Positive: WiFi Camp-Pro

[sgtlm17]

This is a kit that I got from Rokland.com for $100. This is a WiFi booster that quite simply is great. What comes in this kit for the price is almost half what it would cost if purchased separately. It comes with absolutely everything you will need for the install. Booster tube antenna, router, USB cable, 110 and 12v adapters, waterproof tape and even cable ties.
There are quite a few WiFi boosters out there that market the RV crowd that are in the $400 range. Way to much in my eyes.
I have used this for over a month now and have had great results. What I love about it is that you can access the router administration page wirelessly from your phone or tablet, no laptop necessary. I have had to reboot the router to regain connection several times but nothing unusual. Super easy to setup and I have had 5 devices connected at once and no problems. This is a fantastic kit for the price.
I bought it here:
Alfa WiFi Camp Pro -- long range Wi-Fi repeater kit -- R36/Tube-(U)N/A

[jgourlie]

did you install it on your air conditioner?

[sgtlm17]

I have a Forester GTS 2801QSF with no ladder or batwing antenna. So I needed to get creative and I also did not want to raise the total height of rig.
I mounted it horizontally (not optimal) on the the rear vent cover. I could of used the vent cover or AC shroud to mount it vertically but that would add an extra foot to my rigs height. I get great distance and haven't noticed any reception problems.

[jgourlie]

I liked the thought of the a/c shroud....I have been thinking of doing this mod for awhile now and I read somewhere that it shouldn't be near the metal ladder...a/c shroud would be pretty slick.

hmmmmm

[dan-nickie]

What exactly did it do for you in real world terms.
Connect to the weak campground wifi?

[sgtlm17]

Yes this will reach out and pick up weak signals. . Your phone or tablet is for example .02 watts WiFi antenna and has a hard time reaching those weak WiFi signals. . This booster is 2 watts with a 9db gain antenna and pulls in those weak distant signals. It then is attached to a repeater/router in your rig that allows multiple devices to connect to the strong signal. It boosts the signal it does not make crummy WiFi speed any better. WiFi speed is determined by the access point and you have no control over that.
But in real terms, near my home I see two networks on my phone or tablet, The Camp pro sees 27 networks.

[wooby99]

What is required when you go to different campgrounds? Do you just login to their internet? The wife is really interested in this.

[sgtlm17]

Yes you go to your router administration page via your phone or tablet. . Click scan to find campground network. . Click connect and your done. .
When you first set up your router you will give it your own network name and password. . Once that's done your devices always look for your router network not the campgrounds. . Only your router connects to the campground network. Your devices connect to your router which is connected to the campground network

[campnqueen]

I bought this wifi boots years ago and it works great.... only $35.

Amazon.com: Alfa Network 1000mW High Power Wireless G 802.11g Wi-Fi USB Adapter with 5dBi Antenna AWUS036H: Computers & Accessories

[sgtlm17]

That's an indoor antenna from same company. . You can also attach the R36 alpha router to that antenna for multiple device access

[CA Fisherman]

Originally Posted by sgtlm17

Yes you go to your router administration page via your phone or tablet. . Click scan to find campground network. . Click connect and your done. .
When you first set up your router you will give it your own network name and password. . Once that's done your devices always look for your router network not the campgrounds. . Only your router connects to the campground network. Your devices connect to your router which is connected to the campground network

Most of the campgrounds we use require you to acknowledge their "terms/conditions of use" as part of the acquisition/logon for their WIFI. Does you set-up enable this?

[campnqueen]

yeah... I just stick in in the window and it works great. I do not think I want to hard mount an antenna for wifi... use another electrical outlet.

[eprovenzano]

Originally Posted by sgtlm17

This is a kit that I got from Rokland.com for $100. This is a WiFi booster that quite simply is great. What comes in this kit for the price is almost half what it would cost if purchased separately. It comes with absolutely everything you will need for the install. Booster tube antenna, router, USB cable, 110 and 12v adapters, waterproof tape and even cable ties.
There are quite a few WiFi boosters out there that market the RV crowd that are in the $400 range. Way to much in my eyes.
I have used this for over a month now and have had great results. What I love about it is that you can access the router administration page wirelessly from your phone or tablet, no laptop necessary. I have had to reboot the router to regain connection several times but nothing unusual. Super easy to setup and I have had 5 devices connected at once and no problems. This is a fantastic kit for the price.
I bought it here:
Alfa WiFi Camp Pro -- long range Wi-Fi repeater kit -- R36/Tube-(U)N/A

I too am looking at the same unit... Just want to confirm that you are still happy with the set up. I agree it can't speed up slow connections, but at least you can access what's available.

[sgtlm17]

It still works flawlessly I love it price now is around $150

[eprovenzano]

Originally Posted by sgtlm17

It still works flawlessly I love it price now is around $150

Thanks for the quick response... with yours and other reviews I've seen, I will be ordering one soon... The price isn't that big of an issue... I look at it as a $150 investment to stay connected to the outside world while clamping... Well worth it if it works as reported.

Thanks again.

[gchliu]

Originally Posted by sgtlm17

Yes you go to your router administration page via your phone or tablet. . Click scan to find campground network. . Click connect and your done. .
When you first set up your router you will give it your own network name and password. . Once that's done your devices always look for your router network not the campgrounds. . Only your router connects to the campground network. Your devices connect to your router which is connected to the campground network

I am leaning towards buying one. Two questions - 1) some hotspots require you to enter a password (like McDonalds, Starbucks etc). Can you do this through an iPhone or iPad, without a PC? 2) what is approximate supplied cable length? I need about 50' between the antenna and router.

Thanks very much for your assistance.

George, Vancouver BC

[eprovenzano]

I just used last week... trial setup (I want to permanently attached the antenna to the batwing TV antenna, and run the wire through the fridge vent inot the trailer.) I taped the antenna to the awning arm, and put the brains of the system on my outdoor table. I can say, this unit works as advertised. Without it, I saw one WIFI signal, with it I was able to see 15 different signals. I still need to learn a bit more about the system, but I was impressed as to how well it worked.

You do need to remember one thing... this unit, nor any wifi extender, will make a slow signal any faster... you are at the mercy of the wifi you are connected to. this will connect to distant WIFI signals, but will only communicate at the speed that the WIFI you're connected to can handle.

[sgtlm17]

Originally Posted by gchliu

I am leaning towards buying one. Two questions - 1) some hotspots require you to enter a password (like McDonalds, Starbucks etc). Can you do this through an iPhone or iPad, without a PC? 2) what is approximate supplied cable length? I need about 50' between the antenna and router.

Thanks very much for your assistance.

George, Vancouver BC

Hi George
Yes you can enter a password for any wifi your connecting to. I set mine up through my android tablet or android phone everytime. I do not use a pc. As for Apple phones or iPads I have no first hand knowledge of how they work with the unit. As for the antenna. The antenna comes with only 26 feet of cable. I don't know if you can add an extension without causing problems. I would call Rokland Technology they should be able to help. Their number is 352-372-9902. Good luck.

[eprovenzano]

Originally Posted by gchliu

Can you do this through an iPhone or iPad, without a PC?

Thanks very much for your assistance.

George, Vancouver BC

Yes you can... I've never connected mine to a PC, I've only used my IPhone.

[spierce617]

Looking to save some money. The Rokland Store has it for 125 and free shipping.
https://store.rokland.com/products/a...409-tf-antenna