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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Timely...been researching cell and eventually WiFi, getting signal inside of camper. Both relatively unknown areas for me. Trying to figure it out makes my head swim...
Phone was 1st priority, but just seems like what I expect/want it to do leads to 400-$500 range in equipment? Surprised me, kind of assumed pulling in cell signal would be fairly simple and inexpensive. So still looking- Just tired of climbing up on the roof to get a cell signal (if present).
Last 2 times we were out though, reserved mid-route stops at parks that had WiFi to recharge but couldn't reach signal without taking a walk. At minimum have to be outside.
Then this thread popped up. Hadn't really started looking at WiFi equipment, again because my assumption was higher cost, more complex.
Long term is getting cell to work, access via data, because a lot of the places we go simply no WiFi but may be cell service. However for under $200, accessing 'free' wifi without being on somebody's front porch (or parking lot), seems worthwhile.
The Ubiquiti system msiminoff outlined even more attractive (cost-wise), especially since Ive been saving gift cards for a rainy day. The Ubiquiti Nanostation M2, AirGateway and the replacement BeElion 12v passive POE injector, less cabling TBD, (111.28)for $46 out of pocket? - ordered. Looks like fun project. If I can get this to work, 1st time I can access 'free' internet without walking around with laptop in tow, money well spent. If doesn't work I've thrown away more for less a learning experience.
I do have a question though on the nanostation. Its supposed to be here tomorrow but looking at pics it doesn't appear that it's all that weather proof. I could pole mount, gain a bit of height, store inside when not using. But utilizing/attaching to the Winegard antenna seems the simplest as far as use, also wiring into camper. However it is going to put the semi open end right into the wind/water path when its laying down on the road.
My thought since I need to make a stand off to attach to Winegard arms is to place the antenna in a piece of capped PVC, or try to seal it up.
Has anyone addressed weather proofing on the nanostation or is it a non issue?
Also on cell antennas/repeater antenna I read placement and minimum distance between them is important but I've seen no mention of this on WiFi antenna and access/router point? Just bumbling along
Phone was 1st priority, but just seems like what I expect/want it to do leads to 400-$500 range in equipment? Surprised me, kind of assumed pulling in cell signal would be fairly simple and inexpensive. So still looking- Just tired of climbing up on the roof to get a cell signal (if present).
Last 2 times we were out though, reserved mid-route stops at parks that had WiFi to recharge but couldn't reach signal without taking a walk. At minimum have to be outside.
Then this thread popped up. Hadn't really started looking at WiFi equipment, again because my assumption was higher cost, more complex.
Long term is getting cell to work, access via data, because a lot of the places we go simply no WiFi but may be cell service. However for under $200, accessing 'free' wifi without being on somebody's front porch (or parking lot), seems worthwhile.
The Ubiquiti system msiminoff outlined even more attractive (cost-wise), especially since Ive been saving gift cards for a rainy day. The Ubiquiti Nanostation M2, AirGateway and the replacement BeElion 12v passive POE injector, less cabling TBD, (111.28)for $46 out of pocket? - ordered. Looks like fun project. If I can get this to work, 1st time I can access 'free' internet without walking around with laptop in tow, money well spent. If doesn't work I've thrown away more for less a learning experience.
I do have a question though on the nanostation. Its supposed to be here tomorrow but looking at pics it doesn't appear that it's all that weather proof. I could pole mount, gain a bit of height, store inside when not using. But utilizing/attaching to the Winegard antenna seems the simplest as far as use, also wiring into camper. However it is going to put the semi open end right into the wind/water path when its laying down on the road.
My thought since I need to make a stand off to attach to Winegard arms is to place the antenna in a piece of capped PVC, or try to seal it up.
Has anyone addressed weather proofing on the nanostation or is it a non issue?
Also on cell antennas/repeater antenna I read placement and minimum distance between them is important but I've seen no mention of this on WiFi antenna and access/router point? Just bumbling along
