Jordan & Val
2016 Unity 24IB
Just to complicate matters, Verizon is rolling out their 5G coverage in 11 markets from now until the end of summer.
Here we go!Just to complicate matters, Verizon is rolling out their 5G coverage in 11 markets from now until the end of summer.
Or just a 5G capable hotspot and compatible MIMO antenna. Everything else just uses wifi to access the hotspot. At this point the booster is just adding complexity that isn't necessary at all.Here we go!
But won't that require a new 5G-capable phone, 5G-capable JetPack, and 5G-capable Booster?
The Surf SoHo has WiFi-as-WAN. Is there some specific feature you are referring to?The two that seems to fit the bill best are the Pepwave Surf SOHO and the WifiRanger GoAC. The latter is more expensive but has some good features for wifi-as-WAN
Yeah the PoE for the powered wifi antenna, and a better wifi-as-wan UI.The Surf SoHo has WiFi-as-WAN. Is there some specific feature you are referring to?
Frankly, though, unless you desire a real LAN in your van, you can get by with just the AC791L. That device, combined with a good MIMO antenna performs very well. I designed and 3-D printed a cradle for the AC791L, which is nice, since the antenna connections are tiny and fragile.
/This seems to be an excellent choice for our needs. We would like to use Go To Meeting services while underway. At present, Signal transfer between towers makes hosting a meeting while coach is moving almost impossible and certainly unprofessional. We get better results while stopped in a rest area. Given preferred lower traffic routes, I would accept stopping to host a meeting if data speed was within reason.
My other want is to stream content to the dumb tv via a stick or something simple.
I could create a mount near the fantastic fan which would keep cable short.
Would a digital RV tv antenna support MIMO? That would be awesome.
Short answer - nope.Would a digital RV tv antenna support MIMO? That would be awesome.
Am I missing something? I don't see where the Jetpack 7730l has antenna connections.Thank you all for very educational posts. Based on what I have learned from this and other treads I decided to buy the newest Verizon Jetpack 7730l 4G LTE and MIMO antenna from Antenna Plus. I called them but they do not have that jetpack on the list of devices so they are checking the spec to be able to sell me the right antenna. If there is a better option please advise me. I do not need direct connection for any of my devices. I do have Apple laptop but wifi is sufficient for my use. Beside the laptop I have apple phones and IPad. I have 2017 Unity TB and intend to use black tank vent as a route for the cables. Is it safe to assume that jetpack has a sufficient range to cover unity with Wifi signal if I mount it in rear upper compartment or do I need router also?
You should be able to get a very workable wifi signal from anywhere inside of the coach. From my own experience Antenna Plus should be able to get you the correct tail to plug into the hotspot.Thank you all for very educational posts. Based on what I have learned from this and other treads I decided to buy the newest Verizon Jetpack 7730l 4G LTE and MIMO antenna from Antenna Plus. I called them but they do not have that jetpack on the list of devices so they are checking the spec to be able to sell me the right antenna. If there is a better option please advise me. I do not need direct connection for any of my devices. I do have Apple laptop but wifi is sufficient for my use. Beside the laptop I have apple phones and IPad. I have 2017 Unity TB and intend to use black tank vent as a route for the cables. Is it safe to assume that jetpack has a sufficient range to cover unity with Wifi signal if I mount it in rear upper compartment or do I need router also?
RV Mobile Internet reviewed the 7730L and found that it has some firmware issues and at the moment is no faster than the AC791L. So you might consider sticking with the older (and cheaper) unit which is still great (it's worked very well for us).Thank you all for very educational posts. Based on what I have learned from this and other treads I decided to buy the newest Verizon Jetpack 7730l 4G LTE and MIMO antenna from Antenna Plus.
As a rule keep antenna cables as short as possible. Drilling a hole in the roof to reduce the cable run may be worth it — after all your goal is to maximize signal strength and S/N, both of which are affected by cable length. My plan for this is to use a cable gland and a new hole on the roof above the TV equipment space.I have 2017 Unity TB and intend to use black tank vent as a route for the cables.
That should work fine for inside the van.Is it safe to assume that jetpack has a sufficient range to cover unity with Wifi signal if I mount it in rear upper compartment or do I need router also?
I have no data, but if you want a guess:Are these units, cables etc, sufficiently shielded from interference such as electric motors?
I would like to use the galley fantastic fan escutcheon to mount the jetpack and locate the antenna adjacent. I would have a short cable run, easy access to 12v and the location is high and center of the coach offering clear line of sight to any device. The only fly in the ointment I can see would be fan motor interference.
I plan on using the same components you are, except going with the cheaper Surf On The Go unit because I only need 1 Ethernet port. I want to mount the antenna as close as possible to, and above, the equipment box in the FX (above TV on right side, just aft of passenger seat). Please explain in a little more detail what you mean in the quoted sentence. Thanks.It turns out I can use the mount with integral adhesive and avoid having to install a separate cable gland, which is good because the double cable isn't round.