How Can I Boost the Wi-Fi Signal in my RV?
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
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TechnoRV sells a variety of Wi-Fi boosting products for your RV. Eric Johnson, owner of TechnoRV, explains the External Wi-Fi Booster Tube, the Desktop Booster Antenna, the Wi-Fi USB Antenna, and the Long-Range Yagi Antenna and how they all work together to increase your ability to receive and send Wi-Fi.
I see this is now 5 years old but thus far in my searches this is the most coherent site I have seen on this subject. Thanks...
I've been all over the internet trying to find someone who could explain what I needed in my RV. I've been on so many sites my brain was starting to freeze. You are the FIRST person to actually explain the options..you explained it so I could understand it, thank you, thank you...now I know what I need to buy!
What did you end of getting and has it been worth the money?
Che'ri Frare is
I totally agree!
Just wanted t tell you that once we got on the road the tecno antenna worked great! Stopped at a cabellas that showed no Wi-Fi anywhere on any of our equipment and wound up the antenna and there they were!! Thanks, very happy! Carol
TechnoR. Is great. Their learning series and clear videos made installation of my Camp Pro 2 a breeze. Also, Eric answered 5 emails of questions prior to my purchase. Amazing customer service.
Thanks for that!
I'm so impressed with the clarity of your presentation. Like the comments by Che'ri Frare below, I've been listening to a lot of UA-camrs try to explain what's best to use and your's is by far, the best. Thank you so much!
Thank you! We are glad we could help. Safe travels!
thank you!finaly i found video that explane how all this work ..
+afroula21 You are welcome! Let us know if we can help you with anything else.
Excellent information. Thanks.
There are many variables on max antenna gain on 2.4 and 5.8 GHz. That number for point to multipoint links are 30dbm per FCC rules. This would be any RV park Wifi set-ups. You can calculate you max output from your outside CPE and set it one time and save. This will keep you out of trouble with the FCC and a smart RV park Wifi manager. I been doing this and owning a Wispa sense 2005. I just come across this video.
Thank you, this is great stuff
Thank you for the great video. I'd never heard of the Techno antenna. I live and work in my RV so staying connected is important to me. I'll check it out. Thanks for the tips!
Did you end up getting anything from these guys? What do you use?
Carolyn's RV Life i
Well explained.
Good instruction very rare in this day and age
Thanks David,
Glad we could help.
Eric
Great idea! & video , information..
Thanks! This video is a bit outdated, but we would be happy to help you if you have any questions.
Excellent.
Thank you.
Our pleasure!
What was the brand of the Wi-Fi desktop boaster and repeater?
wold this connect up to my wifi box at home?
cool very good exsplaing
Thank you very much!
You're welcome!
Good explanation! Makes the solutions much clearer. Is there a Maximum Range for the Yagi Antenna?
Hi Rix,
The Manufacturer claims a mile plus, but that is in laboratory type conditions, and also depends on the transmitter being used with it. I guess the bottom line is that even in realistic conditions you can get some really good distances, but is dependent on obstructions and even weather.
I hope this helps a bit. Eric
Thanks for the video! It’s informative. I’ve heard of all of this but none of it has drivers compatible for Mac.
You can login into that equipment with any pc that has a network port. Just set the ip address on your pc to the same network group the CPE on then open your browser type ip to equipment and you should be able to make changes once you have logged in with user name and password.
I have a travel trailer so can the Yagi antenna be hooked into the cable attachement on the outside of the RV then hook the Desktpop booster to the cable hookup inside the RV then plugged into the laptop or a repeater. Also I generaly camp among trees and I suspect they would interfere with signal somewhat?
Hi Mike, This is likely not going to work. First, the cable for the yagi is RG58 and the cable in your RG is likely RG6. You could get an adapter, but then you run into cable quality issues and of course, the more cable you put in the more signal loss you have. I would look for another solution.
what brand is your yagi antenna, I'v brought a few different ones from ebay, amazon and none seem to be as good as a biquad which is only slightly better than a larger dipole, I want a good long range directional antenna can you help.
We find good success with our Yagi, but you have to pair it with the Desktop Booster since it doesn't have a transmitter included. If you'd like to talk about it further, just give us a call or chat online.
