Internet While Full Time RV Living | Weboost vs Mimo Antenna
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- Surprising results! While boondocking in Montana, we do some testing with our Verizon hotspot unlimited, along with our Weboost drive 4g-x and mimo antenna.
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Thanks for sharing. My guess is all Boondockers have experienced no or worse signal reception. I would like to see maybe if you have a 16 FT. temporary pole ( Adjustable you can get from pool stores, so you can retract extend and store after your boondocks) attached to top your MIFI would give you a better reception . Signals rely on Line of sight .Thats why towers are made so high. Just my 2 cents. Stay safe you guys, as always I enjoy your tips and shares.
It would make sense that the higher the device the better reception it would get for sure. It would be interesting to test at different heights! I feel like we were just barely getting the "good usable" signal in Montana. When we left the signal came back to 20 Mbps just a 1/2 mile away! Maybe the pole would have saved us!
We have the same setup, Verizon pUDP, Inseego 8800L Jetpack, Weboost 4G-X cell booster (I did upgrade our external antenna to the Drive X RV one), Netgear MIMO antenna, we also have a M1 Nighthawk mobile router hotspot w/ a Mobley At&t unlimited plan sim in it. I agree with your findings over long term usage, the MIMO antenna usually improves our speed tests more then the booster does and often by a great amount. We found the Weboost is valuable for improving our voice calling on the cell phones in spotty signal areas, I have it operating on the 12 volt.dc coach batteries without using a invertor plus installed a on/off rocker switch for the power supply. Good work on the video.
Great idea with the 12 volt connector! I recently purchased that as well to save on the inverter power. Although, we still didn't use the Weboost at all since!😂
Seems like the best solution is to use "all the things" and hope one gets you enough webs to work/surf. We just installed the Weboost today in our Travato. We live in the city (Detroit) so we couldn't really test it, but at the end of the month we're going up to the middle/northern Michigan area where we just were a couple weeks ago. Without any booster and just using our phones we could do some very minor surfing outside of our van, but nothing inside. Looking forward to doing a good test.
Yes! Its hard to really know until you "real world" test it out! Good luck and have fun on your trip!
Use the Antenna Point app to pin point the locations of these towers so you can point your antennas in that direction.
Good suggestion, thanks!
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Once starlink becomes further avaible (currently pretty much looked to one locaiton upon registration), it would become the go to solution. If i had to make my own RV internet setup, i'd probably go with a modern LTE router (4G-AC68U) instead of a mobile hotspot and pair it up with a antenna and a dish. Ofc, if you have the money, you can get a NR5200 5G hotspot, an electric telescopie arm and a powered rotating dish you never have to leave the RV for proper setup. Maybe a 360° antenna array could also do the trick if done right.
One thing you have to do: Get rid of ads. Ads have an effect on speed and data (if you're limited). On a desktop/laptop, it's pretty easy to do for free but on android/iOS it's a bit more tricky. I use a combo of AdGuard and Vanced YT and it's magical. Blocked on mobile browsing 65GB of ads in 1 1/2y use youtube not counted.
Appreciate the info, thanks. I haven't heard of ad blockers speeding up the data, but makes sense. Thanks!
Internet is one of our biggest issues. Thanks for sharing.
It can be tough! Thanks for watching!
SNR = signal to noise ratio, also cell signal will have issues going through glass especially if you have energy efficient windows that contain metal oxide it will block the signal if you could open a door or window or leave the WE boost in the center might help.
Good tips, thank you! Another reason I would like to have a roof top antenna!
Like RV with Tito, I find that the bandwidth available from the cell tower/service is often the limiting factor in my internet speed rather than the signal strength.
Agreed! That is a limiting factor in some areas for sure. The Montana location turned out to be a good testing spot with it being 20 minutes from a small town and mostly rural farm land all around us.
In the world of antennas, the higher is usually better than lower, outside is better than inside-then you add the amplifier.
