Alternate WAN Option

The TracNet system can connect to an available alternate source of Internet connectivity, either automatically or manually (see WAN Selection). In Automatic mode, the TracNet system will connect to the alternate WAN whenever it is available – it will be the preferred connection. An example of an alternate WAN might be an Ethernet connection to your marina's Internet service or your cellular hotspot.

To add your alternate WAN connection to the TracNet system's configuration, follow these steps:

  1. Change the gateway IP address of your alternate network device to 198.19.55.1. Refer to the device's user documentation for details.
  2. Select a port configuration on the TracNet system that includes an "Alternate WAN Egress" (see Port Configurations).
  3. Using an Ethernet cable, connect your alternate device's LAN port to the designated "Alternate WAN Egress" port on the TracNet system's BDU. 

Note: KVH Manager will not report alternate WAN data usage.  

Starlink Configuration

The TracNet system can also be configured to use a Starlink flat high-performance antenna system as the alternate WAN connection.

Note: You first need to be subscribed to a standard KVH ONE hybrid airtime plan or a KVH/Starlink Companion Plan (see www.kvh.com/starlink for details). In addition, the Starlink system must be activated under a Starlink Maritime service plan.  

Follow these configuration steps:

  1. Connect the Starlink flat high-performance system to Ethernet port 4 on the TracNet BDU via a Starlink Ethernet adapter, connected in-line between the Starlink power supply and Starlink Wi-Fi router (see diagram below).
  2. Enable Bypass Mode on the Starlink Wi-Fi router. (Cycle power on the router six times in a row. Then connect your mobile device to its Wi-Fi and select Enable Router Bypass Mode. Select Confirm.) 
  3. Make sure your TracNet antenna is running software version 2.4.0 or later (see System Details).
  4. Contact KVH Technical Support at mvbsupport@kvh.com and ask them to deliver the Starlink configuration file to your TracNet system over the air.
  5. Select a new port configuration that supports Starlink (see Port Configurations).

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