A new MoFi alternative has hit the mobile internet scene. Deemed the “Insty Connect” this combination router and antenna bundle is designed by an RVer for RVers.
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WAN stands for Wide Area Network. aka ‘the internet’. In networking terms, WAN simply means the source of your internet connection, which could be cellular, cable, another Wi-Fi network or satellite. The WAN connection can come into a router via wireless, USB or hard-wired ethernet…. Continue Reading
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Cricket Simply Data Plan Introduces Device Restrictions – Do NOT MOVE SIM CARDS from Routers!
It appears as if AT&T prepaid subsidiary Cricket Wireless made some very unfortunate changes last week to one of our most frequently recommended data plans – the Cricket Simply Data plan.
Peplink Router Firmware 8.1.1 Adds SpeedFusion Cloud Zoom Optimizations, OpenVPN, More…
Peplink last week officially released firmware 8.1.1, a free update compatible with most Pepwave and Peplink routers.
Cricket Wireless Introduces 100GB Simply Data Plan for $90/mo for Hotspots & Routers AND Adds 5G Access to Some Plans
Cricket Wireless, AT&T’s wholly-owned prepaid subsidiary, introduced a new data-only plan available to customers: 100GB of data-only service for $90/month…. Continue Reading
Peplink Router Firmware 8.1 Brings SpeedFusion Cloud Bonding & More
Peplink this week released Firmware version 8.1 – a free update for most Pepwave and Peplink routers. Normally a router… Continue Reading
Product Release: Netgear Orbi 4G LTE Advanced Tri-Band Router
Netgear is now shipping the latest edition of its Orbi line of home and mesh networking products, the Orbi 4G… Continue Reading
Pepwave Cellular Routers Refreshed with LTE Cat-18 Modems, T-Mobile Band 71
Peplink today announced that it has updated a few of its cellular integrated Pepwave router products with integrated LTE Category 18… Continue Reading
UPDATED: WiFiRanger Releases “Converge” Details and Pricing – New Outdoor and Indoor Cellular Enabled Wi-Fi Routers
At the big RV Industry open house event in Elkhart Indiana the final week of September – WiFiRanger at last… Continue Reading
Pepwave MAX Cellular Routers Refreshed with LTE Cat-12 Modems, AT&T FirstNet Compatibility, and More
Peplink has announced that it updated many of its cellular integrated Pepwave router products in some very interesting ways. In… Continue Reading
High End Update: Cradlepoint Goes Gigabit LTE & Peplink Pioneers Roof-Mounted Cellular With Indoor SIM Cards
Higher-end enterprise mobile routers from Peplink and Cradlepoint have long been appealing to RVers and boaters with the most demanding… Continue Reading
Cradlepoint Announces New Flagship COR IBR900 Mobile Router
High-end mobile router manufacturer Cradlepoint has announced a new flagship mobile router with a very impressive feature set – the brand new… Continue Reading
Cradlepoint Embraces LTE-Advanced, Multi-Carrier Radios
Router manufacturer Cradlepoint has an excellent reputation for building quality hardware focused on the high-end of the market – providing… Continue Reading
MoFi Announces Next Generation “All Providers” MOFI4500-4GXeLTE-SIM4 V2 Cellular Router
Canadian router manufacturer MoFi first came onto our radar last summer, and we became especially intrigued when MoFi launched the MoFi 4500 line… Continue Reading
Major Upgrade to Pepwave Max BR1 Cellular Router / Minor Upgrade to Pepwave Surf SOHO
During a Mobile Internet Advising call yesterday, I was asked for thoughts on using a Pepwave MAX BR1 “Industrial Grade 4G… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Industry Update: Wi-Fi Technology Guidance For RVs, Vans, and Boats
Everyone loves Wi-Fi, which has almost become synonymous with the concept of having an internet connection. But Wi-Fi doesn’t magically… Continue Reading
Peplink Introduces Dome Pro LR (Long Range) For Supercharged Marine Connectivity
Peplink this week introduced a new flagship mobile router targeting the marine market – the Dome Pro LR. The LR… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Business Internet Backup Data Plan – 7 Days of Unlimited Service For $15 Per Month
T-Mobile Business has many great mobile internet options, including some of our Top Picks, and they’ve recently come out with… Continue Reading
Straight Talk Releases Prepaid 100GB Mobile Hotspot Plan on Verizon for $50/mo (also for Tablets)
Straight Talk, a prepaid subsidiary owned by Verizon under their Tracfone brand, quietly introduced a new mobile hotspot plan recently…. Continue Reading
FMCA Releases T-Mobile Tech Connect+ MAX Cellular Plans – Unlimited Mobile Hotspot Data for $59.99/mo
The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) is a membership organization open to all RV owners that offers many benefits to… Continue Reading
Peplink Renames Some Services and Features
Peplink has rebranded some of its key services to simpler naming conventions. Most of the changes are related to its… Continue Reading
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Review: Converge Aspen Router by WiFiRanger/Winegard (Mobile Router)
WiFiRanger’s interior mobile router with option for integrated cellular, and pairing with their external roof units.
