GLOMEX WeBBoat 4G Lite EVO High Speed Antenna User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- GLOMEX
Table of Contents
GLOMEX WeBBoat 4G Lite EVO High Speed Antenna
Assembly steps
STEP 1 Open the weBBoat 4G Lite EVO upper radome using a screwdriver (not
supplied).
STEP 2 Pull out the SiM card tray by pushing the button with a SIM card
needle (not supplied) or a pen tip. Place the SIM card into the SIM card tray
and slide the SIM card tray back into the slot.
IMPORTANT: Insert the SIM card when weBBoat 4G Lite EVO is off. We
recommend to remove the SIM PIN code before inserting the SIM card into the
weBBoate SIM slot. Also, the SIM PIN code can be inserted from the App (STEP
8).
NOTE: Please note that US carriers do not use PIN codes.
STEP 3 Connect the weBBoat 4G Lite EVo to a 12 or 24 Vdc source
IMPORTANT: This unit is not protected against excessive current or short
circuit. It is recommended to use a 1 amp fuse for protection. purposes during
installation.
STEP 4 Download and install the weBBoat APP on your device from the APP
store (for iOs devices) or from Goggle Play (for Android devices) Scan the QR
code below NOTE: This Quick Reference Guide refers to the iOS version. The
screens for the Android will differ slightly.
STEP 5 Connect your mobile device (e.g. smartphone) to the weBBoat 4G
Lite EvO WiFi network . 
The default wiFi network name (SSID) is weBBoat
XXXX (where XXXX is a unique string for each weBBoat” 4G Lite EVO) and it’s
not password protected.
NOTE: It is advised after initial setup to create a password (minimum 8
characters) to secure the weBBoat 4G Lite EVO network. (see STEP 12).
STEP 6 Open the weBBoat App. Tap the “+” button in the top right corner
.
Tap the QR Code button. Scan the QR Code on the router and press “Save .
After scanning the QR code, you can rename the device if
desired. Alternatively, you can connect the we BBoat 4G Lite EVO by tapping
the “+ button on the top (Fig. 4) and insert manually the Serial Number
located below the QR Code on the label (Fig. 5).
NOTE: The QR code and the Serial Number can be found on the bottom-right
of page 2 of this quick reference guide.
STEP 7 Select the weBBoat 4G Lite EVO from the list .
Type the administrator password: admin . 
Then, tap Login button. NOTE FOR
IOS
USERS: for quick access, tap the star icon to select weBBoat device in
the list.
STEP 8 In the “Setup Wizard”, select the language (English, Italian,
French, Spanish and German). English is the default setting . 
To unblock the SIM card, enter the PIN code (if necessary). By
default, the “Auto APN” option, which allows automatic connection, is selected
(Fig. 8). To enter an APN manually, deselect the “Auto APN” option and a drop-
down menu will be shown with a list of possible APNS. By selecting the value
“none” from this list, it will be possible to manually enter a custom APN.
NOTE: Check the correct APN with the Internet Service Provider (SP) of the
SIM card. If the APN you need is not included in the default list, please
contact us at
webboat@glomex.it.
STEP 9 In “Setup Wizard”, the Auto switch option is disabled by default.
Enable “Auto switch” function to switch automatically from WiFi to 4G/3G if
the external WiFi Hotspot signal (i.e. marina WiFi) is lost. While using the
4G/3G connection, if the same external WiFi Hotspot (i.e. marina WiFi) is
detected again, weBBoat 4G Lite EVO will switch the connection back from 4G/3G
to WiFi automatically. To enable this option, tap “Enable” button (Fig. 8).
Tap WiFi Scan button, 
select one of the available external WiFi
networks. Tap OK button to join the network and then enter the password (if
required). Tap “Save button to proceed .
WARNING: During the Auto
switch configuration, the connection between the mobile device and weBBoat 4G
Lite EVO will be lost. Please check the connection between the devices and if
needed reconnect before proceeding. To skip the Setup Wizard, tap “Skip”
button (not recommended).
