# Internet **URL:** https://talk.seabits.com/c/internet/6.md [Latest](https://talk.seabits.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.seabits.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.seabits.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Internet category](https://talk.seabits.com/t/about-the-internet-category/272)
**Author:** [@steve](https://talk.seabits.com/u/steve)\ **Replies:** 0
Anything and everything internet on the boat including Starlink, cellular, routers, antennas, and more. Share pictures, diagrams and information about your boat internet setup so others can ask questions and benefit from… --- ## [New Peplink antenna testing](https://talk.seabits.com/t/new-peplink-antenna-testing/446)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.seabits.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/new-peplink-antenna-testing/446 "2026-01-18T17:29:29Z")
Peplink has not had a great antenna lineup for the last few years. Their older antennas, specifically for cellular, weren't really compelling, and none were fully marine friendly. The good news is that both Peplink and P… --- ## [Peplink MAX BR1 Pro 5G initial impressions](https://talk.seabits.com/t/peplink-max-br1-pro-5g-initial-impressions/475)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.seabits.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 1:24am UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/peplink-max-br1-pro-5g-initial-impressions/475 "2025-06-18T01:24:59Z")
The Peplink BR1 series of routers have been around many years and have provided a cost-effective way of adding internet connectivity aboard. They were always very simple and straightforward with minimal ports, and for a … --- ## [Aruna's internet setup](https://talk.seabits.com/t/arunas-internet-setup/707)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.seabits.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/arunas-internet-setup/707 "2024-11-24T20:00:45Z")
Being aboard Aruna full time means having excellent internet for work and play. I've fine tuned my system to something that works extremely well for remote work use no matter where I am. This is a companion discussion … --- ## [WiFi as WAN](https://talk.seabits.com/t/wifi-as-wan/663)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.seabits.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 4:33pm UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/wifi-as-wan/663 "2024-09-14T16:33:33Z")
And often misunderstood feature on routers is the ability to grab a remote WiFi signal and use it as a source of internet. For some, it is overlooked completely as they rely on cellular or satellite, while others use it … --- ## [MikroTik Groove step-by-step setup guide](https://talk.seabits.com/t/mikrotik-groove-step-by-step-setup-guide/270)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.seabits.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/mikrotik-groove-step-by-step-setup-guide/270 "2024-08-10T16:44:25Z")
The MikroTik Groove is a fantastic product to use as a marine WiFi booster. However, it is not the simplest device to configure. This guide covers setting up and configuring the Groove for initial use, and some additiona… --- ## [Starlink, cellular, WiFi setup for catamaran](https://talk.seabits.com/t/starlink-cellular-wifi-setup-for-catamaran/696)
**Author:** [@valteris](https://talk.seabits.com/u/valteris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/starlink-cellular-wifi-setup-for-catamaran/696 "2024-07-03T15:45:53Z")
Hello, I would like to install a network onboard to connect to Starlink, cellular and marina WiFi. Being a sailboat, antenna mounting points are some distance from the location where I’d like to put the router. The anten… --- ## [Peplink BR1 Pro 5G network interfacing with Garmin MFD and other equipment?](https://talk.seabits.com/t/peplink-br1-pro-5g-network-interfacing-with-garmin-mfd-and-other-equipment/477)
**Author:** [@Kiwi337](https://talk.seabits.com/u/Kiwi337)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 5:03pm UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/peplink-br1-pro-5g-network-interfacing-with-garmin-mfd-and-other-equipment/477 "2024-06-29T17:03:39Z")
Great article on the BR1 Pro 5G, it certainly looks like an awesome solution for an onboard network controller. However, before purchasing one I would like to work out how the BR1 Pro5G can take over from the Garmin 8616… --- ## [Recommended Internet Systems & Cellular Plans](https://talk.seabits.com/t/recommended-internet-systems-cellular-plans/264)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.seabits.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 6:28pm UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/recommended-internet-systems-cellular-plans/264 "2024-04-28T18:28:25Z")
Below are some of the current systems / hardware / plans I recommend. These are constantly changing, so check back often. This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://seabits.com/recommended-s… --- ## [Mikrotik Groove and hAP Lite confusion](https://talk.seabits.com/t/mikrotik-groove-and-hap-lite-confusion/689)
**Author:** [@jwhee0615](https://talk.seabits.com/u/jwhee0615)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/mikrotik-groove-and-hap-lite-confusion/689 "2024-02-02T21:50:42Z")
I have just purchase the GrooveA 52 ac Outdoor CPE 802.11ac Gigabit PoE 2.4GHz 5GHz 5W OSL4 8dBi and MikroTik hAP ac lite Dual-concurrent Access Point to use in the situation written about, as a wifi booster for my marin… --- ## [New Verizon data plans](https://talk.seabits.com/t/new-verizon-data-plans/276)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.seabits.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 9:44pm UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/new-verizon-data-plans/276 "2023-11-25T21:44:13Z")
