After reading several posts here on LTE and Wifi issues, I thought it might be time to share a setup that I have had
in place for over a year now. I live in a rural area that has no "incumbent" internet services at all save for satellite
service and that's not really a choice for me at all.. my nearest cell tower is close to eight miles away.
also I required internet service in the RV when travelling.. so this project was born..
the design had to satisfy these criteria:-
1. provide internet access over a long distance using cell service
2. re broadcast the signal as a local wifi access point ( hotspot )
3. connect to a public wifi signal and use that locally.
4. connect to a wired network and be my WAN or ISP service..
you may suggest that such a system is available commercially, and you would be correct, there are several commercial
products available, one in particular is mentioned in a recent post on this forum.
but that's not how I "roll".. LOL
so, the project began...
after some thought and research i found a supplier that had a range of OEM networking modules
that were ideally suited for my design so I could now mix and match so to speak..
the photos show my modem enclosure with two directional antennae for cell and
a small antenna for wifi use. I have built seven of these in slightly different cases and configurations
for friends and colleagues.
the unit pictured is the first prototype and has been working for over a year now without issue.
I have one at my house and one on the RV that is attached to a mast.
the unit is powered by POE ( power over ethernet ) so only requires one cable.
the house unit is fed to a firewall/router and distributed around the house.
In the RV the cable is connected to a power supply as only wifi is required.
if anyone would like more technical info or has a need for one, then please
PM me.
in place for over a year now. I live in a rural area that has no "incumbent" internet services at all save for satellite
service and that's not really a choice for me at all.. my nearest cell tower is close to eight miles away.
also I required internet service in the RV when travelling.. so this project was born..
the design had to satisfy these criteria:-
1. provide internet access over a long distance using cell service
2. re broadcast the signal as a local wifi access point ( hotspot )
3. connect to a public wifi signal and use that locally.
4. connect to a wired network and be my WAN or ISP service..
you may suggest that such a system is available commercially, and you would be correct, there are several commercial
products available, one in particular is mentioned in a recent post on this forum.
but that's not how I "roll".. LOL
so, the project began...
after some thought and research i found a supplier that had a range of OEM networking modules
that were ideally suited for my design so I could now mix and match so to speak..
the photos show my modem enclosure with two directional antennae for cell and
a small antenna for wifi use. I have built seven of these in slightly different cases and configurations
for friends and colleagues.
the unit pictured is the first prototype and has been working for over a year now without issue.
I have one at my house and one on the RV that is attached to a mast.
the unit is powered by POE ( power over ethernet ) so only requires one cable.
the house unit is fed to a firewall/router and distributed around the house.
In the RV the cable is connected to a power supply as only wifi is required.
if anyone would like more technical info or has a need for one, then please
PM me.