Good tips!👍
Good morning ☕️
Thanks for the demonstration. I’ma’ going to need more coffee cause that was about as clear as mud 😳. It’s not you It’s me!
Maybe I’ll rewatch it later after happy hour 🍷
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Take care~ safe Travels
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Good morning! It is a confusing topic and it baffles me too. Basically, we got similar connections and speeds, but the "usable " internet is way different...... What does that mean???? IDK!🤔
🍷 always helps! Thanks for watching!
@@IreneIronTravels It's not confusing, basically you ultra portable computing but you are out of range of a wireless internet utility thus you have to buy a thing.
Lots of the information here is misguided. Consider a MIMO, but please disregard everything else discussed.
Was on the road all summer across the country and had great results with our Winegard Connect 2.0 with travel data’s original and no longer available AT&T unlimited unthrottled service.
👍👍 I see a lot of RV manufactures putting the Connect 2.0 on their new units. Looks like a good all in one solution. Thanks for sharing your experience with it.
Thanks so much for the insights! This is the most helpful information I've found. I'll keep watch for your next video!
Thanks for watching!
I have a WeBoost. I think sometimes my Basecamp is like a steel fortress and nothing penetrates it. The WeBoost has helped me a ton in that regard. At least I can pull some juice into my rig. I’m excited to try the MiMo. Sometimes the WeBoost is a pain the the butt to set up. Plus, I don’t have an inverter, so it’s even more complicated. Thanks for the video!
Ha! 🤣We feel the same way about the van at times. The mimo is a great option, hope it works good for you! Thanks for watching!
After five hours at the Verizon store, I was able to obtain a MiFi Jetpack 8800L for .01 and unlimited data plan for $49.99 (25GB Lite). It was a pain, but it is going to be worth it for double coverage with my cell phones with another carrier. The plan is available if you have a two year membership with FMCA. It is an incredible deal, but hard to set up if you are not already a Verizon customer. Now to get the Mimo Antenna! Thanks!!!!
Wow, the 8800l for a penny! Awesome! Thanks for sharing that plan that is available through FMCA.👍
adapters and splitters are attenuaters as well.
All I have is the Mimo and it works pretty good. I have not been out west much to test it.
The MIMO seems to be a great option for its price and effectiveness for sure! 😃
Great video Aarron. I guess that the bad part of being a full timer and working from the road is the unstable internet.
Thanks Henry. It is definitely a battle between getting out to the remote spots and still being able to work!
Thanks for the video-One year later. I see you have older system.
I’m currently shopping for a cell booster.
New WEBoost Reach system is supposed to be 74% improved signal?
A hard wire kit for $30 will allow direct 12 connection allowing converter to stay off.
Your roof top antenna looked to be nestled in among the roof equipment. The current install guide indicates it should be above all other items on the roof.
There is a directional higher gain kit with extendable pole but it can only be used while parked.
Most importantly I see you purchased the RV kit.
I just called WeBoost trying to decide which one to purchase.
They said that indoor antenna must be 20’ from the outside antenna - straight line. Doesn’t matter how much cable is used.
So in a 170WB extended like yours you’d have to have the outside and inside antennas at opposite ends of the vehicle LR. In my 170 std length that’s just 15’.
A 20’ distance prevents Signal Looping.
While the RV internal antenna works best with the phone or “device”to within 4’-6’ the smaller interior antenna in the Car, SUV and Trucker kits may require you to be closer-as in almost touching.
I’m wondering if you’ve tweaked this system in the past year or replaced it?
Or has any of your viewers compared the new system to older for max reach?
