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03-05-2013, 03:48 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 30' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Evansville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 280
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WiFi Signal amplifier
Has anyone tried this device?
Sam
https://www.wifiranger.com/
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03-05-2013, 05:01 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
1963 26' Overlander
1989 34' Excella
Johnsburg
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,944
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Better Wifi
I am using a similar wifi extender right now. Wifi extenders work as a repeater to allow better wifi coverage, where your signal is weak. I use it to give me good coverage in my mobile home from my sister's wifi 200 ft away in her trailer. If the coverage in the campground is poor, the extender can improve your signal. They have other products that plug into your air time dongle to provide a portable wifi hot spot for up to 5 users. They can be as simple as a one button programming.
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03-05-2013, 02:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Excella
Bowie
, Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,345
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Yes. We've had a couple threads discussing it in the computers and internet forum. Ours works great.
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2014 Ram 2500 Crew Cab with Cummins 6.7L Diesel
Sold but not forgotten: 1991 Airstream B190
Sold: 2006 F-250 6.0L Powerstroke Supercab
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03-05-2013, 02:18 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 31' Classic
Sunrise Beach
, Missouri
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 252
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Airstream12557
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I installed a WifiRanger Sky OEM three weeks ago and we are delighted with the results. Unlike most wifi extenders or amplifiers, this device provides your own password protected wifi that allows you to connect as many wifi devices as you want without additional equipment. My wife and I each have a laptop, tablet, and smart phone linked to our Sky with excellent results. In the campground we are staying our wifi strength has nearly doubled. See my thread under wifi for details on how I installed it:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f451...on-101636.html
If you have any detailed questions, just PM me and I will be happy to answer them.
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03-06-2013, 03:18 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 30' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Evansville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 280
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Thanks for the responses!!
Sam
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03-06-2013, 05:38 AM
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Member Slide Out Society
2004 28' Safari S/O
Zavalla
, Texas Airstream Harbor
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 77
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Best WIFI Investment I've made...in fact, using it right now...
Rockwell
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03-06-2013, 01:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
2012 28' International
Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,708
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Yup. I bought mine last year and it really pulls in the signal. I had a set-up issue due to the name of my wireless (go figure), but I called them and in a matter of a few minutes they'd diagnosed the issue and I was good to go. Install was easy....ran the cable through the fridge vent. Installed the unit in my wardrobe.
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2019 RAM 2500 Limited 4x4 CC w/6.7L Cummins
ProPride 3P
AIR# 58452
WBCCI # 3430-Unit 21
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03-10-2013, 09:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Missouri City
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,233
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Where do you buy the Sky Wifi ranger from.
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Don Hardman
1976 31' Sovereign
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03-10-2013, 10:07 AM
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
, British Columbia
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,309
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The master thread is here.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f451...ml#post1168107
I will try to get you the contact in a moment.
This is the website.
https://www.wifiranger.com/solutions/wfrconnect
The site below is RV specific.
https://www.wifiranger.com/rv-wifi
Evan was the contact when we were getting set up last year.
Evan Sorenson < esorenson@bluemesh.net>
If you contact him, let him know you are on this forum and copy a link to this thread or the master thread. He is a forum commercial member and will get back and answer any questions.
Dave
Quote:
Originally Posted by adonh
Where do you buy the Sky Wifi ranger from.
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03-10-2013, 10:17 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Missouri City
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,233
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Quote:
Originally Posted by masseyfarm
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Is this the correct equipment package
https://www.wifiranger.com/store/pro...products_id=66
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Don Hardman
1976 31' Sovereign
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03-10-2013, 10:18 AM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,534
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You can't buy the Wifi Ranger Sky from Wifi Ranger anymore. (Yes, it's as stupid as it sounds.) I bought one as a Christmas gift for my sister and had to jump through a few hoops. They're now selling exclusively through a company called Mito Corp, and as of a few months ago you couldn't order online, you had to talk with a representative. Their business seems to be set up more for RV manufacturers and dealers, but once I spoke to the right person they were friendly and helpful, and my sister is very happy with her new Sky.
