You mentioned previously that the GoAC can be used as a standalone unit without an external antenna and can be purchased by itself, adding an outside antenna later. The WFR website has no listing for antennas by themselves and only shows them being purchased as a pack, either with the GoAC in the case of the Elite models, or the Core, in the case of the Sky models. The site also says it is not recommended for the router to be used as a standalone device. Please explain how your suggestion of buying it by itself can be accomplished and adding an antenna at a later date. And, if purchased alone, how effective will the router actually be?
The rooftop WFR units are NOT antennas. They are complete routers that are designed to work collaboratively with the inside unit. There are reasons why two independent routers is a better solution than a single one with an outside antenna. When you wish to purchase the rooftop unit to go with a previously purchased indoor unit, we will provide a purchase price and a link. There are reasons why some of the rooftop units aren't sold without indoor ones, but it's too complicated to go into here.
It seems that for most people, myself included, the Sky Pro pack is the way to go. It is less expensive than the Elite and as you stated, one should not really be that concerned about the difference between 1.5 and 2.0 miles of range. Can the Sky antenna be purchased with the GoAC router, or does it have to take the Core? This is only to satisfy my curiosity since I have no plans of creating my own network and have the need for a GoAC. I think the Core will suffice. After watching several of the testimonials on the WFR website, I got the impression that all of these parts can be piecemealed together anyway you want.
Has research been done on where the best roof location of the Sky antenna may be - front, back, etc.?
It doesn't make a lot of difference; as close to the middle as possible would provide the most uniform signal coverage.
It seems the best place to install the router is in your entertainment center or area. Since mine is located in a slide out, I'm not sure how it can be wired because I have no idea how Winnebago ran the wires originally. If I cannot install it there, do you have suggestions on other good placements? I assume the router will be strong enough to transmit to the entire length of the coach, even if located on one end or the other.
The indoor unit doesn't need to be near the entertainment area unless you have a piece of equipment that will be plugged in via Ethernet or USB.
Otherwise, place it where it is most convenient.
I would like to take advantage of this sale; however, I am still waiting to hear from my mechanic and in this case, I believe the longer it takes for him to call me, the worse the news will be. I may have to wait until Spring to buy one of these units. Rest assured though, that after all the research I have done about this product, I am sold on it. I only saw one negative review among many good ones.