I use a MOFI router with Verizon data card (100gigs) for my Prevost bus. Having its own network is a MUST have for those who travel or fulltime. I travel 7 months a year all over the USA and so far VERIZON has come through like a champ! I too use 2 smart tv's, IP cameras, Sensors, and automated lighting. Great vid!
We’ve been Boondocking for a year now with Starlink. We are typically out of cell range. The whole priority thing is a non-issue. We get faster speeds without priority than we do back at home with priority. It a population density or capacity issue. Thanks for the video.
I am a long time media storm chaser and have to be able to stream HD video to tv stations while also bringing in a lot of data for multiple radar and weather data programs etc. I've always used a MIMO cellular router that allows me to use one cellular sim card from AT&T and another one from Verizon in the one router. Helpful as you move in and out of areas where one provider is better than another and as you lose one tower etc. The router is able to load balance and is capable of bonding. I have two 9db gain antennas on the roof. By next spring, I'm considering moving it to backup duty and going with the Starlink mobile system after I look into hail protection for the more expensive dish that requires.
Pretty sure both Verizon and AT&T have policies against using their cell data as backdoor-hotspots. Not saying don't do this, but definitely proceed with caution and prepare for the possibility of either carrier dropping you for "suspicious overusage."
@@TAPE_W0RM The sim cards are the same as what is used in their own hotspot devices, in fact I have to insert them into the Verizon branded hotspot in order to get it turned on after the off season and same for the AT&T card. After they are active, I move them over to my Cradlepoint router. I'm just combining them in one router. No "Suspicious Overusage" because I buy my data in 100gig blocks so I stay priority on both lines at all times. I've been doing this exact same setup for 15 years now first with 3G then 4G LTE then 5G never an issue.
We visited our kids in Wyoming last year and will again this year. We used the T-Mobile home internet on the road and when we parked. We had wonderful speed up and down. T-Mobile customer service leaves much to be desired. It handled all of our needs online. In our experience, as he says, check out where you will be going on carrier coverage maps.
Great educational video. Learned a lot. I just bought a 2021 RV 4 in January, and it came with a Winegard internet or hotspot router mounted on top of the roof. I learned that it works with ATT, Verizon, or Tmobile sim card. Any comments on it?? The one thing I don't like is that if I have change the sim card, I have to go on the roof. Is there any way I can place and equipment inside the RV to accomplish this sim card changing?
Got the $30 Visible plan. I just use a Kindle Fire tablet with the phone hotspot if not at home or at a restaurant with wifi. So far it has been great. Watching this video at McDonald's.
Great video, MJ and Izzy! You are the "geekmeister", Izzy! You explain it very well! We are at the low end as for internet access needs, though from what we have experienced, using our phones as hotspots, speed is quite limited and much depends on the location. Thank you for this video!
Nice set-up with the router and roof mounted antenna, would have been curious to see speeds directly on your phone then switched to going through the rv rourer setup..just for kicks
Now that was a great and accurate summary of what’s out there for connectivity. I love the technology and if I didn’t have a budget I’d have all the things. 😊 Starlink RV just sent out an email that you can now get priority data at $2gb. You turn it on and off as needed. We have SL because we love the mountains and I still work full time so as long as I have a clear shot to the northern sky we are good. We also have AT&T on our phones with a hot spot on each phone and my work laptop has a built in Verizon card so we are well covered. Thanks!!
95% of the time we are in cell coverage so the T-Mobile 5G Home Internet service works great for us. I just did a speed test and got 320mb/s down, 28mb/s up @ $50/month. Have had it for over a year now and no issues. I do think T-Mobile will change things up in the future (lower speeds & raise prices) but for now it's the best option I've tried since going full-time in 2017 and I've tried many, including Starlink. I also have a Calyx 5G plan and it's very good as well.
Love your videos and appreciate the time you put in....I have a Class C with a Wifi Booster on top (WeBoost Drive X RV) and currently have AT&T....we currently only travel about 6 weeks a year...hoping to do a lot more...what would you recommend? Thanks Doug
Great stuff! Love to hear real life experience on techie topics for the RV. I'll have to check out that router...!!! My old Cradlepoint won't work with a sim chip.
I use Firstnet as well in my trailer, question about the router you are using. How did you get the router to operate on band 14? Right now I'm using a Netgear Nighthawk hotspot and I connect it to a linksys router with an expander to make sure all the cameras have coverage as well.
I use tmoble & ATT BOTH r unlimited data plans.I just use the router that comes from the carriers. I have very little problems with that combo. Also I always check out the reviews of any campgrounds that I plan to go to. Just ways to cover ur needs for a little under $200 a month. That also includes 2 phones. So not bad at all.
Great Video! Just got our 1st RV lightly used 2018 Galleria 24Q ClassB van. Looking at options for outfitting with internet and security camera’s, etc.