Hey there thanks for watching! It is a tough decision for sure as this cell boosters are expensive and can deliver mixed results depending on soooo many variables! We ended up selling this van in April the Weboost went with it. We still preferred to just use the MIMO antenna as that seems to deliver the "fastest" results. The weird thing is it almost always boosted the signal quite a bit....but the speed was never faster or very usable.... We are in a new 26 foot travel trailer now and still using the MIMO antenna. It came with a Winegaurd 360+ roof antenna with two MIMO and WIFI antennas in it. Still experimenting with tapping that into our current Verizon jetpack. The new RV reach sounds like it would do a better job the older RV drive, but I wonder why they are selling both units for the same price if the Reach is that much better. Brian from RV with Tito found the exact same thing I did with the new RV Reach, where it boosts the signal a lot, but didn't improve the data speeds. Watch at 11:30 of his video. th-cam.com/video/AgHkvdevMUI/w-d-xo.html. I think thery help with getting a call out...but for data boost I'm going to continue to look for a better MIMO solution.
When Starlink is completed most of these issues will be a thing of the past. Thanks for the info!
The next couple years should be very interesting! Looking forward to it. Thanks for watching!
hoping
Starlink is only for stationary homes, not mobile. Hopefully that changes soon
But starlink is $99 a month right now on the beta. Still more than I want to have to pay
Not yet for mobile. Mostly stationary. It'll be quite a few years before you get that truly mobile
Best video yet. You explained it perfectly. Thank you!
I would invest in a better long range directional antenna.
Would have been interesting to test that in the same scenario for sure.
My WeBoost 4G-X is great for the phone and extends the data range on ATT but the MIMO on the Nighthawk is faster but has less range.
Agreed!👍
@Tim Hunold@Mimo is considered obsolete because smartphone have none removable backs and most utility block out cellular wifi modems unless it's proprietary to that utility with expensive rates and not flat rate.
I would buy a telescoping pole to get the we boost antenna higher up. Or get a directional antenna for the top of the pole. There are plenty of you tube videos on how to. Love the videos!
I think that would be the best option for the real remote areas where the signal is hard to reach. We do see some of those out while boondocking. Our problem is usually space, being in a small van, and that's why I would like to get a roof mounted option that performs well also. Thanks for watching!
Irene Iron Fitness thanks for the reply. I enjoy watching your channel.
@@IreneIronTravels The problem is that it appears to be a directional antenna and you have it pointed straight up in the air, so you are getting marginal benefit from it. The only use of these devices is with a directional antenna. You can buy cheap pcv pipe and mount that on it and find a way to stand it up and play with the direction and it will maximize your reception. There is no way that mimo could compete with the weboost if the antenna was properly used. You can use cheap zip ties to secure the pipe to your rv, and store it on top. It won't take up any space inside. You HAVE to point it in the direction of the nearest tower, not straight up in the sky.
@@IreneIronTravels Also, it's very important to keep the internal Weboost device as close to your hotspot as possible. And, it is supposed to be a certain distance away from the external antenna. Both these orientations are important to the overall effectiveness.
@@IreneIronTravels I see what's going on now. That is the "driver" version of the Weboost. That is designed for cars and suv's. Normally cars and suv's are near some kind of decent data signal. It's not designed for an rv because in the boondocks you need a directional antenna because there won't be any towers very close to you all the time. I have seen others do this, I'm not sure why. You will have limited results in an RV also because the internal booster is not strong enough to really cover the entire interior of an RV, especially a large one.
We like our MiMo antenna too. Hesitant to plunk down the big $$ for a WeBoost so I was glad to see your tests/experience. I wonder if the external antenna results would be better if it was mounted to an extension pole? Kind of a pain to set that up every time you move but it might improve the performance?
Agreed on the MIMO. It's hard to justify the price of the Weboost unless you really have to have the connection for work. But it seems like a lot of people have them. You're probably right that a higher mount on the roof antenna would grab the signal better, but space is limited in the van. Thanks for watching!
That was really great! I'm considering plunking down $500 or more for a WeBoost. Now I am considering MIMO.
