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MIMO stands for Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output – for wireless networks, this means using multiple antennas working together to increase data speeds and signal reception. MIMO technology is central to the latest Wi-Fi and LTE cellular standards – and most devices can take advantage of at least… Continue Reading
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First AT&T 5G Mobile Hotspot Available for Consumers – Netgear Nighthawk 5G Mobile Hotspot Pro
AT&T was first to the 5G market offering the Nighthawk 5G hotspot back in October 2018 – available exclusively to specially… Continue Reading
Verizon Launches 2nd Generation 5G Mobile Hotspot – Inseego MiFi M2100 5G UW
Verizon has officially released it’s newest 5G compatible mobile hotspot device – the Inseego MiFi M2100 5G UW. The M2100… Continue Reading
Product Release: ZMax Connect – A T-Mobile Compatible Hotspot With Antenna Ports by ZTE
The ZMax Connect is a new mobile hotspot from ZTE, a major manufacturer of cellular devices. Unlike most mobile hotspot… 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
Peplink Balance 20X Router – An Intriguing New Option for Mobile Users
Peplink introduced its new Balance 20X Router in March of 2020, and even though it’s not really intended for the… 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
AT&T Releases New USB Modem Option: AT&T Global Modem USB800 by Inseego
In late August 2019, AT&T released an updated USB modem – the USB800. Built by device-maker Inseego, the USB800 is… Continue Reading
Sprint Launches MiFi 8000 Mobile Hotspot and 100GB Data Plan
On June 16, 2019, Sprint launched the MiFi 8000 mobile hotspot device and also made a 100GB data plan (for… Continue Reading
weBoost Connect RV 65 Cellular Booster Kit: Aimed at Stationary RVers in Remote Locations
If you frequently park your RV in very remote locations for extended periods of time and wished for more gain… Continue Reading
Now Shipping: Winegard ConnecT 2.0 Roof-Mounted Wi-Fi & Cellular Router
Winegard has a great reputation as the leading provider of both satellite and over-the-air TV antennas designed for RV use…. Continue Reading
Apple’s New iPhone 8 and X – Cellular Performance Potential Analyzed
This past week Apple unveiled the new iPhone 8 line, and the stunning all-new iPhone X. In just about every way these new… Continue Reading
A New Type of Cell Booster: Introducing the Cel-Fi Go M
We’ve been tracking Nextivity’s unique Cel-Fi cellular boosters for years now – but their technology in the Unites States has… Continue Reading
WiFiRanger Introduces Cellular-Integrated SkyPro LTE (and Millenicom Partnership)
WiFiRanger this week has announced the SkyPro LTE that combines the current SkyPro roof-mounted Wi-Fi receiver with an integrated LTE… Continue Reading
Now Available: The Mobile Internet Handbook – 2016 US RVers Edition
We’re excited to announce that the completely updated 2016 Edition of the book this website is built around, The Mobile Internet… Continue Reading
The Netgear Jetpack AC791L – Verizon’s New Flagship Hotspot?
For the past year our top pick for a mobile hotspot on Verizon’s network has been the Novatel MiFi 6620L -… 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 New Mobility 82G Antenna
Peplink has an introduced a new product to their Mobility lineup of antennas – the Mobility 82G. The Mobility 82G… Continue Reading
The InvisaGig – A New 5G Cellular Adapter With An X62 Modem
The InvisaGig is a new and unusual device designed to do one thing – provide a 5G cellular connection via… Continue Reading
Netgear Releases Unlocked, All-Carrier Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G Mobile Hotspot
Netgear released an unlocked, multi-carrier version of its flagship mobile hotspot today – the Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G MR6550.
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Review: XPOL Cellular Antennas By Poynting (Cellular and Wi-Fi Antennas)
A family of high-gain, cross-polarized, pole or wall-mounted, outdoor MIMO antennas designed for cellular and Wi-Fi applications.
Review: Pepwave Maritime Antenna Series by Peplink (Cellular Antennas)
Peplink’s line of marine-grade omnidirectional antennas.
Review: OMNI Series Cellular and/or Wi-Fi Mast Antennas by Poynting (Cellular and Wi-Fi Antennas)
The OMNI series of combination mast antennas by Poynting come in a variety of configurations including medium and high-gain SISO, MIMO cellular with Wi-Fi/CBRS band support.
