Hi, About 3 yrs ago I installed a WiFi system with the Ubiquiti BULLET-M2-HP WiFi radio mounted on top of the mast. These units are built for outdoor use and require no addition weather proofing. My system has survived several tropical storms and a hurricane, and still works flawlessly. I use it while cruising, and while most WiFi’s are secure now a days, getting access has been a minor issue. You will be surprised how many restaurants use their phone number for passwords. Visiting an establishment is another easy way to obtain a WiFi password. I once connect to wifi while anchored in an island cove several miles off shore from the source which was a RV park on shore.
That said, +90% of my use is at docks. I have been to many marinas and clubs where the provided WiFi signal is too weak for reliable device use. At our club, my phone and laptop don’t even see the club’s network. But the bullet connects with no issue. I built my system for about $100. Most of the work is plug and play except for the initial configuration. I have posted the details of my installation, including the configuration, on my blog. http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/search/label/WiFiWork <http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/search/label/WiFiWork> - Paul E. 1981 C&C 38 Landfall S/V Johanna Rose Fort Walton Beach, FL http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/ > On Feb 25, 2018, at 11:00 AM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 08:52:58 -0500 > From: John Christopher <phygi...@gmail.com <mailto:phygi...@gmail.com>> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Stus-List Omni WiFi antenna installation / connection range > Message-ID: <c278bb91-53bf-4885-b268-b940bf40f...@gmail.com > <mailto:c278bb91-53bf-4885-b268-b940bf40f...@gmail.com>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hi, > > Has anyone installed an Omni WiFi antenna? If so; > > - which model (ubiquity or otherwise), - - where did you install the antenna > (Mast, Arch, etc) > - 2.4GHz or 5GHz > - What DBi (and actual range / strength are you getting). > > We?ll be spending most of the summer on the boat (with kids) ?. > > Any other information is appreciated. > > Cassidy?s Free > LF 38, #155
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