THE BEST MOBILE ROUTER & ANTENNA I've used for over 4 years

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6 ай бұрын

I thought it was about time to make an extended version of this video to better explain my testing, the other devices I've used and why they didn't work out, and to also explain what network I use not only in the UK but when I travel in europe too.
Everything shown in this video was bought by me, this video is NOT sponsored nor has anyone influenced my opinion, this is all based on using the equipment in real life conditions and finding out which works best for the nomadic life I live and the type of work I do, as well as uploading youtube videos.
So you can be assured that my hard earned money has gone into buying this gear and therefore you can feel confident in buying this equipment if you also want the setup I have.
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@Ritarelay 6 ай бұрын

Another brilliant informative video! Thankyou John. We currently have a cheapy Mifi and will be updating it at some point. This has helped a lot. ❤

@campervankarl 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree about the need for a reliable, workable signal rather than a HUGE speed in urban locations that you just can’t use. I often get pushback when people say that their phone is faster than my set up but I always come back with that I need a signal to work and I can work on 10mbps. I can’t actually utilise 100 mbps you get in 5g areas. A solid 4g signal everywhere is what most people need. I used to use a Netgear Nighthawk M1 with a Poynting V3-12 (MIMO 2x2] and it worked fairly well. I’ve recently changed my van and took the opportunity to upgrade my router. I’ve now got a Teltonika RUTX14 connected to a Poynting V3-17 (MIMO 4x4) and it’s much better than the Nighthawk. Not cheap but I get a strong reliable signal virtually everywhere. Take care.

@vivienne3757 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining what can be confusing to some of us, it also saves us money with your reviews, thank you. Look forward to the starling one😊

@anyjimblogs 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the video John. So informative and such useful information. I was researching Antenna myself but immediately ordered the last antenna you covered and recommended. Your channel really is Public Service Broadcasting and Consumer Information all in one. Thank you.

@alea9444 28 күн бұрын

What brand was the antenna please? Or is there a link? Thanks

@GeoffAnthonyClinics 6 ай бұрын

WOW! Thanks John for your amazing info. Absolutely brilliant. Greatly appreciated. 👍😀☘️

@garethwilliams3919 6 ай бұрын

Invaluable info - thanks John!

@joycornforth3525 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your superb video. I have been looking into wifi for my van this video has really answered lots of questions that I had. Thank you so much John 👍😁

@davidmarek72 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing this John, very insightful and useful.

@Manx123100 6 ай бұрын

CheersJohn, a handy and informative video, thanks for passing on your experience

@angdrumm 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this, I have been looking into WiFi for the van so this has come just at the right time.

@jeffmason8418 4 ай бұрын

Just watched your video on Internet connection can now see a way through the fog thank you so much keep up the good work🙏😎

@pageant1fd 6 ай бұрын

Another great informative vid John. The ever growing pace of technology will see you dealing with this subject again in a yr or two . Your needs for up load pace and Mandy’s work requirements perhaps would not need the quality items you have demonstrated here , for a majority of vanners, but great to learn what’s about. Thank you.

@rorymax8233 Ай бұрын

I'm only 7.5 minutes, and I like your intentions and motives for posting this. I shall now watch the rest of the video, cheers fella 👍 👍 👍

@markwhitehead64 6 ай бұрын

Hi John really enjoyed your video very informative on what works and doesn’t work for internet in your van looking forward to seeing your next video and now back on the John and Mandy channel as well keep safe 😊👍🏻

@andrewjohnson9896 6 ай бұрын

Bloody hell!! We have never thought about signal after closing the blinds. Just changed to a Roam X 5g with an EE unlimited SIM and we are so happy in the UK and Europe. You are so right about the signal being worse in the UK. Another great video.

@traceycowley8113 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video. As a new motor home owner I found this very interesting and useful.x

@trickster11300 6 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks John.

@Feede.Mountain 6 ай бұрын

Thanks John, best informed video yet, (I do like all your videos) I have the M1 router and pointing antenna work well for me, Take care and stay safe..

@stum8374 6 ай бұрын

Your doing a cracking job/review.❤

@The_Arby 6 ай бұрын

Useful information...Thank you John 😀

@OurWedding2012 3 ай бұрын

Great informative vlog John.