Review: Husky and Great Pyrenees Omni-Directional Antennas by Parsec (Cellular Antenna)
The Parsec Husky and Great Pyrenees are a high-performance, omnidirectional combination antennas that are 5G ready for sub-6GHz frequencies.
Review: Falcon Antenna by Parsec (Cellular Antennas)
A portable 2×2 indoor MIMO antenna with two SMA or TS-9 connectors.
Overview: Parsec Technologies Antennas (Cellular and WiFi Antennas)
Parsec Technologies offers a line of high-end 5G-compatible combination antennas that support all cellular frequencies below 6GHz.
Overview: Airgain Antennas (Cellular Antenna)
Airgain makes a variety of combination antennas primarily designed for fleet vehicles and IoT applications.
Review: MobileMark LTM Series Combination Antennas (Cellular Antennas | Wi-Fi Antennas)
MobileMark LTM series of antennas have a low profile omnidirectional combination antennas with endless configurations for LTE/5G, Wi-Fi and GPS, designed to be mounted on a vehicle roof.
Review: mANT LTE 50 Antenna by MikroTik (Cellular Antennas)
An inexpensive indoor/outdoor MIMO antenna with two SMA connectors.
Overview: QuOmni & QuPanel Antennas by QuWireless (Cellular Antennas)
QuWireless is a company out of Poland that manufactures antennas and has a few models that are suitable and available for the US market.
Overview: WirEng Antennas (Cellular Antennas)
WirEng offers a variety of high gain, directional and omni-directional antennas.
Overview: Pepwave IoT Antennas by Peplink (Cellular Antennas)
The Pepwave IoT 20G antenna is a directional, high gain antenna with support for 5G and Band 71.
Overview: RSRF Antenna Lineup (Cellular Antennas)
A line of panel and Yagi antennas made by RSRF, primarily sold by Waveform.
Review: Wideband Directional Yagi Antennas by weBoost/Wilson (Cellular Antennas)
weBoost’s high gain directional antenna.
Review: 4G OTR Trucker / X RV Outside Antenna by weBoost (Cellular Antennas)
Now discontinued. weBoost’s original high gain omni-directional antenna for large trucks and RVs. Now discontinued and replaced with the newer Drive RV / OTR version.
Review: weBoost Drive Magnetic Antenna (Cellular Antennas)
weBoost’s newest magnetic mount, omni-directional antenna.
Overview: MobileMark LLP Series Antennas (Cellular Antennas | Wi-Fi Antennas)
A line of ultra-low profile omnidirectional antennas featuring cellular, Wi-Fi, and GPS.
Overview: Wideband Yagi Antenna by MobileMark (Cellular Antennas)
A high-gain directional Yagi cellular antenna from MobileMark supporting all sub 6GHz bands – also available in a MIMO version.
Overview: Taoglas Guardian Combination Antennas (Cellular Antennas | Wi-Fi Antennas)
Taoglas ultra-low profile combination antennas with support for LTE and sub-6GHz 5G cellular bands.
Overview: Taoglas Synergy Combination Antennas (Cellular Antennas | Wi-Fi Antennas)
Taoglas combination antennas provide full-spectrum coverage for LTE and sub-6GHz 5G cellular bands.
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[Completed Testing] Cellular Signal Enhancing – weBoost 4G-X, Max-Amp, Smoothtalker, Hiboost, Mobile Mark (1st Quarter 2017)
Bookmark Early 2017 we took some new cellular boosters out on the road to collect field readings. The cellular boosters tested: weBoost Drive 4G-X… Continue Reading
[Completed] Mobile Router & Wi-Fi Gear Testing – WiFiRanger GoAC/EliteAC/SkyPro, Pepwave SOHO, Alfa CampPro, ConnecT 4G1 (Winter 2016/2017)
Bookmark With several new mobile routers on the market, we’ve been doing some extensive head-to-head testing between them. Our premium members… Continue Reading
[Complete] Cellular Signal Enhancing – weBoost 4G-OTR, BoatAnt, MAX-BR1, 4G-X, Max-Amp, ConnecT 4G1 (Late 2016)
BookmarkSummer 2016 will have us taking some new cellular signal enhancing gear out on the road and collecting testing results…. Continue Reading
Using Peplink Wi-Fi as WAN, Access Points, CPEs & Synergy Mode
Many Peplink routers support Wi-Fi-as-WAN to use a remote Wi-Fi network as an upstream internet source. But it comes with trade-offs that may have you considering also using an access point.
