Wave WiFi specializes in packaging together connectivity gear for boats, yachts, and even RVs.
In their long-range Wi-Fi extending lineup, they offer:
- Rogue Wave - Roof-mounted CPE utilizing the Ubiquiti Bullet M2 as the underlying CPE hardware, integrated with a router. Intended for consumer boats & RVs.
- Rogue Reach - Specially designed for RVs, the Reach can direct connect to any WAN Ethernet-enabled device, router, or switch.
- Rogue Pro - The same gear as the Wave, but in a ruggedized form factor with an alternative mounting system.
- Rogue Reach DB - Similar to the Rogue Reach but with Dual-Band Wi-Fi
- Rogue Pro DB - Similar to the Rogue Pro but with Dual-Band Wi-Fi
Wave WiFi repackages Ubiquiti Bullet hardware but their firmware is proprietary to make the user experience easier. And their gear comes in a choice of 2.4 GHz or dual-band Wi-Fi.
Wave WiFi gear can be used with your existing router or PC.
Specifications
- Model: Wave, Reach, Reach DB, Pro, Pro DB
- Base Technology: Ubiquiti Bullet M2 Titanium
- Router Specs:
- Wi-Fi Router: No
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n
- 5GHz Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz / 5GHz a/b/g/n/ (DB models only)
- Wi-Fi Antenna: 1x, 8.5 dBi Antenna Included
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Claimed Wi-Fi Range: Up to 7 miles
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Unknown
- Control Panel and Default Password:
- Control Panel Address: 192.168.89.1
- USB Tethering Support: No
- Wi-Fi Router: No
- Cellular Modem Specs: N/A
- Dimensions: 21" x 1.5"
- Other Ports: None
- Power Source: POE
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Special Features: None
- Retail Price: $395-$761
News, Videos, & Status
Our contributing author Jack Mayer wrote an extensive member based on a 2014 version of the hardware, with a direct comparison of this device to the WiFiRanger and Pepwave devices available at the time. Since then, both WiFiRanger and Pepwave has progressed their product lines.
We've updated the original review based on current product lines.
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