Cinergi
RVF Regular
- Joined
- Nov 19, 2019
- Messages
- 23
- RV Year
- 2018
- RV Make
- Newmar
- RV Model
- New Aire
- RV Length
- 33
- TOW/TOAD
- Jeep Wrangler 2D Sport
TLDR; WOW!!!!!
My cellular setup consists of a MoFi 4500 with directional antennas (Proxicast). In general, I've had to use them about 50% of the locations I've been at to get the speeds I need (at LEAST 8 down and 5 up; preferably 12 down 8 up). Usually I deploy the antenna to improve upload speeds .. it doesn't often affect download (only in long-distance situations). I'm now at Campland on the Bay in San Diego. The cell tower is very close by (4-5 bars outside the RV). I tried Verizon, TMobile, and ATT, and consistently had relatively poor performance ... download: 15 meg at midnight at 4-5 during the day; upload was always at least 15, usually 20+. It's been hampering my ability to work. Considering the signal strength I had and the upload speeds, I didn't have much hope .. but, for the heck of it, I pulled out the antenna (I really need permanent rooftop antennas!) and OMG. My download speeds are now in the 30-40's! And it's holding steady even at 7pm. I was beginning to think I would have to relocate (very difficult this time of year) for my 4-month Winter stay. Saved! There's obviously a lot of physical interference here, despite the strong signal. My iPhone 10+ which sometimes outperforms the MiFi (as we know it can) is getting 7 right now while the MiFi is getting 33 (both on Verizon). I wish I did this yesterday before I downloaded the OS X Catalina upgrade (5 gig) or any of the other 500 meg files I had to retrieve for work.
FWIW I did swap back and forth between the paddles and the external antennas and the results are repeatable.
My cellular setup consists of a MoFi 4500 with directional antennas (Proxicast). In general, I've had to use them about 50% of the locations I've been at to get the speeds I need (at LEAST 8 down and 5 up; preferably 12 down 8 up). Usually I deploy the antenna to improve upload speeds .. it doesn't often affect download (only in long-distance situations). I'm now at Campland on the Bay in San Diego. The cell tower is very close by (4-5 bars outside the RV). I tried Verizon, TMobile, and ATT, and consistently had relatively poor performance ... download: 15 meg at midnight at 4-5 during the day; upload was always at least 15, usually 20+. It's been hampering my ability to work. Considering the signal strength I had and the upload speeds, I didn't have much hope .. but, for the heck of it, I pulled out the antenna (I really need permanent rooftop antennas!) and OMG. My download speeds are now in the 30-40's! And it's holding steady even at 7pm. I was beginning to think I would have to relocate (very difficult this time of year) for my 4-month Winter stay. Saved! There's obviously a lot of physical interference here, despite the strong signal. My iPhone 10+ which sometimes outperforms the MiFi (as we know it can) is getting 7 right now while the MiFi is getting 33 (both on Verizon). I wish I did this yesterday before I downloaded the OS X Catalina upgrade (5 gig) or any of the other 500 meg files I had to retrieve for work.
FWIW I did swap back and forth between the paddles and the external antennas and the results are repeatable.