Fundamentals of Wi-Fi Technology – Wireless Networking
This guide explains what Wi-Fi is, and the many forms it comes in.
Mobile Satellite Internet & Communication Options for RV and Boat Use
There are places far beyond Wi-Fi or cellular coverage, where only a satellite far above can keep you online. As fun as it is to fantasize about connectivity everywhere, today’s typical geostationary satellite options come with many tradeoffs to consider. But exciting stuff is (literally!) on the launching pad. These options will hopefully eventually prove to be mobile-friendly for RVs and boats.
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.
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 Internet Travel Planning – Researching Cellular, Satellite & Wi-Fi Connectivity for RV & Boat Travel
For those who rely on mobile internet, it can be very important to research what to expect for cellular connectivity before heading out to a new location. While there is no single source that will give you a definitive answer, there are several tools available to help.
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.
Troubleshooting Mobile Internet – Tips & Procedures For When Cellular, Wi-Fi or Satellite Isn’t Working Well
What to check when your mobile internet isn’t working as well as you’d like. Troubleshooting tips for signal strength, equipment setup, signal enhancing methods, and location-specific challenges.
Approaches & Strategies to Create Your RV Mobile Internet Setup
There is no one-size-fits-most solution to mobile internet for RVers, boaters, and nomads. We feel the best strategy is to understand YOUR needs and have a fundamental understanding of the challenges of mobile internet and the options available. This allows you to build the most ideal mobile internet setup for you.
Antenna Ground Plane Theory for RV and Boat Cellular Connectivity
Many antennas have a ground plane built in, but in particular magnetic mounted antennas (often kitted with mobile boosters) require one be provided. These antennas are specifically designed for automobile use, and being placed on the roof of a metal car or truck. The magnet keeps them connected to the metal roof, however, what a lot of folks don’t realize is that the metal roof is also serving as the ground plane – an integral part of the antenna’s performance. Most RVs and boats don’t have a metal roof. So what can you do?
Mobile Internet Redundancy – The Solution for a Reliable RV or Boat Setup
There simply is no single best mobile internet plan, device, or set-up that works everywhere. If you intend to be mobile, you’ll need multiple options onboard to deploy.
Selecting an RV or Boat Mobile Router for Cellular, Wi-Fi and Satellite Integration
Nomads typically juggle multiple internet sources coming into their network. It takes a special kind of router to be able to interface with and share and manage these connections.
5G Cellular Data Fundamentals for Mobile Internet
In this guide, we bring together information covering 5G and how it impacts RVers and cruisers who rely on cellular data for their mobile internet needs.
Selecting Cellular & Wi-FI Antenna Cables, Connectors, and Adapters for RV and Boats
Ethernet, Coax, SMA, SMB, FME, N, TS-9, and more! One of the most confusing aspects of hooking up mobile internet gear is figuring out what cables, connectors, and adapters are needed.
RV & Boat Antenna Installation for Cellular & Wi-Fi
Installation of mobile antennas can be tricky, especially since the components must be secure, unobtrusive, weatherproof, and abide by any height limitations. Additionally, running the necessary wires in an RV or boat can sometimes be difficult, and might force tradeoffs due to cable length limitations. Directionality can also be an issue since a mobile installation is, well, mobile! The “best” alignment at one location almost certainly will not be ideal at the next. Unlike a fixed location, mobile antenna installations need to account for all of these unique challenges!
[Complete] Booster Bonanza – weBoost Drive Reach, SolidRF RV Pro, Cel-Fi Go-M, Poynting 402 (Summer 2019)
We have completed our initial round of testing of some brand new mobile booster options to the market.
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Mobile Internet Classroom
Welcome to our classroom – Mobile Internet 101. This self paced course walks you through our indepth guides to help… Continue Reading