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Upgraded WiFi Connections
Joel Weiss:
The Ubiquity Bullet is about to be offered as an accessory for the WiFi Ranger router. I've been using a Ranger for the past several weeks full time, and despite a few growing pains, I'm convinced it is just want I want in the way of a router. I'm new to this group, but I assume people here are familiar with the WFR. I have it set up in my Beaver as the hub of a network that currently includes two laptops, a printer, a Blu-ray player, a DirecTV DVR and a web-enabled photo frame. Not having to change my internal network when I change CG's or go from WiFi to cellular is great. With the addition of a Bullet, it should be a killer system.
Wayne Tull:
Joel,
Which WiFi Ranger did you get and what were some of the issues you worked through?
Ed,
I like the find on the Ubiguity Bullet, but want to go with the external 8db omi. ant. any thoughts installation.
Hmm, I think I'm looking at projects I want to do faster than I move.
Edward Buker:
I think a Bullet would be a great addition. I think you have to decide if this is something you want to install in a permanent fashion on the coach exterior, or if you want to make a holder and set it up when you need it. I can see both options as decent possibilities.
If permanent, I would consider a ladder mount. Most antennas come with Ubolt mounts. The issue I see, is that most of the antennas look to be non flexible fiberglass, for tower installations. I think it may be wise to have something spring loaded, as part of the mount. This mobile antenna version might be an option. There are also shorter versions of 2.4GHZ antennas that may be well shielded from harm, while attached to the rear ladder, with the antenna tip even with the top of the ladder.
http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=27275
From a wiring viewpoint all you need is an Ethernet cable so you could bore a small hole and pass it through to the inside of the coach and then put Ethernet connectors on both ends.
The Bullet also drops into a 2 inch PVC pipe quite nicely. If you wanted to strap a length of 2 inch PVC to the ladder one could devise a quick mount where you climb the ladder and drop the Bullet, with an omni vertical antenna attached, into the pipe. A stop bolt, at the right point passing through the pipe, would set the level. Hope this helps.
later Ed
Jeremy Parrett:
Ed,
you will be happy to know that Radiolabs are working on a USB router that will enable the Wave RV wifi antenna to create a hot-spot of your own,
Edward Buker:
That sounds like it would be a nice addition.
I like the little Apple Airport Express Router that I use. If I couple the Bullet and join a network, it becomes a hot spot for me, with my own network. If I just leave it on without the Bulllet interfaced, I can still join the network, just locally, and play music from iTunes, with my computer or iPod. I really like that wireless music feature of the Apple router. I have Bose speakers in the RV bay, and can listen to iPod music from outside of the RV, pause, skip etc. or from the inside system in the coach also. I have the Ipod where I can access it from the drivers seat and use this system with the interior Bose system as we travel down the highway. Nice to have 500+ songs with play-lists at your finger tips wirelessly.
One new option. I just upgraded to an iPhone. I have interfaced it into my car audio system, and can now listen to Pandora while on the road, using the cell network. My 2 gigabyte plan would allow for 27 hours of streaming a month. I could also use that option in the RV wirelessly, by streaming music in via the cell network, and out via wifi to the Airport Express. I have not tried that yet, but seems like it should work. So many options, so little time....
Later Ed
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