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07-21-2021, 03:02 PM #21
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We have the camp pro kit. Haven't used it in a couple years. Yes it amplifies wifi, but campground wifi is barely functional as it is, even if your site is next to a repeater. I have had more success being close enough to pick up a sbucks or mcd wifi signal. Line of sight makes a big difference too.
That being said, I echo the rest that was said here. We work on the road. Best option is variety. I have unlimited plans from all of Vz, At&t, and t-mobile. The vz 'unlimited' gets throttled at 10g (they say optional but it seems to happen every time) but it is almost always full signal. The At&t and t-mobile are truly unlimited, but the At&t is one of those questionable reseller things that may get shut off at any time, and the t-mobile is great (also via reseller) but just does not have the tower coverage. When working remote and choosing a campsite, you can go online and find the nearest cellular towers and at least get an idea of coverage. Some hotspots allow a directional antenna which often helps a lot too (also why it is good to know where the towers are).
Lastly, I would like an integrated wifi solution where I could pick the backend and/or multiplex them. Pepwave has some nice things but they seem pricey for what they are. I might have to look at the Comfast one mentioned earlier. However, it is also nice to keep them all separate. When more than one are working, I can keep one just for work use and put the kids and streaming on another one...then if it does get throttled I am not shooting myself in the foot.
Hope that helps
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07-21-2021, 05:25 PM #22
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I don't know if your rig comes with a Wingard 360+ powered TV antenna. Mine did. That roof-mounted box includes cellular and Wi-Fi antennas, which are pre-wired to the ceiling of the rig. Look for a round plastic disk about 4" in diameter.
If you have this setup, you can buy a Winegard "router" from Amazon or elsewhere, $272 on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The box is easy to install and you don't have to drill a hole in your roof. It behaves much like the WiFi router you have at home - you connect all of your RV devices to it (no change from RV park to RV park). The router will either connect to an RV park WiFi (as others have said, many of them are not worth spit) or a 4G service like Verizon or ATT. There are other threads in this forum talking about pluses and minuses and installation.2020 Ford F150 XLT with HDPP, 3.5L TT V6, 6.5' bed, 3.73 axle, Curt A16 manual slider hitch.
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07-21-2021, 05:34 PM #23
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07-21-2021, 05:50 PM #24
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07-21-2021, 07:17 PM #25
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I too work from the RV and went with the MOFI 4500 cell modem + WiFi router combo and haven't looked back. I have a Wilson directional cell antenna for low cell signal areas and a second line on my Verizon account for the unlimited data that comes with it. Throttling starts after 25 GB on that one since it's not a phone hotspot.
I'm on teleconferences all day and can get thru a week using 15GB for work.
The longest I've been on the road is 3 weeks though and my data plan switchover usually helps. Streaming TV/movies will easily use 5x that amount though.
This is the video that got me looking at the Mofi, about 3:30 in:
https://youtu.be/TZH99q5G9rcColin & Kathy
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07-21-2021, 07:30 PM #26
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X2 on using Visible. It's a Verizon mvno and has truly unlimited data. No throttling back to almost unusable bandwidth when you hit 22GB. (seems to be a typical limit before throttling)
The caveat is teathered connections max at 5mb download speeds (can be lower).
I use a USB tether from the phone to a Gl.inet Beryl router (around $75) to provide connectivity of everything in the trailer. (2 phones, tablet, 2 chromecast, laptop)
Has worked all summer so far and have rarely not had "ok" streaming.
I had some small issues with cell service at Mill Creek in Mackinaw, MI but remedied that by a Taylortucky (inside joke of about my city) solution of mounting the phone in a waterproof pouch at the top of my 20' boathook strapped to the rear ladder. Got a much better signal.Terry, Patty, Sophie (Great Pyrenees) and Tessa (German Shep/Pyr Mix)
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07-21-2021, 07:42 PM #27
So everyone has been telling you all about plans and tech. I spent hours researching and finally found NOMAD.
https://nomadinternet.com/
I went for the SIM only option. I use a Cradle Point 600 Cellular capable router/modem with WiFi.
Started off really well. The SIM runs on T-mobile, and is truly unlimited (no throttling after so many GB).
The throughput was fine. Able to stream NETFLIX and YouTube without issue.
Lately, I have had an issue connecting, and am working with support at NOMAD to resolve this. So this recommendation comes with a caveat, and I will update once I have resolved the issue.
That said, I love this idea. About $65/mo. SIM only twice that if they provide the modem. I pay yearly so there is a little discount I guess for prepay?
This IS data only and you cannot connect for phone use. For me however, that is great because I use video conferencing a lot.
So check out NOMAD Internet before you plop down your ducketts. Watch this space 'cause I will update with more when I have the issue fixed with my SIM (I think it is my SIM as it may have been slightly damaged).
Best of luck in whatever you do!Mark and Amy Williams East Tennessee (Go VOLS), Retired and rollin'
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07-21-2021, 08:08 PM #28
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i have a GL..iNet travel router. I can pick up CG Wifi, Hotel WiFi, (any other Wifi), Hotel Ethernet, and Hotspot WiFi (from my Verizon phone), and turn it into my personal WiFi Network. It has dual antennas, so it does a decent job of picking up the hotel and CG signals. But as others has said, it doesn't do anything for bandwidth. In any case - it is pretty flexible as to what it can turn into your personal wifi network.
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07-22-2021, 07:16 AM #29
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You're spot on with your writeup.
My work provided me a Verizon hotspot jetpack 8800 3yrs ago w/ unlimited data. So I've been on the path to getting the most out of that hotspot when traveling via RV or hotel since I can work remote. Early on I discovered the Netgear 6000450 MIMO Antenna with 2 TS-9 Connectors. I later added a WifiRanger Spruce indoor mobile router which allows me to tether the jetpack via USB. These have worked well until a recent camping trip where I struggled to maintain cell service because of the partly cloudy conditions. What I think I need is an Outdoor antenna to mount higher since this is a campground we frequently visit. I recently purchased Omni directional antenna to mount on the back ladder.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YYYWFMP...roduct_details.
Prelimenary testing does show up to a 11dB gain on signal strength and an improvement on signal to noise ratio. Of course this testing is in my driveway. We are planning to be at the same campground next week so I'll see how effective this antenna works. Fingers crossed I'll be able to work from the campground. Otherwise I'll be driving home an hour and a half each way the first part of the week.
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07-22-2021, 08:48 AM #30
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Most wifi boosters come in pairs, and require you to physically plug one in to your main router. You then place the other in the area that the main router doesn't reach by itself. The two boosters then talk to each other.
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