IT & Networking SOP / checklist
DNS and DHCP Failure: First 30 Minutes
A practical first-response runbook for yacht teams when devices show internet failure but the real fault may be DNS, DHCP, gateway, or local core-service behaviour.
Knowledge Base
Practical, referenced guidance for yacht systems, technical work and onboard responsibilities.
6 articles
Network troubleshooting
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IT & Networking Technical guide
Firewall Platforms for Yacht Networks: FortiGate, Palo Alto, and KerioControl
A practical guide to choosing and operating FortiGate, Palo Alto, or KerioControl firewalls for yacht WAN links, VLAN routing, VPN, DNS/DHCP ownership, logging, and crew support.
IT & Networking SOP / checklist
Owner's Laptop Won't Connect: Yacht Network Troubleshooting Flow
A practical troubleshooting flow for the common high-pressure scenario where an owner's laptop will not connect to the internet onboard.
IT & Networking Technical guide
Packet Capture Basics for Yacht Network Faults
A practical guide to using packet captures on yacht networks without collecting the wrong traffic, breaching privacy, or sending poor evidence to remote support.
IT & Networking SOP / checklist
VLAN and Firewall Rule Review Checklist
A practical checklist for reviewing yacht VLANs, firewall policies, ACLs, and named exceptions so network segmentation is proved rather than assumed.
IT & Networking Technical guide
VLANs, Switching, and Routing for Yachts
A practical explanation of VLANs, trunks, access ports, routing, firewall boundaries, and Cisco-style configuration examples for yacht networks.