Verizon has added new data only plans to their lineup for both pre-paid and post-paid customers. This is great news for those folks needing VZW coverage. This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at h… --- ## [Peplink setup for mobile, Wifi WAN & Starlink - advice needed](https://talk.seabits.com/t/peplink-setup-for-mobile-wifi-wan-starlink-advice-needed/661)
**Author:** [@jorde](https://talk.seabits.com/u/jorde)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 12:08am UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/peplink-setup-for-mobile-wifi-wan-starlink-advice-needed/661 "2023-10-24T00:08:56Z")
Hi all, Reaching out to see what community thinks. I am heading to the Med in a very short amount of time to help a friend get his new boat over to the US, but some crew onboard are going to be working full time so int… --- ## [Low Data Mode helps boat WiFi use in iOS 13](https://talk.seabits.com/t/low-data-mode-helps-boat-wifi-use-in-ios-13/392)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.seabits.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/low-data-mode-helps-boat-wifi-use-in-ios-13/392 "2023-08-11T18:36:58Z")
As of iOS 13, there is a Low Data mode for WiFi! For many years, you've been able to limit cellular bandwidth usage, but iOS has not had a way to control the same thing for a WiFi network, until now. This is a companio… --- ## [Getting internet in Europe on a sailboat](https://talk.seabits.com/t/getting-internet-in-europe-on-a-sailboat/650)
**Author:** [@sveos](https://talk.seabits.com/u/sveos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 2:55am UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/getting-internet-in-europe-on-a-sailboat/650 "2023-07-31T02:55:55Z")
I sailed to Spain several years back and my Groove Antenna and MicroTik (2015 vintage) have been working just fine in my marina. However, recently the marina “upgraded” their wifi system and apparently configured it so … --- ## [Peplink Maritime Antennas](https://talk.seabits.com/t/peplink-maritime-antennas/537)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.seabits.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/peplink-maritime-antennas/537 "2023-05-10T14:51:45Z")
Peplink came out with the Maritime series of antennas in the tail end of 2021. This was the first real competition that Poynting, my favorite antenna vendor for a number of years, has had in this space, and I was eager t… --- ## [Netgear Nighthawk 5G first impressions](https://talk.seabits.com/t/netgear-nighthawk-5g-first-impressions/425)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.seabits.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 3:35pm UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/netgear-nighthawk-5g-first-impressions/425 "2022-08-15T15:35:30Z")
The Netgear Nighthawk 5G is the newest version of the venerable Nighthawk hotspot line. I've had one for a bit over a month, and have some first impressions and thoughts. This is a companion discussion topic for the o… --- ## [Peplink MAX HD1 Dome](https://talk.seabits.com/t/peplink-max-hd1-dome/350)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.seabits.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 12:58am UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/peplink-max-hd1-dome/350 "2022-08-13T00:58:36Z")
The MAX series of LTE products from Peplink has a number of different forms, including the MAX Transit, HD switch-style, outdoor, and the HD1 and HD2 domes. I finally was able to get a MAX HD1 Dome with Category 18 mode… --- ## [Teltonika RUTX11 LTE router](https://talk.seabits.com/t/teltonika-rutx11-lte-router/225)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.seabits.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2022, 3:29am UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/teltonika-rutx11-lte-router/225 "2022-04-30T03:29:07Z")
If you're looking for a fast, inexpensive single LTE radio router with an excellent user interface, the Teltonika RUTX11 might be for you. This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://seabits.… --- ## [Working remotely from the boat](https://talk.seabits.com/t/working-remotely-from-the-boat/220)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.seabits.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 5:23pm UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/working-remotely-from-the-boat/220 "2022-02-25T17:23:30Z")
Having a reliable internet setup is key to staying connected while on the water, but being able to work from the boat adds some additional challenges. I've done it for years, and have found a number of things that help m… --- ## [Kaos initial internet setup](https://talk.seabits.com/t/kaos-initial-internet-setup/522)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.seabits.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/kaos-initial-internet-setup/522 "2022-02-25T16:50:38Z")
I've had Kaos for almost 2 months now, and have developed my initial internet setup. This is similar to posts I've done for previous years and boats, and is just a point in time - I'm always constantly tweaking my setup … --- ## [Modular, cheaper boat internet solution via Netgear and MikroTik](https://talk.seabits.com/t/modular-cheaper-boat-internet-solution-via-netgear-and-mikrotik/308)
**Author:** [@system](https://talk.seabits.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/modular-cheaper-boat-internet-solution-via-netgear-and-mikrotik/308 "2022-01-01T02:09:26Z")
I’ve written a lot about my boat network, and in particular, Peplink products that offer a ton of functionality and features. However, those come at a cost – the top of the line compact unit from Peplink can run almost $… --- ## [HD1 Dome additional WAN source](https://talk.seabits.com/t/hd1-dome-additional-wan-source/415)
**Author:** [@Corey](https://talk.seabits.com/u/Corey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://talk.seabits.com/t/hd1-dome-additional-wan-source/415 "2021-10-28T17:16:10Z")
I noticed you posted to Peplink forums about trying to configure multiple HD’s etc for clients. I recently installed HD1 with cat18 and an AP One Rugged purchased from Milltech Marine and I’m very happy with performance…