Digital Yacht WL450 WiFi System brings cost effective internet on-board

Digital Yacht have launched a new self contained hi-power wifi antenna which allows boat owners to access the internet through wifi hotspots whilst on board.

We have all become reliant on internet access whilst ashore and it’s no different when boating. Internet access can bring us maritime weather, navigation updates, TV and even electronic charting as well as the normal email, news and web browsing whilst on board. The WL450 allows users to connect to wifi hot spots with a range of up to four miles depending on conditions. Wifi is global and offers cheap or even free internet access and extended ranges over using a cellular 3G/4G system.

All the electronics of the WL450 are encapsulated in a sturdy 1m GRP antenna. It uses a powerful modem and amplifier unit as well as an exceptionally high gain omni-directional antenna to maximise wifi range and performance. Connection is via a simple network cable (10m supplied, 20m option) which handles power and data over a single, thin cable. This makes installation simple. Simply plug into a PC or MAC via the LAN connection and scan for available hotspots. Click connect and logon for easy web access.

The unit incorporates its own DHCP server, so can be connected to a router (such as the Digital Yacht iNavHub) to allow multiple devices including iPads, iPhones, MACs or PCs to connect to the WL450 system and share access to the wifi hotspot. Any connected user can control which wifi hotspot is in use through a simple password protected web interface. The new interface also allows network security settings and the unit’s output power to be adjusted to optimise performance.

The WL450 features an industry standard 1” threaded base allowing a variety of 3rd party pole, rail and deck mounting solutions to be utilised. The WL450 is priced at £350 plus vat and is available now. It can be seen on Stand G091, CA Clase (UK Distributor for Digital Yacht) at the Southampton Boat Show.

Further details from Digital Yacht TEL 01179 55 44 74 www.digitalyacht.co.uk

DIGITAL YACHT 2013 IS ALL ABOUT NEXT GENERATION NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS FOR YOUR BOAT. BOATING SHOULD BE FUN, SAFE AND EASY AND OUR PRODUCTS INTEGRATE INTO EXISTING AND NEW BOAT NETWORKS TO BRING A POWERFUL DIMENSION TO YOUR ON-BOARD ELECTRONICS.

We firmly believe that low cost consumer devices such as iPhones and tablets, PCs and MACs have a place on board and can help make legacy systems compete with the latest in dedicated marine electronic products at a fraction of the cost. We make internet access whilst afloat easy and affordable as well as bringing all your navigation data to your favourite consumer devices - not just for you but for crew and guests too.
Our navigation systems cover advanced GPS and compass technology as well as the most comprehensive range of AIS products in the marketplace. Plus our PC and software solutions bring simple yet powerful solutions to a variety of on board requirements from communication to navigation, entertainment to monitoring. Our design team has 100’s years combined experience in marine electronic systems and we take pride in our quality heritage with manufacturing in the UK and global

Good Boating

Nick Heyes

Digital Yacht
The technology Centre
Failand Farm
Green Lane
Failand
BS8 3TR
BRISTOL

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