Winegard acquired WiFiRanger in 2020, and the combined company offers a series of indoor mobile routers, some of which can complement and pair with a companion rooftop unit.
The product lines all carry Winegard branding, but some products are still from when WiFiRanger was independent and utilize different firmware from Winegard-developed products.
Additionally, Winegard is a big player in the OEM market and sells different RV equipment to manufacturers that are installed at the factory, including some mobile internet gear. Some product lines that were once available in the aftermarket are now only available to OEMs.
Many variants and modem options that were initially available are no longer offered.
Note that Winegard also sells the Air360 rooftop antenna system, intended to be paired with indoor routers designed for that system. Those routers are covered in our Air360 entry.
For an overview of the full product line (and a look at some of the software features in common across different devices), see our gear center entry:
Winegard & WiFiRanger Product LineupProduct Variations
Basestation 5G
The Basestation is a Winegard product using Winegard's Connect OS firmware.
It utilizes the same modem and router hardware as the ConnecT 5G, minus the TV antenna, in an indoor enclosure.
It comes with either an X62 5G modem or a Cat-4 LTE modem. We only cover the 5G option here.
Specifications
- Model: BS-5G01
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: 50
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 2x external
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: On Label
- Password: On Label
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Ethernet Ports: 2x Gigabit Ethernet (1x LAN, 1x WAN)
- Router Throughput: 300 Mbps
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Quectel RM-520 (Qualcomm Snapdragon X62)
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile
- LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 48, 66, 71
- 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20,n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 4x4
- 5G Cellular Performance: Not Specified
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: Not Specified
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: 2x 5G Carrier Aggregation - Mid-and & Low-and 5G can be combined
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-20 (Max Theoretical Speed: 2.0 Gps Down / 150 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: 7x Download, 3x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 4x SMA
- SIM Slots: 2x Mini
- Dimensions: 9.25” x 6.625” x 8.5”
- Other Ports: N/A
- Power Source: DC 9-16V, 1A
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Auto Failover, Integration with RV Halo sensor system
- Retail Price: $799
Aspen
The Aspen router was originally the top-tier indoor unit in WiFiRanger's Converge lineup of routers, designed to easily pair with a Converge outdoor router (Denali or Everest) installed on an RV roof. It was released in March 2020.
It utilizes WiFiRanger Firmware.
The Aspen router originally offered options for Cat-4, Cat-6, or Cat-12 modems, or no modem, but is currently only sold with the Cat-4 modem. It has an SD Card slot for data collection, and USB 3.0 port to allow tethering cellular devices.
Specifications
- Model: WR-ASPN
- Base Technology: ZBT WG155
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 4x non-removable external antennas (2x 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi, 2x 5GHz WiFi)
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: mywifiranger.com
- Password: changemenowXXYY (XXYY" are the last four digits of the WFR ID)
- USB Tethering Support: Yes - Up to three devices via a powered USB Hub.
- Ethernet Ports: 5x Gigabit Ethernet (2 WAN Switchable)
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 4G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Not Specified
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile
- LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 12, 17, 13, 14, 66, 71
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 2x2 Integrated Antenna
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-4: (Max Theoretical Speed: 150 Mbps Down / 50 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: No
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 2x Integrated
- SIM Slots: Mini
- Dimensions: 7 x 7.5 x 5 inches
- Other Ports: SD Card
- Power Source: 12v or 24v DC Power / AC Power Adapters Optional
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Data Usage Tracking, Auto Failover, Load Balancing
- Retail Price: $260
Poplar
The Poplar router is the most basic indoor unit in WiFiRanger's Converge lineup of routers, and was originally designed to pair with a Converge outdoor router (Teton, Denali, or Everest) installed on an RV roof. It began shipping in October 2019.
It utilizes WiFiRanger firmware.
The Poplar router is built with the ability to add an option internal Cat-4 LTE modem, but currently only the non-cellular model is being sold. It also comes with an SD Card slot for data collection, and a USB 2.0 port to allow tethering cellular devices.
In other ways, the Poplar is a very basic router - only supporting 2.4GHz 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4), with no 5GHz Wi-Fi compatibility at all.
Specifications
- Model: WR-PPLR
- Base Technology: ZBT WE826
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router: Yes
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) - 2.4 GHz
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 2x MIMO
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: mywifiranger.com
- Password: changemenowXXYY (XXYY" are the last four digits of the WFR ID)
- USB Tethering Support: Yes - Up to three devices via a powered USB Hub.
- Ethernet Ports: 5x - 100 Mbps Ethernet (2 WAN Switchable)
- Router Throughput: 300 Mbps
- Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.7 x 1.3 inches
- Other Ports: MicroSD
- Power Source: 12v or 24v DC Power / AC Power Adapters Optional
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Data Usage Tracking, Auto Failover, Load Balancing
- Retail Price: $100.00
Spruce (OEM Only)
The Spruce router was the mid-tier indoor router in WiFiRanger's Converge lineup that began shipping in October 2019 and was one of our Top Picks.
As of mid-2025, Winegard is only selling this router to the OEM market. It uses WiFiRanger firmware.
It offers a slim profile but with robust features and is designed to easily pair with a Converge outdoor router (Teton, Denali, or Everest) installed on an RV roof.
The Spruce has internal Wi-Fi antennas creating a slim design that can tuck into small spaces. But unlike the Poplar and the Aspen, the Spruce does not have an option for an embedded cellular modem. All of its cellular data capability comes via USB tethering, Ethernet, Wi-Fi-as-WAN, or from a paired rooftop Converge unit.
Specifications
- Model: Spruce
- Base Technology: MikroTik HAPac2
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Max Theoretical Wi-Fi Speed: 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 866 Mbps (5 GHz)
- Wi-Fi Notes: Wi-Fi 5 Wave 2 - MU-MIMO
- Wi-Fi Antenna: 2x2 MIMO (Internal - No Antenna Ports)
- Wi-Fi-as-WAN: Yes
- Claimed Wi-Fi Range: Up to 600 feet
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Control Panel: mywifiranger.com or http://10.121.86.1/
- Default Password: changemenowXXYY (XXYY" are the last four digits of the WFR ID)
- USB Tethering Support: Yes - One natively, or up to three devices via a powered USB Hub.
- Ethernet Ports: 5x - Gigabit Ethernet (2 WAN Switchable)
- Cellular Modem Specs: N/A
- Dimensions: 1.3" Tall x 4.6" Wide x 3.4" Deep
- Other Ports: None
- Power Source: 12V or 24V DC Power / AC Power Adapters Optional
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Data Usage Tracking, Auto Failover, Load Balancing
- Retail Price: N/A - OEM only - Not available directly to consumers
News, Videos & Status
We have reviewed several of Winegard/WiFiRanger indoor routers. A summary of our reviews is in the member section below.
MIAs can also access our Testing Forum for our full testing notes and thoughts:
- WiFiRanger Converge - Everest & Aspen (Cellular Router / Wi-Fi Extending)
- [Testing Lab Report] Pepwave MAX Transit Duo vs WiFiRanger Converge, MIMO Antennas (Fall/Winter 2019/2020)
- In Progress Testing Forum Notes
- 2022 Wi-Fi-as-WAN Head-to-Head Testing Roundup
First Look Video:
Other Related Videos:
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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.
If you want to buy both indoor and outdoor units, WiFiRanger generally offers package pricing for packs with rooftop units.
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