DUAL SIM 4G/Wi-Fi INTEGRATED COASTAL INTERNET SYSTEM USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL This manual refers to the App weBBoat 4G Plus version 1.
weBBoat 4G Plus LABEL GL00159 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Antenna dimensions (diam.x H): 250 x 300 mm / 10x12" Antenna weight: 1,2 kg / 2,65 lb Automatic switch from Wi-FI registered networks to 4G. DUAL SIM Management Roaming Management 4G backup WAN function LTE 4G up to 100 Mbps in download and 50 Mbps in upload DC-HSPA+ up to 42 Mbps in download and 5.
weBBoat 4G Plus General Features - weBBoat 4G Plus US Version LTE (FDD) bands: B2/B4/B5/B17 DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS bands: 850/1900 MHz Data Rates - weBBoat 4G Plus US Version LTE FDD: Downlink: 100 Mbps, Uplink: 50 Mbps DC-HSPA+ :Downlink: 42 Mbps, Uplink: 5.76 Mbps WCDMA: Downlink: 384 kbps, Uplink: 384 kbps Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless standard Complies with IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.
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weBBoat 4G Plus INDEX 1. FOREWORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . IDENTIFICATION weBBoat WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . GENERAL SAFETY RULES . ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . ...... 4G Plus ...... ...... ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
weBBoat 4G Plus 1. FOREWORD 1.1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Glomex weBBoat 4G PLUS. 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. If you are unsure in any aspect of this installation, please contact a qualified technician or Glomex Customer Service. 1.
weBBoat 4G Plus The warranty does not apply in case of damage due to carelessness, use or installation not compliant with the instructions given, tampering, product or serial number modification, damage due to accidental causes or to the buyer’s negligence.
weBBoat 4G Plus 1.4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES Carefully read the instructions and follow the recommended precautions to avoid potential hazards and safeguard your health and safety, before carrying out any installation and maintenance. This manual contains the following indications: S WARNING This symbol warns against potential damage to the equipment which could involve the operator’s safety.
weBBoat 4G Plus 2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION weBBoat 4G Plus is the first unique award-winning 3G/4G/Wi-Fi DUAL SIM integrated system designed by Glomex to surf the Internet at high speed, ensuring stable and fast connections up to 20 miles away from the coast. weBBoat 4G Plus has 2 ea. 4G Diversity antennas and 2 ea.
weBBoat 4G Plus Simply insert one or two Micro-SIM cards (not supplied) into the convenient external card slots and you can connect all of your Internet devices (smartphone, tablet, PC, etc) to a 3G/4G network or the local Wi-Fi hotspot. The small internal router (250mm/10" x 300mm/12") will automatically switch from 3G/4G to Wi-Fi and back to maintain internet connection. weBBoat 4G Plus, in fact, can disable international roaming (if correctly set), as described on page 74 (disable roaming).
weBBoat 4G Plus 3. CONTENTS The weBBoat 4G PLUS is packed and shipped in a sturdy cardboard box and sealed with Glomex tape to eliminate damage or tampering. Upon receipt, please check that: - the packaging is not damaged and the Glomex packing tape is intact. - the item matches that which was ordered. - there is no internal damage to the antenna. - the label with the serial number is present on the antenna. There is also a label on page 1 of this manual.
weBBoat 4G Plus 3.1 INSTALLATION Installation on sailboats It is advisable to place the weBBoat 4G Plus to a maximum height of 8/10 meters on the spreader with the support Glomex code ITM001 (not supplied). The weBBoat 4G Plus must be fixed to the support by tightening the screw on the bottom of weBBoat 4G Plus with a screwdriver (Fig. 7). IMPORTANT: Do not install the weBBoat 4G Plus at the masthead. NO WITH ITM001 (OPTIONAL) OK 8 - 10 m MAX WITH ITM001 (OPTIONAL) Fig. 6 GL00153 Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus Typical installation on fiberglass power boats OK GL00231 Fig. 8 Typical installation on metal power boats FIRST ACCESS POINT ROUTER SWITCH THIRD ACCESS POINT Fig. 9 SECOND ACCESS POINT The image is an example only. The user may configure the network as required. Using 4 access points at the most is recommended.
