My Rogue Wave install...

I'm probably gonna upgrade to an N router anyway... I just wanted to get going. I'm gonna mod an AirPort Extreme for 12V. Then my Apple TV so I can stream from my devices... The netgear is decent tech. They've been around for ages and the firmware is easily upgradeable.

CA Traveler wrote:

christopherglenn wrote:
What antenna are you using? I got a 15 db onmi, but it is 3.5 feet long, far to big to mount to the tv antenna.. I am working on another way to tip it up and lay it down..

For crank up TV antennas the Rogue can be flat when it's down by mounting on the arm.

I was referring to the added weight and length making the antenna hard to crank up (leverage).

I'm using something similiar, but somewhat less expensive.

Ubiquiti NanoStation loco M2 $48.97

The NanoStation loco M2 has 1W output and a 60 degree direction antenna.


Ubiquiti Networks NanoStation Window/Wall Mount $19.00

Total cost: $67.97

So far I've had excellent results using this.

I'm interested in learning more about this technology. Does anyone know of a good site where I can read up on it?

Ron3rd wrote:
I'm interested in learning more about this technology. Does anyone know of a good site where I can read up on it?

I'm a complete idiot when it comes to this stuff. But I found a link on the TiffinRVNetwork to The ultimate wifi for your motorhome and just followed the instructions.

I initially had problems getting my PC to talk to loco M2. But after reading this from UBNT website I got everything working. M Series Beginner Guide

I'm sure there are better/newer ways to do this, but for less that $70 if it only works for 3 or 4 years until technology changes I'm fine with that.

If I can figure it out, I think anyone can.

Is there a box or boxes that will connect to the CG Wi-Fi and provide a wireless LAN in the coach for use by more than one device?
We need help here!!:h

Thanks
Housted

Thanks for the info 67Cutlass.

67Cutlass wrote:
I'm using something similiar, but somewhat less expensive.

Ubiquiti NanoStation loco M2 $48.97

The NanoStation loco M2 has 1W output and a 60 degree direction antenna.


Ubiquiti Networks NanoStation Window/Wall Mount $19.00

Total cost: $67.97

So far I've had excellent results using this.

One more question; The Ubiquiti info says it acts as a router too. So no separate router is needed, correct? And will it act as a wireless access point or do you need to add an access point?

Housted wrote:
Is there a box or boxes that will connect to the CG Wi-Fi and provide a wireless LAN in the coach for use by more than one device?
We need help here!!:h

Thanks
Housted

OK for starters I am not an expert on all of this. I just followed the directions in the above link to get this all working.

Not sure your question, but will try to answer.

The loco M2 is connected to your wireless router and receives the campground WiFi signal. But being a full 1 watt of output the loco M2 can transmit and receive Wifi signal at a much greater distance than your smart phone or wireless router that operate in the low milliwatt output.

I think typically most wireless routers can support upwards 250+ devices. MiFi or most small hotspots support only around 5 devices. But I'm not an expert on those devices.

The initial setup requires you to use your PC to make the connection to the loco M2. Once that is complete you plug the loco M2 into wan connection of your wireless router. I'm using an older Cradlepoint MBR 1000.

Once you have done that you can use whatever device you have that connects to your wireless router and what ever browser you wish to use. You just use the IP address that you defined during the setup of the device.

When you are at a campground (or near any commercial Wifi) you just log into the loco M2 and select the Wifi you want access to. If the Wifi is secure you will need the password to connect. This is not about stealing someone's Wifi. Typically the campground or the commercial WiFi will provide you with the password you need.

Once you have done that your wireless router will use that WiFi connection to get you on the net.

I hope I explained this correctly. If not let me know and I try again.

Ron3rd wrote:

67Cutlass wrote:
I'm using something similiar, but somewhat less expensive.

Ubiquiti NanoStation loco M2 $48.97

The NanoStation loco M2 has 1W output and a 60 degree direction antenna.


Ubiquiti Networks NanoStation Window/Wall Mount $19.00

Total cost: $67.97

So far I've had excellent results using this.

One more question; The Ubiquiti info says it acts as a router too. So no separate router is needed, correct? And will it act as a wireless access point or do you need to add an access point?

Like I said I'm not an expert on this, just an idiot that follows directions. But I really don't know the answer to your question.

No sure this is what your asking. On page 7 of the the manual listed above I configured the loco M2 to be a 'Station'.

Hopefully someone here that understands the difference between router and access point will chime in.

You might want to read The ultimate wifi for your motorhome the author talks about routers and access points. Maybe that will answer your question.

Sorry