Smarty uses the THREE network, not ee. If you have enough data on your phone, tethering is the easiest and simplest option. I have big data on my ee, and my girlfriend has plenty of data on her Smarty so almost always have internet via tethering.
Is there much difference between a mifi and a router then? Just seems a mifi is the same thing ht smaller and with a battery. Is that smarty sim of yours just for you UK or Europe?
No difference really, router I can connect to 12v and also has ethernet ports so I can turn of wifi - sometimes I don't want to be in a tin box with a wifi router blasting out! Yes it's a bit bigger, but I have ours in a small space above the cab. Everyone's use case is differnent, I wanted 12v power, external antenna and an ethernet port so router was the only option
Please explain powering the router. Does it only work when the engine is running? Can it run on 3 pin normal socket? Is it something you charge up occasionally? Would it quickly run down the leisure battery when off grid? Excuse my ignorance. I really want to solve this problem. Even free campsite wifi is often very patchy. Many thanks for this interesting and useful video.🌷
The Hauwei Router I have is actually 12V - The 240v transformer that you would normally plug into the mains outputs 12V so you can just connect the router direct to your leisure battery - hence the reason for getting this router!
Not unless you get a repeater with an antenna on the roof which will boost your phone signal in the van, it’s what they do in large offices with poor mobile reception but not something you want to be doing in a Campervan!
@@fyvoin6964 it has wires coming out the back for the antenna, so I don't have a flat surface I have sat it in a block of solid foam with a hole cut out and working well
How much data do I have? Is my phone plugged into a charger. Is my phone next to the window so not in the box? All these problems with a phone Hotspot are non existent if you have unlimited data, plug your phone in and put it close to the window.
Stupid question- what is the solution for getting wifi where I cannot even get a cellphone signal? I am often in places where there is no signal at all- so no point in having a router ? Need satellite?
Yes, it is incredibly fast and reliable, but most people do not require internet from anywhere, if you need it, it's worth the money, for me £10 a month on my Smarty Sim is doing the job for now
Part 2 here - ua-cam.com/video/ngaTHyA3olo/v-deo.html covering install of Poynting Antenna and Speed Test
finally simple clear explanation- Many thanks-following now!
looking forward to the part 2
ua-cam.com/video/ngaTHyA3olo/v-deo.html
A most useful overview. Thank you.
Just what I was looking for. In 3 months I go full time in my van and need internet (Run a daily podcast).
Thought Smarty used the Three network not EE?
It does.
I was told by EE Smarty uses Vodafone 🤷♂️
no definitely uses Three network@@micksparrow8214
Smarty uses the THREE network, not ee. If you have enough data on your phone, tethering is the easiest and simplest option. I have big data on my ee, and my girlfriend has plenty of data on her Smarty so almost always have internet via tethering.
Sorry, my router was an EE router and I did say Smarty uses EE, you are correct in that Smarty uses the Three network!
Great video, thank you. Can't seem to find part 2... Can you post a link, please?
ua-cam.com/video/ngaTHyA3olo/v-deo.html
Interesting, thanks..
Is there much difference between a mifi and a router then? Just seems a mifi is the same thing ht smaller and with a battery.
Is that smarty sim of yours just for you UK or Europe?
Smarty sim can be used in Europe. 12GB data cap
No difference really, router I can connect to 12v and also has ethernet ports so I can turn of wifi - sometimes I don't want to be in a tin box with a wifi router blasting out! Yes it's a bit bigger, but I have ours in a small space above the cab. Everyone's use case is differnent, I wanted 12v power, external antenna and an ethernet port so router was the only option
Please explain powering the router. Does it only work when the engine is running? Can it run on 3 pin normal socket? Is it something you charge up occasionally? Would it quickly run down the leisure battery when off grid?
Excuse my ignorance. I really want to solve this problem. Even free campsite wifi is often very patchy. Many thanks for this interesting and useful video.🌷
The Hauwei Router I have is actually 12V - The 240v transformer that you would normally plug into the mains outputs 12V so you can just connect the router direct to your leisure battery - hence the reason for getting this router!
I am going to spain, but my parents don't have Internet, which router is a good one 5g if possible
Hi have you done part 2 yet because I can't find it?
ua-cam.com/video/ngaTHyA3olo/v-deo.html
Can you boost the mobile phone signal inside the ‘metal box’
Not unless you get a repeater with an antenna on the roof which will boost your phone signal in the van, it’s what they do in large offices with poor mobile reception but not something you want to be doing in a Campervan!
If anyone knows of a wall mount solution for the Huawei B625 router please let me know if you could 3D print me something! - Thanks
You can get self adhesive velcro attach to wall and router and press together should be pretty sturdy
@@fyvoin6964 it has wires coming out the back for the antenna, so I don't have a flat surface I have sat it in a block of solid foam with a hole cut out and working well
How much data do I have? Is my phone plugged into a charger. Is my phone next to the window so not in the box? All these problems with a phone Hotspot are non existent if you have unlimited data, plug your phone in and put it close to the window.
Mine just gets really hot after an hour or so of use!
Stupid question- what is the solution for getting wifi where I cannot even get a cellphone signal? I am often in places where there is no signal at all- so no point in having a router ? Need satellite?
Starlink is very good in my experience. ( But in a marine environment in the North Sea, if that helps? )
Smarty uses the THREE network NOT EE (BT).
Starlink is incredibly fast and reliable.
£100 per month for star link or £20 using smarty sim and wireless modem
Yes, it is incredibly fast and reliable, but most people do not require internet from anywhere, if you need it, it's worth the money, for me £10 a month on my Smarty Sim is doing the job for now
Think smarty uses the 3 network. Think it's owned by 3.
I've got unlimited Internet from 3 £ 18.50 in my phone used as hot spot I have no problems ?????
Nothing wrong with using your phone as a hotspot if it works for you - then great.
Another option: I use my 3 network home router using 4g data SIM card which can be powered by any power bank using power jack to USB cable.
So many options to get internet in your campervan, I am actually looking for a smaller router as this one does take up a lot of space in the cupboard!