So, this was a really great video. i am currently using a verizon mi-fi hot spot. It works well almost everywhere but I an changing soon and am seriously considering this solution. Our dish dome was damaged recently and we do not use dish anyway so we took it off. I’m thinking that would be the perfect spot for the cellular multi directional antenna. Thanks again for the info and sta safe.
I work on the road and do dozens of zoom mtgs per month. Internet is critical. After seeing a previous video you did we went with RVITGURU and have been happy. Darren is great to work with. With roof mount on ATT we generally get 90-100 down/15-30 up. This year we moved our winter location out west and there was no ATT and poor V. We actually got one of the new TMobile home internet boxes. $50/ month, unlimited, no throttle. W/o roof antenna we had 200 up 30 down consistent. We traveled back to east coast with it. 15 stops, we had excellent service every night except one stay in Cherokee NC. Nothing. No V, no TMobile, very weak ATT. That is life. Streamed Roku every night.
WOW, great job explaining that. I'm trying our verizon jetpack for a couple months to see how it goes. If it's crap, i'll hit up your guy. We actually have the satellite on top of the CS, never used it. So I guess i can just use that location for an external antenna. Thanks for the great info
Starlink just added an option to the roam plan, you can pay $2/gb to prioritize your data. I imagine it gets expensive fast since the only thing you'd need to prioritize is video which burns through data. I spent last week in a national forest miles from the nearest cell signal, and Starlink was great. But you couldn't get a Class A to that spot so I'm curious, once you guys travel out west, can you really get that big RV anywhere you need Starlink.
Great video guys. I am curious as to what is the white console/cabinet that you have in between your captain chairs. I am looking for something like that when traveling.
As a network engineer (Cisco) you did a great job explaining these options. I do want to talk about the data cap from Starlink though. While I normally disagree with data caps as a matter of principle, today 1TB of data for residential use is massive. Even if you have kids streaming 4K and both adults are remote working with video calls and large file downloads, you'll struggle to max out 1TB of data a month.
@@geogmz8277 nah, still true, I check last month and we used ~550GB down and around 250GB up. We we also spent a lot of time running around doing activities with the kids (sports, school, etc) so maybe its because we're using mobile data and public networks more than you.
It is so important that you posted this video. Shared experience helps individuals that feel alone understand that they are not alone. You have likely helped to turn someone’s life in a much more positive direction. I have always felt that you are a genuine person. Now I know for sure that you are a person with incredible integrity and compassion for others.
@@ImagePure If you buy (don't trust free ones) a reliable brand, they work as intended: "A VPN hides your IP. Instead of your real IP address that holds information on your physical location, a VPN provides you with a new IP address. This ensures your real location is never revealed, your browsing history is hidden, and your traffic is private." So snoopers on the public WiFi network can't see your connection or computer. But they can't protect you from the websites you visit or data you download: "They won't keep you safe, for instance, if you visit phishing websites or download compromised files. When you use a VPN, you are still at risk of: Trojans."
A little confused. Given the two different external antenna systems you have and router it sounded like you were using your ATT iPhone hot spot which was utilized one of the external antenna(s) system. I’m assuming that the external antennas always need a additional account / card installed in the router. An option is using you phone’s hotspot without a active card in the router which, I believe, is utilizing the phone’s antenna only. Live in the Pacific NW (Western Washington) and never thought I’d find myself avoiding trees (very very difficult to do here). Love to Boondock (usually 0 bars regardless) but now that I have solar that requires a open Southern exposure coupled with my Starlink needing a open Northern exposure, finding a spot is difficult. Having to venture 6-8 hours to Eastern Washington (dessert like / flat open skys) to get both. What I do to feed my techie needs ie UA-cam to keep up on “Endless RVing”
Thank you very much for this video, appreciate you sharing all of your experiences. My wife and I just purchased our first RV (class B) and are planning our first trip. We hope to use our RV at least 3 to 4 times a year for large trips I know my wife will want to use Internet service while traveling, as well as when we reach our destination. We will definitely go with the router and then choose a provider. Understanding the limits of each of the three major providers, in your opinion, is anyone of them better than the next? Thank you for any insight you could provide, be safe and well. .
I'm a tech junkie of sorts and understand most things (excellent video and thank you for your service by the way). I've decided, by reading the comments, that I just need to ask in my basic language - Are you saying, for example, with this router - If I have unlimited calling/text data on my phone, this router will basically use that but create a hotspot where I can use the internet with my laptop or stream on the tv with my Roku without having dedicated hotspot data? (we each get 40 gb hotspot on our phone plans now so it hasn't been an issue until recently when we were on the road for 17 days) Thanks.
What’s the use case for the WiFi antenna cables on the panorama antenna? Broadcast signal from the router to outside or would you use them to pick up free WiFi and boost it inside?
