Stus-List Re: Wifi antenna at top of mast

[Glenn Henderson via CnC-List]

Along these lines, does anyone have recommendations for offshore Wifi or at
least email?

Thank You,


Glenn and Lindsey Henderson
C 41
WeGo

On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 6:11 PM ed vanderkruk via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I have a similar setup to the Ubiquity system but use the Mikrotik Groove
> ( not unlike the Bullet) and a Mikrotik Hap ac2 router. The router itself
> can be powered over 12v and has a POE port so it powers the Groove at the
> same time. They both run RouterOS and thus the management tools are a
> little cryptic but certainly has the flexibility anyone might want - be it
> installing a VPN or firewall - if you have the skills.
>
> This router, with some compatible adapters, can have 4g Sim card failover.
> Although there are probably better vendors if you were looking at 4g
> support.
>
> Ed
>
> Prime Interest
> Toronto, Ontario
>
> On Wed., Nov. 10, 2021, 6:18 a.m. DJ via CnC-List 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>> I think someone mentioned having an antenna at the top of the mast that
>> helps pull in distant wifi signals.  Can anyone point me in the direction
>> of a product that would help with picking up wifi while on the hook?
>>
>> Is it a 2 part system?  One to receive the signal at the top of mast
>> connecting to another,  in the boat, that transmits?
>>
>> Danny
>> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help
>> with the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list -
>> use PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
>> Thanks - Stu
>
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks
> - Stu
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Stus-List Re: Wifi antenna at top of mast

[ed vanderkruk via CnC-List]

I have a similar setup to the Ubiquity system but use the Mikrotik Groove (
not unlike the Bullet) and a Mikrotik Hap ac2 router. The router itself can
be powered over 12v and has a POE port so it powers the Groove at the same
time. They both run RouterOS and thus the management tools are a little
cryptic but certainly has the flexibility anyone might want - be it
installing a VPN or firewall - if you have the skills.

This router, with some compatible adapters, can have 4g Sim card failover.
Although there are probably better vendors if you were looking at 4g
support.

Ed

Prime Interest
Toronto, Ontario

On Wed., Nov. 10, 2021, 6:18 a.m. DJ via CnC-List 
wrote:

> Hi all,
> I think someone mentioned having an antenna at the top of the mast that
> helps pull in distant wifi signals.  Can anyone point me in the direction
> of a product that would help with picking up wifi while on the hook?
>
> Is it a 2 part system?  One to receive the signal at the top of mast
> connecting to another,  in the boat, that transmits?
>
> Danny
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks
> - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

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[Dreuge via CnC-List]

 Hi,

As Dennis mentioned, I have a write up on installing a long range wifi system.  
 Looking back at the write up, I realized that it has been 6 years.   I 
installed the Ubiquiti BULLET-M2-HP(2GHz).  This same unit is still being sold 
along other versions for 5GHz and AC Dual-Bands.

It has been running flawlessly for the 6 years.  There is no need for a PVC 
sealed pipe!  I installed it with some silicone grease on the RJ-45 connection 
and a dab of Dow 795 silicone sealant (left over from the installation of the 
new ports) on the cat5 cable at the device base cap.  It has survived several 
FL Hurricanes and other nasty storms.  It has been maintenance free, and I 
leave it operating 24/7 and connect to several devices remotely (Wyze cam on 
the masthead and in the cockpit, a smart thermostat, a few smart AC outlets, 
and a raspberry pi that monitors my LiFePO4 battery).  

I highly recommend Ubiquiti devices, they are the “Victron” of anything WiFi 
(and very reasonably  priced too).

https://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/search/label/WiFiWork 



-
Paul E.
1981 C Landfall 38 
S/V Johanna Rose
Fort Walton Beach, FL

http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/

> On Nov 10, 2021, at 12:03 PM, Shawn Wright via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> I'm using a Ubiquiti Bullet with 9db antenna as a booster, connected to a 
> basic home router, total cost about $200CAD, uses very little power on a 
> small inverter. The Bullet requires you to choose a wireless network using 
> their web interface, and a bit of other setup to work correctly. For now I 
> just poke the antenna under our dodger and it works ok, but plan to put it in 
> a PVC sealed pipe and mount on the solar arch eventually. Most of our local 
> cruising is in remote areas, so it hasn't seen much use so far. I also have 
> our radar (B Halo) connected to the router, which could allow me to view 
> the radar using OpenCPN, although I haven't tried it yet. 
> 
> 
> 
> --
> Shawn Wright
> shawngwri...@gmail.com 
> S/V Callisto, 1974 C 35
> https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto 
> 
> 
> On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 3:18 AM DJ via CnC-List  > wrote:
> Hi all, 
> I think someone mentioned having an antenna at the top of the mast that helps 
> pull in distant wifi signals.  Can anyone point me in the direction of a 
> product that would help with picking up wifi while on the hook?  
> 
> Is it a 2 part system?  One to receive the signal at the top of mast 
> connecting to another,  in the boat, that transmits?
> 
> Danny
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with 
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use 
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray 
>   Thanks - Stu
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with 
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use 
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