MPORTANT: Tap “Save” button in “Setup Wizard” to save all configuration
settings (Fig. 10). In the “Advanced Settings” section there is a “Auto switch
Configuration” section 
in which it is possible to customize the
operation of the “Auto switch mode by redefining the priority of the various
internet sources: WiFi (Default Priority 1), Mobile ( Default Priority 2) and
SAT (Default Priority 3).
STEP 10 After tapping “Save” button, the Control Panel will be shown
automatically. This section includes all information related to the signal,
the SIM card and the APN in use (Fig. 13). If the Auto switch function is not
enabled, enable it by tapping “Auto switch” button .
STEP 11 In the
“Control Panel”, choose one of the following Mobile modes (Fig. 13) Auto:
weBBoat 4G Lite EVO is connected to the network that provides the best
Internet connection 4G only: weBBoat 4G Lite EVO is connected to the 4G
network only. 3G only: weBBoat 4G Lite EVO is connected to the 3G network
only. Other ways of managing Mobile /WiFi operations from the Control Panel
are: Auto switch: as described on step 9.
Mobile Only: the weBBoat is forced to work in Mobile regardless of other
available Internet sources. WiFi Only: the weBBoat is forced to work in WiFi
regardless of other available Internet sources. SAT Only: the weBBoat is
forced to work using the SAT input regardless of other available Internet
sources.
NOTE: Please note that other Wifi networks nearby could affect the speed
performance of the weBBoat 4G Lite EVO.
STEP 12 To customize the name of the Wi-Fi network generated by weBBoat
4G Lite EVO (SSID) and its password, tap the Menu button (Fig. 14) and select
“Advanced settings”. Go to “WiFi Configuration” section. Change the SSID in
the related field and select the encryption type. Type the password and tap
Save button.
Suggestion: Choose WPA2-PSK encryption for
better security.
NOTE: Do not use spaces or special characters in the name of the Wi-Fi
network (SSID) and password network (SSID) and the password, the weBBoat 4G
Lite EVO will be rebooted automatically. Close the weBBoat App, reconnect your
mobile device (e.g smartphone) to the new Wi-Fi network of the weBBoat 4G Lite
and then reopen the App. After changing the name of the Wi-Fi
STEP 13 To change the Administrator password, tap the Menu button
and tap “Advanced settings”. In the “Administrator Password” section enter the
new administrator password in both fields and tap Save button
IMPORTANT: Keep the new password in a safe place and do not forget it. if
the administrator password is lost, you must restore the device to the default
factory settings using the Reset button placed in the back of the
router.
To restore the device, push and hold the Reset
button for at least 5 seconds. The Reset button can be released when all 5
signal strength LEDS 
are ON. When the weBBoat 4G Lite EVO reboots, it
will reset all custom changes to factory defaults. Close the weBBoat App,
reconnect your mobile device (e.g. smartphone) to the Wi-Fi network of the
weBBoat 4G Lite EVO and then reopen the App.
STEP 14 When firmware and Auto APN database updates are available, they
will appear as an Upgrade Button in the “System Updates” menu 
Tap “Upgrade” button to perform the upgrade and wait for a few minutes.
IMPORTANT: When the Firmware upgrade is completed, weBBoat 4G Lite EVO
will reboot automatically. Close the weBBoat App, reconnect your mobile device
(e.g. smartphone) to the Wi-Fi network of the weBBoat” 4G Lite EVO and then
reopen the App. PLEASE DO NOT POWER OFF THE WEBBOAT 4G UTE EVO DURING THE
INSTALLATION
STEP 15 SMS MANAGEMENT The SMS section on the menu (Fig. 14) shows a
number that indicates the number of received and unread SMS on the SIM
installed in the weBBoat”. By clicking on SMS you access the SMS section where
you can read the SMS, monitor your credit and, if the SIM is enabled send
messages .
www.glomex.it
info@glomex.it
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FCC ID: 2AET4RUT240A
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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