Air Card, 3G wireless internet
Just about ready to get a wireless router for our bus. Read Mango's endorsement of Boosterantena.com which is now 3Gstore.com. Looks good to me. Anybody have other opinions about these aircards or the best way to go about getting set up? I don't think I want to do the whole motosat thing. Air card should suffice for us. We are mac people if that makes any difference and will have at least two computers. (Or, maybe just one if I con convince my wife to let me get the new iPhone.) Verizon? Sprint? ATT? Any opinions?
Thanks,
~Adam
Novatel Wireless Merlin XU870
We bought this equipment prior to the Kerrville POG Rally. I purchased it direct from the company's affiliate, NexAira
The two links provide specs and price. I think this can be used with any service vendor. We use ATT Wireless and have great service and reception. At almost any interstate rest area there is a good signal and a good transfer rate. The best demonstration I have had of this device is when our daughter signed on to the Internet as we left our home in Reno, NV for a trip to 6 Flags at Vallejo, CA, near SF. The signal was lost briefly driving over Donner Pass in the Sierras but was quickly restored. Daniela surfed and emailed the complete trip. Connection speed is good and in over two years I have never had a problem. I pay ATT $59 per month for unlimited service.
A better way to stay connected!
:Dhttp://customcoachconnectiontn.web.o...20gen%20ii.jpg For those not aware, there is now a service and a wireless device that brings any vehicle highspeed internet without dropping the connection while going down the road. It's called Autonet Moble . They have recieved certification from all of the major auto manufacturers and are being built in to automibiles currently by most auto builders. I have been licensed by AutoNet Mobile to bring them to the RV industry as an aftermarket unit.
I've had MotoSat Datastorm, Verizon aircard and cradlepoint MBR1000 router and this unit has beat them by performance and cost. Since it works on the Verizon network it has the best cellualar coverage but the monthly service is only $29/month since the service is paid for throught autonet Mobile. Since it has a comercial cellular radio it's 10X stronger than the aircards. It also has a wifi router built right into it so with one 12V dc power connection it does it all. I have one of these in my bus and it works flawlessly without a external antenna. Some have reported getting unbelieveable reception border to border with an external cellular antenna. It has all kinds of features but the best part is it retails for under $500 and has a monthly service cost of $29.mth. Contact me if you would like more info. I'll have these with me at POG 9