Issy, Does the built in cellular Antennas provide a better signal or speed than a cell phone or hot spot? I’m not talking about the roof mounted Antenna. I’m trying to figure out if I get a hotspot or the model you have, Or something similar, thanks Mark
Depends on the phone you have. If you have the latest and greatest phone it will be similar, however this is more suited if you want a dedicated router for your RV.
Thanks for the superb speed talk info. vid. Please geek as much as you want....I learned that my cat cables aren't even close to Cat 19. Also, thanks for reminding me of the stale dating of equipment: just the excuse I need for my wife who leaves these up to me. Ha ha. "Fun times at Ridgemont High."
Hi Izzy and MJ great video on the WiFi modem. That modem had a lot of antenna. I just got my new modem this year myself. I have 5G now. It works great. Glad you explained about the modem WiFi. I understand about now. Thank you Izzy and MJ! Also I can’t believe your a prankster. I would believe it in Matt but not you Izzy. Lol! I love you anyway prankster or not. Thank you Izzy and MJ for this video!
Great info. Izzy is most definitely up to date on all the internet stuff. Was wondering if you can disclose approximately what data plan your on and what is the cost?
Great video. My skill level is far less than novice. You said that you had to put a SIM card into the router. Are you taking the SIM card from your phone and putting it in the router or do you have to have a separate dedicated SIM card, and therefore another SIM card cell phone bill???
So if I understand correctly, youre just using a pre paid plan? For example, theres a T-Mobile tower fairly closeby. Would i just purchase the T-Mobile prepaid unlimited phone plan? In the fine print, it says that there would be lower speeds for heavy date users (>50GB).
I dont like all them antennas on that router. Im glad my T moble gateway put theirs inside the box. And inside a small RV space is valuable. I think the routers can do a better job making them compact. More and more I like the outdoor routers which all antennas are in a weather proof housing. Less likely getting broke off. Thanks. 73
Can you share how you plugged your external antenna into the router? Which number cable, to which number port on the back of the router? I have a very similar setup and can't get the external antenna to work correctly on this router.
hey thanks - i am running on our permanent stationary park wifi - they actually provide us with a box in our rv with our own login - great but, i’m trying to get a work from home job and our download/upload speeds aren’t fast enough- i’m lucky to get 20 mbps funny- our smart rv stream without buffering at all. i’m still lost as to how to get 50-100 so i can land a job
okay so i walk into at&t and tell them i want a simcard with a plan?? or do i need a hotspot sim?? what do i need to ask for as far as getting the sim cards? can you use 2 sims so i have Verizon but i want to get best of both world from verizon and AT&T so i could pull signal from both?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the fins on the back of that router are used if you do NOT have that thingy on your roof? I'm just trying to stream TV and watch UA-cam videos when I'm on the road.
Thanks for the video. I'm still a bit confused. The router takes a sim card. Is that from various service providers and do you have to switch it out depending on the service area you're in? I don't understand how that's going to be around $40/month if you have to pay for the different services.
In the end you either have a signal or you dont. Given a great cell signal your options are numerous and you can pick what works for you. No cell service or really bad cell service your option is really only starlink...
Congrats on the 100k huge milestone. Thanks for all the tips and info you have provided. Wondering about AT&T out West. Seems like you guys travel mostly in the East. We travel mostly in the West. Do you have any experience or insights into AT&T in Central and Western U.S.?
I've had least success with AT&T prepaid. Postpaid will often have better roaming agreements, but I've concluded that most of our camping locations in the West work better on prepaid versions of the other two.
I have Starlink and have had it since beta and I have NEVER had a problem using it all over the place from Washington State to Arizona and everywhere in-between, never been anywhere that it didn't work. The only pain has been over the last year they KEEP changing the names and plans plus they raised the price and lowered the service level for RVs, BUT although I don't like either of those things it still works very well. And both my wife and I work office jobs and have to do WebEx and Zoom meetings etc. Streaming 4K Netflix, UA-cam, no Problems. So I'm not appreciating the Starlink sucks "joke", it has been amazing and a god send for A LOT of people. Also on data caps at my home we have 4 adults here and we all work from home and are at least running two 4K Netflix streams all evening, and gaming and I am on UA-cam ALL the time, we are HEAVY internet users. I looked at my stats we went over 1TB once (1.23TB) about a year ago and that was it, no idea why that blip month usually we are at around 600 to 750GB.
well I went to a campground here in NC recently with Starlink, had a pretty open shot to the sky from out site, and the connection sucked!! sucked enough to make me cancel my starlink membership. so I have to agree with the starlink sucks comment, so right now you're outnumbered.
So is this a modem/router combo? I have a Verizon jetpack that I would like to get rid of. I could take out my SIM card and use it. Do I need the modem/router combo or just the router?
Im in Lancaster PA and am getting 475mbps with T-Mobile home internet 50 bucks a month unlimited, just plug the device into the power that's it, no antennas or any cables needed.
@@EndlessRVing I have been in a lot of area's that don't qualify for the t mobile home internet yet i have service. But there are a some places you won't get service.
