WiFi options

While camping in RV parks without adequate Wi-Fi, I often see other Verizon Jetpacks listed as available networks.

Pangaea Ron wrote:
Verizon Jetpack Mi-Fi, with Wilson Antenna and Booster.

+2

GMandJM wrote:
I know the difference. I also understand what people mean when they say "wifi" and don't find fault with them for it.

Yes, and Bill was only explaining the proper terms, not finding fault,.....if you can understand that w/o finding fault.

I know the difference. I also understand what people mean when they say "wifi" and don't find fault with them for it.

GMandJM wrote:
People often use "wi-fi" to mean an Internet hotspot. Hardly anyone uses the term "cellular".

WiFi is NOT cellular and that's why I pointed out the dramatic differences. I have a cellular connection in my coach but I am currently in an RV park with awesome WiFi which I am too far away from to receive. I have ordered hardware that will change that scenario and allow me to use their free service (which I am paying for in my monthly rent) and save my cellular data.
I would love to do a 2GB update to my GPS and I would love to be streaming some videos but I would never do either of these on my limited cellular data plan.

I have the Verizon MiFi and it uses cell data and creates a WiFi network for the rig and at home. Easy to use but you get the monthly bill. We use it for 2 laptops, a tablet and printer, all wireless. Ditto for the same capability from a phone.

Information in the above link will allow you to use much more distance WiFi locations if they are free or you have their password. I'm considering one set of hardware for under $200 for those times when for various reasons I don't want to use the MiFi.

This thread will lead you to some of the best equipment available for WiFi as in CG WiFi vs WiFi from your phone etc. Some of the equipment is not plug and play and requires some initial setup.

People often use "wi-fi" to mean an Internet hotspot. Hardly anyone uses the term "cellular".

WiFi and Cellular are 2 completely different beasts and require completely different hardware. Cellular has a month service contract and limited data but it available Nationwide (but not out in the boonies). WiFi is only available when parked at a location broadcasting a signal, you are close enough to receive it and my be awesome or terrible (usually slow when a park if full). What is it that you "need".

I'll entertain both options