Staying connected while living aboard full time requires a high quality internet router, Starlink, and cellular connections all configured and optimized for Teams and Zoom.
Using a remote WiFi network as a source of internet on your boat is useful, but know the limitations of the devices and features available to you.
Having a Peplink router with a cellular modem paired with Starlink is essential for reliable connectivity aboard the boat.
Peplink's new Maritime series of antennas prove to be well built, have lots of coverage for various bands, and are a prime contender for any marine setup.
My first revision internet setup for Kaos including multiple 5G cellular links, domes, marine grade antennas, access points and more.
The Peplink MAX BR1 Pro 5G is a powerful router capable of excellent performance on both 4G and 5G, and is a top pick for internet connectivity on a boat.
There have been a lot of new cellular antennas that have come out in the last few months from Peplink. I've been testing some of them for a while, and have some interesting findings.
Working remotely from the boat requires a good system with multiple connections and cellular plans, redundancy, and good WiFi.
Below are some of the current systems / hardware / plans I recommend. These are constantly changing, so check back often.
This is my Peplink and Poynting based internet system for 2020 aboard Rendezvous using LTE and WiFi sources, and marine grade components
T-Mobile have apparently blocked the T-Mobile One lines that have both data and voice from using a Peplink CAT18 router with the Telit LM960 modem.
I am testing the CAT18 version of the Peplink MAX HD1 Dome and SIM Injector against the MAX Transit with Poynting OMNI-402 antennas, and recorded an overview video as well.
