As you know, many campsites have a very weak WiFi. signal. So I am looking for a solution and am considering one of these two. Which do you feel offers the best signal? Others on the site have suggested Wilson Electronics for an extender. Thanks in advance for any ideas and suggestions.

It's best to have both solutions IMHO. If you can get a decent WiFi connection that has decent bandwidth (this is very rare in most CG's) go with it. Otherwise use cellular data on the Jetpack. I have both...

Well... an extender will only do just that - extend a signal that is already present but weak.... But the Jetpak will make its own signal.. pros and cons -The JetPak will create a secure network... But will also be limited to the providers signal.. I have one and it mostly works well ... If you have a cell signal , you will be able to generate a wifi signal..It will also carry a monthly data plan with it..The extender will be a one time fee... but you will not be on a secure network... and is slow more than it is fast most times.I am sure folks will chime in who know a TON MORE than I.. Those listed above are only my opinions off my knowledge ( what little I have)

sch911 wrote:It's best to have both solutions IMHO. If you can get a decent WiFi connection that has decent bandwidth (this is very rare in most CG's) go with it. Otherwise use cellular data on the Jetpack. I have both...sch911 has it right. The "pipe" that most campground wifi is connected to is just not made for the 50 or 100 campers who are looking to do anything from check email to remote into their office or watch YouTube - all at the same time. When you DO find good WiFi at a campground, use the extender. When it's sub-par, use the Jetpack or MiFi. Personally I have my phone as a WiFi Hotspot as my backup. I occasionally have to sign into the office to resolve a tech issue. Just watch your data and what type of plan you have. Happy Surfing!

sch911 wrote:It's best to have both solutions IMHO. If you can get a decent WiFi connection that has decent bandwidth (this is very rare in most CG's) go with it. Otherwise use cellular data on the Jetpack. I have both...Me Too

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ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Dec 22, 2014
Well... an extender will only do just that - extend a signal that is already present but weak.... But the Jetpak will make its own signal..
pros and cons -
The JetPak will create a secure network... But will also be limited to the providers signal.. I have one and it mostly works well ... If you have a cell signal , you will be able to generate a wifi signal..
It will also carry a monthly data plan with it..
The extender will be a one time fee... but you will not be on a secure network... and is slow more than it is fast most times.

I am sure folks will chime in who know a TON MORE than I.. Those listed above are only my opinions off my knowledge ( what little I have)
sch911
Explorer
Dec 22, 2014
It's best to have both solutions IMHO. If you can get a decent WiFi connection that has decent bandwidth (this is very rare in most CG's) go with it. Otherwise use cellular data on the Jetpack. I have both...

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