CONNECTIVITY

A secure connection to the internet is essential for securing the most out of your OFFGRID NOW® power cabinet.

Connectivity Options

OFFGRID NOW® power cabinets require a connection to the internet in order to provide remote monitoring and support for your system. Here, we outline several connectivity options for your to choose from.

1) Existing Wireless Connection

Your OFFGRID NOW® power cabinet can connect to an existing wireless internet connection if the signal strength is strong enough. If the signal strength from the wireless router is too weak, you will need to arrange for the installation of a range extender (see below).

2) Range Extender (for existing Wireless Connection)

If the signal strength from your existing wireless router is too weak, you will need to install a range extender. Sometimes this is difficult to determine prior to the your installation date. If we determine that the signal strength is too weak on the day of installation, we can supply and fit a range extender whilst we are installing your system.

3) Starlink Residential Internet Package

If you do not have an existing wireless internet connection, OFFGRID NOW® offers the supply and installation of a Starlink Residential package. This needs to be pre-arranged with OFFGRID NOW® in advance of your installation date. This package is particularly useful if you are in an area with poor mobile phone coverage, or if you wish to use the Starlink connection for personal home internet and mobile phone connectivity.

4) 4G Wireless Modem

In the absence of a wireless internet connection, all OFFGRID NOW® power cabinets may be supplied with a 4G wireless modem with a preloaded sim card and 12 months of data. The sim card will need to be recharged annually for a fee payable to OFFGRID NOW®. This option is only possible in regions with 4G connectivity and at least 3 bars of signal. If the signal strength is not available, you will need to arrange for the installation of a 4G wireless modem antennae upgrade (see below).

5) 4G Wireless Modem Antennae Upgrade

If the 4G signal strength in your region is poor (2 bars or less), and you do not have an existing wireless internet connection, we will need to install a 4G modem with an antennae upgrade. Sometimes this is difficult to determine prior to the your installation date. If we determine that the signal strength is too weak on the day of installation, we can supply and fit an upgraded antennae whilst we are installing your system. This 4G wireless modem with antennae upgrade will be supplied with a preloaded sim card and 12 months of data. The sim card will need to be recharged annually for a fee payable to OFFGRID NOW®.

*In the rare case that a 4G solution is not available, Starlink may be your only option.