Great presentation. Just curious, do you think the booster would strengthen the signal inside my home. For instance, a corner room on the second floor.
Steve Marks If you use the desktop booster alone, it should help with the connection to the router downstairs. By using the desktop booster, you would be using a stronger antenna and transmitter to connect.
so if i was parked outside a starbucks or a walmart..would i be able to get onto their signal from the parking lot?
Sooooooo, if I buy this mast mount (and mount it on my Winegard batwing antenna) with the repeater AND your TPMS, the TPMS sensors will automatically be picked up and sent to its display as well? Thanks, Jim
The TPMS system is unaffected by the WiFi boostng kit, and are two seperate systems. You can mount the WiFi booster to the batwing, many people do this.
Very informative thanks! I have a quick question do you have those products linked anywhere for us to check them out and to purchase?
Alyssa Godfrey You can find the products Eric was showing, here:
www.technorv.com/RV_WiFi_Boosters_s/85.htm
Let us know if we can help in any way!
Your amp connects to the computer wirelessly thru the repeater.I would like to use a MAC pc because my windows laptop is a losing fight with all the viruses, big headache keeping it clean.The issue is I don't want to be saturated with low power microwaves when using your repeater to connect to a Mac.Are you going to offer a direct connect amp to the Macs anytime soon?Anything out there that will work other than parrallels program to run a wave plus amp?
The wave plus works only with windows,gets signals way out there if you use a panel or yagi outside....I get 1/4 mile easy.Again, have to use a windows PC......would like to find something that works by direct connection to a Mac! One thing that nobody mentions is that if the signal is not encrypted you can access it.Use VPN express if your going to do any banking...RV parks good for snoopers.
I’ve been looking for this for a long time! Thanks for explaining it so a 72 year old can understand it! LOL!
Happy to help!
You didn't say how or where I would mount that Yagi antenna to point to the transmission source. With a tripod? On the window? Thanks.
There are several ways you can do that. Some people mount the Yagi on a PVC pole and attach it to the RV using a suction cup mount so you can rotate the pole / Yagi. You would want to get it up and above the other RVs since WiFi is a line of sight signal.
I have a 2007 MH that has been wired for cable. Since I don't use that connection can I attach the antenna to that connection on the outside? The attach the rest of the equipment to the inside cable connection to teh booster and r36 units. I feel it shuld work. What do you think?
+Gary Fritz They use a USB connection, so existing cable connections would not work unfortunately.
Hey. I have a question. I want to get a wifi booster for my travel trailer It has a little interior crank that raises a TV antenna on the roof. I was wondering if I mounted a wifi booster to the TV antenna somehow, would the antenna affect the booster's productivity? Would the booster affect the tv antenna's productivity? My travel trailer doesn't have a ladder sadly.
+Blake Blackstone Placing the booster on the TV antenna is a perfect solution. It won't affect either antenna's performance. If you are looking for a temporary mount that allows you to get some height on the antenna, we have a Suction Cup Antenna Mount as well. ua-cam.com/video/2yWQ_dIZ2oY/v-deo.html
+Blake Blackstone www.technorv.com/Suction_Cup_Antenna_Mount_p/gs-booster-mount.htm
hmmm... I don't see anything here that lets me hardwire ethernet (RJ45 jack) device(s) to the hotspot or antenna. Are RV'ers not allowed to share the internet over a wired network in their camper with wires?
You mention being in an RV park. I don't use them as I boondock. Does this work the same way if I have some signal to boost? What do you offer for no signal as that is often my case? I don't need it for full time but rather extended camping trips; 2-3 months. Thank you
Hey Nancy, we now offer Pepwave Cellular Routers instead of wifi boosters. I'm not sure if you were referring to no cell signal or no wifi signal, but if you have a cell signal where you boondock, the Pepwave should be able to use it.
Sweet rv
+Mr. Whiskers Thanks!
You state this antenna tube has 2 full watts of power. Is this one better than the 1 watt that comes with the camp Pro 2?
Hi Bob,
The Camp Pro has a nice mix with the 9 Db Antenna. While the Desktop Booster has a 2 watt transmitter, the antenna is less than the Camp Pro 2. Both are good, and really is about your needs and ability to install a system. If you are ok putting an antenna outside, and up high, then the Camp Pro can be very effective. If you prefer to have a inside unit then the Desktop is great.
