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Great info and very much appreciated!
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Webbah_in_Switzerland
I'd suggest you have a look at either of these units. I use Starlink as a backup when 5G isn't available or as fast as I'd like. These units are low power and with loads of configuration options!Got a GL.iNet M2 5G development board arriving this week.
So will a back up of 5G whilst driving…
And will mount in a dev plastic case.
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I already had a customised unit for my 5G needs with an antenna mounted on the roof. This unit is 4X4 MIMO and offers the fastest possible 5G connections and only uses 24 watts MAX while averaging only 4-10 watts:
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Webbah_in_Switzerland
Unable to edit, but actually mine is 6X6 MIMOI'd suggest you have a look at either of these units. I use Starlink as a backup when 5G isn't available or as fast as I'd like. These units are low power and with loads of configuration options!
MAX BR1 Pro 5G
The 'classic goes sonic', why? The BR1 Pro 5G router is integrated with the new generation multi-core CPU ensuring delivery of gigabit speeds. Achieving 800% faster speeds than the original BR1 Classic.
RUTX50 Industrial 5G Router
RUTX50 is a Teltonika Networks industrial 5G router with dual SIM and speeds of up to 3.3 Gbps. Click here to learn more.teltonika-networks.com
I already had a customised unit for my 5G needs with an antenna mounted on the roof. This unit is 4X4 MIMO and offers the fastest possible 5G connections and only uses 24 watts MAX while averaging only 4-10 watts:
Huawei 5G Router CPE Pro 2 inkl. externer Antennenaschlüsse
FTS Hennig bietet den 5G CPE Pro 2 Router von Huawei exklusiv mit 6 externen Antennenanschlüssen an - für besten 5G Empfang zu Hause & im Büro!www.fts-hennig.de
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Nice !Quick 5G test this morning
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Very nice, I’ll see what speeds I get with this GL.iNet and pop a pic in this arvo.
Came from China in 4 days !
With FedEx today for delivery….
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What 5G sim do you use ?
@Webbah_in_Switzerland
GL.iNet tech support said I need a sim that’s Linux compatible….
And EE is not.
I’m guessing you’re using Three ?
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GL.iNet tech support said I need a sim that’s Linux compatible….
And EE is not.
I’m guessing you’re using Three ?
Webbah_in_Switzerland
I’m in Switzerland and use Sunrise. Have also used Swisscom and both work fine for me.
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I’d go nuts with all those devices and cables!
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Californication69
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Yep, there’s the two sorts of engineering people!
Once it’s all beta tested in the field, it will be going into the rear cupboard all tidy.
I’ve asked GL.iNet if I can use a single external aerial. Can install next to my solar and loop the cable inside the bendy cable.
I’ll have to check on interference with the power of solar cable. But it’s double insulated so should be okay.
If I get good results, then £250 on the router and 5G will be a good result.
Trust me, loose wires and things everywhere drive me insane.
I can’t even find a proper box for my frosted wheats !! So I can store away neatly !
Webbah_in_Switzerland
Yep, there’s the two sorts of engineering people!
Once it’s all beta tested in the field, it will be going into the rear cupboard all tidy.
I’ve asked GL.iNet if I can use a single external aerial. Can install next to my solar and loop the cable inside the bendy cable.
I’ll have to check on interference with the power of solar cable. But it’s double insulated so should be okay.
If I get good results, then £250 on the router and 5G will be a good result.
Trust me, loose wires and things everywhere drive me insane.
I can’t even find a proper box for my frosted wheats !! So I can store away neatly !
I’d seriously consider contacting these guys. I know the site is in German but they speak English. They are the best of the best for this. Having a single router that can do dual WAN for 5G and Starlink is awesome. And they make custom antennas to maximize signal. They even have some that are super thin and can be fixed on a window if you prefer or others on the roof. Getting signal through the metal panels of the van will always have losses.
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You are sending me down the rabbit hole !I’d seriously consider contacting these guys. I know the site is in German but they speak English. They are the best of the best for this. Having a single router that can do dual WAN for 5G and Starlink is awesome. And they make custom antennas to maximize signal. They even have some that are super thin and can be fixed on a window if you prefer or others on the roof. Getting signal through the metal panels of the van will always have losses.
