What are the differences between your 4G Connect and 4G Xtream products?

Feature 4G Connect Pro 4G Xtream 4G Modem Specification MIMO technology Cat 4 Modem. Single Core Atheros 400MHz Processor 64MB RAM. Up to 150 MB/s MIMO technology Cat 6 Modem Quad Core ARM Cortex A7 717 MHz Processor 256 MB RAM. Up to 300 MB/s 4G Antennas Dual external wide band high gain MIMO supplied with 7m cables and mounting bases. (10 & 20m options available) Dual external wide band high gain MIMO supplied with 7m cables and mounting bases. (10 & 20m options available) Internal WiFi Single band 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n Maximum 50 connections Single antenna Dual band 2.4 & 5GHz 802.11 b/g/n/ac Maximum 150 connections Dual antennas SIM Slots 1 2 GPS NO YES BlueTooth LE NO YES NMEA interfacing Optional with LANLink N2K external interface or iKommunicate Built in certified NMEA 2000 interface for NMEA 2000 data distribution over wifi

How to insert a SIM card into 4G Connect?

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Which LTE bands support the 4G Connect?

4GConnect comes in three models: Euro, USA or ROW Product Regions Details 4G Connect Europe Version Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Korea, Thailand, India 4G (LTE-FDD) : B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20 4G (LTE-TDD) : B38, B40, B413G: B1, B5, B8 4G Connect US Version North America (AT&T, Bell, T-Mobile) 4G (LTE-FDD) : B2, B4, B12 3G : B2, B4, B5 4G Connect ROW Version ROW, South America, Australia (supports 4GX), New Zealand, Taiwan 4G (LTE-FDD) : B1, B22, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B28 4G (LTE-TDD) : B403G: B1, B2, B5, B8

4G Connect Pro model - Internet on board

Q: Which speed can I get?

The 4G Connect has a CAT 4 modem so it offers fast connectivity at up to 150 MBs (network dependent). It does not support carrier aggregation.

Q: Where should the external antennas be mounted?

4G Xtream and 4G Connect Pro ship with dual external antennas. They should be mounted at least 50 cm apart for optimum performance. While height is advantageous, consideration should also be given to cable runs. The standard cables (LMR200) are 7m in length and should not be extended. Typical mounting locations would be the 1 st set of spreaders on a sailboat, radar arch or stern pole/solar panel platform. Optional 10 and 20m assemblies are available and these use LMR400 specialist coax for minimum losses.

Q: How many SIM card can I insert into the 4G Connect?

The 4G Connect has only one SIM slot.

Q: How to configure the 4G Connect APN settings?

Every data SIM network provider has different Access Point Name (APN) settings that allow the 4GConnect to register and connect to the mobile data network. These settings can usually be found online (Google “APN settings for Vodaphone”) or requested from the network provider. To enter the APN settings, login to the 4GConnect web interface and click on the Network>Mobile menu options.

Description

KEY FEATURES

4G Connect is a 4G (LTE) internet access solution to get internet for your boat. It utilises the latest MIMO technology with dual antennas for fast, long range access and incorporates a full function WiFi router so multiple devices can connect wirelessly. There is also a wired LAN port and WAN port – for connection to high power WiFi devices or satellite modems.

The Pro model ships with two external hi gain antennas for exceptional long range performance and is the recommended solution for use afloat.

4G Connect has an easy to use interface and is unlocked so users are free to fit a data SIM card from any mobile provider they choose. However, during our testing, we have found that the lower frequencies used by the Vodafone network coupled with a competitive European data roaming allowance, offer the best maritime solution for European cruising yachtsman.

Operation is simple – turn on, connect to the password protected WiFi hotspot that 4G Connect creates and your device is online for internet for your boat. Digital Yacht’s booster WiFi antenna can also be connected to the WAN port for a choice between hotspot WiFi and 4G connectivity. iKommunicate can also connect to the LAN port providing boat NMEA data on the WiFi network for use with navigation apps.

FEATURES

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Hi performance 4G/LTE modem for exceptional speed and range with fall back to 2G/3G
SIM unlocked for any network provider
Supplied with 2 x high performance external 48cm antennas for optimum speed and range
23 ft (7m) low loss LMR 200 cable kit included
Supplied with deck base for antennas (as shown)
LTE Class 3 modem offers long range and up to 70Mbps speeds
Wifi interface for tablets and phones
Ethernet LAN port for connection to iKommunicate navigation interface – allows boat NMEA 0183/2000 data to be available on the wifi network – ideal for smartphone and tablet navigation
Ethernet WAN port can connect to satellite or WL510 high power wifi system for combination LTE/WiFi hotspot solution
12V DC operation with <5W power consumption
Optional 1” base adaptor available for antennas
Optional 10m & 20m LMR400 assemblies