weBBoat 4G Plus Warning: - The weBBoat 4G Plus must be fixed to a mount by tightening the screw in the base of the weBBoat 4G Plus by means of a screwdriver (Fig. 7). The installation of the weBBoat 4G Plus near or above a flat metal surface may result in significant reduction of the Wi-Fi and 3G/4G signal strength. Do not mount the weBBoat 4G Plus near metal obstructions that may interfere with the Wi-Fi signal. When using the weBBoat 4G PLUS on metal vessels, Wi-Fi signal can be very weak.
weBBoat 4G Plus CO AS TAL I NT E EM YST RNET ANTENNA S - CIRCUIT BREAKER 12/2 - 4V dc GL00227 + ETHERNET CABLE OPTIONAL INSTALLATION ROUTER SWITCH + 1st ACCESS POINT 2nd ACCESS POINT 3rd ACCESS POINT 4th ACCESS POINT Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus 3.2 INSERTING THE SIM CARDS NOTE: Insert the micro-SIM card(s) with weBBoat 4G Plus off. 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. 12. NOTE: If you use weBBoat 4G Plus with a single Micro-SIM card, it must be inserted in slot 1. S WARNING SWITCH OFF weBBoat 4G Plus BEFORE INSERTING THE SIM CARD.
weBBoat 4G Plus 4. HOW TO DOWNLOAD CONTROL APP FOR weBBoat 4G Plus To control your weBBoat 4G PLUS, you must download the weBBoat 4G PLUS app from the App Store for Apple devices or from the Play Store for Android devices. NOTE: since we mention Apple and Android, we will need to put the usage statement about them in here as well. The weBBoat 4G Plus App is essential to setup weBBoat 4G Plus. Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus After the download, activate the Wi-Fi connection, then connect to the weBBoat 4G Plus. The weBBoat 4G Plus network is called "Glomex_weBBoat" (Fig. 14). Please note YOU MUST CONNECT YOUR IOS OR ANDROID DEVICE TO THE Wi-Fi NETWORK OF THE WEBBOAT AND NOT TO THE HARBOR, OFFICE NETWORK OR OTHERS. iOS Android Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus 5. FIRST TIME SETUP Check that your device (Smartphone or Tablet) is connected to the “Glomex_weBBoat” Wi-Fi network. NOTE the weBBoat 4G Plus Wi-Fi network has no password. It is recommended to change the network name and password after the initial settings (see page 82 - point 6.2). Open the weBBoat 4G Plus App and select the menu button on the top left (Fig. 15). Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus Select CONTROL PANEL (Fig. 16), enter the administrator's password admin01, then press OK in the iOS version or press Connect in the Android version (Fig. 17). Fig. 16 Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus Read the informative note and press Agree and proceed in the iOS version or press the arrow in the Android version (Fig. 18). iOS Android Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus The SIM 1 configuration window will then appear. 5.1 SIM 1 CONFIGURATION If the protection PIN is in the SIM card, enter it in the SIM Pincode 1 field. Then select the country corresponding to the SIM card carrier, select the telephone carrier and press Next or press the arrow in the Android version (Fig. 19). Fig. 19 5.
weBBoat 4G Plus Fig. 20 iOS Android Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus 5.3 SIM 2 CONFIGURATION Follow the same procedure as SIM 1 Configuration if you have a second SIM. If a second SIM is not present, continue pressing SKIP. At this point a screen summarizing the choices made will be displayed; now press Save in the iOS and Android version (Fig. 22). Wait about 1 minute and check the device settings to make sure it is connected to the weBBoat 4G Plus Wi-Fi network. Launch the App again and enter the control panel. iOS Android Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus 5.4 CONTROL UNIT iOS Android Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus iOS Options Menu Refresh Mobile network connection status Change APN AUTOSWITCH mode or mobile network forcing selection Primary SIM used selection Wi-Fi network connection status GL00237 Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus Android Menu Options Refresh Mobile network connection status Change APN AUTOSWITCH mode or mobile network forcing selection Primary SIM used selection Wi-Fi network connection status GL00237B Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus Menu button (see page 65 - Fig. 16) - Configuration wizard: guided weBBoat 4G Plus configuration procedure - Control Panel: where you access the weBBoat 4G Plus status screen - User registration: user registration form - Technical assistance: send an email to ask Glomex for technical assistance. To properly send the email to Glomex, weBBoat 4G Plus must be connected to a data network.
weBBoat 4G Plus Disable roaming: enables and disables roaming based on your needs. NOTE: Data roaming charges may be high so check the rate plan in use with your carrier. Use 4G network only: set 4G as the preferred connection; if only 2G/3G networks are in the area, the system will not connect to the data network. Primary SIM used selection: To select the SIM to use for navigating the web through the mobile network.