I thought FirstNet was supposed to be restricted to emergency responders, public safety employees, and NOT available to the general public. So how are you qualifying for it?
You might want to check with the mfg to see if you need to terminate those ports where the paddle antennas were removed and not connected to the roof antenna.
Actually an "F" connector is 75 ohm impedance and used in the CATV industry. An "SMA" connector is 50 Ohms impedance and used in WiFi, Cellular, and other HIGH Frequency applications.🙂
Great video but still not a usable option for us. We camp a lot of places with zero cell signal. Probably 60 percent of the places have ve no bars of reception
thanks I sent an email to chestertechrepairs yesterday and will be calling him when I get home from this trip. This is our 3rd time out with our Toy Hauler and we are not able to stream video and internet access is intermittent through our hot spot. We are planning to start with a VZ sim card since we have 3 phones today and only use 2 of them for voice...
@@EndlessRVing Did not go well.. I am returning the unit and cannot give them the same recommendation you did. I support the small company, but should have known when you cant talk to someone.. its not going to go well.. Waiting on my RMA and still looking for the next great streaming solution.
I use a MOFI router with Verizon data card (100gigs) for my Prevost bus. Having its own network is a MUST have for those who travel or fulltime. I travel 7 months a year all over the USA and so far VERIZON has come through like a champ! I too use 2 smart tv's, IP cameras, Sensors, and automated lighting. Great vid!
Thanks for sharing
We’ve been Boondocking for a year now with Starlink. We are typically out of cell range. The whole priority thing is a non-issue. We get faster speeds without priority than we do back at home with priority. It a population density or capacity issue. Thanks for the video.
What r ur upload/download speeds?
I am a long time media storm chaser and have to be able to stream HD video to tv stations while also bringing in a lot of data for multiple radar and weather data programs etc. I've always used a MIMO cellular router that allows me to use one cellular sim card from AT&T and another one from Verizon in the one router. Helpful as you move in and out of areas where one provider is better than another and as you lose one tower etc. The router is able to load balance and is capable of bonding. I have two 9db gain antennas on the roof. By next spring, I'm considering moving it to backup duty and going with the Starlink mobile system after I look into hail protection for the more expensive dish that requires.
Pretty sure both Verizon and AT&T have policies against using their cell data as backdoor-hotspots. Not saying don't do this, but definitely proceed with caution and prepare for the possibility of either carrier dropping you for "suspicious overusage."
@@TAPE_W0RM The sim cards are the same as what is used in their own hotspot devices, in fact I have to insert them into the Verizon branded hotspot in order to get it turned on after the off season and same for the AT&T card. After they are active, I move them over to my Cradlepoint router. I'm just combining them in one router. No "Suspicious Overusage" because I buy my data in 100gig blocks so I stay priority on both lines at all times. I've been doing this exact same setup for 15 years now first with 3G then 4G LTE then 5G never an issue.
We visited our kids in Wyoming last year and will again this year. We used the T-Mobile home internet on the road and when we parked. We had wonderful speed up and down. T-Mobile customer service leaves much to be desired. It handled all of our needs online. In our experience, as he says, check out where you will be going on carrier coverage maps.
Great educational video. Learned a lot. I just bought a 2021 RV 4 in January, and it came with a Winegard internet or hotspot router mounted on top of the roof. I learned that it works with ATT, Verizon, or Tmobile sim card. Any comments on it?? The one thing I don't like is that if I have change the sim card, I have to go on the roof. Is there any way I can place and equipment inside the RV to accomplish this sim card changing?
I have been watching videos about RV internet for weeks. This has been incredibly clear and informative! Thank you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Got the $30 Visible plan. I just use a Kindle Fire tablet with the phone hotspot if not at home or at a restaurant with wifi. So far it has been great. Watching this video at McDonald's.
Great job. For the first time I understand the different antennas and in vs out signals as well as WiFi 16! I’m subscribing.
Glad it was helpful!
Starlink sent us a email yesterday the data cap has been removed.
Great video, MJ and Izzy! You are the "geekmeister", Izzy! You explain it very well! We are at the low end as for internet access needs, though from what we have experienced, using our phones as hotspots, speed is quite limited and much depends on the location. Thank you for this video!
Thanks Wes
Nice set-up with the router and roof mounted antenna, would have been curious to see speeds directly on your phone then switched to going through the rv rourer setup..just for kicks
Thank you for sharing. Hope to buy a RV in the next couple of years and getting educated on this stuff is important.
Now that was a great and accurate summary of what’s out there for connectivity. I love the technology and if I didn’t have a budget I’d have all the things. 😊 Starlink RV just sent out an email that you can now get priority data at $2gb. You turn it on and off as needed. We have SL because we love the mountains and I still work full time so as long as I have a clear shot to the northern sky we are good. We also have AT&T on our phones with a hot spot on each phone and my work laptop has a built in Verizon card so we are well covered. Thanks!!