@whatsgazupto 6 ай бұрын

Cracking video thanks mate as informative as ever 👍👍

@LeonandDebbiefromRugby 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant video John, thank you i have been waiting to review your new aerial since Mandy put that on her van. Great review I bought that aerial the day Mandy put it on her channel but I have not put it on my new van that I am building. Thank you so much for all the other information, I bought the Engwe Engine x last week after your review, thank you so much for all you videos you are a 🌟

@michelleclarke6949 Ай бұрын

Well presented with such detail as usual.Honest and accurate

@GadgetJohn Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻😎

@kevinhughes9801 6 ай бұрын

Great breakdown thanks for sharing

@wheelersinthewild 6 ай бұрын

Another great informative video John, we have a similar set-up glad with all the research we did we came to the same conclusion as you.

@welshieonwheels 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this informative vlog well done and good luck 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦

@Tangotop 6 ай бұрын

cracking! very timely video. bought the antenna using your link to replace our bigger amni ant as mentioned. Nice! :) carry on

@Tangotop 6 ай бұрын

can confirm that this is giving me better results that the Poynting one I currently have and its much smaller too.. Nice recommendations John.

@MarcelEling 6 ай бұрын

Thmx for testimg🎉

@HyperspaceConnection Ай бұрын

Absolut fantastic video and information. Thank you !!!

@thevanthatrocked 6 ай бұрын

John, you must be No1 in this because internet companies, router companies and reviewers for magazines, will never review so many and for so long.

@MuddyDuck... 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for another really helpful and informative video👍 Great to see you kindly testing out the latest 5G gear (as I can't currently afford to) - and then confirm that most of us will probably be better off sticking with 4G for most scenarios for the time being. Thanks again.

@ScotNomad 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Always a mine field deciding what to buy for mobile viewing. Nice to know what works. I am also with 3 and have used my card abroad at no extra cost for around 3 years, and it still works. I do not kick the arse out of it and always stay within 80gb a month, never had an issue yet... However signal strenght in Scotland can be a joke with 3..

@jamieb158 6 ай бұрын

ive followed your choices of network and router over the years and always super helpful mate, i had the netgear 820 something for years and it was good, i now have the M1 nighthawk and keep the 820 as a spare, for my use which is far less than your needs it is still great. i took out an EE contract a couple of years ago as its always give me signal but they kept putting the price up, ended up at £45 a month so cancelled it and bought a prepay unlimited sim from EE on Amazons black friday deal, £203 for unlimited data from november 2023 to june 2025, what a bargain :) i am still looking to try an external antenna as every one i research has a mix of good and rotten reviews and seems to be a real lucky dip, may take the plunge next spring when its warmer to work on the roof? keep up the good work gadget. 👍👍

@george1055 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much !!! Great info!!!

@mikeburke7028 Ай бұрын

Great and informative video John. I'm looking to ditch my landline broadband soon and this has been extremely helpful.

@GadgetJohn Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@russholah 6 ай бұрын

I still have the netgear air card and that unbranded antenna from one of your earlier vlogs I watched few years back, looks like might be time to upgrade !

@davidhale4830 6 ай бұрын

Reat video,as usual even though alot went over my head,any tips on a set up for just watching a bit of tele in the evening on our travels.?

@mrheartbeat 4 күн бұрын

Very helpful - Thanks!

@neilblackett1577 6 ай бұрын

Another great tech vid John. Surprised how cheap the Bingfu antenna is @£13.99 compared to the Poynting puck that I paid £50 for and is now £79 on Amazon!!! That said, the puck works fine for me, but there's loads of negative reviews of the Bingfu antenna! I'm also using a ZTE MF971 router which cost £40 from eBay, with a 3 data only SIM, albeit only used for Netflix etc but the set up works just fine.

@denismurphy3656 6 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you.

@docbarham2431 6 ай бұрын

Thanks great and informative video.