Yes! You can always add one later if you find yourself in super remote areas and needing one! We have found the MIMO works for 99% of our needs!
cool video with good information, I think you explained it very well other than the fact that i think the purposes of the 2 boosting systems are very different. like you said the weboost is better for range, I have the largest weboost and use it for overlanding and think that it is absolutely wonderful, because rather than speeding up my connection it gives me a connection in places where I would normally have absolutely nothing, often times i go from no signal to a very strong signal. the other thing about the speed of the weboost is that it is very important how far away you are from the internal antenna, if ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING is between the device needing the signal and the internal antenna you will lose performance.
So if I can get a cellular connection and use my hot spot from my phone, that's all 1 would really need then
Super helpful! Thanks for sharing
We just discovered your channel today and my wife and I have now watched at least 5 of your videos. The timing is perfect for us since we are downsizing again this time from a small class C to a class B. We are not full timers, but we hope to travel more around the country in our RV. This particular video was super helpful since I own a small software company that's being transitioned to my son. Having good internet is still important during our travels since we still help out running the company and testing. You confirmed what I had suspected, the Weboost might boost the signal but not always enough to make working practical. Well done on the videos explaining what is really needed versus what you had originally packed when first starting out. Thanks for some really informative and interesting videos.
Hey Tom! How exciting it is that you are down sizing to do more traveling. A lot of people ask us if we would go bigger, but we really like the nimbleness of a B and how easily we can see more of this beautiful country in comfort.
I actually bought the Weboost before our van! I think all of the videos I saw portrayed how much it boosted the signal and I thought we HAVE to have that! It does work really well for boosting your cell phone to get a call out, but we just find ourselves not using it much. Good to have options though. I think a roof mounted MIMO antenna might be my next experiment.
Thanks for watching!
Correction: Use of the word megabytes (MB) in this context is incorrect. The correct term for internet speed is megabits per second (MBPS). The app you used for the speed check showed MBPS.
👍 Good call! Definitely not my area of expertise & megabits is the correct term. Thanks for watching!
I don't have a weeboost, but I saw another video about it. I don't remember what channel that was on. In the other video, he said it made a big difference if you put your cell phone right next to the internal antenna. A few inches away made a big difference (in a negative way) for him.
thats true and weboost is more about getting signal when you have none rather then a faster signal it does boost but mainly its to get signal when you have none i think he missed the point of weboost in the video
If you connect your Hotspot to the WeBoost antenna, while easier, that means you're giving up the MIMO benefit for the ease of use...it's basically just like using the WeBoost on it's own. So think of it this way, Hotspot is 4 antenna, MIMO antenna is 2 antenna, Weboost is only 1 antenna...even if it's going through the Hotspot. The only advantage the Weboost antenna has is really the height since it's on top of your vehicle vs your MIMO which is stuck in your window.
Hello, yes all very good points and a good summary of the antennas. Another reason for trying that set up was to avoid the power draw of the Weboost. I think the best solution for us would be to get a roof mounted MIMO antenna, but honestly the window mount works great and is inexpensive!
@@IreneIronTravels I'm leaning towards picking up that same setup. As you've shown, if you don't have signal, you simply don't have signal...and if there is signal, go Hotspot.
I am however wondering if you can still MIMO by running two of the Weboost antenna....best of all worlds - Height, Ease of Use, and MIMO.
Yes, agreed, boosting is overrated for usable data speeds. I think I heard/read you can run two antennas in, one to each port on this hotspot and it would work........ I would like to look more into the Poynting 5in1 or 7in1 also, in the future.
Thank you . You are very talented and seem to know what’s best to use when you are working .
I was well inform and enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing . Be safe and be kind!!
Well thank you for the compliment! And for watching!😃
Thanks for this, excellent info with testing at multiple locations "on the road." I have 2 8800's (Verizon/Unlimited and Sprint/Calyx) and also find the Mobile Internet Resource Center to be invaluable. It's a great point that dB numbers are helpful, download speeds are more helpful, but the real question is can you get work done?
Sounds like you have good coverage with Verizon and Sprint! We do really like the 8800 but would love to find the perfect roof mount antenna option for it. I think I'm going to look into pep wave, mobile mark, and poynting antenna options! Thanks for watching!
