RV Wifi Range Extenders - Redport vs WifiCampPro2 vs Netgear Indoor
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- In this video we are talking about wifi range extenders for RV's and campers, and what you might want to consider when looking around.
Overall, I'm in love with the Netgear EX6100V2 range extender, simple to install, great range, and at around $60 it won't break the bank!
The outdoor extenders require some form of a penetration point on a camper, cost more, and don't work as well IMO.
(Unless you buy the Redport Optimizer/Halo $400 version, which works very well, just tought to setup.)
The WifiCampPro2 appears to be a knock off the Redport and doesn't work as well, the range is less than the Netgear products listed below and just doesn't live up to it's price.
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Indoor Range Extenders: (recommended!)
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Outdoor Range Extenders:
This one only recommended if you have $400 to burn and know what you're doing.
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Not recommended at all, but read the reviews on Amazon and decide for yourself.
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I’m watching this three years after you made it and I actually really appreciate it. Very good food for thought.
I have the camppro2v2, it's mounted on a pole at the front of our seasonal and from the back of our spot where the deck and gazebo is doing speed tests with a Samsung S22Ultra Ive gotten somewhere between 25-100% faster download speeds going thru the campro2v2 now i think thats mostly because its mounted on a pole and has direct line of site, the signal thru their app is 90% so it's pretty good. I have experienced it dropping so that is a think but all in all in the right circumstances its a good buy. My next experiment will combine 4 accesspoints connected to a load balanced router. My thought is that because they throttle each connection i can get 4x the connection speed doing this.
Thanks so much for this. The set up with the extender and router works great. And the best thing I used what I had at home with no extra cost. Appreciate it.
First of all Great Video
Just a comment on the EX6100v2, I just bought two of these and they are somewhat better than the EX6100. The range is some better on the v2 with fewer drops. I found to to get better speeds when in Access Mode. I use them for 5ea 2MP WiFi Security Cameras. U have them set for max resolution at a bandwidth of 6144kbs. I have ran all 5 on one extender at one time and there was a little bit of buffering but then again that was 30720 kbs hitting a bottleneck. All in all I am real happy with them.
Thank you very much for the information @HomeAdrift. I’ve been researching WiFi range extenders to use with my Roku sticks in the camper. I think I’m going to try the NetGear device first to avoid drilling and running wire all through the coach. And probably do as you did and pair it with a router. Thanks again.
Look for "active" USB 3 cable. I have a Marantz microphone (USB output). Never heard a microphone with no noise before, awesome sound, and it's connected through a ~30 foot Tripp Lite active USB 2 cable to my PC. Been enjoying it for years, I'm a believer. You probably need a USB 3 port and cable for that WiFi application.
Great video, Aric...exactly what I was looking for. EX6100 just arrived and looking forward to get it cranking on our Thanksgiving junket up to the FL Panhandle. Once I get this connected and proven for us, I'll look at that Nighthawk router. Thank you!
WPS is typically only for connecting to a router. Once the EX6100 boots up, log into the wifi that it's broadcasting (should be "netgear"). Once logged in to the wifi, point your browser to mywifiext.net and follow the prompts. At some point, it will poll the park and ask you which Access Point (AP) you would like to connect to. Viola, you should have it from there. Let me know if you still have trouble.
If the EX6100 isn't broadcasting a network name like "netgear" then just grab a paperclip and push the reset button through the tiny hole on the side. You should see something like that then.
@@reBelBatteries thank you reBel....I set it up on my home network and it did exactly what you stated. Can't wait to get to the RV park on Saturday!
Thanks for the informative video/review. I see that Netgear and others also have WiFi “Mesh” extenders. Will these Mesh extenders operate the same in campgrounds as you’ve described in the video? Or, should I shy away from Mesh? One I’m looking at is the Netgear Nighthawk X4 (EX 7300).
Thanks for the in depth info! I’m kinda new to full time living in an rv! I live in an rv park. I’ve been tryin to find me a WiFi booster. The question I have is how do I use one when I don’t have access to the rv park router? I’m using theirs that’s offered. The ones I’ve looked at tell me too push a button on the router to connect booster. I’m so confused! Any help will be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!! And I’m a new subscriber!!!
They are probably talking about WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). That's only for use when (physical) access to both devices. Push both buttons and they're supposed to connect. You don't need that. All the Wi-Fi range extenders come with pretty easy-to-follow instructions on how login to the park Wi-Fi. Or, once you connect to the range extender with your phone/laptop it will automatically walk you through what to do. Again, you do NOT need to use the WPS button to connect to the park Wi-Fi. Hope that helps.
BTW I forgot to say I bought my two EX6100v2 from Amazon USED but looked new for $14.00 each. Also I went to Home Depot and bought a plastic box and made 2 holes for the antennas and hole on the side for the Ethernet cable. Also cut two slots for the AC plug. After I put it in the box I sealed around the antennas and Ethernet wire with rubber glue. Then I just plugged it into a cheap extension cord. It is mounted out on the same pole as 1 of the cameras about 15 ft. above the ground. And now it is water proof.
Awesome, I know you posted this a while back. Curious if you ever ran into thermal issues having them outside in a box?
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No as far as I know. They never shut down from overheating. They get enough air where the cat5 cable comes in and the two holes for the antennas come out.
Great video! Now I need to go buy a wifi extender for our camper.
Is there a WiFi extender you are aware of that I can use with 12V power? Instead of the 110v outlet? I have the WiFi Camp Pro, and I have wasted so much time to make it work it just doesn’t work. I wish I found your video before purchasing it.
How far can I be from the campus router for the extender to see the campsites Internet? We were just at site that only had connection at the office about 400 yards away. Also any updates on which extender to buy? The one in this vid is no longer available. Thanks
Great info . I drive a truck and looking to get stronger WIFI from truck stops and Walmart, Lowe’s, etc... I a generator with 1800 watt inventor . what would work ?
