4G Router with WiFi

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4G Router with WiFi

· Posted: 23.03.2017 · #1

Currently testing this to see how it performs in the van. 4G Router with WiFi

4G Router with WiFi
300 Mbps 11n WiFi
3 Ethernet Ports
External Antenna Connectors for WiFi & 3G/4G
Takes standard size SIM card

Can take large external antennas.

I'll report as I go along.

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· Posted: 23.03.2017 · #2

I will be interested in this as i have recently been looking at antennas for my mifi.
A better setup than a mifi would help as i can work from the van if the signal is reliable.

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· Posted: 24.03.2017 · #3

The only problem with that Mark is you would likely to be away a lot on the van?

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· Posted: 24.03.2017 · #4

Quote by mark

I will be interested in this as i have recently been looking at antennas for my mifi.
A better setup than a mifi would help as i can work from the van if the signal is reliable.

This has the two 4G aerial sockets that are required to get 4G, also a wifi aerial. I am getting a stronger signal from it on WiFi than I am from my home router.

Very easily setup, although I have yet to try it in the South I expect no problems.

I plan to get a real good antenna for it and also plan a permanent 4G aerial antenna on (outside) the van, just looking at different options now.

There are more expensive options with VPN servers and dual sim. This one is aimed at a domestic market, vehicles and at home, the other high end ones are more for vehicles that require connections from other devices, perhaps tachographs or such like and varying power sources.

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· Posted: 24.03.2017 · #5

Is it also 12volt ?

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· Posted: 24.03.2017 · #6

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Is it also 12volt ?

Yeah, well 9volt, but can come with cigarette type power plug.

DC 9V/1A or 12V/1A

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· Posted: 24.03.2017 · #7

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Very easily setup, although I have yet to try it in the South I expect no problems.

But surely with the way 3 throttle back on the network while roaming you will still have issues.

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· Posted: 24.03.2017 · #8

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But surely with the way 3 throttle back on the network while roaming you will still have issues.

Of course, but the best signal that can be received is going to help things. Could always swap the sim if need be.

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· Posted: 24.03.2017 · #9

That is true John.
Just need to buy a french data sim.

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· Posted: 24.03.2017 · #10

Going to try the following antenna with it, once it arrives.

Min. 2 dBi Gain across all bands
Dual Polarised, full LTE band Omni Directional Antenna for outdoor use
Window, Wall or Pole mountable
Frequency Range - 790~960, 1710~2170, 2300~2400 and 2500~2700 MHz bands
2 x 5 metre cables included

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Re: 4G Router with WiFi

· Posted: 24.03.2017 · #11

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how much is the router, and the aerial

RRP is: £100 for the Router and £78 for the antenna.
I might be able to do them a bit cheaper.

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· Posted: 28.03.2017 · #12

Or buy them direct from here:

http://www.solwise.co.uk/4g-routers-54rv.html

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http://www.solwise.co.uk/4g-antenna-omni-xpol-a0001.html

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Re: 4G Router with WiFi

· Posted: 15.04.2017 · #13

Phone: Check out my @Speedtest result! How fast is your internet? http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/2791879757

4g router:Check out my @Speedtest result! How fast is your internet? http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/2791891880

Both taken from exact same spot.

( No extra aerial on router )

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· Posted: 15.04.2017 · #14

Sitting in Allys van, on my own mifi, beside Allys equipment.

Check out my @Speedtest result! How fast is your internet? http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/2792999140

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Mobil Phone Signal Booster

· Posted: 19.12.2017 · #15

Look at this

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· Posted: 19.12.2017 · #16

I recently asked a friend what they used on their yacht and he sent me these links.
He explained that twin Ariel's are required for 4g and these are fairly good without going into serious money.

I think they are similar to those Ally is using.

ARIEL
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0…2554385104

ROUTER
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0…3171597277

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Re: 4G Router with WiFi

· Posted: 20.12.2017 · #17

Quote by mark

How would you connect the antenna to that router? By the pics/specs the router doesn't seem to have an external antenna connection. Make sure that they have external antennas or SMA connections to hook it up.

80% that I'm blind and I'm missing it, but just in case

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Re: 4G Router with WiFi

· Posted: 20.12.2017 · #18

Quote by RTV

There are two Ariel connections on it which is apparently required for proper 4g. The Ariel in my previous post has two cables coming from it as it actually has two Ariels configured correctly inside the outer case.

I found this link with a video which helps a bit.
http://www.3grouterstore.co.uk…outer.html

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· Posted: 20.12.2017 · #19

That's perfect so!

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· Posted: 20.12.2017 · #20

They took a lot of info from this guy's YouTube channel. They thought he was quite good.

These explain the Ariel.

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