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[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

http://www.wavewifi.com/

Bill

On Wed, Nov 10, 2021, 6:18 AM DJ via CnC-List  wrote:

> Hi all,
> I think someone mentioned having an antenna at the top of the mast that
> helps pull in distant wifi signals.  Can anyone point me in the direction
> of a product that would help with picking up wifi while on the hook?
>
> Is it a 2 part system?  One to receive the signal at the top of mast
> connecting to another,  in the boat, that transmits?
>
> Danny
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks
> - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

Stus-List Re: Wifi antenna at top of mast

[Shawn Wright via CnC-List]

I'm using a Ubiquiti Bullet with 9db antenna as a booster, connected to a
basic home router, total cost about $200CAD, uses very little power on a
small inverter. The Bullet requires you to choose a wireless network using
their web interface, and a bit of other setup to work correctly. For now I
just poke the antenna under our dodger and it works ok, but plan to put it
in a PVC sealed pipe and mount on the solar arch eventually. Most of our
local cruising is in remote areas, so it hasn't seen much use so far. I
also have our radar (B Halo) connected to the router, which could allow
me to view the radar using OpenCPN, although I haven't tried it yet.



--
Shawn Wright
shawngwri...@gmail.com
S/V Callisto, 1974 C 35
https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto


On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 3:18 AM DJ via CnC-List 
wrote:

> Hi all,
> I think someone mentioned having an antenna at the top of the mast that
> helps pull in distant wifi signals.  Can anyone point me in the direction
> of a product that would help with picking up wifi while on the hook?
>
> Is it a 2 part system?  One to receive the signal at the top of mast
> connecting to another,  in the boat, that transmits?
>
> Danny
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks
> - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

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[DJ via CnC-List]

That's pretty funny! On Nov 10, 2021 8:46 AM, "Dennis C. via CnC-List"  wrote:On a humorous note, one of my neighbors named his WiFi system “FBI Surveillance Van”. 

Dennis C. 

> On Nov 10, 2021, at 7:32 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> A word of caution: connecting to some far-away wireless networks is frought with problems (risks). You never know to whom you are connecting and either you steal from some poorly protected personal network, or you connect to a public Wi-Fi. Either way, you are an easy target. 
> 
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

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[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

On a humorous note, one of my neighbors named his WiFi system “FBI Surveillance 
Van”. 

Dennis C. 

> On Nov 10, 2021, at 7:32 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> A word of caution: connecting to some far-away wireless networks is frought 
> with problems (risks). You never know to whom you are connecting and either 
> you steal from some poorly protected personal network, or you connect to a 
> public Wi-Fi. Either way, you are an easy target. 
> 
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

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[Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List]

Re 2.

Almost regardless of what you use, such system has to be two-part: one 
connecting to the far away network and one providing a local connection for 
your devices.

This will be a bridge or a router (better).

Most likely, a single device comprising both radios and the "network stuff" 
(bridge or router) with an external antenna (at the top of the mast).

A word of caution: connecting to some far-away wireless networks is frought 
with problems (risks). You never know to whom you are connecting and either you 
steal from some poorly protected personal network, or you connect to a public 
Wi-Fi. Either way, you are an easy target. A robust network security solution 
on your end is highly recommended (if not a must).

Marek

Sent from my Android-based can on a string



 Original message 
From: DJ via CnC-List 
Date: 2021-11-10 06:18 (GMT-05:00)
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: DJ 
Subject: Stus-List Wifi antenna at top of mast

Hi all,
I think someone mentioned having an antenna at the top of the mast that helps 
pull in distant wifi signals.  Can anyone point me in the direction of a 
product that would help with picking up wifi while on the hook?

Is it a 2 part system?  One to receive the signal at the top of mast connecting 
to another,  in the boat, that transmits?

Danny
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu

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[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

Try this:

https://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/search/label/WiFiWork?m=1

Paul is on the list. 

Dennis C.
Touché 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

> On Nov 10, 2021, at 5:18 AM, DJ via CnC-List  wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi all, 
> I think someone mentioned having an antenna at the top of the mast that helps 
> pull in distant wifi signals.  Can anyone point me in the direction of a 
> product that would help with picking up wifi while on the hook?  
> 
> Is it a 2 part system?  One to receive the signal at the top of mast 
> connecting to another,  in the boat, that transmits?
> 
> Danny
> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with 
> the costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use 
> PayPal to send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the 
costs involved.  If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to 
send contribution --   https://www.paypal.me/stumurray  Thanks - Stu