Are you sure hooking both hot-spot antenna jacks to one antenna is safe for the hotspot?
probley be better off with a better directnal antana mount a pole on the side of the rv and when your parked lslide the pole up and get into your db setting and turn antana to get best signal also try differnt bands if you can do that with the hot spot if not have to get a lte modem and roughter to try diffrent bands ware there aint many people on
I'm confused. Are you trying to get WiFi or Cell? I keep seeing WiFi ON while you're testing.
The problem you’re having is that the network that it’s using is Extended Network. Speeds will Vary with that
I see a lot of people using the Weboost "drive" version on RV's and being disappointed. This is a small RV, but the "drive" version is designed for cars and SUV's, in normal driving conditions. The internal booster is not adequate for an RV and if you are in the boondocks you need a directional antenna mounted on a piece of pcv pipe or something. If you are far away from a tower this omnidirectional antenna won't work. It's designed for use in a vehicle under normal driving conditions, even moving; not to optimize reception when you are parked.
Hey there. This is the model we have "weBoost Drive 4G-X RV (470410) Cell Phone Signal Booster for Your RV or Motorhome" It is specifically designed for RV's and is supposed to enhance the signal whether in motion or parked. A directional antenna would defiantly be more powerful than this omni- directional for sure. We just haven't really needed to boost the signal that much to justify getting one and the pole. Thanks for watching and the comment.
@@IreneIronTravels Okay, I do see that model. But I am having trouble with what it really is demonstrating. And it is one thing driving around on highways, camping in campgrounds, where you are usually near a tower. In that environment, especially if you are driving and not staying too long in one place, that multi-directional antenna is the way to go. But if you are going to camp or test in the boonies, far away from a tower, then both devices you are comparing should be optimally set up. The implication is that the cheaper device is actually just as good as the expensive one. But I don't think your demo actually proves that. You are actually demonstrating that, in that circumstance, a directional antenna which you go to a bit of effort to properly aim, is just as good as a more expensive device without a directional antenna. You really are comparing the effectiveness of two kinds of antennas. Also, the internal element of the Weboost should be close to your cell phone, as the other device is. If you are going to be boondocking or making long stays in a remote area, the Weboost with the directional antenna would be a lot better than the other device. Directional antennas are good with obstacles, and you can even use them inside. You don't need a pole. The reason they make an RV only version is because many campers are far from towers for weeks at a time. They need the strongest boost they can get, and that's why it comes with a directional antenna. So I think it's important to make that differentiation. I'm not trying to be critical, it's a good video, but I would hate to see somebody make a decision just based on this as it is. There is no mention of the additional range of that Weboost with a directional antenna, and that might be what some viewers are looking for.
How about a MIMO antenna with a MOFI router? Not portable like a hotspot....but.,...
Have heard good things about the MOFI!
What I mean is your MIMO.
Thanks for the great video. I am just in the planning stages for working on the road, and have the 8800L as a start. Trying to decide MIMO vs. WeBoost vs. Nomad Internet. Oh, and I LOVE the soapdish idea!
Hello! Fun times in the planning stage... or dreaming stage as we like to call it! I will tell you that our 8880 and MIMO is a great combination and is what we use 99% of the time. The We boost just has not been really needed over the past 2 years. But, if it's in your budget, it is a great back up to have!
@@IreneIronTravels I'm past the dreaming stage, after putting a deposit down on my van. Now I'm in full on planning mode! I was all set to put out $500 on the WeBoot but will start with the MIMO for now and try it out with some car camping trips until I get my van. It may be just fine for me also, and is less of an investment. Thanks for all of your videos, I'm going hiking in Zion and Bryce after seeing your videos of those parks!
Awesome! Have fun in Utah... those NP's are great! And enjoy your new van!😃
Do Not get Nomad! Of something goes wrong or if you have issues they have no one to talk to immediately. You have to email them and if your lucky 2 days to respond back.
