![]() This way I can use my AT&T data via the router, which is usually slightly cheaper data per GB vs Verizon. Why do this? The main reason I do it is that my phone uses AT&T data. This is an interesting way to broadcast your phone’s hotspot via the router. The second little known use is to set up the Furrion router as a Wi-Fi booster. The beauty of this set up is that I can bring along many of my favorite movies in a very small form factor and not have to stream or rent them, wasting bandwidth and money. I’ll likely put a video, blog or podcast together on doing this at a future date. It sounds a bit complex, but it isn’t too difficult a process. This way I can use Apple TV to play back my video to the TV through the Router. I can then use an Apple TV unit hooked to the TV and have my MacBook and Apple TV connect to the Furrion Wi-Fi router. I do this by having digital video files loaded to an SSD drive that I can plug into my Apple MacBook. The first ancillary use is as a media server. There are two other use cases to look at that are likely unknown to many who have the unit or may be considering it. Obviously, the main use case for the router is to pick up campground Wi-Fi or local LTE cell signal and route or broadcast it within the RV for devices to connect to and use. So, the unit and ongoing data costs are somewhat prohibitive. This is unfortunate, because the router itself is solid in terms of working well. The unit itself is expensive at about $350 vs a Verizon Jetpack at under $200. First, although utilizing the Verizon network, the cost per 1 GB of data from Furrion is very expensive when compared to Verizon’s normal data plans. Here are a couple things to be aware of that are drawbacks to the device. Also, the local Wi-Fi network it creates is strong and devices join easily and reconnect consistently. The unit makes use of the roof antenna, which in theory should improve reception when connected to the internet via LTE or campground Wi-Fi network (more on testing this later). Here are a few benefits of the Furrion router: The router attaches and detaches easily from the prewired ceiling mount bracket and you can use the router’s Wi-Fi signal booster in your RV even when you are not paying for a data plan. The unit itself costs about $350, besides the needed monthly data expense which can be purchased monthly with no contract. It operates using the Verizon LTE mobile network. The router fits into the ceiling mount bracket in your RV (if so equipped) and is prewired to the RV’s roof-mounted antenna. Here are a few facts about the Furrion Access Wi-Fi router: So, I purchased it while out on a long trip a bit over a year ago and have been able to use it considerably since then. Given my desire to have solid and redundant internet while working remotely, I thought I would give the mobile router a try. My 2020 Keystone Bullet 243BHS came prewired for the Furrion Access Wi-Fi router. I’ll also cover two benefits to this router that are less well known but add significant value. I have used this mobile router for well over a year with mixed results and in this review will cover the good and bad of the experience. This unit has become more available and prewired on many new RVs. The Furrion Access LTE/Wi-Fi router allows you to create a local area Wi-Fi in your RV from existing Cell signal or campground Wi-Fi. ![]() Click here to sign up for reminders when new blogs are posted.
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