I hope this helps.
Eric
Hello, can you please tell if this device can fulfill my need as i have a big house of 25,000 square feet and i want wifi signal at every place within my house ? At the moment i am using tp link router and can hardly get signal through the tv lounge and bedrooms on the groung floor.
+Asad Although some people use the desktop booster alone in houses/hotels to improve their Windows computer's connection to WiFi, it is not a recommended product to boost within a home.
I wish there was a diagram showing how and where all the components connect too. I have bought all this hardware and have not got it to work yet. Seems like there was a lot of menus and configuration to deal with.
If you purchased your WiFi booster from TechnoRV, you should have received our Learning Series through email which has all setup instructions (with images) included. If you didn't, you can contact us with your order number and we will send it to you.
Hi, great video! Will this system work with a mac? Please let me know!
+Mike Gerhard Thanks! The system will work with Mac devices as long as you get a kit with the Repeater. You can't direct connect a booster since it doesn't have a Mac driver on it, but with the Repeater, devices connect wirelessly. Anything that can access a WiFi network can use the Booster and Repeater together.
Can the rv crank up antena for tv signal not be used to boost wifi signal at a set up location
I have not personally tried it but to test that it would need the same connection points to try it. That being said Camp pro recommends only the alfa antenna should be used since they are compatible with one another.
You talk about aiming these devices toward where the WiFi signal is coming from due to a directional line of site. How do I know where the signal is coming from?
Hi Tawana,
If you use a directional antenna then you do need to aim the antenna towards the source. If you are at a RV park then you could ask the front office where the signal is coming from. In the end, if you do not know where the signal is coming from then a directional antenna would be hard to use. I hope this helps.
Eric
I can’t find those usb wifi repeaters. Can you tell me where to get them. I have a usb antenna outside my rv and need to connect it to a usb wifi repeater
Thanks for sending us a message. Please contact our Support Team for assistance. You can reach us by phone at +1 866-324-7915, email us at info@technorv.com, or for faster service, chat with us online at www.TechnoRV.com/. Our Support Team hours are 9:00 am - 4:30 pm CT Monday - Friday. We look forward to hearing from you!
does the repeater work with MACs
+TinyDigitalNomads Yes. It works with any device that can access a WiFi signal, including Mac, PC, phones, tablets, etc.
I checked the website and not sure which product I need, I would like to purchase the kit but to have multiple devices connect to my spot, do I need there other kit also? the one thats 199?
S Meg If you need multiple devices to connect, you can use any of the kits online as they all have a repeater in them. The main difference between the kits is the booster they contain to bring the signal in. The desktop booster is used inside, and the Camp Pro kit has an antenna that you mount outside. We do have a Camp Pro kit with a suction cup antenna mount to assist with the mounting as well.
TechnoRV Thank You 👍
Can I use this in my rv without having a computer or USB connection? Want to be able to access with smart phones and tablets.
If you use the Repeater with one of the 2 Boosters, you are able to use the boosted signal on phones and tablets, without having a computer or USB connection.
So, if I just put it in my rv my tablets and phones will find it? No setup required?
@@frankdefeo1973 dude did you get an answer to your question?
Where can you purchase this products from? Any RV place?
The products shown on the video can be found at www.TechnoRV.com
looks like a great wifi solution. How does this compare with the $500 weboost wifi booster?
The WeBoost is actually a cellular booster used to increase the signal to your cellular devices where the CampPro is designed to increase your signal to WiFi. We use both in our travels!
How far away from wifi do each of these devices allow you to go?
+TheMackieBob The manufacturer claims a mile, but that does not take into consideration any obstruction that might be present, like trees, buildings, or other RVs. Realistically, it's more like 1/2 mile. We have seen an access point 0.8 mile away using one, but it was over a lake with little to no obstruction.
what about a desktop booster + repeater that works with a windows 10 system?
If you use the included repeater, it will work with any operating system, including Windows 10.
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I desperately need a WiFi booster but am stuck because I am increasingly running across WiFi systems with a captive portal (a dedicated web login page). It seems few if any repeater/booster systems support captive portals as one must open a browser, click a button then (typically) enter a password only (not SSIS+password). Do you have a solution for this increasingly common situation?