@nickcooper7133 5 ай бұрын

Great comparison video John, really helpful info. Have you ever reviewed the "Teltonika" range of routers? e.g. the RUTX50 or RUTX14 etc? they offer dual sim ability for wan failover (Ideal if you lose signal whilst travelling) also provide multiple gigabit RJ45 ports. Not cheap by any strech but excellent build quality. A particularly geeky model (which I'm sure you will appreciate!) is the RUT956. It has multiple i/o that permits it to do all manner of weird & wonderful things. Also, can be powered directly from a 9-30vdc supply so ideal for vanlife. I'm about to pull the trigger on buying one myself as a upgrade to my woeful BT Broadband FTTC connection (28 dn/5 up). Was gonna pair it up with one of the fixed term EE sims on Amazon you were talking about in this video. Just a thought.

@carlsharpe8963 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your Knowledge I will now be able to have Internet in my moterhome thanks

@Chris_Baz 6 ай бұрын

Great video 😁 used your link to buy the antenna seeing as I need a new one after catching a tree 😂 will update my router one day but I am experiencing the issues of it not being up to date for the latest signal more so as they are getting rid of 3G even though I primarily use 4g for working.

@RustyRoseAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Great video John, I’ve found that with phones, I had an old iPhone SE from 2016 and it worked great on 4g and 3g if ever 4g wasn’t working you could go into settings to lock it to 3g and it’d be quicker, but my iPhone 12 you can only lock it onto 4g a 3g so when there is 4g but it’s slow you can’t put it on 3g! But I do need to upgrade my router as it’s very old 😅 I need to upgrade my antenna after watching this too 😂 I didn’t realise the 4g poyting was so lots dbi! 😅

@geoffcampbell7846 6 ай бұрын

John, you are a diamond. That was so useful as I've been mulling over an upgrade for a while now and although the gear I've got from the company you referred to works well, it does seem to be having a few issues and if I'm ever going to convince my better half that working from a van on a few days away is as good as working from home, I need a solid connection. But your advice about sim cards is even more useful as the deals from EE are clearly the best, while the support for data sims on a p.a.y.go is dismall. I've now got a much better idea what to look for. Cheers John, take care. P.S. no worries about the channels, these things always work out over time. 👋😊

@yaminthegrey 6 ай бұрын

Hari OM Ta, John. (I was thrilled to see the J&M channel alive again!) All useful info... though my view has been coloured by being in this E-Transit. I had the interesting experience whilst in the wilds of Northumbria on that first trip out, that when sitting with a friend for pub lunch, my phone showed no signal. When I got back to The Grey, I had signal... and that is when I learned that the little black thing on the roof was probably an inbuilt booster! The van itself has connectivity if I choose to use it thus. I had been going to look into all this you spoke about, but found that even in the remotest spots (admittedly I've yet to get to the Highlands proper!) I always had at least three bars. That's inside a full panel van structure as I am not putting in windows. I was quite surprised but not complaining! It will be interesting to see what happens when I get myself norther and wester than I am at the mo. I also am using EE, but in the guise of Penny Mobile and pay just ten quid a month for 25GB data and all calls and texts included - which is proving quite sufficient for my needs at this stage. The unlimited data is twenty quid, so comparable with your deal. I have definitely had signal where others have struggled. Hope you are both staying warm and dry as the Scottish winter huddles down!!! YAM xx

@johneaston1215 6 ай бұрын

We've got mobile internet,use it at home and in the van,, unlimited with 3,,£18 a month,,works ok

@Selley61 2 ай бұрын

Great video I’ve gone and bought the Bingfu after watching. Not had chance to try yet tho. Just wondering have you tried the Pointing Mimo 3 ? I’ve seen that has good reviews

@slowelowe 5 ай бұрын

Hi John enjoy your vids immensely!, Could I ask what you think of using a M2 with a Poynting mimo3 as that’s what kit I have ready to go on my van shortly the antenna is the Mimo 3 V2 15 Cheers and stay safe

@beepythevellfire 6 ай бұрын

Yep, I use a 4g router in my home as home broadband prices are just silly. I tested the 4g option using my phone for a few weeks, and had no problem at all even with Microsoft teams meetings for work. And streaming is fine too. So I went ahead and got the 4g router plus some antenna I can shove outside on bad signal days. It has been great, just as reliable as home broadband, and also has the advantage I can take it away in the van with me so I can work on the road too! The antenna are magnetic so I can just stick them to the roof when I need to. 😃

