TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Antenna dimensions (diam.x H): 250 x 300 mm / 10x12" Antenna weight: 1 kg / 2,2 lb DUAL MICRO SIM system Automatic switch Wi-Fi registered networks to 5G/4G Automatic APN SMS management function V-SAT/SAT internet autoswitch mode Switching cellular data to external Wi-Fi Encrypted real-time peer-to-peer connection for remote set-up and service 5G/4G backup WAN function 5G: up to 2.5Gbps in download...
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Anti-yellowing U.V. resistant dome SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The manufacturer Glomex declares that the radio equipment type weBBoat® Plus 5G is in compliance with European Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration is available at the following internet address:...
1. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the Glomex weBBoat® Plus 5G. We are sure that you will enjoy the quality and reliability of this device for many years to come. This user manual should be read throughly before attempting to install the device to ensure trouble-free operation.
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The equipment will be replaced or repaired under warranty only and exclusively on Glomex quality department’s approval. Should any dispute rise, the place of jurisdiction will exclusively be Ravenna (Italy). The warranty is provided by: GLOMEX S.p.A.
NOTE. The information and specifications given in this manual are based upon the information available at the moment it is written. In case of doubts, do not hesitate to contact GLOMEX S.p.A. at the following email: service@glomex.it 1.4 ENVIRONMENT Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but instead, dispose of at a recycling station.
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION weBBoat® Plus 5G is the evolution of award winning COASTAL INTERNET 4G/3G/Wi- Fi DUAL SIM integrated system to surf the web - weBBoat® 4G Plus EVO. The system ensures stable and high speed connections up to more than 20 miles from the coast.
It is advisable to place the weBBoat® Plus 5G to a maximum height of 8/10m (26/33') on the spreader with the Glomex mount code ITM001 (not supplied). The weBBoat® Plus 5G must be fixed to the mount by tightening the screw on the bottom of weBBoat®...
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Typical installation on fiberglass midsize power boat Fig. 3 Typical installation on metal power boat or big yachts ROUTER SWITCH FOURTH ACCESS Fig. 4 POINT The image is an example only. The user may configure the network as required. Using 4 access points at the most is recommended.
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Warning The weBBoat® Plus 5G must be fixed to a mount by tightening the screw in the weBBoat® Plus 5G base by means of a screwdriver (Fig. 3). The installation of the weBBoat® Plus 5G near or above a flat metal surface may result in significant reduction of the Wi-Fi and 3G/4G signal strength.
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... UP TO 16 ACCESS POINTS ACCESS POINT Fig. 5 ACCESS POINT NOTE: In order to receive the signal from the weBBoat® Plus 5G inside metal vessels, up to a maximum of 16 access points (according to your needs) must be placed inside the boat, which must be linked with a switch to the router inside the weBBoat®...
3.1 INSERTING THE SIM CARDS NOTE: Insert the Micro-SIM card(s) with weBBoat® Plus 5G off or on. Insert the two Micro-SIM cards in the dedicated external slots with the cut edge facing down and the contact facing outwards, as shown in Fig. 6. NOTE: If you use weBBoat®...
4. DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR weBBoat® Plus 5G Download and install the weBBoat APP on your device from the APP store (for iOS devices) or from Google Play (for Android devices). Scan the QR code below (Fig. NOTE: This user manual refers to the iOS version. The screens for the Android will differ slightly.
Fig. 8 5. FIRST SETUP Open the weBBoat App. Tap the “+” button in the top right corner (Fig. 9). Tap the QR Code button. Scan the QR Code on the quick guide and press “Save” (Fig. 10). After scanning the QR code, you can rename the device if desired. Alternatively, you can connect the weBBoat®...
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Select the weBBoat® Plus 5G from the list (Fig. 11). Type the administrator password: admin (Fig. 12). Then, tap Login button. NOTE FOR IOS USERS: for quick access, tap the star icon to select weBBoat device in the list. Fig. 12 Fig.
APN. (Fig 14). NOTE: Check the correct APN with the Internet Service Provider (ISP) of the SIM card. If the APN you need is not included in the default list, please contact Glomex at webboat@glomex.it.
5.2 AUTOSWITCH AND PRIORITY FUNCTION In “Setup Wizard”, it is possible to connect to an external Wi-Fi just selecting from a dropdown list. In this mode weBBoat® Plus 5G is able to switch automatically from Wi-Fi to 5G/4G/3G if the external Wi-Fi Hotspot signal (i.e. marina Wi-Fi) is lost. While using the 5G/4G/3G connection, if the same external Wi-Fi Hotspot (i.e.
5.3 CONTROL PANEL After tapping “Save” button, the Control Panel will be shown automatically. This section includes all information related to the signal, the active SIM card and the APN in use (Fig. 18). If the Autoswitch function is not enabled, enable it by tapping “Autoswitch”...
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Mobile network connection status: displays the weBBoat® Plus 5G status of connection with your mobile carrier network. APN: weBBoat® Plus 5G automatically selects your SIM card carrier APN. However, you can manually enter an APN (see paragraph 5.1). Primary SIM used selection: To select the SIM to use for surfing the web through the mobile network.
6. CHANGE SSID AND PASSWORD To customize the name of the Wi-Fi network generated by weBBoat® Plus 5G (SSID) and its password, tap the Menu button (Fig. 21) and select “Advanced settings”. Go to “Access point” section. Change the SSID in the related field and select the encryption type.
7. CHANGE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD To change the Administrator password, tap the "Menu" button (Fig. 21) and tap “Advanced settings”. In the “Administrator Password” section (Fig. 22) enter the new administrator password in both fields and tap "Save" button. IMPORTANT: Keep the new password in a safe place and do not forget it. If the administrator password is lost, you must restore the device to the default factory settings (see paragraph 8) 8.
9. UPDATING FIRMWARE AND APN DATABASE When firmware and Auto APN database updates are available, they will appear as an Upgrade Button in the “System Updates” menu (Fig. 25). Tap “Upgrade” button to perform the upgrade and wait for a few minutes. IMPORTANT: When the Firmware upgrade is completed, weBBoat®...
10. SMS MANAGEMENT The SMS section on the menu (Fig. 21) shows a number that indicates the number of received and unread SMS on the active SIM in the weBBoat® Plus 5G. By clicking on SMS you access the SMS section where you can read the SMS, monitor your credit and, if the SIM is enabled, send messages (Fig.
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