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Awesome, thank you!😃
Did the antenna on the roof come from the factory or did you install it? If you installed it can you give details of the antenna and install proceedure. Thx Great Video!
The antenna on the roof is part of the Weboost kit and they call it their external antenna. Our van came with a TV antenna on the roof, so I removed that and used the existing cable that ran inside to hook up the Weboost. Then I just mounted it to the side of our solar panel with the provided mount in the kit. It was a pretty easy install and was nice I didn't have to run the cable through the roof or drill any holes in it!😳
Great info. Thanks for sharing
You bet, thanks for watching John!
Some segments in the video are stamped not adjacent to each other
Is there a preferred Mimo antenna brand? I have a Verizon Jetpack MIFI and was considering Weboost for my van, but would prefer the more cost effective option of a MIMO if possible. Is there a magnetic roof mount MIMO option? Thanks in advance for your advice.
Thanks to your great video and review, we recently got the same MIMO antenna you have and the Verizon Jetpack. Do you have any tips on finding the direction/location of cell towers? Is there an app or web site that helps you point your MIMO antennae in the right direction? Thanks!
Thanks for watching!! Yews, there are a handful of apps and sites that can show you where the towers are on a map to allow for the best signal. Here are a few to check out. We've tried Cell Mapper and network cell info, but need to do a bit more research on them.
Websites:
CellMapper:
OpenSign.com
Antenna. Search.com
CellReception
Apps
Network Cell Info (Highly Recommended): For Android.
RootMetrics' Cell Phone Coverage Map : For iPhone | For Android.
LTE Discovery (Recommended): For Android.
AntennaPointer : For Android.
Thanks for sharing! I have been trying to figure out what service and device(s) to get set up with when we get our RV. I see you guys are using a drone now with some of the b roll footage that you added into the intro for this week's video, nicely done! What drone do you have?
Thanks! Yes, lots of RV internet options..........I think I might continue to look at roof mounted antenna options of pepwave, mobliemark, and poynter. Then I might have to look into a new router/modem too! We are happy with Verizon and have met a few full timers that use Verizon and AT&T to have complete coverage.
When we were back in Minne, my buddy sold me his DJI Spark. That was my first day flying it and I have to say they are pretty sweet!
@@IreneIronTravels The RV we have on order comes from the factory with the Winegard ConnecT 2.0 4G2 (WF2-435) 4G LTE and Wi-Fi Extender for RVs. You can put your own SIM card into it and it is a roof mounted hot spot. winegard.com/products/cellular/4g-lte-hotspots/connect-4g-mobile/connect-2-4g2
Ahhh yes. I actually just noticed one of those on top of an LTV Unity behind us! I have not heard much about how they perform, but that is really nice you can add your own carrier sim and not get stuck paying $150 for 20Gbs! We honestly only used WIFI once that was in a Yosemite campground that had no cell signal, but it is nice to have a WIFI extender built in.
@@IreneIronTravels I am not big on using other's WiFi for work either, I am looking for a reliable LTE device. I currently use my iPad as a wifi host for LTE when I travel, It does better than the iPhone. I look forward to your next vid on the testing results with other devices.
Hey Aaron. We've found network coverage and cell-towers getting overloaded to be biggest cause of poor internet on the road. Finding the best signal available at your current location often requires switching to another network. We've always had Verizon as our primary, but now also carry a T-Mobile hotspot which has saved us many times. Of course, we have a weboost as well and fire it up as needed.
Hey Brian! That makes sense and it seems in some congested city areas we have also seen that with our Verizon. We also have T mobile for our phones, but might have to look at adding a hotspot line. Maybe their coverage will grow soon with the Sprint merge🙏
Hope you and Melisa(and fam) are safe from the smoke and fires. The smoke just hit here in Spokane and it is HEAVY.