@LeisureBit 6 ай бұрын

Interesting- I found the same with the fixed router (5G) thought it would be a game changer but I ended up with one without external ports as they had upgraded it (CPE one). Used a 4G Huawei one for a while and that was great and just got a 5G which seems to behave all be it not as fast as the iPhone (but the router I paid £150 second hand and the phone was nearly a grand and a half!) - happy for now though - pleased I didn’t get an M6 as looked at them. All the best, David 👍

@dominicespengler 2 ай бұрын

thanks for a fantastically clear and useful video! Have you tried or considered trying the zyxel NR2301 or the ZTE MU5002? I just bought the latter and am wondering/hoping I made the right choice :)

@The_Sewing_Shuttle 6 ай бұрын

Many thanx for your research. I may invest in one for home & C.van, as we live in middle of nowhere - in N.Wales very rural & bad WiFi speeds. Infact our vodaphone portable WiFi, that is used in Camper was much faster than home WiFi.

@MegaXxREAPERxX 3 ай бұрын

Hay John I have the m2(ee) with the poynting puck for normal driving around and when we park up I have the poynting 5g antenna and if we say for more then 4 days I have a 4m pole with a directional kaser 4g with no issues on any of them we use it for streaming to and some work when we are way in wales and streaming the cameras in camp when we leave for the day best system tbh for people on the go. Great vid

@motorhomers-r-us 6 ай бұрын

Wish your deal with EE was still available that price was fab Xx

@stevem3534 6 ай бұрын

Great know what to buy now

@jonbeddall5838 6 ай бұрын

Thanks John- very useful! I wish I'd have bought the Bingfu 4G LTE now! I will see how my poynting puck 2 is soon- when I get a router! Like many, I just want enough signal wherever- so 3mb/s should work I would think. I don't suppose anyone knows of a phone that will accept aerial inputs?

@stephenbow1558 6 ай бұрын

Really found the video interesting. I understand that RWG will soon be offering a data only 'Flexi SIM' that is set up to roam across the four UK networks and use the best one for your location. No costs yet. Would you expect that to be a good choice for motorhomers? Thanks Stephen

@PK_Blinder 6 ай бұрын

My M1 suffered the same, powering off randomly.... found if I took the battery out and just powered it by 12v it seems to have cured the problem...

@CK-62 6 ай бұрын

I’ve just bought netgear m5. Actually it’s not as good as the mifi that EE provide. Thanks for a great vlog John.

@thevanthatrocked 6 ай бұрын

I was experimenting with a remote extender and I found on line and through experience that 4G has the much longer range but if you have a really strong nearby signal you can use 5G which has more band width but in practice, I stick to 4G

@louisasaville3558 Ай бұрын

Great video, thanks! Can I please ask if you have tried any of the teltonika routers; had been ready to buy one until I saw your video. Just wondered if they had been compared to the Netgear M2 and been found inferior or if they just hadnt been included in the types you have tested over the years?

@GadgetJohn Ай бұрын

The routers I have tried are mentioned in this video.

@danielwotherspoon1736 6 ай бұрын

What’s your view on best 12v router to run with starlink? I have done a 12v conversion on my starlink but using the router from my old router from the infamous mohowifi it works well but want to get make sure I get a good reliable 12v router with WAN input to run from my starlink poe. Seen a multitude used I would prefer one around the size of the m2 if possible so I don’t have a bulky set up but it would be connected to power constantly

@stephenhorner6938 5 ай бұрын

Excellent 👍

@Chris_Carini 6 ай бұрын

Great info. Do you think coverage seems better abroad due to the roaming (i.e. able to use all networks rather than being tied to one at home)?

@GadgetJohn 6 ай бұрын

In Europe they build the cell towers where they are needed, in the UK they can’t because people complain there are too many.

@robww5921 6 ай бұрын

Hear a lot of good things about teltonika routers. Ever used those? Or has anything put you off them?

