Can I run this one past you please before I fork out?!

[Krazykate]

Thanks in advance for your help folks.
Setting up wifi in my PVC, for varied uses/locations on and off grid in the UK, mainly Scotland for now so thinking an EE sim (still looking for unlimited/high allowance deals).

Looking for something a bit more permanent. Dont wish to use phone hotspot anymore, need cameras for dog/security and the ability to leave OH with wifi in the van!

All a bit over my head but after a lot of reading thinking of getting a Netgear Nighthawk M2 router with potential Poynting external aerial depending on performance. I see some Funsters have found they didn't need one.

A couple of questions to get my head round powering the router. So I understand AC on EHU, but how does it power/charge on the go in an older van with no usbs? There is a 12v cig socket near the cupboard where I intend keeping it? How to keep it charged of off grid? Can I charge it with a decent Anker powerbank with a 5v to 12v step up cable?
Any help/clarification is very welcome!

 

[Russ N Tracey]

Hi. I've got an Avtex AMR104X which I put in our motorhome. it runs off the 12v lighting system, I have kept it switched on when I'm away from the van for the blink cameras, the solar panel does keep the battery topped up in the summer however in the winter months I found it did drain the battery if left too long without taking the van out for a drive to top thing back up.
I can't help you with the power bank bit though.
Russ

 

[Krazykate]

Hello fellow night owl! Am I overthinking this or just having a moment? If not plugged into ac 3 pin 240, where does the router connect for leisure/solar? I'm presuming the 12v socket below in the living area works off car battery?
I take it this lot (photo) in the cupboard is for satellite tv set up??.....

 

[jonsea]

Bump

 

[jumar]

My Teltonika Router is permanently wired and live.
The 12v supply comes from the vans circuit supplied from my Leisure battery.
I have an unlimited data SIM card inserted in this router.

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[Krazykate]

Excuse my ignorance but does that mean there is direct wiring to the battery similar to an inverter and not just through a dedicated 12v socket?
I have since done more research on the Netgear and realised its portability may be handy but I was really a permanent feature I was looking for. I think I am right in that I can charge it from my dash 12v cig socket whilst driving but I was hoping my power bank could also be an option. I think I'm right in saying it's 5v out put wouldn't be enough? All very complex!

 

[jumar]

Excuse my ignorance but does that mean there is direct wiring to the battery similar to an inverter and not just through a dedicated 12v socket?
I have since done more research on the Netgear and realised its portability may be handy but I was really a permanent feature I was looking for. I think I am right in that I can charge it from my dash 12v cig socket whilst driving but I was hoping my power bank could also be an option. I think I'm right in saying it's 5v out put wouldn't be enough? All very complex!

Our van has, like most vans a 12v wiring loom...this supplies the lighting and auxiliary components....in my case I could use a redundant section of wiring that once supplied a Maxview antenna.
This made my installation somewhat straightforward..as the Poynting antenna could be fixed through the hole the Maxview was fixed through.
One further point...my router needs a permanent power supply...it does not have a installed battery...it's similar to what you would have as a home router..

 

[MisterB]

M2 is a great router. If you have it permanently installed to 12v, remove the battery!!!

A simple 12v fused feed from your battery and a 12v usb socket are easier to fit than you may think. You could even replace your lighter socket with a usb socket rather than use a plug in usb adapter. If you get one with more than one outlet, you can charge your phone aswell

 

[GMLS]

My Teltonika Router is permanently wired and live.
The 12v supply comes from the vans circuit supplied from my Leisure battery.
I have an unlimited data SIM card inserted in this router.

Same here Teltonika Rutx11 which has dual sim capability.Simple install to 12v system and power usage of just 16w max.Use it with a Poynting v3 aerial and its been brilliant.

 

[Raul]

Same here Teltonika Rutx11 which has dual sim capability.Simple install to 12v system and power usage of just 16w max.Use it with a Poynting v3 aerial and its been brilliant.

Same as my set up, with a EE unlimited sim, great combo for the past 4-5 years

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[Krazykate]

Thanks folks. It certainly would be good just to leave it connected. Is this socket in the lounge area likely to be to the leisure or car battery?

 

[herald_400rl]

Thanks folks. It certainly would be good just to leave it connected. Is this socket in the lounge area likely to be to the leisure or car battery?



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Have you got multi meter? Check voltage of the LB, check voltage of the starter battery, if they're sufficiently dissimilar check the voltage at this socket and then you'll know.