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Commercial fleets require secure, integrated tools to support business efficiency, crew morale, regulatory compliance, and safety needs. KVH’s CommBox Ship/Shore Network Manager is the most complete network management tool available for mariners, offering superior flexibility and reliability to competing hardware and software-only solutions. The proof is in CommBox’s many features, which include web and data compression and optimization to increase network capacity; remote PC management for customer IT departments; integrated e-mail, web compression, firewalls, and security; and least cost routing and bandwidth management for multiple communication carriers. That’s why more than 1000 vessels worldwide rely on the KVH CommBox Ship/Shore Network Manager to get more out of their onboard communications.

At the heart of the CommBox solution is its outstanding level of flexibility. You choose the shipboard hardware that best suits each vessel. You choose whether to manage your network via a private data hub or by taking advantage of a KVH-hosted hub. And you choose the value-added tools that best suit your needs from our suite of “Quick” software options. CommBox is all about you – your vessels, your fleet, your network, customized for your needs.

The fully-configurable CommBox is compatible with any maritime communications service (including Inmarsat, mini-VSAT Broadband, VSAT, GSM, WiFi, etc.), offering unmatched optimization and cost savings whether you operate a fleet of 5 vessels or 500.


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Brochures & Datasheets

Document File Info
DATASHEET - KVH CommBox - A4 format European English Translation PDF file 750 KB / 2 pg
DATASHEET - KVH CommBox - A4 format; Japanese Japanese PDF file 750 KB / 2 pg
DATASHEET - KVH CommBox - A4 format; Portuguese Portuguese PDF file 721 KB / 2 pg
DATASHEET - KVH CommBox - U.S. format US (English) PDF file 750 KB / 2 pg
DATASHEET - KVH CommBox QuickCrew - A4 format European English Translation PDF file 946 KB / 2 pg
DATASHEET - KVH CommBox QuickCrew - U.S. format US (English) PDF file 946 KB / 2 pg
DATASHEET - KVH CommBox QuickFile - A4 format European English Translation PDF file 401 KB / 2 pg
DATASHEET - KVH CommBox QuickFile - U.S. format US (English) PDF file 401 KB / 2 pg
DATASHEET - KVH CommBox QuickMail - U.S. format US (English) PDF file 930 KB / 2 pg
DATASHEET - KVH CommBox QuickMail - A4 format European English Translation PDF file 906 KB / 2 pg
DATASHEET - KVH CommBox QuickWeb - A4 format European English Translation PDF file 1.4 MB / 2 pg
DATASHEET - KVH CommBox QuickWeb - U.S. format US (English) PDF file 1.4 MB / 2 pg

Additional Documents, Forms & Pricing

Policies and AgreementsFile Info
CommBox Software Maintenance and Support - Subscriptions Conditions - U.S. format US (English) PDF file 176 KB / 1 pg
Price ListsFile Info
KVH CommBox Commercial Price List - A4 format; Japanese Japanese PDF file 176 KB / 1 pg
KVH CommBox Commercial Price List - U.S. format US (English) PDF file 180 KB / 1 pg
KVH CommBox Commercial Price List - A4 format European English Translation PDF file 176 KB / 1 pg
KVH CommBox Folheto de Preços Comerciais - A4 format; Portuguese Portuguese PDF file 188 KB / 1 pg
KVH CommBox Lista de Precios Comerciales - A4 format (Spanish) Spanish PDF file 180 KB / 1 pg
mini-VSAT Broadband Commercial Bundled System Price Sheet - U.S. format US (English) PDF file 250 KB / 1 pg
mini-VSAT Broadband Commercial Bundled System Price Sheet - A4 format European English Translation PDF file 246 KB / 1 pg
Technical DocumentsFile Info
KVH Industries A/S 2 Year/1 Year – LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT European English Translation PDF file 33 KB / 1 page
TECH DOCUMENT – New Features in CommBox 2011 (v1.5) - U.S. format US (English) PDF file 170 KB / 1 pg
TECH DOCUMENT – New Features in CommBox 2011 (v1.5) - A4 format European English Translation PDF file 170 KB / 1 pg

Highlights

Take a tour of the CommBox
  • Least cost routing between multiple communications services, with easy-to-configure rules and filters for efficient business at sea and to maximize savings 
  • Roaming crew accounts that allow crew members to prepay and access their Internet and e-mail accounts from any vessel in the fleet with a single login
  • Data compression, web caching, and web acceleration to reduce costs and optimize the performance of every communications system on every vessel
  • Easy file transfers from ship to shore and shore to ship, including file compression and synchronization among files and folders
  • Real-time reporting on communication usage and status for each vessel and the fleet as a whole
  • IP routing for remote operations and diagnostics of the vessel network right from fleet headquarters
  • Configurable firewalls and encryption for data and network security

