4G Connect – Pro Model

4G Xtream and 4G Connect Pro ship with dual external antennas.  They should be mounted at least 50 cm apart for optimum performance.  While height is advantageous, consideration should also be given to cable runs.  The standard cables (LMR200) are 7m in length and should not be extended.

Typical mounting locations would be the 1^st set of spreaders on a sailboat, radar arch or stern pole/solar panel platform.

Optional 10 and 20m assemblies are available and these use LMR400 specialist coax for minimum losses.

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.

The 4G Connect has only one SIM slot.

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 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.

4GConnect comes in three models: Euro, USA or ROW

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.