Peplink helps GNO Accessories improve internet access for the Luxury Super Yacht

industry

Automatic bonding and failover capability helps luxury yachts to seamlessly roam between radio

data services, 3G/4G, satellite and port based Wi-Fi connectivity

UK – 10th December 2014 - Peplink, a leader in developing internet load balancing and VPN bonding solutions,

has announced its technology is helping luxury yacht owners’ benefit from enhanced internet connectivity.

GNO Accessories a specialist in products and services for the marine sector is using Peplink and Pepwave

technology to upgrade communication capabilities within luxury yachts to provide simpler and more effective

internet access which is “always on” without constant maintenance and input from the already busy crew.

Based in Dublin and operating throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, GNO Accessories has been serving

the marine industry with critical electronics parts and servicing for over three years. In recent times, demand

for internet access has led to GNO installing a number of short range radio antennas along the coast offering

unlimited data access to yachts in port and up to 10Km out at sea. In addition, GNO has been upgrading a

growing number of yachts with 3G/4G modems and routers to improve on-board internet connectivity.

Pepwave devices are able to replace not only multiple routers but also expensive service selectors and

firewalls.

“However, the consumer class devices that allow switching between connections or bond capacity are just not

up to the job,” explains Sam Norris. Managing Director of GNO Accessories, “They tend to require a lot of

manual reconfiguration and often fail to properly switch over which is of particular annoyance to yacht

charters that have promised internet access to their paying guests.”

GNO started examining alternatives and discovered Peplink while visiting a customer, “The Peplink solution is a

ruggedized unit and all of the switching and bonding functions are policy based and highly automated,”

explains Norris, “The units are also able to seamlessly integrate with the existing systems aboard each vessel

so that any satellite, radio or Wi-Fi access points are unaffected by the installation but able to benefit from

instant switching and bandwidth bonding.”

To date, GNO has upgraded four yachts to the Peplink solution including vessels built by Sunseeker, Palmer

Johnson and Sanlorenzo. “There are approximately 50 vessels that we work with on a regular basis that we are

approaching with proposals to upgrade existing internet access systems to take advantage of the simplicity

and flexibility offered by Peplink,” says Norris.

Peplink Routers and Access Points allow Ethernet, Satellite, DSL, Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G networks to be bonded

together forming a single aggregated resilient link to increase bandwidth, enhance Internet reliability, and

reduce costs. The Peplink portfolio also includes a number of innovative cloud based management &

monitoring tools. Peplink has established distribution agreements and a network of partners across the region

serving flagship customers including First responders, Logistics companies and Construction companies.

Peplink technology also forms a critical component of a number of innovative projects within mobility and

education.

About GNO Accessories

Established in 2008, GNO Accessories and its sister company Harry’s Yacht Parts has been a trusted provider of

technology, parts and services to the marine and luxury yacht community in Europe. For more information,

please visit: http://hyparts.eu/ or send us an email info@hyparts.eu

About Peplink

Peplink is the leader in Internet load balancing and VPN bonding solutions. Routers have been deployed

around the world, helping thousands of customers from varied industries to increase bandwidth, enhance Internet reliability, and reduce costs. Our complete product line includes models for business of all sizes, and

provides an award winning Internet experience for customers. Peplink believes that quality, innovative products, and passionate customer service can help everyone

experience a better Internet. That’s why customers around the world depend on Peplink.

Peplink operates globally with offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our solutions are sold and supported by distributors, system integrators, and strategic partners worldwide.

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