Application
4G/5G internet for boats and yachts
External cellular antennas connect to a router in a dry equipment space. Ethernet and access points carry the connection through the vessel.
External antennas and an interior router
Keep the router in a dry, ventilated position. Confirm antenna height, separation, connector type and cable length before fixing the router location.
- Near-shore operating area, operators and SIM arrangement
- Antenna height, separation, connectors and cable length
- Dry router position, ventilation and service access
- Cabin Ethernet, indoor Wi-Fi and exposed deck coverage
- DC supply, grounding and weather-sealed cable entry
Onboard path
Onboard network path
External antennas feed the cellular modem. The router provides Ethernet to the vessel LAN, while separate access points can cover additional cabins or deck areas.
Network-role sequence only. Connector layout, cable route and power distribution must be checked against the selected hardware and vessel plan.
Equipment
Router, access points and cable runs
Cabin materials and deck boundaries determine access-point placement; antenna cable length constrains the router position.
4G/5G router
Installed in a dry, ventilated position and connected to the cellular antennas, SIM and vessel LAN.
5G routersAccess points
Indoor APs cover cabins and internal spaces. Exposed deck or marina positions require an outdoor-rated AP.
Wi-Fi APsPower and cabling
Confirm DC input, PoE sources, grounding, antenna cable route and Ethernet cable entry for the vessel.
Installation checklistInformation needed for installation
- Vessel type and near-shore operating region
- Operator, SIM arrangement and cellular antenna count
- Antenna, router and access-point mounting positions
- DC and PoE sources, grounding and cable lengths
Router and software details
Confirm the modem, regional bands, antenna connections, ports, power input and needed status or diagnostic functions.
Software functions