Victron GX WiFi Module Long Range Netgear AC1200 | BPP900200400

The Victron GX WiFi Module Long Range is a USB WiFi adapter built around the Netgear AC1200 chipset. It extends wireless connectivity for Victron GX devices where the onboard antenna cannot reach the router, such as behind bulkheads, in metal enclosures or across longer distances on off-grid sites.

Key features

• Chipset, Netgear AC1200, dual-band 802.11ac with combined throughput up to 1200 Mbps.
• Connection, USB, plug-and-play with no drivers needed on supported Venus OS firmware.
• Compatibility, works with Victron GX devices including Cerbo GX and Color Control GX that support USB WiFi adapters.
• Weight, 0.118 kg, suited to compact installations.
• Purpose, improves signal reach and stability rather than raw speed, keeping the GX device connected to VRM Portal.

Applications

Useful anywhere the GX device sits away from the router: below deck on a boat, inside a motorhome's metal bodywork, or in a remote cabin where the inverter and battery enclosure is some distance from the access point. It suits any GX installation that needs a reliable WiFi link to VRM but where running Ethernet cable is not practical.

Installation notes

Plug the adapter into a free USB port on a compatible GX device running a current Venus OS version. Check compatibility with your specific GX model and firmware before fitting. No electrical qualification is needed to connect the adapter itself, though the surrounding inverter, battery and solar system should still be installed by a qualified installer.

What's in the box

• 1 x Netgear AC1200 USB WiFi adapter (GX long-range module)