Lippert Systems offers the OneControl Hotspot (formerly known as Wi-Fi On the Go) as part of their overall OneControl system, which is designed to let RVers control and monitor their RV systems from the unit’s touchscreen or a smartphone.
OneControl Hotspot lets you create your own personal wireless network. It incorporates a weatherproof, low-profile external cellular antenna array for increasing cellular signal range. This unit mates with SMA RG-174 coaxial cable, or has an option for a bulkhead SMA female connector. The external antenna can be permanently or temporarily mounted.
The OneControl Hotspot transfers a cellular signal to create a local area network (LAN) WiFi signal. The unit incorporates two 2.4 GHz WiFi antennas to provide LAN coverage at a longer range throughout your rig and the surrounding area.
Lippert offers two data packages with this product, based on the AT&T network. They offer a 5GB plan for $37 and a 10GB plan for $65. The data plan must be purchased through Lippert, the preinstalled SIM card in the unit is uniquely paired with the gateway that is in the kit.
Here is what's included when you purchase a OneControl Hotspot Kit:
- Externally mountable 4G cell antenna array (1)
- Portable 4G cell antennas (2)
- 2.4GHz WiFi antennas (2)
- 120V AC power supply (1)
- LCI WiFi On-the-Go router (1)
- 10’ 4G cell antenna cables (2)
- Wired 12V DC/DC power supply (1)
- #8 hex/slotted head mounting screws (6)
Specifications
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices:
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11m) 2.4 GHz
- Max Theoretical Wi-Fi Speed: Not specified
- Wi-Fi Antennas: 2x Indoor Antennas
- Wi-Fi as WAN: No
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address:
- USB Tethering Support: No
- Ethernet Ports: 5x - 4x LAN, 1x WAN
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 4G
- Supported Networks and Bands:
- LTE Bands: 2, 4, 12
- 3G: 690-960 MHz, 1810-2700 MHz
- MIMO Support: 2x2
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-4 (Max Theoretical Speed: 150 Mbps Down / 50 Mbps Up)
- LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: No
- Cellular Antennas: 2x
- SIM Slots: 1x Nano-SIM
- Dimensions: 5 x 12.4 x 13 inches
- Power Source: 12V DC/DC or 120V AC/DC adapter
- Outdoor Rated: Yes, IP65
- Retail Price: $411.95
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