@@IreneIronTravels Also my hotspot doesn't have external antenna ports. So an upgrade may be in order so I can boost my MIMO.
We're totally fine and staying inside today. The smoke and visibility is pretty bad here too. All kinds of warnings coming out. Yesterday was bad. Today is worse.
@@RVwithTito I see there are external antennas that inc. Band 71 / 600MHz, but I've yet to find a commercial booster that will boost that signal. How do you plan to pull in all that goodness? :)
Thank you for the video! Does the 8800 help with voice as well? I would need to be on the phone throughout the day and would prefer not to use wifi calling. I can't seem to find info that shows whether or not the 8800 works as a cell/network extender as well as boosting data signals.
Hello! The 8800 is a data only hotspot and just creates the Wifi signal (no boosting, but can hook up the external antenna MIMO like us) that your phone than could than connect to and make calls over Wifi. We use this quite often as our T mobile phones don't have as good of service coverage as our Verizon hotspot. Like you said, wifi calling is not as consistent as your cell phone calling, but it works. The Weboost on the other hand will boost any cellular signal (data & voice) on a hotspot or your phone.
Thank you! That clears things up and has me considering using MiMo for my internet access and WeBoost for my voice calls, keeping them separate. (Of course, depending on whether either/both have a signal).
I have verizon cell service and my smartphone has wifi hotspot with 15G limit. I pay $135 monthly for that service. In addition to the jetpak purchase price, it would cost an additional $75 a month for service to the jetpak?
Yes, the Verizon plans keep changing over the years. We did have to pay $199 for the jetpack and also $60 per month for unlimited 4g data.
Do you connect your wifi hotspot (verizon pack) to your Weboost antenna without going through the weboost booster? Are you saying that works better than if you connect through the booster?
Hello! I tried connecting the hotspot to the WeBoost antenna without the booster on just to see if it would be better than our MIMO antenna. It was not. So far just the MIMO antenna is working best for us and we rarely use the Weboost!
@@IreneIronTravels Great to know. Thanks so much. I guess I will be looking for a mifi device and Mimo antenna then to put my sim card into :-)
How does it work after you've reached the 15GB data cap?
We don't have a cap on our older verizon plan, but if you did I think it gets throttled pretty bad and won't be very usable.
I have the same setup with the Verizon Mifi and the Mimo antenna which works well but I have the latest Verizon Hotspot plan which only allows for 30G of data per month then it throttles really bad. Question: I also have a T-Mobile Cell phone with an additional 10G of data but I can not hook the Mimo Antenna with the connecters provided. Is there an adapter for the MiMo antenna that goes dirctly to a Cell phone port?
I don't think there is one, but the MiMo connectors are called T9 connectors if you want to try and search for it.
That is the same question I want answered!
I want the MiMo antenna. I am not convinced the cellular boosters are worth the cost (and they have limited bandwidth). I don't have an external hotspot device. In this video, a Verizon external hotspot (Jetpack) was used; and connected itself to the MiMo antenna via the TS 9 connectors.
If I don't have an external hotspot, how can I connect a MiMo antenna to my phone?
Possibly through a cellular router I can connect a MiMo antenna. You apparently plug your sim card directly into the cellular router. The router does not boost the signal. It is pricy and merely allows for a way to connect up to a MiMo antenna. The router does offer some benefits such as multiple connection opportunities, (to computers, laptops, phones, cameras, etc.). I assume the router connects to the cell phone via bluetooth or wifi... Not sure.
Is there any other way to connect the MiMo antenna to a cell phone??
Does anyone make a telescopic antenna for RV roof? Wondering if a taller antenna would pull the signal better.
I have seen a lot of big rigs have some type of homemade extending painters pole or similar on the back of their ladders that they extend for better signal. We of course always have the space issue in the van, but you're right, taller would get a better signal. Would be cool if there was a motorized one that laid flat on the roof but then would raise and telescope up! I'm going to continue researching better roof mounted antenna options.......
