Internet/WI-FI Signal Booster Recommendation?

[brmahoney]

Was wondering which is the best Internet / Wi-Fi Signal Booster to purchase?
Also, can it be applicable to Cell Phone reception?

[BobandArlene]

Originally Posted by brmahoney

Was wondering which is the best Internet / Wi-Fi Signal Booster to purchase?

¤RadioLabs || Wifi Repeater Kit -

Originally Posted by brmahoney

Also, can it be applicable to Cell Phone reception?

Nope.
For cell phone reception boost, you need a cell phone booster / amp.
https://www.weboost.com/ (used to be named WIlson Electronics)
They are pretty much the best stuff out there for cell phone reception boosting

[cwppwc]

I use the Alfa WiFi Camp Pro and I'm very happy with it.

Alfa WiFi Camp Pro -- long range Wi-Fi repeater kit -- R36/Tube-(U)N/A

Some pics at: https://flic.kr/s/aHskhF8D1r

You can try a search of the forums for "Camp Pro" or "WiFi" also for more information/suggestions.

[Rich.M]

We use a Wifi Ranger for Wifi and a Weboost 4gm cell booster and are happy with both. The Wifi Ranger was added first. It definitely allows you to pick up wifi from parking lots while stopping along a travel route which helps to take a break,check maps, check mail etc. Campground use is surprising limited. Most campgrounds advertising wifi have ample towers but during the evening no bandwidth due to heavy volume. The booster can't speed up slow wifi from the campground. We often will see additional 30 to 40 wifi but most are secure near campgrounds.
The cell booster is our newer addition and has been getting more use than the ranger. We use it to hot spot wifi using an IPhone when there is no wifi or poor wifi and that seems to be often. The 4gm works very well and can easily take 1-2 bars of 3 g and boost to 3-4 bars lte. We stayed in Devils Garden at Arches National park this summer and had 2-3 bars lte in the evenings (luckily the site was on a hill). The cell booster also provided piece of mind for emergencies to make calls in remote places. This summers trip was 4 weeks thru the 4 corners area and we maintained cell service with the booster 98 % of the trip. Data service was of course less.
Good luck with your upgrades.

[Flnomad]

Originally Posted by cwppwc

I use the Alfa WiFi Camp Pro and I'm very happy with it.

Alfa WiFi Camp Pro -- long range Wi-Fi repeater kit -- R36/Tube-(U)N/A

Some pics at: https://flic.kr/s/aHskhF8D1r

You can try a search of the forums for "Camp Pro" or "WiFi" also for more information/suggestions.

I purchased this same thing at the Rally and so far it has been great.

[Flnomad]

Originally Posted by cwppwc

I use the Alfa WiFi Camp Pro and I'm very happy with it.

Alfa WiFi Camp Pro -- long range Wi-Fi repeater kit -- R36/Tube-(U)N/A

Some pics at: https://flic.kr/s/aHskhF8D1r

You can try a search of the forums for "Camp Pro" or "WiFi" also for more information/suggestions.

I purchased this same thing at the Rally and so far it has been great.

[fljl]

Our 2015 2500HD has GM Wifi, any one boost the signal to reach into the camper? Works if truck is near enough. Wonder if it can be wired switched on without truck key power?

[Captn.Ken]

Alfa WiFi Camp Pro. Works great and fantastic customer service. Had what I thought was a problem and they were great to work with. Offered to replace part at no cost. Turned out I didn't need of them to do that. But they were really great to offer.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by Rich.M

We use a Wifi Ranger for Wifi and a Weboost 4gm cell booster and are happy with both. The Wifi Ranger was added first. It definitely allows you to pick up wifi from parking lots while stopping along a travel route which helps to take a break,check maps, check mail etc. Campground use is surprising limited. Most campgrounds advertising wifi have ample towers but during the evening no bandwidth due to heavy volume. The booster can't speed up slow wifi from the campground. We often will see additional 30 to 40 wifi but most are secure near campgrounds.
The cell booster is our newer addition and has been getting more use than the ranger. We use it to hot spot wifi using an IPhone when there is no wifi or poor wifi and that seems to be often. The 4gm works very well and can easily take 1-2 bars of 3 g and boost to 3-4 bars lte. We stayed in Devils Garden at Arches National park this summer and had 2-3 bars lte in the evenings (luckily the site was on a hill). The cell booster also provided piece of mind for emergencies to make calls in remote places. This summers trip was 4 weeks thru the 4 corners area and we maintained cell service with the booster 98 % of the trip. Data service was of course less.
Good luck with your upgrades.

Almost exact same setup and experience for me:
Cellular, wifi, and networks – OH MY! | Learn To RV

[Bullrider]

TechnoRV.com has a great WiFi booster. Eric and Tami provide excellent customer service to boot!

[Jeff from Burlington Ont]

I have the wifi ranger. Used it a lot this summer when campground would allow only 2 connections without paying a premium. The wifi ranger showed up as 1, but we had 6 devices using it.

[Denny B]

I also would like to know this

[pmsherman]

The Wifi Ranger is probably the simplest booster to use but, since I'm a retired networking specialist, I use a different approach. All of the internet devices in my RV are connected to my RV router which is set up to mimic the one in my house. The router's WAN connection (to the internet) is handled by a Ubiquiti Nanostation M2HP radio.

I've yet to find a campground that this arrangement will not connect to. The only issue is that the Ubiquiti radio is not a consumer device and requires a significant amount of networking knowledge to set up for use. Once it's configured, it takes only a minute or two to connect it to a local wifi network. As far as the RV park's network is concerned, I have only one device connected to it.

Phil

[Mikele]

Don't use Jefa Tech. It's Junk.

[elind]

Originally Posted by Mikele

Don't use Jefa Tech. It's Junk.

Why? Not powerful enough?

[Mikele]

I made full post elsewhere, but in a nutshell I can see in direct line of site, 5 different Wifi towers. Every device I have picks up all of them, be it a weak signal, and many more signals in the park. The Jefa tech with the out door antenna will be lucky to pick up 2 total.

[emm-dee]

I've had very good luck with the Alpha system I just got. Haven't had time to figure it all out but it appears there's a strong security protocol built in. At home all my phones, tablets and computers see only the two networks in my house. The Alpha sees eight different networks, one off them verified almost ½ mile away and almost straight line of sight with just a few trees in the way.

It connected well to a campground last week but as soon as I went over a hill and lost line of sight it couldn't connect. However, connecting my iPhone direct to the CG wifi I got a speed test of 0.9 mbps. Connecting via the Alpha showed 5.8 mbps. Very solid performance using it to view Netflix and other network streaming services.

I built a PVC pole mount for the antenna that extends it over four feet above the TT roof and will get to try it out next week. And, before you ask, the antenna pole is removed before traveling. Hopefully I won't forget to take it down.