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4G connect provides internet for boats

4G Connect – Standard model

$599.95

“4G Connect is a new 4G (LTE) internet access solution for use afloat.  It utilises the latest MIMO technology with dual antennas for fast, long range access and incorporates a full function wifi router.”

Categories: 4G/5G Internet Access, Internet & Entertainment Tags: 4G, internet
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Description

KEY FEATURES

4G Connect is a 4G (LTE) internet access solution to get internet on 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 Standard model has built in antennas which will provide good performance when in port.

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 on board.  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.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Hi performance 4G/LTE modem for exceptional speed and range with fall back to 2G/3G
  • SIM unlocked for any network provider
  • Internal antenna solution with MIMO technology
  • LTE Class 3 modem offers long range and up to 70Mbps speeds
  • WiFi interface for tablets and phones
  • Offers good performance in port on GRP boats
  • 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
  • Easy installation
  • Easily upgradable to PRO with purchase of external antennas and cabling

TECHNICAL 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 940 g
Dimensions 165 × 100 × 250 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.

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.

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.

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.


what inside box

  • 1m power cable
  • modem/router
  • 2 internal Antennas
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