Narwhal Wi-Fi Specifications

Basic DetailsNarwhal SXNarwhal DX
System Throughput1gbps1gpbs
Wi-Fi Technology2.4/5Ghz WiFi 6 Dual-Band2.4/5Ghz WiFi 6 Dual-Band
Wi-Fi SecurityWPA1/2/3WPA1/2/3
Wi-Fi Antenna Configuration2×2 MU-MIMO2×2 MU-MIMO
VPN Throughputup to 400mbpsup to 400mbps
Power Supply12VDC std (24/110/220 optional)12VDC std (24/110/220 optional)
Power Consumption~20 watts nominal~30 watts nominal
Below Decks Mounting12″ DIN Rail12″ DIN Rail (plus WiFi APs)
Antenna Dimensions9″ dia x 5″ tall, 3lbs14.5″ dia x 14.5″ tall, 14lbs
Antenna Mounting
(power vs sail)
Power: Deck 1″-14TPI
Sail: Included Mastmount
Power: Included Pedestal
Sail: Included Mastmount
Antenna Cable100ft Included (250ft max)50ft Included (250ft max)
Below Decks ConnectivityNarwhal SXNarwhal DX
SAT/WAN Inputs1 included, up to 4 optional2 included, up to 4 optional
User LAN Ports3 available2 available
Below Decks Wi-Fi SSIDs3 Default – 16 Max3 Default – 16 Max
Wi-Fi Access Points1 included (additional optional)1 included (additional optional)
Guest Wi-FiStandardStandard
Business/Captain Wi-FiStandardStandard
Wi-Fi ExtenderNarwhal SXNarwhal DX
Wi-Fi Extender TechnologyDual-Band 2.4/5Ghz WiFi 6Dual-Band 2.4/5Ghz WiFi 6
Wi-Fi Antenna Configuration2×2 MU-MIMO
(integrated in masthead antenna)
2×2 MU-MIMO
(integrated in mast mounted dome)
Cellular 4G/5GNarwhal SXNarwhal DX
Active 4G/5G Modems12 (dual-simultaneous active)
SIM Card Slots8 x NFF8 x NFF (4 per modem)
Supported Cellular Modes5G (3.4Gbps/900mbps)
LTE Cat-20 (1.6gbps/200mbps)
5G (3.4Gbps/900mbps)
LTE Cat-20 (1.6gbps/200mbps)
Supported RegionsGlobalGlobal
Supported Bands (5G)n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, 
n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, 
n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, 
n77, n78, n79
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14,
n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38,
n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76,
n77, n78, n79
Supported Banks (4G)B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48, B66, B71B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13,
B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26,
B28, B29, B30, B32, B34, B38, B39,
B40, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48, B66, B71
Cellular Antenna Configuration4×4 MIMO OmniDirectional
(integrated in masthead antenna)
4×4 MIMO OmniDirectional
(integrated in mast mounted dome)
Marine NMEA IntegrationNarwhal SXNarwhal DX
Supported NMEA NetworksNMEA2000 (including SeaTalkNG)
(NMEA0183 optional, Seatalk1 optional)
SeaTalkNG Requires optional Adapter cable
NMEA2000 (including SeaTalkNG)
(NMEA0183 optional, Seatalk1 optional)
SeaTalkNG Requires optional Adapter cable
Compatible with Rosepoint NEMOYesYes
PredictWind DatahubPower: Optional
Sail: Included
Power: Optional
Sail: Included
NMEA to Wi-Fi ConnectionTCP and UDPTCP and UDP
Supported NMEA AppsOpenCPN, TimeZero, Coastal Explorer, MACENC, iNavX, AquaMaps, TZ iBoat, Navionics Boating, and many moreOpenCPN, TimeZero, Coastal Explorer, MACENC, iNavX, AquaMaps, TZ iBoat, Navionics Boating, and many more
Advanced NetworkingNarwhal SXNarwhal DX
Multi-WAN FailoverStandardStandard
Multi-WAN Load BalancingStandardStandard
Multi-WAN Bonding1 Year Subscription included1 Year Subscription included
Narwhal VPN1 Year Subscription included1 Year Subscription included
Narwhal VoiceOptional ServiceOptional Service
Home Relay VPNOptional Add-OnIncluded
Included ComponentsNarwhal SXNarwhal DX
All Versions (sail and power)Exterior Antenna Unit, Waterproof cable couplers, 35ft below decks antenna cable, Spare RJ45 Crimp Ends, Below Decks DIN Rail, Wi-Fi Router, Network Switch, SIM Card Injector, 12VDC Breaker, RJ45 Cable Tester, Cabling Diagram, Preconfiguration PrintoutExterior Antenna Unit, Waterproof cable couplers, 35ft below decks antenna cable, Spare RJ45 Crimp Ends, Below Decks DIN Rail, Wi-Fi Access Point w/35ft Cable, Network Switch, SIM Card Injector, 12VDC Breaker, RJ45 Cable Tester, 2 x Redundant DC Power Supplies, Home Relay Appliance w/10ft cable, Cabling Diagram, Preconfiguration Printout
Sail Versions OnlyPredictwind Datahub
2m N2K Drop Cable
N2K Backbone Tee
15ft Data Cable
Antenna Mast Mount
100ft Antenna Cable
Predictwind Datahub
2m N2K Drop Cable
N2K Backbone Tee
15ft Data Cable
Antenna Mast Mount
50ft Antenna Cable
Power Versions OnlyYDEN02 NMEA Interface
N2K Backbone Tee
15ft Data Cable
Antenna Deck Mount
50ft Antenna Cable
YDEN02 NMEA Interface
N2K Backbone Tee
15ft Data Cable
Antenna Pedestal Mount
50ft Antenna Cable

What you will need: Various Tools, 12VDC power feed to connect to included breaker, RJ45 Crimping tools, mounting hardware (screws, nuts, etc) and tools appropriate for your vessel and rigging, Internet connection (marina wi-fi, active cellular SIM card, Starlink, VSAT, cable/fiber, etc), tools to fish/route antenna cable and other cables through the mast and boat during installation.