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Zero Gravitas — 2017 Flying Cloud 26U | WBCCI# 15566
He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. — Sir Winston Churchill
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03-10-2013, 10:23 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,850
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The WifiRanger Sky is the only one you can't purchase from WiFiRanger. I purchased a WiFiRanger RV Pack from directly from WiFiRanger off the web site in January. Mito is friendly once you call them, but you can't purchase from their web site.
https://www.wifiranger.com/store/pro...products_id=55
Bill
Quote:
Originally Posted by DKB_SATX
You can't buy the Wifi Ranger Sky from Wifi Ranger anymore. (Yes, it's as stupid as it sounds.) I bought one as a Christmas gift for my sister and had to jump through a few hoops. They're now selling exclusively through a company called Mito Corp, and as of a few months ago you couldn't order online, you had to talk with a representative. Their business seems to be set up more for RV manufacturers and dealers, but once I spoke to the right person they were friendly and helpful, and my sister is very happy with her new Sky.
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Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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03-10-2013, 10:23 AM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,534
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adonh
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That one is for the Mobile, not the Sky. It may suit your purposes, but I don't think it does the local private wifi that the Sky does. If memory serves from when I was picking out a solution for my sister, this one is basically an exterior amplified wifi antenna and you have to connect to it with a wire.
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Zero Gravitas — 2017 Flying Cloud 26U | WBCCI# 15566
He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. — Sir Winston Churchill
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03-10-2013, 10:24 AM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,534
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wkerfoot
The WifiRanger Sky is the only one you can't purchase from WiFiRanger. I purchased a WiFiRanger RV Pack from directly from WiFiRanger off the web site in January. Mito is friendly once you call them, but you can't purchase from their web site.
https://www.wifiranger.com/store/pro...products_id=55
Bill
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Yes, I realized I'd forgotten to type "Sky" after I posted, and went back to edit... which your quote picked up, amusingly enough.
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Zero Gravitas — 2017 Flying Cloud 26U | WBCCI# 15566
He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. — Sir Winston Churchill
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03-11-2013, 12:01 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 31' Classic
Sunrise Beach
, Missouri
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 252
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The Sky has a feature which automatically locks on to the strongest signal. We left it on while we traveling between two campgrounds in Florida and our smartphones with the wifi feature turned on were picking up emails while we were driving. When we got to our next campground, our wifi was working as soon as we arrived because they have an open network without passwords. All our wifi devices were working immediately with no effort.
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04-04-2013, 10:37 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1986 32' Limited
Boise
, Idaho
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DKB_SATX
That one is for the Mobile, not the Sky. It may suit your purposes, but I don't think it does the local private wifi that the Sky does. If memory serves from when I was picking out a solution for my sister, this one is basically an exterior amplified wifi antenna and you have to connect to it with a wire.
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The Sky and the Mobile have exactly the same features. Both are routers and allow device connections. The Mobile has a higher power radio and antenna, and more robust mounting options.
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05-17-2013, 07:52 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
Wexford
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 23
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Well, we finally did it. We are picking our our 25fb 2013 Flying Cloud at the end of this month! I have been reading all these posts about getting internet in our trailer. The Wifi Ranger seems like the answer. Here are my questions for those who have this:
How does the Ranger provide the internet? Does it pick up service from cell phone towers thereby necessitating some sort of service plan. I keep getting confused by the wifi that campgrounds provide which is basically free and then the service that you can get anywhere from cell towers...but of course at a cost. A plan from AT&T or some other service provider is required. I also read somewhere that with the Ranger, you need a plan from Mallenicom.
Could someone please explain how this works? Kind of "A Sky Ranger for Dummies?"
Thanks so much!
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05-17-2013, 08:30 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 27' FB International
El Dorado Hills
, California
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,023
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The WiFi ranger looks like a really expensive repeater. You can fined repeaters on Newegg.com for under $50. A repeater simply takes a radio signal and rebroadcasts it on a slightly different frequency.
If the source signal is weak, then the repeater just extends the chain. It cannot compensate for an upstream weak signal. A lot of free WiFi at rv parks are overloaded anyway.
A mobile hotspot like offered freedompop.com or just using a cell phone is more flexible.
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05-17-2013, 09:02 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
Wexford
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 23
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Thanks for your response. But..if I wanted to stream a movie using my laptop via Netflix, it would become cost prohibitive using cell phone service...right?
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