Working remotely from the boat
Working remotely from the boat requires a good system with multiple connections and cellular plans, redundancy, and good WiFi.
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Power conversion devices for networking and electronics
Various devices from Victron and Tycon that can help power sensitive electronics and power over ethernet (PoE) devices.
Recommended Internet Systems & Cellular Plans
Below are some of the current systems / hardware / plans I recommend. These are constantly changing, so check back often.
Starlink is not ready for your boat, yet…
Many folks are asking about whether Starlink is a viable alternative for internet connectivity on the boat. I’ll cover what I know and link to some other useful bits of info.
Finding a cellular data plan for your boat
One of the biggest challenges with staying connected on the water is finding an appropriate cellular data plan. Before you embark on buying a new router, cabling, or anything else, start here – finding a plan can be challenging, and no amount of hardware will fix that.
Remotely accessing boat systems
Accessing your boat remotely is a common desire. Most people can access their home remotely, so it seems like it should be just as easy for your boat. But there are some limitations with the types of connectivity that most boaters have that make it a bit more challenging.
Teltonika RUTX11 LTE router
The Teltonika RUTX11 is a single category 6 LTE router with a ton of features, extra services and connectivity, and all for an inexpensive price.
T-Mobile 100GB internet data plan
T-Mobile is offering a decent hotspot / router plan again for $50/month that includes 100GB of data, roaming, and more!
Poynting OMNI-496 WiFi antenna
The Poynting OMNI-496 is an excellent dual band WiFi antenna built for the marine world.
Rendezvous Internet Setup for 2020
This is my Peplink and Poynting based internet system for 2020 aboard Rendezvous using LTE and WiFi sources, and marine grade components