95% of the time we are in cell coverage so the T-Mobile 5G Home Internet service works great for us. I just did a speed test and got 320mb/s down, 28mb/s up @ $50/month. Have had it for over a year now and no issues. I do think T-Mobile will change things up in the future (lower speeds & raise prices) but for now it's the best option I've tried since going full-time in 2017 and I've tried many, including Starlink. I also have a Calyx 5G plan and it's very good as well.
Love your videos and appreciate the time you put in....I have a Class C with a Wifi Booster on top (WeBoost Drive X RV) and currently have AT&T....we currently only travel about 6 weeks a year...hoping to do a lot more...what would you recommend? Thanks Doug
@@DougKarpf contact Chester tech repair they will set up with the best router option
Great informative video, very well explained about different equipment and plans. The comment section is very helpful also. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Great stuff! Love to hear real life experience on techie topics for the RV. I'll have to check out that router...!!! My old Cradlepoint won't work with a sim chip.
I use Firstnet as well in my trailer, question about the router you are using. How did you get the router to operate on band 14? Right now I'm using a Netgear Nighthawk hotspot and I connect it to a linksys router with an expander to make sure all the cameras have coverage as well.
I use tmoble & ATT BOTH r unlimited data plans.I just use the router that comes from the carriers. I have very little problems with that combo. Also I always check out the reviews of any campgrounds that I plan to go to. Just ways to cover ur needs for a little under $200 a month. That also includes 2 phones. So not bad at all.
Way to take it down to a very explicit and crystal clear explanation.
yes when setting or driving the internet is what I will need to keep all happy in the RV.
thanks for the reply back, we are going to check this out further. Seems like a great, cost effective option.
Great video! So much information explained very, very well! Thank you!
Great informational video. Thanks for making it easier to understand the technical side of how it works for us simpletons like myself.
Glad it helped!
Great video!!! Simple and comprehensive overview!!!
👍😃🍻
Good beginner info however my Pepwave works great with AT&T, Verizen and T-Mobile and Starlink
Great Video! Just got our 1st RV lightly used 2018 Galleria 24Q ClassB van. Looking at options for outfitting with internet and security camera’s, etc.
Good luck and enjoy your travels!
Geek question. I have a PC with a TV turner card. How will does the router plug into the tv turner card for local tv stations?
Via Ethernet if you have Or wireless
@@EndlessRVing tv tuner card is ethernet.
So, this was a really great video. i am currently using a verizon mi-fi hot spot. It works well almost everywhere but I an changing soon and am seriously considering this solution. Our dish dome was damaged recently and we do not use dish anyway so we took it off. I’m thinking that would be the perfect spot for the cellular multi directional antenna. Thanks again for the info and sta safe.
Wifi-7 rollout is 2024. Your 1-year projection is spot on.
I work on the road and do dozens of zoom mtgs per month. Internet is critical. After seeing a previous video you did we went with RVITGURU and have been happy. Darren is great to work with. With roof mount on ATT we generally get 90-100 down/15-30 up. This year we moved our winter location out west and there was no ATT and poor V. We actually got one of the new TMobile home internet boxes. $50/ month, unlimited, no throttle. W/o roof antenna we had 200 up 30 down consistent. We traveled back to east coast with it. 15 stops, we had excellent service every night except one stay in Cherokee NC. Nothing. No V, no TMobile, very weak ATT. That is life. Streamed Roku every night.
those tmobile home boxes aren't available everywhere, nice that you got one. they are also not geo-locked so far, another bonus.
WOW, great job explaining that. I'm trying our verizon jetpack for a couple months to see how it goes. If it's crap, i'll hit up your guy. We actually have the satellite on top of the CS, never used it. So I guess i can just use that location for an external antenna. Thanks for the great info
Yes that is exactly where you can run the antennae cables.
Ok, my friend Izzy! I just ordered from Chester Tech Repair. Finger’s crossed!
It works we were getting over 200 down this weekend in MD
@@EndlessRVing Got it installed and getting about 350MBPS on T-Mobile and 80MBPS on Verizon (where we are at the moment). Chester Tech is great!
Wow, learned a lot. Thank you. Look into this. Have a great day with your family
Great video , great info. Thanks Geek!!!!
Starlink just added an option to the roam plan, you can pay $2/gb to prioritize your data. I imagine it gets expensive fast since the only thing you'd need to prioritize is video which burns through data.
I spent last week in a national forest miles from the nearest cell signal, and Starlink was great. But you couldn't get a Class A to that spot so I'm curious, once you guys travel out west, can you really get that big RV anywhere you need Starlink.
Always use a vpn when connecting to public Wi-Fi if you plan to do anything personal like banking.
Great video guys. I am curious as to what is the white console/cabinet that you have in between your captain chairs. I am looking for something like that when traveling.
It’s a dehumidifier
@@EndlessRVing Oh, okay. Thanks for letting me know.
