I am considering using a ZTE MF279 LTE router to set up a wifi hotspot. I would use it with external antennas to try to get the range I need when boondocking. Has anyone else used this device? It is labeled as an AT&T device but I believe that I can change the SIM card to use it with other networks. I am currently on Google Fi which uses Tmobile, Sprint, or US Cellular depending on which has the best signal. As noted from other posts on this forum LTEfix.com has some very attractive alternatives which look like they would almost certainly do what I want but the price is a little higher and the devices they have seem to draw more power, which is something of an issue when boondocking.
I am thinking about mounting the external antennas on a mast or just removing the useless vhf tv antenna and mounting the antennas on that mast. The issue I see with that is just that there is only one coax coming from the tv antenna and the cellular system requires two. Haven't assessed yet how much trouble it would be to run another coax.
Any other suggestions or alternatives would be much appreciated.
I am thinking about mounting the external antennas on a mast or just removing the useless vhf tv antenna and mounting the antennas on that mast. The issue I see with that is just that there is only one coax coming from the tv antenna and the cellular system requires two. Haven't assessed yet how much trouble it would be to run another coax.
Any other suggestions or alternatives would be much appreciated.