Wondering if anyone has used it while camping in an RV? How did it perform in the campground, where most have free Wi-Fi?
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If you can get the driver to work with your PC then it will improve your connection. The key words are "If you can get the driver to work". I could only get the supplied driver to work on one out of three of my computers. Forget getting any technical support as Mediatek has no technical support. They did try and contact technical support for me (located in Taiwan) but they will not respond to our emails.
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If you can get the driver to work with your PC then it will improve your connection. The key words are "If you can get the driver to work".I could only get the supplied driver to work on one out of three of my computers. Forget getting any technical support as Mediatek has no technical support. They did try and contact technical support for me (located in Taiwan) but they will not respond to our emails.
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I had a WiFi access point and one of those on the back of a Foscam Wifi cam and I was approx a mile down the road with no problem. The range can be farther but it is line of site so if there a lot of trees or buildings in the way the distance will be shorter.
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Sean, why do you say it's a no brainer if you don't need wifi???? I would think most people need wifi. I have the brown one and use the wifi all the time.
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I can't remember but I finally broke down and just pay for wifi internet now. That antenna didn't work very well and it really sucked because I had to constantly "point" it and readjust it. If you're buying it for an RV or something it may work well if you have a clear path to the signal. I live on the water so i had clear path and it still didn't work that great
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I do not use a wifi repeater so I can speak intelligently about that. A direct connection has worked flawless so far. No issues with connectivity. And my wifi still works good all around the house and even works well when using on my laptop in my back yard so no issues with the extra cable connection.
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I just picked up one of these today. I had no problems connecting to the wireless router (2WIRE) in another room. Good luck getting it to work.
625537
it works for me in my RV. I purchased an external mount antenna that bolts to my roof ladder and doesn't require a ground plane. I works just fine. I actually use it with a MiFi and get my internet that way.
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Thank you for the response! Absolutely correct, feed it a wireless signal and you are good to go!
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We use it in the RV and it's hasn't over heated and is quiet. We use it to run a wireless phone and handset.
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It works off of your internet so unless you had a modem and a router in your RV it wouldn't work. Sorry!
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I am using one of my FI8910W outdoors under a covered back porch. No problems, it works well.
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Yes, I use it all the time in my house as well as my camper in a remote area with next to nothing for cell service.
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I do not know about improvements over the model I have - BUT - I find this useless for travel, since there is no way to connect to most hotel's wireless Internet - no password, "I accept", etc. Calling the IT guys is nuts, because every time the hotel WiFi shudders - you are booted off, and no way to get back on. I use this at HOME all the time - but my iPhone, or am mp3 player loaded with my podcasts - when I travel. The LIGHT is also very bright - I have the WHOLE FRONT of mine covered with duct tape, because I sleep with Net Radio on - and the light is blinding. Godd for what it is - but could use some serious tweaks. And all stations MUST be set from your computer, too. I do not know about improvements over the model I have - BUT - I find this useless for travel, since there is no way to connect to most hotel's wireless Internet - no password, "I accept", etc. Calling the IT guys is nuts, because every time the hotel WiFi shudders - you are booted off, and no way to get back on. I use this at HOME all the time - but my iPhone, or am mp3 player loaded with my podcasts - when I travel. The LIGHT is also very bright - I have the WHOLE FRONT of mine covered with duct tape, because I sleep with Net Radio on - and the light is blinding. Godd for what... » Read More I do not know about improvements over the model I have - BUT - I find this useless for travel, since there is no way to connect to most hotel's wireless Internet - no password, "I accept", etc. Calling the IT guys is nuts, because every time the hotel WiFi shudders - you are booted off, and no way to get back on. I use this at HOME all the time - but my iPhone, or am mp3 player loaded with my podcasts - when I travel. The LIGHT is also very bright - I have the WHOLE FRONT of mine covered with duct tape, because I sleep with Net Radio on - and the light is blinding. Godd for what it is - but could use some serious tweaks. And all stations MUST be set from your computer, too. « Show Less
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It works perfectly in any wireless network, you just have to configure in settings the wifi you intend to connect and the repective password. Also works with Wifi networks at restaurants, Greyhound bus, hotels or where ever are free Wifi access.
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I will be looking to solve the same problem in about 6 months, and so have considered the alternatives. The GL-iNet might work, but its range might be limited because it has no external antenna. I am more inclined to try the TP-LINK TL-WR940N or WR841ND. I am comfortable working with the open source router software, openWrt, and would set the router up to link to the campground AP and then provide a local AP for my wireless devices as well as a connection for a set-top box of some sort (Roku or Chromecast or other).
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I still havent got it working as far as the Wifi is concerned. Works as long as its plugged into computer. I got some pointers from our IT guy where I work but just havent had time to try it again.
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I've actually had issues with this. I sometimes use it in my bedroom which is two rooms away from my router and it will have trouble connecting to WiFi. Both my laptop and my phone connect fine in my bedroom.