Product Overview: AER and E-Series Routers by Cradlepoint (Mobile Routers)
The AER and E-Series Routers by Cradlepoint are enterprise-level solutions with dual embedded modem capability.
Review: Home Cellular Broadband Routers by Netgear (Router)
Netgear’s semi-mobile home broadband routers with integrated cellular modems.
Product Lineup: Cradlepoint (Mobile Routers)
Cradlepoint offers a variety of mobile cellular embedded routers in the professional category. Start here for an overview of their product line-up.
Review: R-Series, COR IBR and Ruggedized Mobile Routers by Cradlepoint (Mobile Routers)
The COR and R1900 series by Cradlepoint are ruggedized, enterprise-level routing solutions.
Review: AIR 360+ and Routers by Winegard & WiFiRanger (Mobile Router | Wi-Fi Extending)
Winegard’s dome with cellular, Wi-Fi, and OTA TV antennas – with optional cellular routers and Wi-Fi extender solution including the Gateway and WiFiRanger Osprey.
Review: Converge Spruce by WiFiRanger/Winegard (Mobile Router)
WiFiRanger’s compact indoor mobile router with USB cellular tethering support, gigabit Ethernet ports, dual Wi-Fi as WAN and pairing with the WiFiRanger’s rooftop unites.
Review: WiFi CampPro Kits by Alfa (Mobile Routers | Long Range WiFi)
Basic and affordable Wi-Fi extending options with an external mounted high gain antenna and internal router.
Review: TP-Link ER605 Gigabit VPN Router (Mobile Router)
TP-Link’s routers specializing in VPN, failover, and load balancing for multiple connections.
Review: ConnecT 2.0 by Winegard (Mobile Router | Wi-Fi Extending )
Winegard’s second attempt at a roof-mounted router, offering options for Wi-Fi extending and cellular integration and even an integrated OTA TV option.
Overview: Converge Poplar Router by WiFiRanger/Winegard (Mobile Router)
WiFiRanger’s basic mobile router which supports 802.11n and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
Overview: Inseego Skyus 160 LTE Gateway Router (Mobile Router)
The Inseego Skyus 160 LTE Gateway Router is an LTE Cat-6 device that bridges the space between a mobile hotspot and a mobile router.
Overview: AWI Wireless Internet Router & Data Plans by AT&T (Cellular Data Plans & Router)
AT&T’s Wireless Internet device & paired data plans that are now discontinued.
Review: ConnecT WF1 & 4G1 by Winegard (Mobile Router | Wi-Fi Extending | Cellular Modem)
Product Discontinued. Winegard’s unique-looking Wi-Fi extender and mobile router solution is an interesting addition to the market.
Review: WiFiRanger GoAC (Mobile Router)
WiFiRanger’s 2016 flagship indoor router that is now retired and replaced with the WiFiRanger Spruce.
Review: 4G CampPro 2+ by Alfa (Mobile Router)
The Alfa 4G CampPro 2+ is an inexpensive package that combines an exterior modem/antenna with an interior basic Wi-Fi router.
Review: SkyPro & SkyPro LTE by WiFiRanger (Mobile Routers & Long Range WiFi Extending)
WiFiRanger’s low-profile roof mounted SkyPro features dual antennas for MIMO-enhanced Wi-Fi speeds, now retired.
Review: ASUS Routers (Semi-Mobile Routers)
ASUS is a manufacturer of routers and other tech. Some of their routers are ‘semi-mobile’ with support for USB hotspot tethering.
Review: Synology Routers (Semi-Mobile Routers)
Synology home routers come with ‘semi-mobile’ features such as support for USB hotspot tethering
Review: King WiFiMax, Swift, and Falcon (Mobile Router | Wi-Fi Extending)
A WiFi and router combination offering an automatically-aimed high-gain directional antenna with an interior router.
Educational guides kept constantly up to date.
Considerations for Selecting Cellular Data Plans for RV & Boat Mobile Internet
Selecting cellular data plans can be an overwhelming adventure for RVers and cruisers. There are just so many options out there and cellular companies frequently change their offerings. Plans come with a lot of fine print, and in particular, the carriers don’t necessarily design and market their plans to those seeking a home internet replacement. This guide is written to help you understand the different types of plans available and navigating shopping the myriad of cellular options out there.
Selecting a Smartphone, Tablet or Laptop as part of a Mobile Internet Solution
Choosing a smartphone, tablet, or laptop is a personal decision, and there is no universal best pick but we can share some tips for consideration in selecting your personal devices for RVer and cruiser mobile internet optimization.