Thank you for the info man what a blessing!
If I need to get my home WiFi to my barn about 0.2 miles away in distance, will ex6100v2 pickup the signal from my house if I have an ex6100v2 at the barn with line of the sight?
My apologies in advance here, dont mean to sound like a dummy, I want to get better wifi pickup inside my Camper when at parks with wifi. If I purchase this netgear EX6150, will I NEED a router too? Or will this netgear ex6150 pull in the wifi park signal, and my devices will connect to this netgear extender booster? I dont understand. Can you please explain to help me better understand?
No, you do not NEED a router. I was just pointing out that for folks with lots of device it makes the management a bit easier and gives some advanced options. If it's just you, you should be good with just the EX6150 or similar. Good luck Larry!
Great info. I’m getting an extender now. I was looking at the camp pro 2 mini. Does it have the same firmware problems as the one you show? Thanks!
yeah would love the netgear starlight Arial setup
Nice video. I need a quality RV wifi booster that runs off of USB/12V (I often don’t have 110 access) - what might you recommend? Thank you!
The wifi camp pro 2 could work, the wall plug just converts 120V AC into 12V DC.
So, you would just cut the wall plug off and hook up directly to your 12V system with a simple inline 3 amp fuse. This is what I would do if I only had 12V available.
I've given a mixed review on the Camp Pro, in your situation, I would say it's better than nothing.
I just odered the v2 did you do a video how to use it in campground wifi or set up video?
ive got an older camper and sometimes even on the park wifi i cant get signal inside i can stand at the window and it helps
i would just lilke to get signal inside my camper instead of going outside to get decent signal? What would be best for me i think an external antenna and a router?
Do you recommend a particular router to use with the netgear box in my RV?
Great info : question: does the net gear extender allow you to connect open networks (captive portal networks) like McDonald’s or Starbucks
You would need pass word and be in rang
Hi there. Thanks for all the information! Stupid question, when using the extender in an RV, do you also use a router? or do you only use the router at your home?
Good question actually. We live in our camper full time... I run the yellow port on the extender to the cable port on the router. The extender automagically pumps the data through that port in extender mode to the router. The real benefit is that everyone only connects to the router and we don't have to reconfigure 15 devices every time we move the camper. I just connect the extender to the new wifi in the park if available.
You don't really need a separate router because the Netgear extender has a wireless router inside of it. The benefit of the ethernet cable, it's going to be a tiny bit faster than the wireless.
I came up with the same solution, great minds think alike LOL.
Have you ever done a video doing software setup and connection of the ex6100v2 extender to the wifi router. If you did, is there a link.
I have a video I'll post today where I discuss the process, but not specifically drilling into the software. Each device has specific steps and too many options to cover. My recommendation is to follow the quick start guide that comes with each device and the default settings are typically good for the 99% of situations. (sorry for the really late reply)
Thank you so much for this! So what kind of separate router do I need to get then?
We have a video dropping today or tomorrow that addresses connecting with a separate router.
did you try use a smaller USB cable for the camp pro? curious to know if it performs better that way..
No, if we put the antenna outside and run the wire in, it needs to be at least 15 feet long (for us), so I never did try a shorter cable. The indoor EX6100V2 solved all our problems anyway.
I want to use for a fire stick in my rv how do I set it up
I clicked on the AMAZON Ex6100 link and this popped up.
NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi Range Extender (EX6150-100NAS)
Is this an upgrade replacement to the EX6100V2
It looks they updated the list, and the EX6100V2 got discontinued. Hmmm The 6150 looks like a good replacement.
You forgot to mention downside to the cheaper ones is it needs AC plug, there seems to be no DC option.
You are correct. Both Halo and Alfa networks devices could be used with DC power. I have an unboxing video coming soon on the Camp Pro 2, and I'll be sure to mention it there. Thanks for the point out.
Which wifi router did you use to connect to the EX6100V2
Everything runs through the Netgear Nighthawk AC1900, it's the heart of the system. It's been my workhorse for about 3 years. We frequently run multiple streams from our Emby (movie) server, Netflix, and PS4 gaming simultaneously without issue. And of course, laptop web surfing, attached NAS (file storage), Victron equipment (solar wifi connected devices), and tablets and cellphones. It's a beast of a router, never skips a beat.
Will the Netgear EX6100V2 work for pulling in public wifi?
Yes, it will work for public wifi. It can pull in all popular password protected (if you have the password) and open wifi access points.
I have the same extender but what did you do with the yellow plugs I would like to know.
I use the yellow plug and link it to my wifi router's yellow port. On the router, that yellow port is typically where you connect the cable modem in a traditional home. The range is extender is acting as a cable modem in this setup. Best of luck!
@@HomeAdrift Hi there, Loved the video. I attempted to set the Netgear EX6150V2 in extender mode and connect the yellow ports. In concept I understand what you are doing, I just did not get this to work. Do you have a video on that?
@@rajuette I wish I could give you a detailed video, but don't have one at the moment. My router is kept in "router" mode not "access point". Some people try to setup in "access point", that's not what you want. That's my best guess as to why yours wouldn't be working without having many details. Trying Googling you router model + ex6150. That may give clues. Good luck!
New subscriber here #.117 I hope you can follow our journey. I look forward to following your channel. I love your channel logo. Great video as we need to have internet to work. Lots of great information.
Thanks for the sub. More vids coming down the pipe!
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product is ridiculous. had it working once, them it wouldn't connect. im back to tv antenna on the boat adter wasting 600 bucks.
All this stuff will be as obsolete as dial up modems once SpaceX gets Starlink up and running. They just launched two more batches of satellites...
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You're opinion wasnt asked for.