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Wifi reception

What's the latest and greatest device to use to get better reception?Was at the ladies driving school 3 years ago and at one of
the hubby classes the instructor showed us the latest that they were using,guess I could call and ask Foretravel.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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I have very good results with WiFi Ranger.

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X2 on Randy's recommendation (above).  We leave it plugged into our AT&T hotspot all the time.  Works great at our house, and in the coach while traveling.  Got ours from Amazon Prime, of course, through the ForeForum "shopping link".

Amazon.com: Netgear 6000450 MIMO Antenna with 2 TS-9 Connectors - Retail...

As an Amazon Associate Foretravel Owners' Forum earns from qualifying purchases.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Quote from: Jeff & Sandy –
Lot's of great info here:

Our Mobile Internet Setup for RV & Boat - Cellular, WiFi & Satellite |...

Same folks:

Getting a Better Wi-Fi Signal for RVs and Boats - Selecting Long Range Wi-Fi...

^^^ This  ^^^

Best info I have found on the subject, by far.  WRT cell antennas/boosters they actually get and test all the equipment themselves, and the final analyses include actual test data.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Couple topics on IRV2

Best RV Internet for Dummies - iRV2 Forums

I have a pepwave that I need to connect.. so the broad question is .... are you supplying the internet and want better connection or are you connection to a host and wanting to boost the signal?

Optimizing LTE-A Modem Performance in an RV - iRV2 Forums

Configuring and Optimizing your Pepwave MAX Cellular and WiFi Router - iRV2...

A lot of reading but if you can keep it orginized in your head it will help a lot... budget also plays a big part in this question after the answer of wants/Needs

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All of this technology is changing rapidly and continuously. Cell signals are getting better and much more widespread. Don't invest too much in stuff that will be obsolete in just a couple of years.  I have a box full of it if you want to try it.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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I just purchased the Netgear Nighthawk M1 unlocked with the external Mimo antenna and then subscribed to a monthly ATT Enterprise unlimited data plan with no throttling (grandfathered) from eBay at $49 per month.

It works great and runs my smart TV, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire stick without any issues. So far so good.

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Easy and effective to make a Pringles can into a "Cantenna." See images for more info: cantenna pringles - Google Search

You then need one of these to let you plug in the Cantenna or larger WiFi antenna into the USB port. Works for all platforms with included drivers. Wireless 1200Mbps 2.4G/5G Dual Band USB WiFi Adapter W/ Antenna for Desktop...

I have an amplifier like this one for our Mac but you need the light green with the same model number as this one as they are different model and black color for PCs. This is for Macs:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035APGP6/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0035APGP6&pd_rd_w=IElSm&pf_rd_p=8a8f3917-7900-4ce8-ad90-adf0d53c0985&pd_rd_wg=miiLm&pf_rd_r=GXM51R4ZKFJ0EMKCGTTE&pd_rd_r=eb5fee30-8874-4057-9d72-fad52738871a&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMUs5QzlIUU9CNTFOJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTc4MzYwQTEzQk81RFExREc1JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNTMyMjBOU1NIWFk5OTlFNzEmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

So, you download the software, plug this into your Mac (PC) run a cable to the Cantenna and away you go. I also have a large parabolic antenna that works much better but is also much larger. I have also strapped my MiFi to it for better reception. These are directional so you need software to watch for signal strength. Don't stand in front as the radiation is higher than the FCC allows.

There can be a lot of toe stubbing along the way so I recommend watching this video and getting ahold of the suppliers listed on the video. It will save you a lot of frustration.

Pierce

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ado7F_MvJc


Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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I'm taking a hard look at the new Togo Roadlink C2.  I agree with Roger though, 5G when it's available and wide spread will be a gamechanger.

Roadlink RV Wi-Fi | Togo: RV Companion
Dan & Lauren - Pine Ridge, FL
2000 U320 42 CAI
Build #5766

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Great Roger...
  NOW you tell me. After I sprang for the newest Winegard thing. 300 bucks later.
  Has to drive Foretravel a little nuts trying to figure out which latest greatest thing to implement.

Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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If you want to hook up to any of the free wifi signals out there, (Walmart, McDonalds, Burger King, etc. etc. etc.) I recommend this baby. Just plug it in and see what open networks are out there. You can move it to the window closest to the source.
I have a Verizon MiFi device I can  use when I need to go online and there are no free services available.
2.5KM High Gain Outdoor Waterproof 150M 2.4GHz USB Wireless Wifi Adapter...
1993 U225 Build #: 4285
500 Watts Solar
Honda CRV AWD
Former 1981 Foretravel Travco
Retired, Full Time Off Grid Snowbird

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Dakota,

Looks pretty clean. What laptop/OS are you using? How much difference in signal strength is there? Does the supplied disk have drivers for Android, Windows and Mac? I read what it says but sometimes they don't get everything correct.

12 Best WiFi Boosters for RV Reviewed & Rated in 2019

I'm having trouble with my  Alfa AWUSO36NH getting it to work with Mac's Mojave. Any others?

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart –
Dakota,

Looks pretty clean. What laptop/OS are you using? How much difference in signal strength is there? Does the supplied disk have drivers for Android, Windows and Mac? I read what it says but sometimes they don't get everything correct.

12 Best WiFi Boosters for RV Reviewed & Rated in 2019

I'm having trouble with my  Alfa AWUSO36NH getting it to work with Mac's Mojave. Any others?

Pierce
Hi Pierce. I have a Lenovo Thinkpad. Have used the same antenna with both windoz 7 and windoz 10 and I don't know if it will work on any other OS's. It's plug and play in windoz -- no installation disk needed -- and the signal strength is far better than with the built in wifi adapter. Note that when you are using it you need open your Network and Internet settings, select change adapter options and disable the built in wifi card. You may have to enable the external USB antenna booster if it is not enabled.
*** I just read the promo and it says "Supported Os: Windows 2000/ Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/ Windows 8 / Mac OS/ Linux." I know for a fact it works with windoz 10 as well.
1993 U225 Build #: 4285
500 Watts Solar
Honda CRV AWD
Former 1981 Foretravel Travco
Retired, Full Time Off Grid Snowbird