Hi,
The captive portals can be interesting. It seems it is a moving target with security systems and WiFi boosters. The Camp Pro kit that we sell at TechnoRV works in most cases with captive portal. Alfa has continued to make updates to specifically deal with this. As it stands, in most cases, our customers can get through on captive portals just fine. Every now and then we come across a picky portal and cant get through, but that is rare. I hope this helps. Eric
Thanks for the reply, I've been considering the CampPro as I want to be able to mount it on a mast, which eliminates the WiFiRanger I'd been thinking about. Will contact you. Thx again
Fairly informative..
especially those who don't know of and or understand how to receive 3rd signals..
That said..
there are Additional things that can be done..
Indeed...Height of antenna is might..
a Yagi high gain is typically better then a lesser and even same gain omni directional antenna ( more so at height )
though an amp is good.
you can get better higher quality amps...
some just higher quality..
others also higher power..
Also..
one can use a preamp
(especially at the antenna) this boosts reception of the signal at its cleanest source .. essentially adding gain without needing a huge antenna..
btw a preamp and a amp are NOT the same.. they can be used separately or together..
another method of increasing reception / transmition is using high quality feedline..coax cable..
cables typically sold by most WiFi boosting companies are garbage and are very high signal loss..
2 ways of fixing that is..
shortest needed coax cable..
high quality coax..
high quality coax is expensive ( in most people's minds) but also harder to work with..
since much thicker and far less flexible..
So..
Outside mounted and as High as possible..
High Gain Yagi..
with antenna mounted pre amp...
Very low loss coax feedline..
then into High quality amp of 2 watts ( legal ) But can obtain higher..
than continue as mentioned in this vid
Thanks for the additional tips!
+TechnoRV You bet..
as example... my cable WiFi I was getting 1/4 mile away... the installer didn't believe me.. said Not possible to get past 200 feet..
then I showed him my 10 db gain omni vertical and 16 db yagi antennas.. plus my pre amp and amp and coax 4 times thicker than cable itself uses..
the cable tech was like..dang..lol
I do the same for Cel signals..
for Wi-Fi... I have antennas and repeaters for..2.4 ghz ....5 ghz .. and the 5.8 ghz to cover all WiFi..
similarly .. I have all needed for LTE 3g / 4g
anyways..
I often get WiFi and or Cel reception 10 even 50 miles away..
but then I'm an extremist as a licensed ham radio operator
So. Bob, how much do have invested in your set up, ball park estimate.? I'm going into the "fulltimerRV mode" and want the most signal grabbing system I can get at reasonable cost. Any advise besides your previous posts. ? Thanks.
Well..
In Regards to typical WiFi..about $1000.00
However...
In adding cel and cel coverage..add another $1000.00
However....
Add my ham radio equipment
( im a licenced ameteur radio operater )
Add another $9000.00
( 3 of my ham radios i can and sometimes use for internet..while 4 others i use for messaging )
Typically..
Most people are Only concerned with easy to get and use WiFi and or 3G/4G/LTE service...and on that end i have $2000 invested
( i used to also have and use port/mobile satilte service but Now get All my primium and regular tv over cel and wifi )
Bob Muller
Thanks for the reply and info. I knew you had an experts view.
So, for around $2k I could build a "reliable" cel and wifi system, correct?
Would you have any advise in which products you have found the best?
Do I have to use your repeater with the Booster Tube? I'd rather plug it into an Access Point that I can secure. I don't really want to be a repeater for the far end of the RV park with everyone jumping on that can see it!
+Mike Wolfrey You do not have to use our repeater, but we cannot guarantee compatibility of other products unfortunately. You can secure our repeater however, by giving it a password so others cannot access it.
PASSWORD
How can I buy the products in the video?
Great question! We unfortunately no longer carry this product line, as we've moved over to cellular routers. Our cellular routers can also extend local wifi networks.
Can u access all of this with an iPhone 13pro Max???
Yes.
How much range of first antenna ?
Manufacturers claim up to a mile, but we feel 1/2 a mile is more reasonable with real life obstructions.
I sure wish I would have seen this before pissing away big $ on that Hawking crap- home office California ( they never return phone calls or emails), Made in China equipment, serviced from India where they don't speak English! Bought the Hawking 'system' on Amazon and raised hell. Remember- Let the Buyer Beware? Well, this video would have saved me a lot of Money!
