A popular budget option combines the Alfa Desktop R36 WiFi Antenna ($59.95) with their External RV Booster Tube ($99.95). Now, Alfa packages these components together as the Camp Pro 2.
The WiFi receiving component is a USB powered WiFi radio that can connect directly to a single computer to get it online, or it can act as a WiFi-as-WAN receiver when paired with the USB Repeater module which then acts as a router, creating a local WiFi network so that multiple devices can get online and share the upstream connection.
The Alfa hardware has a solid reputation for picking up weak WiFi well at long range - but there is no option for interfacing directly with any cellular modems.
The feature set is very basic, but for some the price is right.
Specifications
- Base Technology: Alfa
- Wi-Fi Router: Yes
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n
- 5GHz Wi-Fi: N/A
- Wi-Fi Antenna: 1x , 8 dBi Antenna Included
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Cellular Tethering via USB: No USB Port
- Integrated Cellular Modem: No
- Ethernet Ports: 1x 100Mbps Fast Ethernet (WAN / LAN Configurable)
- Special Features: None
- Power Source: 110V AC Adapter Included
- Dimensions:
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Retail Price: $169.99
Review & Testing Status
TechnoRV.com has sent us the WiFi-Camp Pro Kit 2 for evaluation in March 2019 for a second look. We'll also be evaluating the new 4G-Camp Pro Kit 2+ at the same time. Our review will be updated below once we have some hands on time.
We tested the original Wi-Fi Camp Pro in early 2017, after TechnoRV.com sent us an evaluation unit. Our members have access to our video tutorial, field testing results:
Here is our unboxing video of the equipment included in that kit:
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Purchasing Options
- WiFi Camp Pro 2 Kit
- WiFi Camp Pro Kit 2/ Suction Cup Mount
- TechnoRV WiFi Boosting Bundle (w/ Yagi Antenna)
While TechnoRV's prices might be a touch higher than you might find elsewhere, they also include step-by-step instructions & videos with your purchase, and provide RV-er specific customer support. The owners are full time RVers themselves and have a great reputation for service. If you're not technically proficient, we recommend buying from them.
Members, be sure to check your Member Discounts page, as TechnoRV offers our MIAs special discounts.
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