1 Product Overview
CONTROLLED INTERNET ACCESS FOR THE CREW AND MUCH MORE… CrewCommWifi provides crews connection to the Internet while ensuring IT security, data, time and cost-control The crews can use any smartphone, tablet or laptop that's connected to the Wi-Fi network and access a range of added-value features Business applications can be configured to have direct Satcom Internet connection A cost effective solution with low monthly license fees Wi-Fi Router – Firewall – Captive Portal - Communication – Information – Entertainment All in-one unit
The Hardware Linksys 1900 ACS dual band Wi-Fi Router 1.6 GHZ dual-core CPU 512MB of RAM USB 3.0 port for Vessel Media HDD Speeds up to N600 + AC1300 Mbps Firmware runs on OpenWRT Equipped with a four-antenna configuration, the router provides exceptional signal strength and range Option to add multiple additional Wi-Fi distribution units for additional coverage
The Hardware
A stand alone solution Satcom Terminal Crew devices Trench Satellite SAS PoP An End-to-End Satellite Communication Solution 2 SMSGlobal servers Internet Crew Contact Business Solutions Crew Contact Business Application
Firewall & Access Control The router includes a fully configrable firewall with a simple web based interface for configuration Ship owner can select between pre-sets such as which social networking applications the crews can use when accssing the Internet, and if web browsing shall be allowed Direct access to the Satcom Internet connection for any Business applications can also be added
System data usage – Free data & time allowances – Pre-Paid All system features can be configured to be free for the crew to use within specified data and time limits per day/month, or to be pre-paid trough reload strings Data credit reload strings are generated by ship owner on a shore web portal: The data strings size, number and price to crew is decided upon and managed by the ship owner The crews insert the data strings within the user interface and their data allowance will be topped up This feature is ideal for customers that like to to charge the crews for the Internet usage
Ease of installation – Step by Step The router can be purchased directly from any retail outlet world-wide for a price of approx USD 200 The CrewCommWifi system is designed for ease of installation and setup: 1 : Upload the system firmware to the Wi-Fi router from a pc/laptop 2 : Connect to the router network admin page and insert vessel name and a reference address 3 : Connect the router to the Internet. It will automatically register on the system servers 4 : Login to the web support portal were the vessel will be visible. Setup the system licenses/features, firewall, access control and pre-paid/free data & time allowances 5: The settings are automatially uploaded to the router 6 : Connect the router to the Satcom terminal on-board the vessel and it will automatically connect to the Internet 7 : The crews can begin using the system
Fleet One – Iridium Wi-Fi access on smartphones & tablets for online chat on WhatsApp, WeChat & Viber Firewall & access control configurable with data and time limits per vessel per day & month Fleet Broadband – Iridium - V-Sat Wi-Fi access on crew devices with a range of added-value feature options: , SMS, low-data chat & social networking trough crews own apps Captain & Fleet Announcements Vessel Media World-News Limited crew Internet access Pre-paid & post-paid access control Firewall & apps access control Business applications connectivity Fleet Express – Express Link – V-Sat Wi-Fi access on crew devices with configurable Internet usage control Pre-paid & post-paid billing modules Firewall & apps access control Business applications connectivity Configurations that suits all needs
For the Crews Internet access on the crew's own devices Use of social networking apps installed on crews devices within the allowances set by the ship owner Low-data text chat with interface to FB Messenger, Yahoo, Google and Twitter Access company E-learning & approved entertainment on the crew devices Announcement board for Captain and Fleet Management Personal accounts following the crew from vessel to vessel and web access while on shore Send & receive SMS messages world-wide with local reply numbers in Philippines World-News delivered daily in 15 multilingual editions maritime social networking, with messenger app for video & voice calls optimized for high latency networks Compatible with AmosConnect Crew accounts For the Ship Manager Plug & Play Wi-Fi modem with no additional software installation. Compatible to interface with additional Wi-Fi modems infrastructures Route business applications trough the crew network Provide E-learning and multimedia to the crew devices Announcement board for Captain and Fleet Management Aon shore administration portal with multiple options for Internet access cost & usage control, data, time allowances Free allowances for crew to access the Internet within configurable data & time limits, or pre-paid data strings Online pre-paid data string generator Online usage statistics with Fleet, vessel and crew usage One contact point to the crew, independent of which vessel they are located and while they are on shore Features overview
User Interface
Web Support Portal Online platform for the configuration & support of CrewCommWifi 15
16 Online platform to register & edit license details Remote configuration with upload to vessel routers Configure fleet & vessel settings Set firewall & access control rules View usage statistics Access support knowledgebase Web Support
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