SPECIFICATIONS

Power

Operating Temp

Physical

•9-30v DC (<5W)

•-40 to +75 C

•Main unit: 180 x125 x 55mm (ex antennas)

•Weight 670g

•Protection IPX4

4G/LTE

Technology

2G/3G Fallback

•4G(LTE) CAT 4 up to 70Mbps

•Class 3 Modem with up to 25dBm output

•Support for B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 LTE FDD bands

•Support for B38/B40/B41 TDD bands

•Dual MIMO antennas

•850/900/2100 MHz Max 42Mbps (HSPA+ download)

•UMTS 384kbps

•900/1800 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE (Class 12 device)

Interfaces

•1 x LAN 10/100 Ethernet Port

•1 x WAN 10/100 Ethernet Port

•WiFi 802.11b/g/n with 64/128 bit WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption

Additional information

Weight	3900 g
Dimensions	255 × 110 × 680 cm

FAQs

Feature	4G Connect Pro	4G Xtream
4G Modem Specification	MIMO technology Cat 4 Modem. Single Core Atheros 400MHz Processor 64MB RAM. Up to 150 MB/s	MIMO technology Cat 6 Modem Quad Core ARM Cortex A7 717 MHz Processor 256 MB RAM. Up to 300 MB/s
4G Antennas	Dual external wide band high gain MIMO supplied with 7m cables and mounting bases. (10 & 20m options available)	Dual external wide band high gain MIMO supplied with 7m cables and mounting bases. (10 & 20m options available)
Internal WiFi	Single band 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n Maximum 50 connections Single antenna	Dual band 2.4 & 5GHz 802.11 b/g/n/ac Maximum 150 connections Dual antennas
SIM Slots	1	2
GPS	NO	YES
BlueTooth LE	NO	YES
NMEA interfacing	Optional with LANLink N2K external interface or iKommunicate	Built in certified NMEA 2000 interface for NMEA 2000 data distribution over wifi

The 4G Connect has a CAT 4 modem so it offers fast connectivity at up to 150 MBs (network dependent). It does not support carrier aggregation.

4G Xtream and 4G Connect Pro ship with dual external antennas. They should be mounted at least 50 cm apart for optimum performance. While height is advantageous, consideration should also be given to cable runs. The standard cables (LMR200) are 7m in length and should not be extended.

Typical mounting locations would be the 1^st set of spreaders on a sailboat, radar arch or stern pole/solar panel platform.

Optional 10 and 20m assemblies are available and these use LMR400 specialist coax for minimum losses.

The 4G Connect has only one SIM slot.

Every data SIM network provider has different Access Point Name (APN) settings that allow the 4GConnect to register and connect to the mobile data network. These settings can usually be found online (Google “APN settings for Vodaphone”) or requested from the network provider.

To enter the APN settings, login to the 4GConnect web interface and click on the Network>Mobile menu options.

It is very important that you “lock down” your wireless network, with your own network name (SSID) and wireless
password. This ensures that only people that you give the network information to can connect and stops other less trust worthy individuals from connecting to your network and using your internet connection.

To change the default wireless network name and password of your 4GConnect, login to the web interface and click on the Network>Wireless menu options. It is very simple to change the WiFi network name & password.

We have been asked by many boaters “What’s the best solution for boat video monitoring?” There are lots of dedicated (and expensive) marine solutions which could connect to the 4G Connect or 4G Xtream network but there’s also the simple and popular Arlo home based system which can be used. Arlo started life as part of Netgear but became a stand alone listed company back in 2018. Their products can be bought from Amazon, Best Buy etc.

The system comprises small, waterproof, battery powered cameras that connect to an Arlo hub via wifi. It means you don’t have to run wires around the boat or even find 12V power and you can position the camera in different locations as you need to. Multiple cameras are also supported.

Other IP cameras can also be connected to the 4G Connect and 4G Xtream.

4GConnect comes in three models: Euro, USA or ROW

Product	Regions	Details
4G Connect Europe Version	Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Korea, Thailand, India	4G (LTE-FDD): B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20 4G (LTE-TDD): B38, B40, B413G: B1, B5, B8
4G Connect US Version	North America (AT&T, Bell, T-Mobile)	4G (LTE-FDD): B2, B4, B12 3G: B2, B4, B5
4G Connect ROW Version	ROW, South America, Australia (supports 4GX), New Zealand, Taiwan	4G (LTE-FDD): B1, B22, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B28 4G (LTE-TDD): B403G: B1, B2, B5, B8

The 4G Connect does not have any NMEA interface. However, by adding a LANLink you can connect the Ethernet interface and stream all the NMEA 0183 and/or NMEA 2000 data across the 4G Connect WiFi network.

what inside box

7m LRM200 cables (10 or 20m in option)

2 mounting support

2 external antennas

1m power cable

Router/modem

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