First Look: Air 360+ 5G From Winegard
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- We have received our evaluation unit of Winegard Air 360+ 5G. Join us for a first look at what makes this new system unique, and if it's the right choice for you.
We'll be putting this device into head to head testing with other 5G systems as well as the original Air 360+. Our premium members can follow along with our testing results and eventual review.
Winegard has provided our evaluation unit at no charge, however we have no affiliate with them. And they have not compensated us to create this video. Our funding comes from our premium members so we can create unbiased content.
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Upgrade Tip if you are considering upgrading your original 360+ dome to the new 360+5G : Before removing the original 360+ dome, at the interior ceiling; tape a 4-5 foot piece of string (or equivalent) to the original MCX antenna leads of your 360+. When you pull the 360+ antenna off the roof, the string will feed up from the interior to the roof. Now you will have a guide string to easily pull the new MCX antenna leads of your new 360+5G back down from the roof, to the interior. ;)
I was looking forward to the Winegard 5G offering ... until I looked at the technical specs that Winegard has published for the Gateway, then I dismissed it entirely.
According to Winegard's technical specs, the Gateway provides WiFi 5 (802.11ac) not WiFi 6 (802.11ax). At the current price point ($1K), it's a bit ridiculous that the Wireless capability is 1.5, almost 2, generations behind. There are serious performance and security implications with this. The only benefit is convenience if upgrading from an existing Air 360+ and GW-1000, but for almost the same cost a Peplink MAX BR1 PRO and Parsec antenna, which supports WiFi 6 with the added benefit of supporting two SIM cards.
Unless the published specs are outdated, the Air 360+ 5G and Gateway 5G are absolutely not worth the money. Whoever over at Winegard that thought it would be a smart move to mix current Cellular technology with 10-year-old IEEE 802.11 technology should be fired, IMO. Horrible, horrible, horrible decision on Winegard's part.
A surprising number of companies are still bringing out new products with Wi-Fi 5 instead of Wi-Fi 6, which is disappointing. Even the Starlink router is Wi-Fi 5!
Jake, I would love your help in specing out a new new modem and antenna set up for my 2022 Keystone Avalanche. Would you be willing to help me?
Excellent overview!
Thank you for this 😁
Awesome, Thank you for sharing
thanks for the update, unfortunately winegard wont be getting my money again for this new one. The previous one is always dropping my connection. Seems to be a common thing wit out a fix. For my next wifi solution I will looking at other companies and much more cheeper. Sorry for the native reply but it's the truth.
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I have the 4G Winegard model and the user interface is terrible. And some of the comments below have turned me off from upgrading. I got so frustrated with the user interface of the RV Halo app and firmware upgrade that I installed a new weBoost drive reach. This has been a game changer for me where I can use my existing 5G network to stream movies and work remotely.
I’m interested
Antenna yes, router no. It's about $600 more than it should be.
As it turns out I bought a 4g gateway for my Brinkley because that’s what they said it was. When I ended up with extra two wires I knew something was off. Is it possible at all to run he 4g with a 5g chip to make the system work or just cut bait and get the 5g router.
The modem chipset is in the gateway. If you use the 5G antenna cables, use the ones directly across from each other for maximum Omni view.
Very confused. Can this be used as a wifi booster? Or is this winegard unit strictly for celluar data plans? Trying to figure that out because the RV we are buying replaced the wifi booster with this, not sure if I need to replace the unit altogether or if thats still packaged in there.
The Air 360 dome includes Wi-Fi antennas for longer range Wi-Fi. The 5G gateway would tap into the cellular antennas.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Thank you! Does that require any additional equipment to use the wifi antennas, or can you connect straight to it?
Does the Air 360+ 5G From Winegard have a FM antenna ?
Yes it does.
How will this compare to all the other contenders such as MIMO or WeBoost?
Our members have access to our testing notes on this device at: www.rvmobileinternet.com/forum
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Do I have to pay to get my question answered?
Our members get access to our reviews and more in-depth content, as they make it all happen.
We do have a guide with some free content that goes over MIMO vs Boosters and cellular performance enhancing: www.rvmobileinternet.com/performance
(This particular device, uses MIMO antennas)
How about ISP subscription? Is it still through Winegard? How much for 5G?
Any data plan designated for routers can work in this device - here's our current top picks: www.rvmobileinternet.com/planpicks
Newbie RV’er here, as in just picked it up on Aug 11th. This 5G Winegard is installed on our 2024 Brinkley. Who do I contact to pay for as an ISP? We are current T-Mobile customers. TIA!
interesting that they just released this new product and its already out of date for 5g lol.
$999 for a 5g router that will be behind the curve as early as next year is a non starter for me.
After returning the 4G garbage modem Wineguard I said i wouldn't buy another one from them. Just picked up a 5G Spitz AX from Gl.inet for only $400. So $1000 for AC or $400 for AX (and openwrt) seems like a no brainer. All you need is some SMA to MCX adapters. Avoid Wineguard😂 and save $600.
We have covered the new Spitz here and our members have access to our reviews of both devices: ua-cam.com/video/WCJSdSUm2ZI/v-deo.html