WiFiRanger has been around (in its current form) since 2010, and in August of 2020, WiFiRanger was acquired by Winegard.
From the beginning, WiFiRanger has been focused on providing connectivity solutions for RVers. Initially, the focus was on long-range Wi-Fi (hence the company name), but WiFiRanger is also embracing cellular connectivity.
In 2019 WiFiRanger refreshed its offerings with the all-new "Converge" product line (our news story) - an entirely new generation of hardware.
The Converge lineup currently consists of three indoor routers (Poplar, Spruce, and Aspen) and three outdoor routers (Teton, Denali, and Everest).
Any of these routers can be used independently, or an indoor and outdoor router can be paired to work together as a team - allowing the indoor unit to focus on hosting your LAN, and the outdoor unit to focus on your upstream connections.
This entry covers the outdoor Converge routers - which provide long-range Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity as an option. The Converge routers are designed to mount these radios on your RV roof away from indoor interference and obstructions.
Though all Converge outdoor routers have the same external plastic shell, they are all different under the hood.
Originally, the "Converge" system and name were intended to also combine HDTV, AM/FM, LTE, and Wi-Fi in a single package, but WiFiRanger had to drop the HDTV and AM/FM components due to interference with Wi-Fi.
The Converge platform is designed for flexibility and upgradeability - with the electronics inside the roof-mounted shell designed to be relatively easily upgradeable by swapping out the "circuitry tray" to enable future features, or to upgrade to a higher-end model down the road.
In other words - if your RV comes with a Converge Teton on the roof, you should be able to turn it into an Everest someday.
For an overview of the full WiFiRanger product line (and a look at some of the software features in common across different devices), see our gear center entry:
WiFiRanger Product Shortage
Beginning in June 2023, WiFiRanger started moving its product manufacturing. The WiFiRanger store is also merging with the Winegard Store (Winegard acquired WiFiranger in 2020). This has caused a WiFiRanger product shortage during this transition. It's not clear when production and availability of products at the online store will resume.
Product Variations
Converge Everest - WiFiRanger's flagship (replacing the old EliteAC) started shipping in April 2021. The Everest provides long-range dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi capabilities, operating at the peak of FCC Wi-Fi power limits. The Everest can also support two integrated cellular modems and is currently available with Cat-4, Cat-6, and Cat-12 cellular modem options.
Converge Denali - The mainstream Converge model has enhanced Wi-Fi range over the Teton - but still just 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. You can add on either a Cat-4 or Cat-6 cellular modem.
Converge Teton - The Converge Teton has a 2.4GHz medium-range Wi-Fi radio and antenna array similar to the old WiFiRanger Sky4 model, but with "improved Wi-Fi chips and calibration". There is an option for a single Cat-4 cellular module to be added. This product is targeted primarily at RV manufacturers to pre-install on new RVs. We received the following units courtesy of WiFiRanger for evaluation and testing: We have completed our overall review of this product line, which is available to members below. We are also integrating these into our ongoing testing and will update our review with new information and insights we discover. Our MIAs can access our full testing notes in the following forum threads. Additionally, future and ongoing testing will be added to these threads and summarized in the member section below: Related Videos For other popular mobile routers on the market we are tracking - here are our featured options: Our members fund our in-depth independent reviews. This entry may contain additional member exclusive content such as testing notes, field testing data, user interface tours, comparisons to alternatives, analysis, tips, videos and discounts. Members also get interactive guidance, alerts, classroom and more. Are you a member? Please log in above to access your member exclusive content! We don't sell stuff, we are primarily member funded. Some links below may be affiliate links (see our disclaimer), which also helps fund MIRC. The vendors displayed below provide larger discounts to our MIAs that we have negotiated instead of displaying affiliate links while they are logged in. Our Mobile Internet Aficionados (MIA) get special discounts from the below vendors. Members please check for discount codes before ordering. With savings up to 11% off, you could save more than your membership cost! Winegard/WiFiRanger Online Store Routers can serve as a central conductor of your local area network in your RV and boat. Mobile routers are different from residential routers in that they typically support multiple internet sources like cellular and Wi-Fi, can be powered off of 12v or AC and support external antenna for better receiving signal. But you might not need a router in your setup. Here's a quick video overview the variety that routers come in: For more on learning about mobile routers and how they might fit in your setup, follow up with our educational resources:Everest
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