and a boat, I
appreciate being able to get away on the boat but sometimes need to
remain connected. Onboard Internet allows me to spend more time on
the boat while continuing to keep business going. Tablets, phones and
laptops help boaters like me make reservations at marinas, check fuel
dock locations/prices, monitor weather, conduct business, communicate
with friends and family and post to social media when there is a working
Internet signal.
Wave WiFi provides easy to use connectivity solutions for all sizes and
types of boats that help keep boats online. Their basic systems combine
an ethernet converter and antenna in one housing which allows boaters
to gain access to WiFi from further away. Their Graphic User Interface
makes it easy to identify and connect to WiFi hot spots by showing their
name, signal strength, frequency and whether they are encrypted or
open. Systems like the Rogue Wave PRO DB (Dual Band) that I have
used both on my boat and on recent deliveries, connects to both
2.4GHZ and 5GHZ providing access to the fastest connection available.
The PRO works well plugged directly into my laptop via an Ethernet
cable or can be connected to a router like the MBR 550, an onboard
wireless router with a built-in universal SIM slot. The PRO connects
into the MBR550 and then multiple devices can connect wirelessly to
the Internet simultaneously. In a marina on an island that has
notoriously bad cell coverage, and limited WiFi service, I was able to
connect to the strongest 5GHZ connection in the marina. Multiple users
aboard could not only get on the Internet but place voice over Internet
calls since they had no cell coverage. When we left the marina and
were out of WiFi range, the MBR 550 seamlessly transitioned to
cellular, and with an optional external cellular antenna was able to
pick up signal in areas where our phones could not.
If Internet connectivity is needed aboard your boat, Wave WiFi has
a host of practical and effective solutions that can keep you c onnected
so you can cruise more. When you want to listen to the waves and
relax you can always turn the Internet off!
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