WiFi (not MiFi) installation

[wildebus]

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As for leaving the antennas outside. Well they are weather proof. Ideally the network cable you use should be proper shielded outdoor cat 5 cable but for short periods it probably doesnt matter.

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Barry, with your experience of this, could you recommend a specific supplier? I have only used (and so got) the typical CAT5 cable used inside.
I have the connectors and tools to make the RJ45s, so is just the cable I need really (but if a fully made one is around same price ....)
maybe 3M for max flexibility.

 

[gypo]

Just had a quick look on Internet via phone so can't do a proper search at the mo, limited internet
The one I looked at was 24v are they all the same?
Any chance of a link to all the tech bits required please?
Thanks
G

 

[iampatman]

Is there a speed cap on SFR Fon similar to BT FON?
When BT FON first was introduced, I understand that a maximum of 1Mbps (mbps?) was allowed out of the total speed of the HomeHub connection, to allow priority to the HomeHub owner, which makes sense. But as speeds have increased significantly, has that been increased as well?

I'll stand corrected but I believe that the HomeHub owner has priority over the service and someone using their service from a Motorhome parked up the street would be using any spare capacity there may be.

This is worth a read :

The Definitive Guide to FON and BT WiFi | Motorhome WiFi

Pat

 

[gypo]

Is this the booster
LocoM2 Ubiquiti Networks NanoStation M2 (Ubiquiti NanoStation Loco M2 2.4GHz AirMax, 802.11g/n, 8.5 dBi Antenna, 23 dBm)
And Is this the router?
AirGateway LR Ubiquiti Networks airGateway (Ubiquiti airGateway LR 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n Indoor AP/Bridge, 5 dBi RP-SMA Ant.)
Thanks
G

 

[wildebus]

Is this the booster
LocoM2 Ubiquiti Networks NanoStation M2 (Ubiquiti NanoStation Loco M2 2.4GHz AirMax, 802.11g/n, 8.5 dBi Antenna, 23 dBm)
And Is this the router?
AirGateway LR Ubiquiti Networks airGateway (Ubiquiti airGateway LR 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n Indoor AP/Bridge, 5 dBi RP-SMA Ant.)
Thanks
G

Better prices then I paid!
not sure if the M2 includes the POE (Power Over Ethernet) Power Adapter on that link? I am using a 240AC one via an Inverter, but might look for a 12V DC one.

 

[gypo]

Is it the right ones then? Also is the adapter a basic one that reduces the power to 12v at the output like for eg a phone charger type thing only producing 12v isn't of 5v?
Thanks
G
Edit
Just read the input voltage is 110v not sure how that would work?

 

[wildebus]

Is it the right ones then? Also is the adapter a basic one that reduces the power to 12v at the output like for eg a phone charger type thing only producing 12v isn't of 5v?
Thanks
G
Edit
Just read the input voltage is 110v not sure how that would work?

the two units are the same as the ones I bought, but what is not listed (but was included in my M2 package - so maybe it is a standard inclusion) is the POE adapter/injector
this powers the Booster via the ethernet cable. mine is described as a 24V DC one but is powered by 240 AC, so it is a POE adapter with a transformer built in.
the reference to "EU" in various listings will I am sure mean 230V with EU plug
the WiFi Router clips into the POE Adapter (this link shows the router and how it plugs into the Adapter - airGateway Ubiquiti Networks airGateway (Ubiquiti airGateway 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n WISP Customer AP Wi-Fi Router Solution))
they all seem to refer to 24V, so not sure if there is a 12V option? maybe via a third-party? end of the day, the booster should work with any wi-fi router I would guess, and the only definate thing is that you need a POE Adapter (injector) to provide power and that injector needs to be powered.

 

[gypo]

Thanks I'll try do a bit of research.
G

 

[gypo]

Can you put a photo up of your power supply please, so I got an idea what they are?
I bet it would run off 12v if you tried it.
Thanks
G

 

[barryd]

Barry, with your experience of this, could you recommend a specific supplier? I have only used (and so got) the typical CAT5 cable used inside.
I have the connectors and tools to make the RJ45s, so is just the cable I need really (but if a fully made one is around same price ....)
maybe 3M for max flexibility.

I have been using 4Gon Just a moment...

