WI-FI ON BOARD
Some routers also offer access to the
3G/4G cellular network via a USB
mobile data dongle, while others
feature a data SIM card slot and an
in-built cellular transceiver and antenna.
As with the hotspot connection, the
GSM or LTE cellular link can then made
accessible over Wi-Fi to a number of
different users and devices within
range of the router.The Red Box
Price: £580
Contact: http://www.mailasail.com
This compact red alloy box has a neat row
of ports along one end and two Wi-Fi
antennae. It not only acts as a Wi-Fi router,
it can also be used to repeat your yacht’s
NMEA data via Wi-Fi.
The router accepts Internet connections
from a dongle, Wi-Fi hotspot or satcomm
system, while its LAN port allows for a
direct PC connection. Two USB ports are
for the Wi-Fi Bat booster antenna and a
3G/4G cellular dongle or NMEA input.
Though compatible with 3G and 4G mobile
cellular data via USB input, it doesn’t have
its own SIM card slot or antenna.
Advanced features include least-cost
routing, meaning it can calculate and
automatically
activate the cheapest
method of
connecting to the
Internet at any time.
It also has its own
firewall and a built-in
GPS tracker.
Installation is just a
question of powering
up and logging on.Wi-Fi On Board
Price: £695
Contact: http://www.wifionboard.co.uk
A belt-and-braces version of the WOB
router/booster that offers all the features of
both the Wi-Fi and mobile data models,
combined together in the same unit.APN Access Point Name The name
of a gateway between a mobile
cellular network and the
Internet. A mobile device must
be configured with an APN to
determine what type of network
connection and service should
be provided.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol Put simply, allows
multiple users to be connected
simultaneously.
GPRS General Packet Radio
Service Second generation
(2G) digital cellular network.
GSM Global System for Mobiles
Third generation (3G) digital
cellular network.
LAN Local Area Network – A
computer network which is
limited to a small area.
LTE Long-Term Evolution 4G
high-speed mobile network.
MIMO Multiple-Input Multiple-
Output These receivers have
multiple antennae, resulting in
improved link retention and
increased data capacity.
PDN Packet Data Network
A method of transmitting data
so that multiple users can share
a single connection.
VOIP Voice Over Internet Protocol
Phone calls via the Internet.
WAN Wide Area Network
A computer network unlimited
in area, such as the internet.
WCDMA Wideband Code Division
Multiplexing Access Used
with the 3G cellular network.
WPS Wireless Protected Setup
A button that enables quick
connection to Wi-Fi devices.
Acronyms
Combination cellular/Wi-Fi devices
MAKE MODEL RRP Power
WI-FI BOOSTER ANTENNAE^
Kuma Booster antenna £39.99 USB
Alfa Tube-U £63.00 USB
Digital Yacht WL70 boost ant £180.00 USB
MailASail WiFi Bat £359.00 USB
Digital Yacht WL510 booster £594.00 12V
CELLULAR ROUTER
TP-Link Mi-Fi M7350 4G £69.99 5V NiMh
Wi-Fi On Board Cellular £345.00 12V
Buzz Connect Hubba X4Go £795.00 12V
Digital Yacht 4G Connect* £599.00 12/24V
WI-FI BOOSTER ROUTER
Solwise AR-3000 £96.79 12V
Kuma WiFi Hotspot £149.99 12V
Digital Yacht INavConnect £179.95 12/24V
YachtSurfer SurfWiFi2 £249.00 Ethernet/12/24V
Wi-Fi On Board Wi-Fi Hotspot £395.00 12/24V
CELL/WI-FI ROUTER
Wi-Fi On Board Combi WiFi/Cell £695.00 12/24V
MailASail Red Box £580.80 12V
Yachtsurfer Surf4G £599.00 12/24V
Digital Yacht 4G Connect Pro £595.00 12/24V
Glomex WeBBoat 4G £899.00 12V