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Starlink Satellite Internet for Mobile RV and Boat Use
SpaceX’s Starlink – the insanely ambitious satellite constellation launched by Elon Musk with the goal of delivering broadband satellite internet to even the most remote locations. A very popular option for portable and mobile Internet access for RVs and boats, with a lot of considerations to make.
Verizon Grandfathered/Legacy Unlimited Data Plans (gUDP) – Care & Feeding
Verizon’s grandfathered legacy Nationwide ‘original’ unlimited data plans were truly unlimited postpaid smartphone plans, before an era of throttling, network management, and restrictions on mobile hotspot use. And, they can be used in hotspots and routers. These plans retired in 2011 and obtaining them as a new customer hasn’t been possible in many years. But if you have one of these sweet plans, they are worth their weight in gold – and are worth protecting.
Security, Privacy, Passwords and VPNs for RV & Boat Mobile Internet
Mobile internet security isn’t that hard if you follow a few basic rules-of-thumb.
Peplink SpeedFusion Relay Mode & Hardware
SpeedFusion Relay lets you create a relay between your mobile Peplink router and a private network at a different location
Fine Tuning Your Mobile Internet Setup at a New RV or Boat Location
If you’re traveling with an arsenal of mobile internet gear, how do you go about determining what will work best at each new location?
Mobile Hotspot Device – Selecting and Understanding MiFis, Jetpacks & AirCards
Hotspots come in a wide range of shapes, forms, and features. Understanding those features can go a long way to selecting the right gear for your mobile internet setup.
Understanding & Optimizing Cellular Data Performance – Getting Better Speeds & Reliability
There are a lot of variables that can impact the actual cellular performance you receive, and understanding them can help you better understand tweaks you can make to your mobile internet setup to optimize for the best data speeds and consistency.
Peplink Cellular Data Performance Optimization Tips
Peplink routers have a collection of features that allow you to optimize your cellular data performance. This guide overviews using antennas, boosters, band selection and bonding & load balancing.
AT&T Connected Car $20/month Mobley Unlimited Data Plan and Device
The “Mobley Plan” is the colloquial name for the now-grandfathered AT&T $20/month Unlimited Data Connected Car plan paired with a Mobley connected car device. This provides some background and tips for those who still have this unique truly unlimited plan.
Peplink Admin Dashboard Tour – Internet Connection Troubleshooting
In this guide we will give a tour of the deeper corners of the Peplink UI to let you know what you can see on your connectivity dashboard. Knowing what gauges you have and what they mean can be invaluable in troubleshooting – making sure that the router is actually performing as expected, and that data is flowing where you want it to go.
Testing Internet Speeds & Performance for Mobile Connectivity
Testing internet speeds allows you to measure your real-world performance to know if your signal enhancing efforts are having an impact on your mobile internet setup.
Overview of the Starlink App
The Starlink app has several key functions that we’ll go over in this guide including the built in speed test function, visibility viewer, and others.
Combining Starlink with Other Internet Sources: Cellular & Wi-Fi
This resource article discusses the considerations and approaches to combining Starlink with cellular and Wi-Fi to get more reliability in your internet access.
Activating & Moving Data Plans on Cellular Devices – Compatibility, APNs & Configuring
There are a number of scenarios where RVers, cruisers, and other nomads may want to use a device on a different carrier than it was originally intended for. It is possible to use a device on another carrier – but more importantly, is it optimal? The answer, like so many things with mobile internet, is: “It depends.”
Understanding Cellular Frequencies for Mobile Internet Connectivity
Cellular Frequency Basics
Metal RV Mobile Internet Considerations – Vans, Airstreams, Bus Conversions & Boats
This guide is meant to help you utilize mobile internet options like cellular and satellite sources when you are mobile.
Video Conferencing & Broadcasting Over RV Mobile Internet
Video broadcasting or conferencing over Zoom, Microsoft Teams, YouTube Live, Facebook, Twiitch or Skype using mobile internet from an RV or Boat presents some unique challenges.
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Sample Setup – Hotspot & Antenna
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Mobile Internet Resource Collections – Curated Content by Popular Topics
Mobile Internet Resource Collections Not sure where to start? We’ve brought together our content on popular mobile internet topics for… Continue Reading
Full Links for Staff
Mobile Internet Easy Links – Staff Only This page contains links to our guides & recent news story with the… Continue Reading
Guide Library
All of our educational guides on mobile internet in one place. Our library.
Using Cellular Data for Mobile Internet Resources
Cellular data is a common way for RVers and boaters to keep online. This collection contains all of our resources to help you understand this technology and select your gear.
Mobile Internet Classroom
Welcome to our classroom – Mobile Internet 101. This self paced course walks you through our indepth guides to help… Continue Reading
Short Links
Here are quick links you can use to get to our most common content (remember, rvmobileinternet.com and mobileinternetinfo.com are interchangeable)…. Continue Reading
Your Membership Guide
Membership Welcome & Orientation Thank you for joining! By joining, you are supporting us in helping our nomadic RVing and… Continue Reading