22. Onboard Wi-Fi & Internet Upgrade.
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Having struggled with my wifi set-up and internet access it was time to upgrade my system. In this vlog, I talk through how I upgraded my router, external antenna and power cables to improve things. I am glad to say it has been a success, a worthwhile exercise and one I would recommend.
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Thank you. Am looking to set up a few web cams on my allotment for my viewers and this video has answered most of the questions I had. Thank you.
Yes that was very useful thanks who knows one day.
@TheNarrowboatNomad
5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! And thanks for the comment. 😀👍
That was packed with useful information, thanks!
@TheNarrowboatNomad
5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 😀
Excellent vlog! thanks!
@TheNarrowboatNomad
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment. Glad you found it interesting.
I’ve heard about boaters and people living in remote areas using a set up called Star Link. I haven’t looked into Star Link, but I’m assuming that it’s quite pricey. Do you know anything about the Star Link system? Thanks for the video. Much appreciated. 🙂🐿🌈❤️
@TheNarrowboatNomad
5 ай бұрын
Star Link is Elton Musk's satellite system apparently it is very good but is pricey, around £75 per month I understand, so beyond my budget. You also need a clear view of the sky so moored up under trees along the canal it wouldn't work so well.
@SecretSquirrelFun
5 ай бұрын
@@TheNarrowboatNomad Oh thanks for that info, much appreciated. £75 a month 😳!!!! I’ve just come back here to add that apparently Starlink is a total power hog. So regardless of price, it’s not going to be great for an off grid situation. I was just watching a video from a sailor crossing the Atlantic and he uses something called “Iridium Go” I’ve never heard of it so I’ll be doing some more reading, (it’s a 12V system) Anyway, take care of yourself and I’ll see you in the next video 🙂
Hi Alan. I’ve got one of those Huawei 4G small mobile units which serves me well where I am currently moored & I charge it up with 240v as have got electric hook up. If I’m out travelling can I plug into a 12v lighter socket to charge 🤔🦆💕
@TheNarrowboatNomad
5 ай бұрын
Hi Pam. If your Huawei unit is like mine you will be able to charge it via a 12V lighter socket. I am assuming that you use a USB cable to the 240V plug so just connect the USB to a lighter socket. If your Huawei unit came with a permanently wired 240V plug like the one in the vlog it should tell what the output is, if it’s 12V you just need to get a USB cable and your good to go. Hope that helps. 😊
@pamcullen537
5 ай бұрын
@@TheNarrowboatNomad Many thanks, will dig out usb lighter socket thingy from the bottomless drawer full of ‘useful’ stuff 😂🦆🦆💕