Better Signal Needed (some times) (1 Viewer)

[Brakers]

Hi All
I’m looking to get a better signal to my MH when camping, at the moment I have a sim in my IPad which works reasonably well in most places but I think I will get a better signal if I get a MIFi device with an aerial on the roof of the MH which runs off 12v and put my sim in it.
What do you guys think and do you have any recommendations for a MiFi or router I can put my sim in. It must have at least one aerial socket.
Many Thanks Tony

 

[DanielFord]

Hi All
I’m looking to get a better signal to my MH when camping, at the moment I have a sim in my IPad which works reasonably well in most places but I think I will get a better signal if I get a MIFi device with an aerial on the roof of the MH which runs off 12v and put my sim in it.
What do you guys think and do you have any recommendations for a MiFi or router I can put my sim in. It must have at least one aerial socket.
Many Thanks Tony

You have caught me on the hop, we have a unit that provides wired and wireless lan, it came with 240v only, but I snipped the wire and connected it to the 12v supply. It has an aerial socket on the back, the only thing I can't remember what make it is, and I am not near the van.

 

[Brakers]

You have caught me on the hop, we have a unit that provides wired and wireless lan, it came with 240v only, but I snipped the wire and connected it to the 12v supply. It has an aerial socket on the back, the only thing I can't remember what make it is, and I am not near the van.

Hi Daniel r u going to the van soooooon?

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[DanielFord]

Hi Daniel r u going to the van soooooon?

Only if you count Friday as soon, sorry! I think it is an Asus, but I just did a search on that and I can't find it.

 

[Brakers]

Only if you count Friday as soon, sorry! I think it is an Asus, but I just did a search on that and I can't find it.

I'm in no real hurry so Friday is ok and I'll c what others advise in the meantime.

 

[DBK]

You need a MiFi with two aerial sockets so you can connect what is called a mimo aerial.
Putting it on the roof makes for a neat installation but there are cheaper alternatives. I use one of these:
www.amazon.co.uk/d/Mobile-Internet-Devices/NETGEAR-6000450-Antenna-Aircard-Hotspots/B00DN3J03O

Connect it to something like a Huawei 5577 mifi and you will get near enough as good a signal as you can. If you want to add a roof aerial (£150+ and fitting if required) later then you won't have wasted much on the aerial.

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[DBK]

The aircard thing is just an aerial with two leads which connect to the MiFi.
The MiFi will work without it but in my experience you get a much better signal using it.
The sim fits in the MiFi of course and the only power source required if for the MiFi as well.
The Amazon advert is a bit confusing as in the boxes are links to other and different products.

 

[Clarky]

We use this kit from Motorhome Wi-Fi.
https://www.motorhomewifi.com/product/4g-huawei-e5577-mifi-window-mount-antenna/
The antenna is stuck to our side window with suckers and has worked brilliantly all over France. We usually get better internet speed than at home and it is available on our iPads and laptop just like our home BB router.
I know some others will say you can get the kit cheaper elsewhere but Addie gives excellent service and they are just a phone call away if you need help.

Richard.

 

[DBK]

We use this kit from Motorhome Wi-Fi.
https://www.motorhomewifi.com/product/4g-huawei-e5577-mifi-window-mount-antenna/
The antenna is stuck to our side window with suckers and has worked brilliantly all over France. We usually get better internet speed than at home and it is available on our iPads and laptop just like our home BB router.
I know some others will say you can get the kit cheaper elsewhere but Addie gives excellent service and they are just a phone call away if you need help.

Richard.

I agree, for anyone who thinks they might find all this a bit intimidating then buy the stuff from MotorhomeWiFi because they give excellent after sales service. Buy all the bits separately and you are on your own.

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[Brakers]

We use this kit from Motorhome Wi-Fi.

Hi Clarky yes I've seen that at MH shows, I'm at Malvern soon, if they are there I'll have a word with them. I must say the price is quite high though.
Best Wishes Tony

 

[Ninovan]

Hope to see you there Tony @Brakers . Might be looking at the same bit of kit! Chris

 

[Highfour]

Look at the 4G Pack 2 from Motorhome WiFi. I bought this in March. Fitting the aerial was easy and very neat. Bit pricey (£274), but well worth it. Before and after sales was very good.

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