5:09 so are you using a standard phone plan for the $40 monthly cost and no limit on phone usage compared to the limit typically on Data???
You can us an unlimited phone plan with this router.
If I have a Winegard that I can put a SIM card into, will it do the same as the one you have? A newbie struggling to figure this out
As a network engineer (Cisco) you did a great job explaining these options. I do want to talk about the data cap from Starlink though. While I normally disagree with data caps as a matter of principle, today 1TB of data for residential use is massive. Even if you have kids streaming 4K and both adults are remote working with video calls and large file downloads, you'll struggle to max out 1TB of data a month.
Upload and download 3-5 YT videos a week along with 16 cameras and stream everything lol.
@@EndlessRVing that's fair, I didn't consider how much YT would add to that bandwidth usage.
@@geogmz8277 nah, still true, I check last month and we used ~550GB down and around 250GB up. We we also spent a lot of time running around doing activities with the kids (sports, school, etc) so maybe its because we're using mobile data and public networks more than you.
I just hit 1.2 last week at home. But I have 1.2 speeds.
Great video. Do you use your hotspot feature for FirstNet for your primary?
We have a dedicated router with a first net sim card
It is so important that you posted this video. Shared experience helps individuals that feel alone understand that they are not alone. You have likely helped to turn someone’s life in a much more positive direction. I have always felt that you are a genuine person. Now I know for sure that you are a person with incredible integrity and compassion for others.
Great video! I have a very minor suggestion. Any time you talk about public WiFi, you should mention the use of a VPN to keep your data safe.
Agreed
Do.they work really
@@ImagePure If you buy (don't trust free ones) a reliable brand, they work as intended: "A VPN hides your IP. Instead of your real IP address that holds information on your physical location, a VPN provides you with a new IP address. This ensures your real location is never revealed, your browsing history is hidden, and your traffic is private." So snoopers on the public WiFi network can't see your connection or computer.
But they can't protect you from the websites you visit or data you download: "They won't keep you safe, for instance, if you visit phishing websites or download compromised files. When you use a VPN, you are still at risk of: Trojans."
A little confused. Given the two different external antenna systems you have and router it sounded like you were using your ATT iPhone hot spot which was utilized one of the external antenna(s) system. I’m assuming that the external antennas always need a additional account / card installed in the router. An option is using you phone’s hotspot without a active card in the router which, I believe, is utilizing the phone’s antenna only.
Live in the Pacific NW (Western Washington) and never thought I’d find myself avoiding trees (very very difficult to do here). Love to Boondock (usually 0 bars regardless) but now that I have solar that requires a open Southern exposure coupled with my Starlink needing a open Northern exposure, finding a spot is difficult. Having to venture 6-8 hours to Eastern Washington (dessert like / flat open skys) to get both. What I do to feed my techie needs ie UA-cam to keep up on “Endless RVing”
Thank you very much for this video, appreciate you sharing all of your experiences. My wife and I just purchased our first RV (class B) and are planning our first trip. We hope to use our RV at least 3 to 4 times a year for large trips I know my wife will want to use Internet service while traveling, as well as when we reach our destination. We will definitely go with the router and then choose a provider. Understanding the limits of each of the three major providers, in your opinion, is anyone of them better than the next? Thank you for any insight you could provide, be safe and well. .
Att and Verizon have best coverage. T-Mobile is area dependent
I'm a tech junkie of sorts and understand most things (excellent video and thank you for your service by the way). I've decided, by reading the comments, that I just need to ask in my basic language - Are you saying, for example, with this router - If I have unlimited calling/text data on my phone, this router will basically use that but create a hotspot where I can use the internet with my laptop or stream on the tv with my Roku without having dedicated hotspot data? (we each get 40 gb hotspot on our phone plans now so it hasn't been an issue until recently when we were on the road for 17 days) Thanks.
That is correct. This router allows a sim for phone plan with unlimited data to be used.
@@EndlessRVing is this bc you changed the router's settings to spoof a phone?
What’s the use case for the WiFi antenna cables on the panorama antenna? Broadcast signal from the router to outside or would you use them to pick up free WiFi and boost it inside?
External Antenna pulls in cellular signal. Wi-Fi antennas on router broadcast the cellular signal out.
So if you are a Mobile RVer, what is the best internet connection to have? Starlink? Hot spot? Etc?
Both
Issy, Does the built in cellular Antennas provide a better signal or speed than a cell phone or hot spot? I’m not talking about the roof mounted Antenna. I’m trying to figure out if I get a hotspot or the model you have, Or something similar, thanks Mark
Depends on the phone you have. If you have the latest and greatest phone it will be similar, however this is more suited if you want a dedicated router for your RV.
This is a very good video on rv internet choices. Thanks.
