Frequently Asked Questions
Need help setting up your Wave WiFi system or figuring out which product is right for your vessel? Explore our most frequently asked questions organized by topic to get quick answers and helpful info.
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- Yes, you can connect our WiFi products to a Wireless Router.
- It needs to have a WAN/Internet (Ethernet) port to accept the product connection. Network settings are provided automatically to the WiFi product it is plugged into.
- How you provide DC power to a router is important to consider. Some boats (and vehicles, e.g., RV’s) need to connect direct 12vDC (no 120vAC to DC wall plug). You need to know what such a router requires and be very careful with voltage and polarity. Other companies’ router products are beyond the scope of our support.
- Wave WiFi makes router products – have a look at https://www.wavewifi.com/product-category/network-routers/.
- We also make Access Points – See our Yacht AP DB. https://www.wavewifi.com/product/yacht-ap-db/.