Truck Camper Wifi Setup
Hi everyone, I'm going to post about my wifi setup in my 1999 Lance 1130. It works pretty well so maybe you can benefit from this or maybe you could add to my knowledge. Here's what I've got (some p...
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Maybe there are less expensive alternatives out there?
That's a cool setup aidwilli !!
I opted for a slightly different approach with the primary goal being maximum range so that I can access hotspots even when I'm parked a long distance from them (several kilometers easily).
For the antenna/point-to-point bridge, I am using a Ubiquiti Nanostation M2 ($88).
Note that Ubiquiti's LocoM2 does exactly the same thing with a bit less range (still a couple Km) and only costs $48.
For the access point inside my TC I'm using a tiny Ubiquiti AirGateway ($24) and the combo is powered by a low cost passive POE injector ($6). I'm injecting 12Vdc so no power converter is needed.
The downside of my setup is that the NanoStation's antenna is directional, so I have to re-aim it toward the nearest hot spot every time I park... I occasionally mount it on the TV antenna mast to make the process quick & easy.
As far as "less expensive alternatives"; the combo of a LocoM2, AirGateway, POE injector, plus a couple ethernet cables, can be had for under 90 bucks.
Cheers,
-Mark
On edit: Here's are links to Ubiquiti's NanoStation and AirGateway product lines.