Also- thanks for telling folks about 'Line of Sight'- if you can't see the sender, you are SOL to get WiFi. Thanks for this video!
I have a jet pack MiFi through VERIZON. How can I boost its strength?
If your Jetpack has antenna ports on the back, you could use a MIMO antenna. You could also use a cell booster and place the jetpack by the inside antenna to receive an increase in signal. We offer the WeBoost cell booster here: www.technorv.com/weboost-drive-reach-rv/
WOULD BE NICE IF YOUD TELL THE COST OF THE ITEMS UR SHOWING.
Hey Wayne, Sorry about that. Since pricing can change we usually don't include that in the educational videos. You can find the prices at TechnoRV.com. We would love to have you visit our site. If you have any other questions then just let us know.
So these products will only work if you are at an RV park that has Wi-Fi? It won't grab a wi-fi signal out of the sky if you are at a public campground without wi-fi?
+Mike U The WiFi booster will pick up any WiFi signal broadcasting in 2.4 Ghz, which is most of what you will see while traveling. Often times you will see access points outside of the RV park that you are in. The range on these devices is great, but can vary based on interference and obstructions in the area.
these work on All WiFi signals.. also look at my prior post to get even better reception
+Bob Muller jesus
are there any antennas that work directly with an Xbox One or would I have to use the repeater?
GamertagTOWELLIE The Xbox doesn't have any external antennas. You can only use a LAN connection or wifi. So in your case you need a wifi access point to connect to. These products help you connect to weaker wifi signals in a park then amplify them for your devices.
can it work at home or not
People do use these systems in outside buildings when they are trying to connect to their home's WiFi. The desktop booster alone can be used in any Windows computer to increase connection to a home's router as well. We'd be happy to talk to you further on the phone about your particular situation, if you'd like. 866-324-7915
Doesn't a repeater cut your speed in half?
+MrSleepJunkie It does split the signal, but that terminology doesn't necessarily mean it is halved. By the nature of being a router, it allows multiple to access the signal. Direct connecting is better, but you can't have multiple devices, so many elect to use the repeater with less signal.
can i share your video?
Of course! There are also articles in the subject available at www.technorv.com/RV_Wifi_Articles_and_Resources_s/279.htm
12:01 lol someone snoring in the background... all that tech talk put someone to sleep
+Love You Everything but eating puts our English Bulldog to sleep, I think! 😊
Never use wifi in a metal box (an RV) hard wire everything. Use the precautionary principal on the dangers of microwave radiation.
John Puccetti what dangers?
Hallo ihr beiden
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No danger at all. Ham Radio Operator Just Liberal BS
You want a real danger, if you live within a 1/4 mile from a high power transmission line, the cancer rates are 50 times normal.
this is from 20 months ago, several of the options are going to be a waste of money now
These devices are actually updated regularly and work very well to bring in a stronger connection to WiFi.
Thanks for zero information. If there is a better, cheaper and/or easier way, please expound.
Sounds great but you failed to mention on how RVers know where the source of WiFi is coming from. Hard to point OMNI in an undisclosed location. I think you are missing the most important information. All this equipment is useless without a WiFi finder. Also bandwidth is only so much as well. You are better off using your own mobile device. Skip all the tools and gadgets. None of this works due to every RVer having these boosters. You are still SOL. Just wait until 2 am then you own the WiFi
You would definitely need to know where the WiFi access point is if you were using the Yagi directional antenna, but the Camp Pro omnidirectional antenna scans WiFi in all directions. Yes, there would have to be public WiFi available within a 1/2 mile or so with a somewhat unobstructed view for the WiFi booster to work, but the device can strengthen your connection if there is. It does not increase bandwidth though since that is the responsibility of the campground; it simply allows you to be farther away and inside your RV and still get the same signal as if you were close to the access point. If you must have reliable internet connection at all times, we recommend using a cellular connection like a phone hotspot or jetpack, but if you want to try to conserve cell data, a WiFi booster can improve your ability to connect to campground WiFi.
Hey Guys we just got your wifi booster and will be using it on our travels all over the US! We just got our channel started come check us out!
Awesome! Congrats on your decision to travel. It's incredible. We will check your site out. Thanks!