Featured Options

  • CommBox with Integrated VSAT
    Network management is a crucial component in any commercial fleet's communication system, ensuring optimal performance and efficient operations. As you consider the addition of CommBox, it might also be an opportunity to consider a fully integrated network management/SATCOM solution, such as that offered by the combination of KVH's two premier systems – the CommBox Ship/Shore Network Manager and a TracPhone V-series antenna system with mini-VSAT Broadband service. Together, these systems offer an affordable, seamless broadband solution designed specifically with maritime applications in mind. Click here to find out more.
  • GlobalCare Premium Support
    While KVH offers the best standard warranty in the industry, we know some vessels and businesses have critical connectivity needs and, as a result, may want an added level of service and support. Your CommBox can be covered by the GlobalCare Premium Support Program when you combine it with a powerful TracPhone V7 or ultra-compact TracPhone V3. Starting with 24/7/365 dedicated hotline numbers to the GlobalCare Center, and using a tiered service support system worldwide, GlobalCare guarantees your business a new level of support and responsiveness should you experience a technical issue.

Hardware Options

The use of dedicated CommBox hardware permits fleet IT managers to create multiple shipboard LANs to segregate communications traffic for operations, crew, clients and charter customers, and more. Plus, with its dedicated hardware, CommBox is more stable, protected from viruses, and less prone to problems than software-only solutions installed on shipboard PCs. To make the CommBox installation as convenient as possible, there are two versatile shipboard hardware options available:

CommBox C2
  • Compact, solid-state shipboard unit
  • Two LAN ports
  • 4 GB compact Flash card
  • Includes QuickBasic software for least cost routing, firewall and VPN, bandwidth management, transmission optimization, and web caching
CommBox R8
  • Rack-mountable shipboard unit
  • Eight LAN ports
  • 80 GB hard disk
  • Includes QuickBasic software for least cost routing, firewall and VPN, bandwidth management, transmission optimization, and web caching

Hub Options

CommBox users enjoy the choice of using either a secure KVH-hosted hub or installing a private hub at a site of their choice, options typically not available via software-only solutions. Regardless of which hub arrangement is chosen, the CommBox hub serves as the central operational point for fleet management and is required for use with all CommBox software modules. The CommBox hub equips fleet managers with complete visibility and control over the entire fleet’s communication infrastructure and operations. For details and technical specifications, see the KVH CommBox Datasheet.

Software Options

Each CommBox shipboard system comes equipped with the powerful QuickBasic software suite, which includes an array of valuable features. Expanded, value-added capabilities are available to build on those features via the "Quick" software modules. CommBox users are welcome to mix and match these packages to create the perfect solution for their unique needs:

QuickBasic™
Available out of the box with both the CommBox R8 and C2:
  • Least cost routing
  • Firewall and VPN
  • Bandwidth management
  • Web caching
  • Transmission optimization

PDF file Datasheet PDF: U.S. format | A4 format

QuickFile™

  • Automated file transfer
  • Differential synchronization

PDF file Datasheet PDF: U.S. format | A4 format

QuickMail™

  • Mail server (POP3/SMTP and IMAP)
  • Relay server
  • Compatibility with any known e-mail client
  • Ability to restrict functions based on user, domain, file size, etc.
  • Split billing on incoming and outgoing e-mails
  • Anti-spam and anti-virus filters
  • Option to synchronize corporate address book with web-based e-mail
  • Advanced compression
  • Automatic notification when exceeding e-mail size limit
  • Configurable alerts when files are delivered

PDF file Datasheet PDF: U.S. format | A4 format

QuickWeb™

  • Bandwidth optimization
  • Patented red-line technology to identify compressed content and offer easy downloading of the full image
  • Web caching for all users on the vessel
  • Advanced web filter with blacklist, whitelist, and no-touch-list
  • Blockage of streaming media and high-consumption downloads like MP3 and MPG files

PDF file Datasheet PDF: U.S format | A4 format

QuickCrew™

  • Roaming crew e-mail
  • Pre-paid e-mail and Internet access

PDF file Datasheet PDF: U.S format | A4 format

New Features in CommBox 2011

  • Find out about the New Features in
    CommBox 2011! 

Testimonials

"We chose the CommBox because we feel it is the most flexible and multifunctional ship/shore data communication solution on today's market. CommBox provides a comprehensive solution for security, emails, automatic file transfers, compression, full IP routing, web acceleration and more, with highly reduced airtime costs."
- Frank Eggert; Electrical Superintendent; Chemikalien Seetransport GmbH

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