For Motorhomes, Caravans, Campervans, Boats, Rural Homes and Mobile Offices
This is a full 4G router rather than a pocket mobile hotspot. You put your own data SIM in, and it gives you a normal home style WiFi network plus four wired Ethernet ports. It runs straight off 12V vehicle power, so it works with no mains hookup, and it comes with a 240V adaptor for when you do have one.
It supports the low frequency LTE bands that actually matter for rural coverage, and it uses two external aerials on 1.5m leads so you can position them for signal instead of relying on tiny internal antennas. That combination is the difference between one bar and a usable connection in a lot of places.
No SIM is included. It works with any UK or European data SIM you already have or buy separately.
No laptop or computer is required. Everything can be done from a phone.
Will it work with the SIM I already have?
Yes, as long as it is a data enabled SIM on a UK or European network. The router is fully unlocked.
Data only SIMs, mobile broadband SIMs and standard phone SIMs all work. Some networks require an
APN to be entered, which takes about thirty seconds and is covered in the printed guide.
What SIM size does it take?
It takes a full size standard SIM. A SIM adaptor is included, so nano and micro SIMs fit fine.
Can I run it off a leisure battery?
Yes. It draws DC 12V at up to 1A, so roughly 12W at full load and typically less. That is comparable
to a couple of LED lights and is well within what a normal leisure setup will handle.
Does it work with no mains hookup at all?
Yes. The 12V lead is the primary power option. The mains adaptor is there for home or hookup use.
Is it 5G?
No. This is a 4G LTE CAT4 device. In practice, 4G coverage in rural and coastal areas is far wider
than 5G, which is why this suits off grid use, but if you specifically want 5G this is not the unit.
How many devices can connect?
Comfortably enough for a family. Phones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs and streaming sticks all work,
plus up to four devices wired via Ethernet.
Will it work abroad?
Yes, it supports the main European LTE bands. Check your SIM provider's roaming terms separately.
Do I need to be technical?
No. For most SIMs it is genuinely plug in and go. The admin interface is there if you want to change
the WiFi name and password, set up port forwarding or check signal strength, but you do not have to
touch it.
Things worth knowing before you buy, so there are no surprises:
The key advantage over many budget 4G routers is the range of supported LTE bands, particularly Band 20 and Band 28. These are the low frequency bands the UK and European networks use for long range rural coverage and for getting signal through walls and vehicle bodywork.
Cheaper routers often omit them, which is why they can show good signal in a town and nothing useful on a campsite or in a marina.
Well suited to:
Compatible with EE, Vodafone, O2, Three and most European networks, subject to SIM compatibility and local coverage.
Message me through eBay and I will answer properly, usually the same day. If you are not sure whether this will suit your setup or your SIM, ask first and I will tell you straight.