5G Router für Höchstgeschwindigkeit – Jetzt bei FTS-Hennig kaufen
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I’m a tech geek, and love the best of the best
I shall enquire with them ….
Webbah_in_Switzerland
You are sending me down the rabbit hole !
I’m a tech geek, and love the best of the best
I shall enquire with them ….
Me too man. I’m a Cloud Sokution Architect for work.
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I emailed those guys but no reply as of yet.Me too man. I’m a Cloud Sokution Architect for work.
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Maybe they are on holiday for 6 weeks like the rest of Europeans
While us Brits work work work
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Spoke with EE Tech support today, awesome tech, said he can now see my GL.iNet M2 modem, he said the modem & router is a very high tech piece of kit from the log files. Says it’s compatible with the 6 and 6E wifi band.
He’s done something his end.
As now I’m connected all day to 5G
From inside the California getting 200mb down and 20 upload.
So once I get an external aerial then should be getting nearer 300mb down.
Any suggestions on what’s the best external flat antenna ?
And as I have 4 SMA connectors, do I need 4 aerials or just one, but 4 wires, from the one antenna ?
He’s done something his end.
As now I’m connected all day to 5G
From inside the California getting 200mb down and 20 upload.
So once I get an external aerial then should be getting nearer 300mb down.
Any suggestions on what’s the best external flat antenna ?
And as I have 4 SMA connectors, do I need 4 aerials or just one, but 4 wires, from the one antenna ?
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How’s best to attach 12v items.I'd suggest you have a look at either of these units. I use Starlink as a backup when 5G isn't available or as fast as I'd like. These units are low power and with loads of configuration options!
MAX BR1 Pro 5G
The 'classic goes sonic', why? The BR1 Pro 5G router is integrated with the new generation multi-core CPU ensuring delivery of gigabit speeds. Achieving 800% faster speeds than the original BR1 Classic.
RUTX50 Industrial 5G Router
RUTX50 is a Teltonika Networks industrial 5G router with dual SIM and speeds of up to 3.3 Gbps. Click here to learn more.
I already had a customised unit for my 5G needs with an antenna mounted on the roof. This unit is 4X4 MIMO and offers the fastest possible 5G connections and only uses 24 watts MAX while averaging only 4-10 watts:
Huawei 5G Router CPE Pro 2 inkl. externer Antennenaschlüsse
FTS Hennig bietet den 5G CPE Pro 2 Router von Huawei exklusiv mit 6 externen Antennenanschlüssen an - für besten 5G Empfang zu Hause & im Büro!
USB C router.
12 v cigarette connector modem. (I can remove the two wires and wire into something.
2x dashcams usb A ? The normal usb.
12/48v starlink POE box. Uses cigarette lighter plug. (I can remove and use something else…)
I want to remove the 12v cigarette style plugs and have a better solution.
But I think the 12 to 48v starlink needs 50watts?
What’s the best power supply option ?
Something where plugs don’t fall out driving…
Webbah_in_Switzerland
Hi, I had my mechanic do all my electrical install. Most is connected directly to the leisure batteries directly with inline fuses. For my dash cam I ran this directly to the fuse box on the driver side (LHD in my case) and installed a fuse tap. Just need a multimeter to find an open slot with constant power.
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Californication69
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Aha, thanks. I need to find a good solution, as the 12v ciggie thing is a bit pants.
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Californication69
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1x
Poynting PUCK-7
And1x https://poynting.tech/antennas/puck-2/
And into the solar / routing cupboard.
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@Webbah_in_Switzerland with regards the EHU and Starlink cable insertion hack….
Can I undo the 4 bolts and get into the EHU from outside.
Or is it the case I have to take out my shelves and get in from the inside of the plastic bit under the sliding spice rack ting ?
Can I undo the 4 bolts and get into the EHU from outside.
Or is it the case I have to take out my shelves and get in from the inside of the plastic bit under the sliding spice rack ting ?
Webbah_in_Switzerland
I removed it from the outside. It’s easy. Then cut the notch in the middle top rear and added some window rubber trim for protection. I then duck taped the cable to a stiffer wire thingy and fished it through.
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