@Solo50plus 6 ай бұрын

It's great to have you test this all out not only in all the locations but you have the two vans to test on too. I'm considering this for a rental place up in the mountains in Northern Portugal instead of tying into to contract. T H AN K S for trying and testing this all out for us. 👍🏽The (old) new channel set makes sense, glad you are doing it like this going forward. 😊

@ohm4x4offroad30 5 ай бұрын

John, do you have experience with Wifi extenders to pick-up external wifi on camp-sites in combination with 4g. I as looking to use wifi extension where possible and 4g when needed. What’s your opinion?

@user-nu9gq7nj5w 14 күн бұрын

Great video John, what was the name of that last antenna that you recommended I didn’t hear you mention the name , the litte black dome one please

@GadgetJohn 14 күн бұрын

Everything is linked in the video description 👍🏻

@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 6 ай бұрын

good vid on channel thanks lee

@jasonsomerville2504 4 ай бұрын

EE makes sense for best coverage across the widest of UK as they have been contracted to provide UK emergency services a replacement service for the Airwave network. This means they have been adding over last 3 yrs or so, lots more sites than perhaps other MNOs to provide the coverage... There might be a compromise in terms of speeds vs coverage ...

@user-qo1sx8jf8m 6 ай бұрын

Hi John, do you use a specific data sim or a ‘normal’ mobile EE sim? Is there an advantage of the data only? Thanks! And thanks for great informative content.

@GadgetJohn 6 ай бұрын

That’s covered in the video 👍🏻

@robhingston 4 ай бұрын

I use a personal hotspot most of the time, but I’m definitely thinking about getting a decent 5G sim router

@jasonosborne8479 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for a very interesting and helpful video! I have ordered the Bingfu antenna and was wondering if I fitted it directly to the roof of my van (I already have a hole) or if it needs to be on the bracket to get the best reception? Thanks.

@GadgetJohn 12 күн бұрын

You can fit it room mounted but you get a better signal if you use the bracket to get the antenna as high as possible

@DA11NOON 6 ай бұрын

Thanks John great vlog very helpful. I have a Window sucker, which I've attached an aerial 2 and then suck it onto the MH roof . Does this need to have an earth. Thanks Be safe

@GadgetJohn 6 ай бұрын

No it doesn't need to be earthed to your van.

@DA11NOON 6 ай бұрын

@@GadgetJohn thanks John great 👍 👌

@nicholasflint4244 6 ай бұрын

Thank you

@ian_morg 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! I thought our signal dropped when we put the blinds down in our motorhome but the wife didn’t believe me! We’ve got a small antenna on our roof but the PO kept the router so need to find one. For the odd few weekends/week away I don’t know if I want to spend £400 on a router though.

@GadgetJohn 6 ай бұрын

Use an old phone as a hotspot and pop it in a zip lock bag and place it out of your skylight, should be ok if you have good signal around you.

@ian_morg 6 ай бұрын

@@GadgetJohn I’ve got a new iPhone 15 Pro Max and usually put it under the skylight inside but want to see if this outside aerial does anything. Don’t think I’d put that outside 😂

@Jinglylenny 6 ай бұрын

I have a d-link g416 4 g router which i think works well, got EE unlimited sim with tnt sport, apple music , eu roaming for £27.50 a month, ceased my broadband, voice and tnt sport costing over £75 a month, run 4g router with external antenna in house and take router away when im with motorhome, works well , will try the external antenna u recommend when they are back in stock

@richiebainbridge2608 6 ай бұрын

Great information as always thanks. I am about to fit a puck antenna that I have bought , can you please advise why it didn’t work out for Mandy. Do you think it may have been better to have mounted it higher as per the new one you are both now using. Cheers Richie.

@GadgetJohn 6 ай бұрын

Puk antennas aren't good because they are generally not made to pull in weaker signals, but mounting them higher would work but look a bit odd.

@richiebainbridge2608 6 ай бұрын

@@GadgetJohn thank you. Looks like I am buying a new one 😂

@danparker4239 3 ай бұрын

Do you have a video of how to set these up? After investing in all of these items via your links only managing to get one bar of signal on the netgear and the battery drains despite whilst being plugged into USB socket?

@johnomalley 2 ай бұрын

I have the nighthawk and have used a couple of sims and find EE are the best for reception

@gina50gina 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, it's sounding a bit clearer to me know.