Thanks for the superb speed talk info. vid. Please geek as much as you want....I learned that my cat cables aren't even close to Cat 19. Also, thanks for reminding me of the stale dating of equipment: just the excuse I need for my wife who leaves these up to me. Ha ha. "Fun times at Ridgemont High."
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Hi Izzy and MJ great video on the WiFi modem. That modem had a lot of antenna. I just got my new modem this year myself. I have 5G now. It works great. Glad you explained about the modem WiFi. I understand about now. Thank you Izzy and MJ! Also I can’t believe your a prankster. I would believe it in Matt but not you Izzy. Lol! I love you anyway prankster or not. Thank you Izzy and MJ for this video!
Please keep up the work it’s so educational. Thank you. Thomyt
which one best internet for semi truck ?
Great info. Izzy is most definitely up to date on all the internet stuff. Was wondering if you can disclose approximately what data plan your on and what is the cost?
Att first net $40 per month but you can use any data plan with this router
Don't you have to qualify to get on first net?
Looking for the link
Great video. My skill level is far less than novice. You said that you had to put a SIM card into the router. Are you taking the SIM card from your phone and putting it in the router or do you have to have a separate dedicated SIM card, and therefore another SIM card cell phone bill???
Separate SIM card for the router
Starlink Roam can be used in-motion, but requires the Starlink Flat High Performance dish.
that's what he said.
So if I understand correctly, youre just using a pre paid plan? For example, theres a T-Mobile tower fairly closeby. Would i just purchase the T-Mobile prepaid unlimited phone plan? In the fine print, it says that there would be lower speeds for heavy date users (>50GB).
Yes
In Montana...you need star link because there are huge areas where you cannot get internet at all no matter what company you use.
I dont like all them antennas on that router. Im glad my T moble gateway put theirs inside the box. And inside a small RV space is valuable. I think the routers can do a better job making them compact. More and more I like the outdoor routers which all antennas are in a weather proof housing. Less likely getting broke off. Thanks. 73
Can you share how you plugged your external antenna into the router? Which number cable, to which number port on the back of the router? I have a very similar setup and can't get the external antenna to work correctly on this router.
Does not matter which antenna wires go into the ports. Check your sma connections
It's a 10hr battery for the White box from travel fi. Wanted to correct that.
hey thanks -
i am running on our permanent stationary park wifi - they actually provide us with a box in our rv with our own login - great
but, i’m trying to get a work from home job and our download/upload speeds aren’t fast enough- i’m lucky to get 20 mbps
funny- our smart rv stream without buffering at all.
i’m still lost as to how to get 50-100 so i can land a job
okay so i walk into at&t and tell them i want a simcard with a plan?? or do i need a hotspot sim?? what do i need to ask for as far as getting the sim cards? can you use 2 sims so i have Verizon but i want to get best of both world from verizon and AT&T so i could pull signal from both?
My question exactly! Haven’t saw an answer or response to your questions.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the fins on the back of that router are used if you do NOT have that thingy on your roof? I'm just trying to stream TV and watch UA-cam videos when I'm on the road.
Yes those fins are antennas. They will work. Roof mounted will work better
OMG, I stopped and chatted with Alfredo yesterday on my way to my next gig. What a wealth of information and a fun guy! Thanks for the info. ❤
Thanks for the video. I'm still a bit confused. The router takes a sim card. Is that from various service providers and do you have to switch it out depending on the service area you're in? I don't understand how that's going to be around $40/month if you have to pay for the different services.
You put the sim card in from the cellular provider you choose
That was priceless. Love da New Yorkers… short to the point and fast. Thank you please consider doing one on antennas
How about solar?
Thank you all. Very informative!
Thanks so much for this video! Do you find that the carriers care that the SIM is plugged into the router rather than a phone?
Not with this router.
We don't know how to hook all that stuff. Up, so where would we go to? Do that? Or to have someone do that.
Can you remove a sim card from either a Verizon or AT&T jet pack and install it into that router to continue current service?
Yes it should work. Contact store in description to verify.
Does the data plan work like all other data plans that throttle down after a limit is reached or is it just using the cell phone service to connect?
You bring over your own data plan
In the end you either have a signal or you dont. Given a great cell signal your options are numerous and you can pick what works for you. No cell service or really bad cell service your option is really only starlink...
Congrats on the 100k huge milestone. Thanks for all the tips and info you have provided. Wondering about AT&T out West. Seems like you guys travel mostly in the East. We travel mostly in the West. Do you have any experience or insights into AT&T in Central and Western U.S.?
Best to look at ATT coverage map
I've had least success with AT&T prepaid. Postpaid will often have better roaming agreements, but I've concluded that most of our camping locations in the West work better on prepaid versions of the other two.
Great explanations!!
Thanks!!
I only remember a little bit about antenna propagation theory. What is the explanation for the orientation of the 4 yagi antennas
You want to point them direct line to nearest cell tower of your cellular carrier.
@Endless RVing sorry, each Yagi is at a different horizontal plane ... is this a signal reflection thing or something?
