GLOMEX weBBoat 4G Lite Antenna User Guide

June 5, 2024
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STEP 1 Open the weBBoat® 4G Lite upper radome using a screwdriver (not supplied).
STEP 2 Pull out the SIM card tray by pushing the button (fig.1) 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 is off. We recommend removing the SIM PIN code before inserting the SIM card into the weBBoat® 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 to a 12 or 24 Vdc source. IMPORTANT: This unit is not protected against excessive current or short circuits. It is recommended to use a 1 amp fuse for protection purposes during installation.
STEP 4 Download and install the web boat Lite APP on your device from the APP store (for iOS devices) or from Google Play (for Android devices). Scan the QR code below (Fig. 2). 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 WiFi network (Fig. 3). The default WiFi network name (SSID) is weBBoat_XXXX (where XXXX is a unique string for each weBBoat® 4G Lite) 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 network. (see STEP 12).
STEP 6 Open the weBBoat® 4G Lite App. Tap the “+” button in the top right corner (Fig. 4). Tap the QR Code button. Scan the QR Code on the router and press “Save” (Fig. 5). After scanning the QR code, you can rename the device if desired. Alternatively, you can connect the weBBoat® 4G Lite 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 from the list (Fig. 6). Type the administrator password: admin (Fig. 7). Then, tap the Login button. NOTE FOR IOS USERS: for quick access, tap the star icon to select the web boat device in the list.
STEP 8 In the “Setup Wizard”, select the language (English, Italian, French, Spanish, and German). The English language is set by default (Fig. 8). To unlock the SIM card, enter the PIN code (if needed). Choose the country corresponding to the SIM card’s provider and the related APN from the drop- down list (Fig. 9). To insert an APN manually,
tap the “Custom APN” button. NOTE: Check the proper APN with the Internet Service Provider (ISP) of your SIM card. If the APN you need is not in the default list, please contact us at webboat@glomex.it.
STEP 9 In “Setup Wizard”, the Autoswitch option is disabled by default. Enable the “Autoswitch” function to switch automatically from

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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 will switch the connection back from 4G/3G to WiFi automatically. To enable this option, tap the “Enable” button (Fig. 8). Tap the WiFi Scan button (Fig. 10), and select one of the available external WiFi networks. Tap the OK button to join the network and then enter the password (if required). Tap the “Save” button to proceed (Fig.11). WARNING: During the Autoswitch configuration, the connection between the mobile device and weBBoat® 4G Lite will be lost. Please check the connection between the devices and if needed reconnect before proceeding. To skip the Setup Wizard, tap the “Skip” button (not recommended). IMPORTANT: Tap the “Save” button in the “Setup Wizard” to save all configuration settings (Fig. 10).
STEP 10 After tapping the “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. 12). If the Autoswitch function is not enabled, enable it by tapping the “Autoswitch” button (Fig. 12).
STEP 11 In the “Control Panel”, choose one of the following Mobile modes (Fig. 12) Auto: weBBoat® 4G Lite is connected to the network that provides the best Internet connection 4G only: weBBoat® 4G Lite is connected to the 4G network only 3G only: weBBoat® 4G Lite is connected to the 3G network only NOTE: Please note that other WiFi networks nearby could affect the speed performance of the weBBoat® 4G Lite.
STEP 12 To customize the name of the Wi-Fi network generated by weBBoat® 4G Lite (SSID) and its password, tap the Menu button (Fig.13) and select “Advanced settings”. Go to the “WiFi Configuration” section. Change the SSID in the related field and select the encryption type. Type the password and tap the Save button (Fig. 14). 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. After changing the name of the Wi-Fi network (SSID) and the password, the weBBoat® 4G Lite will be rebooted automatically. Close the weBBoat® 4G Lite App, reconnect your mobile device (e.g. smartphone) to the new Wi-Fi network of the weBBoat® 4G Lite, and then reopen the App.
STEP 13 To change the Administrator password, tap the Menu button (Fig. 13) and tap “Advanced settings”. In the “Administrator Password” section enter the new administrator password in both fields and tap the 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 on the back of the router (Fig 15). 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 (Fig. 16) are ON. When the weBBoat® 4G Lite reboots, it will reset all custom changes to factory defaults. Close the weBBoat® 4G Lite App, reconnect your mobile device (e.g. smartphone) to the Wi-Fi network of the weBBoat® 4G Lite, and then reopen the App.
STEP 14 When firmware and APN list updates are available, they will appear as an Upgrade Button in the “System Updates” menu (Fig. 17). Tap the “Upgrade” button to perform the upgrade and wait for a few minutes. IMPORTANT: When the Firmware upgrade is completed, weBBoat® 4G Lite will reboot automatically. Close the weBBoat® 4G Lite App, reconnect your mobile device (e.g. smartphone) to the Wi-Fi network of the weBBoat® 4G Lite, and then reopen the App.
PLEASE DO NOT POWER OFF THE WEB BOAT 4G LITE DURING THE INSTALLATION.
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