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01-11-2020, 09:38 AM
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Location: Haslet, Texas
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Is there Simple, cost effective Internet Boosting Solution?
I’m looking for a simple way of connecting to the internet that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg every month.
First off, we are part-time, we use our MH for both business and pleasure. Staying in it over 100 nights a year. Being self-employed requires a good internet connection.
We currently have a WIFI Booster which works well but it’s subject to the particular park we are in. The one constant is either poor or nonexistent band width. Getting on at 5:00AM is almost always good and then it goes downhill to nothing (or almost) by the end of the day.
Bottom line, Wi-Fi is unreliable but when available it’s almost always free.
I bought a WeBoost RV and tested it on our last trip and it worked pretty well but I switched back and forth from Verizon to park wifi during the day to preserve data which was a pain.
I ordered a SureCall RV and will test it in a few days.
Sadly I think being aware of cost this separate manual way may end up being my choice. A separate MIFI device and plan isn't cost effective in my opinion.
Is there some alternative where I can combine both into one box giving local wifi the priority until it drops to low? Two boosting antennas on the roof coming into one router that doesn’t cost hundreds of dollars a year for an unlimited plan. (BTW, WTH does unlimited really mean?)
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01-11-2020, 10:07 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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I use a Verizon Jet Pac for a secure internet connection when needed. Other wise just the CG WiFi.
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01-11-2020, 10:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A32Deuce
I use a Verizon Jet Pac for a secure internet connection when needed. Other wise just the CG WiFi.
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What does that cost if you don't mind me asking?
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01-11-2020, 10:50 AM
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Skyline Owners Group
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Not sure if this system would work for you in your scenario but it is worth looking at:
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f53/40-mo...ed-442091.html
I currently have the suggested plan and hardware but haven't really been anywhere to give it a good testing.
Some say it's great and others not so much. I suppose it depends on your location and cell tower locations.
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01-11-2020, 10:55 AM
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If you have a cell phone, your provider should have a stand alone unit like the Verizon Jet Pac. Charge is based on how many gigs you want.
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01-11-2020, 10:59 AM
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01-11-2020, 11:08 AM
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Depending on your cell phone model and provider plan, you may be able to use your cell phone as a "hot spot".
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01-11-2020, 11:45 AM
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Sorry, I didn't mention that most of the time we do use a Hotspot or a connected device. We have a 20G plan with Verizon that isn't throttled that works well.
I would like to get a device that can combine the wifi and the cell and rebroadcast a wifi signal inside the coach that gives priority to wifi until it falls below a specified threshold and then switches to cell data until it comes back up w/o me having to manage it constantly.
The challenge is to do all this while trying to not increase what I'm paying for cell service now. I'd love to add a sim card to my existing plan and install it into a modem that has a booster.
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01-11-2020, 11:46 AM
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01-11-2020, 12:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BCam
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Does it work the same?
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01-11-2020, 01:16 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BCam
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That specific version of the “JetPack” is several years old, there have been later versions introduced since. You can still get Hotspot/MiFi/JetPack devices and plans from Verizon.
https://www.verizonwireless.com/internet-devices/
In fact, you can buy a used or refurbished AC791L JetPack and add it to your Verizon account.
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2014 Tiffin Breeze 32BR, 2012 Winnebago Navion 24G, 2006 Winnebago View 23H
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01-23-2020, 08:00 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
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i rv full time and hold down a full time job as a software engineer. being connected is my #1 priority. I camp 90% on blm and nfs land.
My solution for staying connected:
I have 3 mobile devices, all on different networks; sprint, verizon, at&t. 99% of the time verizon has me covered, but I keep the other two for assurance of having diversity.
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I use the weboost rv65.it works great and i wouldn't be able to do what i do without it. before the rv65 came out i was using the older drive 4g. it worked well also.
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