weBBoat 4G Plus Fig. 25 iOS Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus At this point a screen summarizing the choices made will be displayed; now press Save in the iOS version or SAVE in the Android version (Fig. 27). iOS Android Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus The control panel with summarized information will then be displayed (Fig. 28). iOS Android Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus 6. OPTIONS BUTTON The menu of Fig. 29 will be displayed when the options button is pressed. iOS Android Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus 6.1 Wi-Fi SETTING If you select this option, you can personalize the name of the Wi-Fi network generated by weBBoat 4G Plus (SSID) and its password (we recommend setting code psk2) (Fig. 30). Fig. 30 iOS Android NOTE: do not use spaces or special characters in the name of the Wi-Fi network and password. Now press Save Wi-Fi settings in the iOS version or SAVE SETTING in the Android version to save the new settings. Press OK when prompted to restart the router.
weBBoat 4G Plus You will have to wait about one minute and reconnect your device to the new Wi-Fi network of weBBoat 4G Plus (Fig. 31 and Fig. 32). iOS Android Fig.
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weBBoat 4G Plus 6.2 CHANGE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD NOTE: carefully read the warning and press OK. By selecting this option, you can change the administrator password. Enter the new password in the two text fields and press save (Fig. 33). Fig. 33 iOS Android S WARNING If the administrator password should be lost, a factory reset of weBBoat 4G Plus will be necessary (see point 6.6).
weBBoat 4G Plus 6.3 MANUAL IP CONFIGURATOR By selecting this option, you are able to change the IP address of the weBBoat 4G Plus if there are conflicts with other networks. The factory-set IP address is 192.168.80.1 (Fig. 34). The options let you configure weBBoat 4G Plus as follows: LAN 1 = 192.168.1.1 LAN 2 = 192.168.20.1 LAN 3 = 192.168.40.1 LAN 4 = 192.168.60.1 LAN 5 = 192.168.80.1 (not present because it is selected by default) iOS Android Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus 6.4 RESTART ROUTER weBBoat 4G Plus will be restarted when this option is selected. 6.5 RESET ROUTER The factory settings of weBBoat 4G Plus will be restored when this option is selected. 6.6 FACTORY RESET To restore the factory system settings (FACTORY RESET) please follow this procedure: - Start the device and wait 2 minutes. - Open the top radome of weBBoat 4G. - Press the reset button on the router (button 4 - Fig. 35) for at least 10 seconds. Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus Fig. 36 Key 1,2,3 LAN Ethernet ports 4 WAN Ethernet port 5,6,7 LAN LEDs 8 WAN LED 9 Power socket 10 Power LED 11 connection status LED (red= not connected / orange= 3G / green= 4G) 12 Signal strength indication LEDs NOTES To help the user determine how long the reset button has to be pressed, the signal indicator (number 12 - Fig. 36) must be checked. Wait for all 5 LEDs to turn on. Now the reset button can be released.
weBBoat 4G Plus 7. UPDATING FIRMWARE AND SETTINGS BACKUP When a firmware update becomes available, a notification symbol will appear on the options button on the home page of the App (Fig. 37). iOS Android Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus Click the Options symbol and select Firmware upgrade (Fig. 38). Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus Fig. 39 iOS Android Now you will be asked to choose one of the following options (Fig. 39): Refresh button: to update the Firmware without backup. Refresh with backup button: before the Firmware is updated, the App backs up the settings and sends a summary via email. Cancel button: cancels the Firmware update operation. NOTE: If you update the firmware, the weBBoat 4G Plus will default to the original settings.
weBBoat 4G Plus When you press the Refresh with backup button (Fig. 39), you will have to enter an email address to which the weBBoat 4G Plus configuration summary will be sent before the Firmware is updated (Fig. 40). Fig.
weBBoat 4G Plus Fig. 41 iOS Android Once the settings backup has completed, press Continue to download the latest Firmware release available to weBBoat 4G Plus (Fig. 41).
weBBoat 4G Plus The device will ask you to continue with the update after the Firmware update has been downloaded (Fig. 42). The update is completed when the Wi-Fi Glomex_weBBoat network appears. iOS Android Fig. 42 S WARNING weBBoat 4G Plus must remain connected to the power supply during the Firmware update procedure in order to prevent irreparable damage to the device.
