CaptainGizmo
RVF Expert
- Joined
- Nov 3, 2019
- Messages
- 804
- RV Year
- 2015
- RV Make
- Newell
- RV Model
- 2020P
- RV Length
- 45
- TOW/TOAD
- 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor w/AF1 Braking
- Fulltimer
- No
Um. Yup. This is this year’s new project.
I’m testing the CradlePoint IBR1700, which is a beast of a mobile Cat18 router that boasts some very significant features unlike others. I’ve installed the MC400 modem into its expansion bay for dual carrier service.
One huge benefit is the THREE WiFi radios that can be individually configured as wireless clients or WiFi as wan. This has the distinct advantage of better throughput but, more importantly, avoiding channel collision.
Also, the 1700 is able to use the sub-channels that other routers cannot. Oddly enough, their newest offering, the R1900 lacks the above capabilities. So my guru cellular engineer friend pointed me in this direction as I build out this robust system.l which also can include a weBOOST and Coach Processor and Media Server.
For those who want 5G, which these modems are “5G ready” only, not embedded, an outboard hotspot such as the FMCA T-Mobile 5G hotspot can be added through a Raspberry Pi USB interface. For me, I’m content with LTE right now.
The great reports of others who’ve installed this system is the 100% availability, even on the single T-Mobile carrier. Speeds have been extremely good as well; above 30 even in weaker areas, with many areas blowing way past 100.
Later, I’ll be producing a video to show the components and give a full report.
Check out the size difference compared to the PepWave Transit, as well as the explosion of antennae!
I’m testing the CradlePoint IBR1700, which is a beast of a mobile Cat18 router that boasts some very significant features unlike others. I’ve installed the MC400 modem into its expansion bay for dual carrier service.
One huge benefit is the THREE WiFi radios that can be individually configured as wireless clients or WiFi as wan. This has the distinct advantage of better throughput but, more importantly, avoiding channel collision.
Also, the 1700 is able to use the sub-channels that other routers cannot. Oddly enough, their newest offering, the R1900 lacks the above capabilities. So my guru cellular engineer friend pointed me in this direction as I build out this robust system.l which also can include a weBOOST and Coach Processor and Media Server.
For those who want 5G, which these modems are “5G ready” only, not embedded, an outboard hotspot such as the FMCA T-Mobile 5G hotspot can be added through a Raspberry Pi USB interface. For me, I’m content with LTE right now.
The great reports of others who’ve installed this system is the 100% availability, even on the single T-Mobile carrier. Speeds have been extremely good as well; above 30 even in weaker areas, with many areas blowing way past 100.
Later, I’ll be producing a video to show the components and give a full report.
Check out the size difference compared to the PepWave Transit, as well as the explosion of antennae!
