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YACHT ROUTER Installation Manual version 1.0...
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YACHT ROUTER Read carefully. For better understanding check video tutorials on our website. Register your product for software update notifications. Thank you.
WIFI Extender product is part of Yacht Router network solution. WIFI Extender cannot operate without Yacht Router. Yacht Router is a complete network infrastructure solution for yacht or boat of any size. Yacht Router devices will help you to easily install, setup and control Internet connection on your yacht. The most important part of Yacht Router solution is the software which controls complete system.
Some airlines may permit the use of cellular phones while the aircraft is on the ground and the door is open. The Yacht Router and WIFI Extender may be used normally at this time.
7. ABOUT WIFI EXTENDER WIFI Extender is a device that will help you to extend Vessel Network WIFI coverage on larger boats or yachts. It is connected to Yacht Router via single PoE (Power over Ethernet) cable for simultaneous power and data transfer. Each WIFI Expander is equipped with four additional LAN ports so you can easily connect more WIFI Extenders or other devices. If you need multiple WIFI Extenders you can use star or chain topology to provide connectivity no matter the size of your vessel.
Dedicated Mobile Expander Pro port: not available Hotspot: depends on connected Yacht Router Max. data rate on WAN/LAN/Backbone (per port): 1 Gbps Hotspot supported on Client-to-Vessel WIFI networks: depends on connected Yacht Router WAN Auto-switching: not available 9.2. Extenders, Expanders, Controller support...
YACHT ROUTER WHAT IS IN THE PACKAGE When shipped, all devices are wrapped in plastic bags that protect them from humidity. Devices are then placed into a cardboard box. A bag containing accessory items is placed inside the box too. List of all included components is enclosed in the package.
LAN PORT 1 is Backbone port. Backbone port is used for internal socket communication between Yacht Router devices (WIFI Extenders, Expanders, Booster etc) via Backbone network. LAN PORT 2-4 can be configured to become part of the same or different Vessel Networks or...
WIFI Extenders. Each Vessel Network has WIFI and a cable (LAN) component. It means, for example, that you can connect your laptop computer to Vessel Network 1 (Owner network) via WIFI or via LAN cable plugged into Vessel Network 1 port on Yacht Router. But you can also use any LAN port on any WIFI Extender to connect to Vessel Network 1. All you have to do is to configure LAN port on WIFI Extender to become part of Vessel Network 1.
To Yacht Router Mini you can connect only one WIFI Extender. To Yacht Router Standard and Yacht Router Pro you can connect multiple WIFI Extenders. The maximum number of connected WIFI Extenders depends on a way of powering. If you plan to...
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. PORT NUMBERS ARE CLEARLY MARKED ON DEVICE ENCLOSURE. IMPORTANT: Powering WIFI Extenders directly from Yacht Router via PoE Ethernet cable is preferred method of connection. WIFI Extender can also be powered directly via DC power input.
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YACHT ROUTER WARNING: NEVER POWER WIFI EXTENDER VIA PoE PORT 1 AND DC POWER SOURCE IN THE SAME TIME AS IT WILL DAMAGE DEVICE AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
WARRANTY. PORT NUMBERS ARE CLEARLY MARKED ON DEVICE ENCLOSURE. IMPORTANT: Once you connect WIFI Extender as it is described you will have to contact Locomarine Support or your local dealer to reconfigure VESSEL NETWORK 1 or VESSEL NETWORK 2 port to become BACKBONE port.
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Second method is shown on the following photo. NOTE 1: You can plug DC connector from PoE injectors to any DC OUT socket on Yacht Router. All DC OUT sockets are internally connected and protected with single DC fuse (rated 1.5 A).
Extender and WIFI Booster to any BACKBONE port. NOTE 2: You can plug DC connector from PoE injectors to any DC OUT socket on Yacht Router. All DC OUT sockets are internally connected and protected with single DC fuse (rated 1.5 A).
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Extender and WIFI Booster to any BACKBONE port. NOTE 2: You can plug DC connector from PoE injectors to any DC OUT socket on Yacht Router. All DC OUT sockets are internally connected and protected with single DC fuse (rated 1.5 A).
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YACHT ROUTER If you plan to connect multiple WIFI Extenders you can also use methods shown on the following pages.
Extender and WIFI Booster to any BACKBONE port. NOTE 2: You can plug DC connector from PoE injectors to any DC OUT socket on Yacht Router. All DC OUT sockets are internally connected and protected with single DC fuse (rated 1.5 A).
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YACHT ROUTER On a following few pages you can see different methods of connecting multiple WIFI Extenders to Yacht Router Pro.
HOW TO RECONFIGURE PORTS ON WIFI EXTENDER Each LAN port on WIFI Extender can be reconfigured to become part of Vessel Network of your choice. For example, if your WIFI Extender is connected to Yacht Router Standard you might need to set two LAN ports on WIFI Extender to become part of Vessel Network 1, one LAN port part of Vessel Network 2 and one LAN port part of Vessel Network 3. If you need port reconfiguration please contact Locomarine Support or your local dealer.
YACHT ROUTER WARNING: The installer should configure WIFI Extender transmitting output power level according to country regulations. IMPORTANT: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. 63 cm minimum distance has to be maintained between the antenna and the occupational user and 142 cm to general public. Under such configuration, the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for a population/uncontrolled environment can be satisfied.