Engenius WiFi setup for boats EOC-322 ext EUB-362 ext

Many of you have found us from a number of boating enthusiast websites across the Internet.  We know and use all the EnGenius products and understand the best product to use for the application.  

The 400mW EOC-3220 EXT pictured above is the best setup for many boaters.  It has a weatherproof case pole mounting hardware and power over ethernet injector so the unit can be mounted up on a mast and standard cat 5 can be run to your computer or switch.  No drivers are required so it will work with a PC MAC or Linux computer with a standard 10/100 ethernet port.  Multiple computers may be connected with the addition of a ethernet switch.  The marine kit comes with  a 8.5dBi antenna that will extend your range  we also include  the cable to connect the antenna to the EOC .  You do not want to use a pigtail longer than two feet because the signal will be reduced.   The kit also includes the EOC console cable it is the only way to reset the unit if you lock yourself out.

Another question we get asked allot is can I repeat a remote signal so my wireless notebook can connect on or near the boat.  You can using the New Universal Wireless Repeater feature of the 3220 units click  here for more information and how to configure.

We have also developed a software application that will help our customers set up the 400mW bridge click here to download

We also have a 600mW marine bridge available this kit has better range over the 400mW but does not support universal wireless repeater.

You can purchase the Marine Bridge Kits here

Your next best bet is the EUB-362 EXT it is a 200mW USB client with SMA connector.  This is a simple device to setup and will give you great range.

It comes with a 5 foot USB cable and detachable  antenna installation is plug and play with a driver for VISTA, XP and 98 SE.  You will have to mount the EUB inside and connect the USB cable to your computer.  When used with our marine 8.5dBI antenna the range is doubled.   This will be your best bet you can run the antenna cable outside and mount to a pole with the included hardware.  The antenna should be mounted low on your deck you will have 7 feet between your computer and the antenna 5 foot USB cable and 2 foot pigtail.  This is the best configuration it is not recommended to try and extend either cable performance and reliability will suffer.

You can purchase the Marine USB Kit Here

Here are some more links with success stories about using EnGenius products on boats.

http://www.tendervittles.net/wifi.html

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