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Old 06-20-2020, 06:17 AM   #1
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Looking for advice for my internet setup

I've been researching how to stay connected to the internet while RVing. I came up with an option that I think will work but would like some feedback from this group of experienced RVers. I've attached an image of the configuration I'm thinking about.
This is a list of the main components, please comment if you feel something else would be a better fit or you know of a better configuration.


Mobile Router: WiFiRanger Spruce or WiFiRanger Aspen
ATT Hotspot: Netgear Nighthawk MR100
Verizon Hotspot: Inseego 8800L
MIMO Antenna: Netgear 6000450
Cell Booster: weBoost Connect RV 65
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If you want to follow an incremental path, get the router and one of the hotspots first.

That's all we have, and it works well for our needs.

I used to build complicated systems, trying to anticipate every usage case. I stopped doing that, as I spent more money than needed and had more to troubleshoot when things went south.
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If you are using one of the mifi devices from Verizon or ATT they will support up to 5 devices. So why complicate things? Besides your suppose to be RVing enjoying the great outdoors. Put all your home trappings away when RVing.
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If you are using one of the mifi devices from Verizon or ATT they will support up to 5 devices. So why complicate things? Besides your suppose to be RVing enjoying the great outdoors. Put all your home trappings away when RVing.
I probably should have mentioned that we will be going full-time and I still have to work. So, internet is a must.
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OK, how many devices do you need up and connected at the same time? Like I mentioned most MIFI devices can connect to 5 devices at the same time. Still your limiting factor is going to be band width on 4G. 5G so far is so limited ita not worth mentioning. And remember there might be places where 3G could still be the norm. Heck we camp hosted for years, some plades only got decent service early in the morning. Then what?
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OK, how many devices do you need up and connected at the same time? Like I mentioned most MIFI devices can connect to 5 devices at the same time. Still your limiting factor is going to be band width on 4G. 5G so far is so limited ita not worth mentioning. And remember there might be places where 3G could still be the norm. Heck we camp hosted for years, some plades only got decent service early in the morning. Then what?
Since I'll still be working, part of our trip planning will have to be researching internet connectivity at campgrounds we plan on staying at. Also, we'll probably have 5 or 6 devices connected at any one time.
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I like my setup as simple as possible, one hotspot running up to 5 devices (usually one or two).
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I've got an ATT Mobely connected to a Asus router and currently have up to 9 devices connected to it. Currently using at home for internet connection. Have not had the problem of the Mobely dropping out or locking up yet. No antenna or booster.

Have noticed a considerable slow down during peak periods but we survive. We are able to stream Netflix without a problem although can be slow if there is a lot of traffic through the tower.
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I'm real glad to pay my AT&T Mobley bill each month.
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Mobile Router: WiFiRanger Spruce or WiFiRanger Aspen
ATT Hotspot: Netgear Nighthawk MR100
Verizon Hotspot: Inseego 8800L
MIMO Antenna: Netgear 6000450
Cell Booster: weBoost Connect RV 65

Have both MR1100 ATT and 8800L Verizon - Both provide good performace, currently the best hotspot hardware you can get "do not think any of the 5G are really available". Make sure you have the latest update for the 8800L, It clears up a lot of issues. The MR1100 is running without the battery / CAT 6 cable to the WAN port on the router "will be the same with the Aspen". Have the 8800L using a smart plug so the battery does not over charge / will connect to the Aspen via wifi.

I'm also going to be adding an Aspen "once they are back in stock" mainly for loading balancing between the hotspots and DHCP, Asus AC1900 will just handle the WIFI for all the thing in the RV.

Depending on where go camp - the Weboost and Antenna may be a waste. I really have not had to use mine in a couple of years. If i need an antenna, I just put up the WeBoost Trucker Antenna and adapter to connect directly to the hotspot.

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Since I'll still be working, part of our trip planning will have to be researching internet connectivity at campgrounds we plan on staying at. Also, we'll probably have 5 or 6 devices connected at any one time.
+1 - You are doing the correct thing by checking the cell coverage. If I'm going to remote or mountain / hilly area, checking the coverage map "make use you drill down on the map to verify" has not failed me yet.
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I'm also going to be adding an Aspen "once they are back in stock" mainly for loading balancing between the hotspots and DHCP, Asus AC1900 will just handle the WIFI for all the thing in the RV.
The WiFiRanger Aspens should be back in stock by mid-July. The 10% discount has been extended until the end of July.

As for the OP's proposed setup, I use his "upper" drawing all the time. I use three unlimited cellular hotspots along with the local park WiFi in a Load Balancing mode. It works like a charm even with low cost cellular connections that have limited download speeds.

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Have both MR1100 ATT and 8800L Verizon - Both provide good performace, currently the best hotspot hardware you can get "do not think any of the 5G are really available". Make sure you have the latest update for the 8800L, It clears up a lot of issues. The MR1100 is running without the battery / CAT 6 cable to the WAN port on the router "will be the same with the Aspen". Have the 8800L using a smart plug so the battery does not over charge / will connect to the Aspen via wifi.

I'm also going to be adding an Aspen "once they are back in stock" mainly for loading balancing between the hotspots and DHCP, Asus AC1900 will just handle the WIFI for all the thing in the RV.

Depending on where go camp - the Weboost and Antenna may be a waste. I really have not had to use mine in a couple of years. If i need an antenna, I just put up the WeBoost Trucker Antenna and adapter to connect directly to the hotspot.

SMA -TS9 Adapter
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Are you saying you have not had to use a mifi antenna or the weBoost?
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