@JasonKenway 6 ай бұрын

Thanks John on the updated saga of off grid Internet. Can i ask if cable antenna length affects performance?

@GadgetJohn 6 ай бұрын

I've tried up to 2m and even tried expensive vs cheap cable and it doesn't matter at all.

@JasonKenway 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply@@GadgetJohn

@Pit8800 6 ай бұрын

⁠I'm planning to replace my old antenna with the same as yours but would like to use existing cables as they run in awkward place and sikaflex through the roof. Did you chop and solder yours John? Thanks for informative video

@Firthy77 6 ай бұрын

Hi John, have you ever done a firmware update on the M2? The one I had would not update, just got the spinning disc. Netgear have just replaced it but I’ve been using a different router. I’m about to set the M2 up in my new van. Ive not tried updating the firmware on the new one yet?

@GadgetJohn 6 ай бұрын

Yes, the firmware updates run fine through the netgear app.

@Coolagreen16 5 ай бұрын

Hi John, sorry mate I know I'm always seem to be playing catch up with your great vids, which must make my questions quite annoying - sorry mate! And, forgive me if I missed something on this or a previous vid. However, with regard to charging the Netgear MR2100, will it charge from 12v USB kinda of thing or do you have to charge it up? I think I saw something where you said charging it up didn't work and you needed to have it 'powered up' so to speak. If you could just clarify I'd really appreciate it. I've got one coming tomorrow and the antennae you recommended is on its way too. Thanks in advance if you can spare some time to help with your genius - btw, I do think you're a genius, I'm not kidding!

@GadgetJohn 5 ай бұрын

As I show in my video, the router is charged via usb c and I leave it plugged in full time as it manages the charging itself.

@Coolagreen16 5 ай бұрын

OK mate, I must have missed that bit. Thanks for the confirmation. I hope you're doing well these days - see you on the road sometime. @@GadgetJohn

@Scud_and_thesTig 6 ай бұрын

Great info John. Can I ask, have you stayed with old EE plans to maintain the genuine unlimited data plans? Ignore 😂 I’ve just watched right to the end 👍💙❤️

@Mog435 2 ай бұрын

Hi John what is the make of the antenna suited to the night hawk the upside down plant pot .

@GadgetJohn 2 ай бұрын

All links are in the video description.

@robertpate1303 5 ай бұрын

Hi John. We just changed our motorhome and in the old one I had the avtec WiFi 4g router with the dome antenna bolted through the roof. I kept the router but left the antenna glued on the roof to save leveling a hole. What is my best option to have it fitted up again as I don't want to start drilling holes in the roof of the new motorhome. Rob

@GadgetJohn 5 ай бұрын

The antenna I show in this video as the one I now use can be fitted into a hole in your roof, so it might go in place of the old antenna you have.

@widewater 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks, does your recommended antenna connect to campsite-supplied wifi in SPAIN

@GadgetJohn 4 ай бұрын

The system creates its own WiFi, via the sim inside. It isn’t a WiFi extender.

@Pugwash. 6 ай бұрын

Nice bit of torture testing there. That's quite the collection you have.

@derekgoffin5807 6 ай бұрын

I am interested in the connectors you use to The M2. I have an M2 the little brass slide in connectors on the M2 were not compatible with the connectors on my antenna, so I got some adaptors, small things that screw into the antenna cable solid terminals and slide into the flimsy brass cylinders of the m2. Trouble is they fall out easily and have to be pushed in again. You seem to have tails of something similar at the antenna cable end but a square block at the M2 connections. How does yours stay in? What connection is it?

@GadgetJohn 6 ай бұрын

The adaptors are linked in the video description. Mount the router & cables so the cables aren’t taught and the router doesn’t move, then just regularly check the connections are tight. As I drive on rough roads a lot I do need to adjust the adaptors every couple of months, I gently squeeze the ts9 end with pliers to ensure they’re tight as they fit onto the routers antenna connectors.

