Internet aboard when coastal cruising

Nowadays, internet connection systems have been greatly perfected, and are above all discreet and reasonably priced. So, why deny yourself? In this first part, we will see how to connect to the internet during coastal cruises. In a future edition of Multihulls World, we will consider the possibilities of connecting offshore.
Whether for safety or comfort reasons, nowadays it’s impossible to cruise without having the internet aboard…
To connect to the marina’s hotspot, an aerial with a booster allows you to receive the internet reasonably well. But you often need to use another system once you move away from the hotspot. However there are some places, such as Fiji, where the signals
By activating the shared connection on your mobile phone, you can use it as a genuine router. With an aerial kit amplifying the signal, you can receive up to five miles from a transmitter.
Certain 4G dongles equipped with an aerial ensure a very good connection and allow the smart phone to be reserved for telephone communications.
The Pro version of the Connect 4G aerial from Digital Yacht is equipped with two external aerials. The router remains inside and the SIM card can be changed very easily, depending on your cruising area.
The Glomex aerial from Webboat has four aerials inside its housing. Its size, 25 cm in diameter, and its weight, 1.2 kg, allow it to be fixed in the rigging, but height is not of prime importance for good reception.
The aerodynamic body of MVG's Neptulink hides two aerials, one of which is oriented downwards, to optimize reception of the radio waves which are reflected by the surface of the sea.
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Publié le 22/01/2018
Par Olivier Barret
Numéro : 158
Parution : Mar. / Apr. 2018
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Multihulls World #158

Casting off your mooring lines is above all about getting away from your daily life. However, it remains hard to disconnect at sea. We actually find it hard to do without an internet connection which allows us to communicate and cruise in complete safety. Sending and receiving an e-mail, or communicating on social networks allows you to remain in contact with those ashore. Downloading weather files or consulting them directly on dedicated sites has caused the barometer, electronic weather station or Navtex to age prematurely. And if you want to peaceful holidays with your children, being able …

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