Port Configurations

The Hub's four Ethernet ports and built-in wireless access point (WAP) can be configured in a variety of ways to meet your vessel's needs. Some of the most common configurations can be selected from the Configuration drop-down menu on the Port Configuration page of the web interface or KVH Manager. The default configuration is illustrated below.

All LAN Configuration (Default)

Configuration Options

Option	Description
All LAN	Ports 1-4, Wi-Fi: LAN
User LAN, Plus backup and alternate WAN	Ports 1-2, Wi-Fi: LAN Port 3: Backup WAN egress Port 4: Alternate WAN egress
User LAN, Plus backup and Starlink WAN	Ports 1-2, Wi-Fi: LAN Port 3: Backup WAN egress Port 4: Starlink WAN egress

Note: For details on adding backup and alternate WAN connections, see Backup WAN Option and Alternate WAN Option.

Deactivating Ports

If you do not want all four Ethernet ports on the Hub's rear panel to be active according to the chosen port configuration, you can deactivate one or more ports. Select Edit under the Port Status table, set the desired port(s) to Off, then select Save. To deactivate the Hub's built-in LAN Wi-Fi, you need to go to the Network Settings page – see LAN Wi-Fi Settings.

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