I wouldn’t recommend the Groove for the latter, but instead the MikroTik hAP AC – check out my article on Modular, cheaper boat internet solution via Netgear and MikroTik for more details. The Groove can either be a client and grab a remote signal, or it can be a server or access point, and serve as your local WiFi network. The Groove will not function as both a remote WiFi grabbing device, and a WiFi router where it broadcasts a local network – this is a common question I get. Sometimes folks use the Groove to connect directly to a laptop instead of an internal router, but this limits other people on board from being able to take advantage of the Groove. This device is usually a router that can use the Groove as an Internet source, and then shares it out on your boat with your own personalized WiFi network. There are a couple of different ways you can use the MikroTik Groove, the most common being an outdoor “booster” to grab remote WiFi signals and pipe them to a device on board your boat belowdecks. Modular, cheaper boat internet solution via Netgear and MikroTik.Other articles I’ve written that cover more details on configuration and usage:
This guide covers setting up and configuring the Groove for initial use, and some additional recommendations. However, it is not the simplest device to configure. The MikroTik Groove is a fantastic product to use as a marine WiFi booster.
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