@vinceandwinnie436 6 ай бұрын

Hi John, I have a question that maybe only you cam answer. I'm at the start of my van build, after a year of engine work! Anyway, I'll be living permanently in mine with my dog, spending 4 years going round the world. I was planning in getting this WiFi setup, but another option has arisen and maybe it won't work, maybe it will? I'm about to replace my Sprinter head unit with a Teyes CC3 2K, plus 360 cameras, front and rear dash cams, DAB radio, TPMS and various other bits. Well, this unit is 5G ready and as long as I place a Sim Card in it, it can be used as a 5G router/hotspot. I'm wondering if these android head units have an ignition and a constant positive live? With my Victron set up, my rear lithium will be able to trickle charge my vehicle battery. So, if I switch on the head unit, without the ignition key, will the head unit stay on and able to be used as my WiFi? It would save me £500 on a separate WiFi set up, plus the 360 cameras, plus dash cams could be used as a CCTV system, also saving money and bulk. What problems do you see with this idea? When the travels start, I'll probably get a Starlink for the remote places, but use the 5G head unit where I can get a 4G or 5G signal. TIA, Vince teyes.uk/

@garrybox1495 6 ай бұрын

Bingfu must love you John less than a day and they are out of stock.

@montbrehain 6 ай бұрын

We were with EE and very happy with them, then they introduced "fair usage" in Europe. We had paid for 120GB (via a contract) for a couple of years so we were a bit miffed. So we moved to RWG where you get 100 GB (on a 200GB per month allowance) its OK but I am finding the Vodafone network a bit slow ?

@GadgetJohn 6 ай бұрын

As I said in the video, EE do not limit in Europe.

@montbrehain 6 ай бұрын

@@GadgetJohn I am afraid they do, and not only that .. they charged me £2.39 a day for Roaming. I removed the sim from my Huawei router and cancelled with them on my return to Britain . I understood that you paid the £15 per month roaming charge ? I suppose I could have done that too.. but as they had already put the price up from £20 when I signed up to £25 just 2 years later.. I felt it was just too expensive. We enjoy your very helpful and informative videos. 👍

@mentalneil 6 ай бұрын

Hi John, can the antenna you use be placed on a pole at the back or front of my touring caravan, allow me to run cable into the van via a storage box, but being able to disconnect when either traveling or not in use, many thanks I appreciate your help and support in this matter

@GadgetJohn 6 ай бұрын

Yes it can be placed on a pole, but try to keep the cable under 2m in length

@mentalneil 6 ай бұрын

@@GadgetJohn thanks John

@QB2ERS 4 ай бұрын

Wizz bang sliding door? Fix it no problem, take an old strong but softish leather belt, cut two suitable lengths to make two hanging strap loops, screw one on the vertical at the front of the door, screw one on the horizontak midway ish along the door at the top. Want the door to stay halfway or part open on a slope? Easy just use a little wedge of wood plastic or hard rubber to stop the wheel rolling in the top runner.

@ivanbogdanov632 Ай бұрын

Hi John, I need a bit of help regarding a Netgear 2 I’m trying to it set up.The connection keeps failing when trying to pair my phone to it. Could it because I use a regular SIM card instead of a data one. I appreciate your opinion .

@francoisdumaine6009 3 ай бұрын

Hello, can i how if netgear propose an mobile app to test the signal strength in dbm ? Do you have an solution for that and not only compare the download speed ?

@geoffcampbell7846 3 ай бұрын

Hi John, a question, do you leave your nighthawk M2 router powered up continuously? I've just fitted one to our van and I noticed that it's asking to be removed from the power when it's at 100%. I know some people say these types of batteries don't like being on charge continuously, so have you noticed any issues with yours, or do you unplug it when it's at 100%? I noticed that it loses charge quite quickly off charge just monitoring the two camera blink system, and probably wouldn't survive a couple of days off charge. Cheers. 👋

@GadgetJohn 3 ай бұрын

Yes I do, it has the ability to disable charging & discharge itself every few hours, then enables charging to charge back up.

@geoffcampbell7846 3 ай бұрын

@@GadgetJohn OK, thanks for that. My router has just dropped signal a little while ago and needed to be manually restarted. Also the blink sync went off line again though that was before the router went down as I received a message from the van to my phone. Needs more work before I can trust either at the moment. 🤔👋