The stuff comes from the states I believe and it sometimes hard to get hold of but it is excellent. There is a useful forum here UniFi Wireless - Ubiquiti Networks Community but the support is generally online via chat

As for the speeds on Fon BT and SFR I have definitely had over 1GB close to the source so not sure how they are limited these day. I consider a connection of half a gb to 1gb adequate though for my needs and 750m to 1gb is find for streaming (just).

 

[gypo]

It is indeed . The Loco M2 to be exact.

I think this is the same unit that Motorhomewifi sell as the iBoost when I looked at their website again (going on appearance, as no details specified for the iBoost)

Is the Motorhomewifi "iBoost" all powered by 12v?
Thanks
G

 

[wildebus]

Is the Motorhomewifi "iBoost" all powered by 12v?
Thanks
G

I can't answer that, but the POE adapater I got with my M2 is mains powered only. Has no DC input socket and a 3-pin socket same as you get on laptop PSUs for power.
I did a search for POE injectors on the site you linked to and couldn't find anything that was 12V.

 

[gypo]

I'm liking the idea of the m2 other than having to run it via an invertor.
Ive got a 1000w invertor so it wouldn't be a problem just nice to have it all off the 12v if pos.
Thanks for the info again
G

 

[wildebus]

I'm liking the idea of the m2 other than having to run it via an invertor.
Ive got a 1000w invertor so it wouldn't be a problem just nice to have it all off the 12v if pos.
Thanks for the info again
G

If you do find one, please post as I would also prefer that as well.
I was actually hoping when it arrived it would have the option of either, but c'est la vie.

FWIW, it looks like my POE Adapter/Injector (I end up using both terms as they seem to be interchangeable in documentation) supplies 0.5V @ 24V, and on my power monitor, I am drawing just over 1A off the battery, so it is relatively power-hungry I think for a modern and small piece of electronics.

 

[gypo]

Strange its 24v tho for such a small piece of kit.
I might try and contact them and see if there are any options power wise.
G

 

[wildebus]

Something like this would presumably work if the POE device had a 24V DC input - or you stripped out the AC Transformer part of the "normal" adapter?
DC 9 20V 12V Step UP TO 24V Converter Regulator 5A 120W Power Supply Adapter | eBay - £9 from HK.

 

[gypo]

Something like this would presumably work if the POE device had a 24V DC input - or you stripped out the AC Transformer part of the "normal" adapter?
DC 9 20V 12V Step UP TO 24V Converter Regulator 5A 120W Power Supply Adapter | eBay - £9 from HK.

Good find that, What I dont want to do tho is buy all the kit and find that it has to have the invertor to run it. Illl give them a call on Monday if I get chance (back to work after 2 weeks) and see what they say. If as suspected the iBoost is the same thing re-branded and runs on 12v then this should be able to?
G

 

[TJBi]

Is the Motorhomewifi "iBoost" all powered by 12v?
Thanks
G

Yes.

 

[TJBi]

<snip> I rigged up a temporary mast support from a cut section of Awning Pole and tywrapped to my roof baset:

Then tywrapped the unit to another Awning Pole which can drop into the support

For getting a potentially better range, more sections of the Poles can be fitted inbetween as well (the benefit of using these poles as a mast)
<snip>

Worth bearing in mind that sometimes one can find a good signal and have it "associated" (MHW iBoost terminology) but not achieve "handshaking" with the remote router (no Tx/Rx rate, or only one of them). This can sometimes be resolved by reducing rather than increasing the height of your aerial, for example to achieve line of sight beneath tree foliage.

Tom

 

[wildebus]

Good find that, What I dont want to do tho is buy all the kit and find that it has to have the invertor to run it. Illl give them a call on Monday if I get chance (back to work after 2 weeks) and see what they say. If as suspected the iBoost is the same thing re-branded and runs on 12v then this should be able to?
G

I would expect so (ref your last point). I would expect someone must make a vehicle-friendly POE adapter? Maybe the iBoost one is a POE adapter with built-in DC-DC converter?

While I would prefer a 12V solution, the inverter doesn't make any real difference to the power consumption (I know others have different opinions, and that is fine, but this is mine) and I do have a nice way to turn off the inverter very easily as well remotely so it is no hassle in that respect either.