The 4x4 mimo flat panel antenna is easier to aim and gathers more signal.
I have Starlink and have had it since beta and I have NEVER had a problem using it all over the place from Washington State to Arizona and everywhere in-between, never been anywhere that it didn't work. The only pain has been over the last year they KEEP changing the names and plans plus they raised the price and lowered the service level for RVs, BUT although I don't like either of those things it still works very well. And both my wife and I work office jobs and have to do WebEx and Zoom meetings etc. Streaming 4K Netflix, UA-cam, no Problems. So I'm not appreciating the Starlink sucks "joke", it has been amazing and a god send for A LOT of people.
Also on data caps at my home we have 4 adults here and we all work from home and are at least running two 4K Netflix streams all evening, and gaming and I am on UA-cam ALL the time, we are HEAVY internet users. I looked at my stats we went over 1TB once (1.23TB) about a year ago and that was it, no idea why that blip month usually we are at around 600 to 750GB.
Having a sense of humor has been shown to extend life 😉. Thanks for watching.
well I went to a campground here in NC recently with Starlink, had a pretty open shot to the sky from out site, and the connection sucked!! sucked enough to make me cancel my starlink membership. so I have to agree with the starlink sucks comment, so right now you're outnumbered.
I agree, Starlink has never let me down as long as I have no obstructions. NC, FL, AZ, worked great in everytime.
Does that Sim router able to use us cellular sims?
Yes
So what is the actual router model you have? The link has multiple models available.
chestertechrepairs.com/products/wifi6-industrial-lte-5g-nr-wireless-modem-router-unlimited-hotspot-rv
So is this a modem/router combo? I have a Verizon jetpack that I would like to get rid of. I could take out my SIM card and use it. Do I need the modem/router combo or just the router?
Yes all you need to do is remove the SIM from your jet pack and put it in this router.
@@EndlessRVing I guess I was just wondering if I need the one with the modem and router combo or just the router? I know just the router is cheaper.
Im in Lancaster PA and am getting 475mbps with T-Mobile home internet 50 bucks a month unlimited, just plug the device into the power that's it, no antennas or any cables needed.
Yes they work great if your in a T-Mobile area. T mobile is terrible where we live.
@@EndlessRVing I have been in a lot of area's that don't qualify for the t mobile home internet yet i have service. But there are a some places you won't get service.
I assuming that you're configing the router to spoof the carrier that it is a phone, not a hotspot?
He never said, *HOW* he is getting unlimited internet. Which is the title of this video!
ok but how do you set the Sim card up? Does it not have to be configured on a phone?
SIM card is not tied to a phone.
So the SIM card you get from cell provider for a cell phone but this device turns it into wifi?
Yes
You’re a FAST TALKING & walking NuYoker. Interesting complete presentation. How can that be when you are from the STICKS of New York.
Starlink=best thing that happened to rural internet ever. I’m hard to please but it’s the best!
We just use xfinity and run the coax through where you get cable. No contract about the same price, think I'm paying 50 for 200 down.
how did you get att first net? looks like for first responders only.
Think you answered your own question.
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This code does not work anymore any idea why?
I thought FirstNet was supposed to be restricted to emergency responders, public safety employees, and NOT available to the general public. So how are you qualifying for it?
Watch some more of our videos to find out 😉
Maybe you could point us in the right direction? Which video?
@@EndlessRVing Life's too short to watch them ALL...how about an episode title?
You might want to check with the mfg to see if you need to terminate those ports where the paddle antennas were removed and not connected to the roof antenna.
Do you need 120v a/c 24-7 to keep things running?
You need power either from shore power or battery bank
By Chester NY, are you talking about the Chester NY right off of RT 17? I grew up just a few miles from there.
Yep!
To even geek out more, the coax connector to the router is called a 'f connector'.
Actually an "F" connector is 75 ohm impedance and used in the CATV industry.
An "SMA" connector is 50 Ohms impedance and used in WiFi, Cellular, and other HIGH Frequency applications.🙂
Great video but still not a usable option for us. We camp a lot of places with zero cell signal. Probably 60 percent of the places have ve no bars of reception
Great overview!
Confused what you use for att sim? You did not explain that
You need a SIM card to gain access to a cellular network.
How did you get onto AT&T first net? I’m just curious I want to look into doing that but you have to be a first responder for that.
I think you answered your own question 😉
thanks I sent an email to chestertechrepairs yesterday and will be calling him when I get home from this trip. This is our 3rd time out with our Toy Hauler and we are not able to stream video and internet access is intermittent through our hot spot. We are planning to start with a VZ sim card since we have 3 phones today and only use 2 of them for voice...
Sounds great!
@@EndlessRVing Did not go well.. I am returning the unit and cannot give them the same recommendation you did. I support the small company, but should have known when you cant talk to someone.. its not going to go well.. Waiting on my RMA and still looking for the next great streaming solution.