Hi Paul, Are you running the cable inside your mast? Anything special there?
/J > On Feb 26, 2018, at 11:44 AM, Paul E <dre...@gmail.com> wrote: > > 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 > > > > - > 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> >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Subject: Stus-List Omni WiFi antenna installation / connection range >> Message-ID: <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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