Irene Iron Fitness Good luck on the research. Seems like someone would be manufacturing something since there is such demand. Also, wondering what system Advanced RV used on their custom built rigs. Advanced uses the creme de le creme on their rigs!
That's a good point, I'll snoop on ARV and see what they re putting in their van builds!
Can you explain why My T mobile phone has 3 bars and LTE yet streaming is very slow/constantly stopping with almost no data used up. Also, please explain the jetpack. Can I use a Verizon jetpack with Mimo and my tMobil service? I have an Apple XR phone. Thanks in advance for your advice.
Oh, and please explain why using my built-in hotspot seems worthless. Thanks!
Hello!
Do you have a high speed data allotment on your T mobile plan? If not, your hot spot on your phone might be capped at lower speeds.
The Jetpack is simply a dedicated portable hotspot for our Verizon data plan. It is better that using your phone as a hotspot for many reasons, but mainly because we can use the external MIMO antenna to get better signals and don't have to tie up our phones for internet.
I believe there is a way to use a Jetpack with a T-Mobile sim and service, but have never tried it. Check out Mobile Internet Resource Center for more in-depth info. They are the pros!
@@IreneIronTravels thanks so much for your response. I’ll check tomorrow re: whether I Have high speed or not. I’m pretty sure I do. And I have 50 gigs a month.I will consider a jet pack with a T-Mobile Sim card and a mimo. Thanks for getting me on track!
@@margiecallahan3009 - Did you get the Verizon Jetpack to work with T-mobile?
Great info! I have to call the campground before I book it to make sure they have verizon service cuz hubby cannot work without solid internet - he is on zoom calls all day long. But it is working out so far - thanks for sharing
Noelle
Verizon works pretty well for us too. Just not at that spot in Montana, which was a real bummer! Thanks for watching Noelle.
What antenna are you using on the roof, that you tried to connect the jetpack?
The omni directional antenna on the roof is the one that comes with the weboost 4gx RV model.
@@IreneIronTravels it would be interesting to see if you used a dual yagi directional mimo setup if that would have made a difference in that situation.
Have heard the yagi on a telescoping pole is as good as it gets while way out there and need a signal! For the most part our little MIMO does the job, but it would be nice to have an option for these types of times.
You need at least 0.5 upload to get connected to a website. Weboost isn't helping the upload speed.
Yeah, the web pages were loading sooooo slow in Montana it made it difficult to get anything done. Bummer! Thanks for watching Aaron!
Yo. You have a fundamental misunderstanding of how this setup works. I'm not saying your speed tests aren't valid, but everything you present as evidence of what's going on with the link is incorrect.
For example--the reason you get better signal with one TS9 port hooked directly to the WeBoost antenna is because it's *one antenna* on the roof. The reason the MIMO works better is because it's one or more antennas for *each* port, not one antenna for multiple ports.
Also, dbi is expressed as a negative value, so you want the number closer to zero; so, higher, not lower.
For starters.
8:50 IDK why I said that - lmao - trying to record, focus on what you are trying to say and balance everything is pretty difficult without a real audience
Thanks! It can get tricky!
for me is working with the weboost directional antena, from 110 is going to around 65-70 for a good pointed antenna direction, th-cam.com/video/E94HI9s0kCc/w-d-xo.html,
got around 5 or 6MB down which is workable
also you want to check the att, with verizon I have around 5MB with att around 30MB when the same signal strength
Once Elon Musk's Star Link project is completed all this hassle with internet connectivity will be gone... just one link and connection and get it everywhere you go !!
@RK Sharma: satellite modems will not fit in computers as small as android or any modern laptop like a windows surface. Satellite modems would have to be in a briefcase to be portable thus star-link will be most effective for home internet.
Clear as mud. But thanks for trying.
It is a confusing subject for sure! Thanks for watching!
Yea yea yea, grow up without internet cures all those issues... lol. 😜😜😜
That's true! Wouldn't have to worry about it all!