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Wireless boat network
Hi guys,
We are getting a new h5000 system on the boat and I was wondering does anyone have an idea what the best way / best router to set up a wireless network is to connect the iPad on deck to the expedition downstairs. It’s a 41ft boat
Second question would it be able to do this on the b&g go free or is this just for nmea to iPad/iphone ?
Thanks.
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Re: Wireless boat network
Are you running other software on the iPad or do you want to see the Expedition screen on it?
- AlexanderT
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Nick, For now we will be running Remote Desktop with the expedition screen from the laptop. I used to turn the laptop into a hotspot and use that as WiFi network but the connection wasn’t stable enough to work a 100%
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Re: Wireless boat network
The most common product on race boats these days is the Ubiquiti M2 bullet, fully configurable, robust, very powerful. It is however not a 'consumer friendly' unit as it is designed for IT professional use so unless you are familiar with the basics of configuring wireless networks etc it might be worth avoiding.
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Thank you Campbell.
My knowledge of networks goes not far beyond basic routers at home networks. Do you have a suggestion for a more basic solution with maybe preferred router/ap?
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Thread Starter- Mark
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Re: Wireless boat network
Have used Global Marine Network's "Optimizer" which is fairly straightforward to setup, also can repeat NMEA data when instruments network is plugged into the router via USB cable. Has a number of other features as well, including connecting to a satphone and enabling connections via WiFi.