I have put together a collection of popular campervan building products in my Amazon storefront along with some great ideas for you to look through www.amazon.co.uk/shop/melsvanworld

@juansnow5897

Ай бұрын

ive never heard or seen an external ariel that uses an ethernet connection, and after searching im 99% sure it doesnt support it bc the orher versions have the correct connection with seperate or included ariels. do you have an update if you found out it doesnt work like that or an upgrade? thanks for the video

@juansnow5897

Ай бұрын

ive finally found the the attachment airiels, they were obscure but only too an extra minute finding after the comment. they are a weird format with the pushfit and bot the screw type they opted for in past and newer routers

That was a *very lucky* save of your mobile phone. Still enjoying watching your channel here in California. ❤️ Thanks for posting!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so nice to know you are watching all the way from California that’s just incredible 🙏🤓👍

Mel, you legend. Just the advice we were looking for. Its been a nightmare getting signal in some of these wild spots. Trying to upload a video to KZread took over 24 hours back in Scotland 🤣👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely welcome welcome have a look at the next comment after yours that may give you some confidence 👍🤓👍

Thank you buddy for making this video. Been a massive question I’ve been thinking for a while about internet in the van and did ask on my Instagram and loads looked but one person only answered me with EE. Your videos are truly inspiring buddy and your always soo helpful. Big hugs to a great video. All my love to you and Becks 💕🤗

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy that’s really kind of you 👍🤓👍

@whippetsadventuresandoneman

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld 🤗

Nice to see a comparison with home speeds Mel thank you. That’s the router I have on my wish list so now I know what to expect thanks again see you in the next one.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy

brilliant suggestion ... just installed exactly the same in our new campervan (Colin) and signal strength is great ... also bought the EE package. Managed to get unlimited data for the router and 100gig for my phone all for £30 a month. Thought that was a pretty good deal. Thanks for the video ... it was exactly what I needed.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment really appreciate it 👍😊👍

Thanks for all your information I've built a long wheelbase sprinter off grid used the solar controler unit you suggested had a few weeks away in it with my wife i love it

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic thank you for taking the time to comment happy travels and many adventures 👍🤓👍

@nigelphillips9426

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers we did the nc 500 last week of August then kame down the east coast level with york then kame across country back to Wales all off grid your chanel is mint with all the equipment affordable Cheers again

Hi Mel, really enjoyed your video on Wi-Fi signal in your van! I’ve bought a van just looking to get it converted can’t wait to start the adventure. Your videos are very helpful thanks🤟🏻👍🌻Seán

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant good luck with your build and thanks for watching my videos 👍🤓👍

Result been trying to find a decent internet set up. Thank you Mel love to you and Rebecca x

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy take care 👍🤓👍

@SACREDTRAVELLER

2 жыл бұрын

😘

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

@@24k__J that's why I put links to Netgear on Amazon and not secondhand ones on eBay

Hi, we’ve got the Nighthawk M2 and the Poynting antenna, absolutely brilliant, hubby has adapted a cycle cleaning stand and extendable pole 😊 Happy holidays 😊😊

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant 👍🤓👍

Excellent was just starting down that rabbit hole.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

They are expensive but I’ve got no complaints as of yet 👍🤓👍

Love it Mel! Always wondered how that would work!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you glad you found it useful 👍

Thank you for sharing another great video. I am about to begin van life and your vidoes are a great help and inspiration. Happy New Year!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy good luck to you too 🥳🎉🍻👍🤓

Great stuff again Mal🍻

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy stay safe 👍🤓👍

Very informative Mel, and your quite right if you spend that much on a router surely the bracket should be included. Happy travels.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy and you 👍🤓👍

Hi Mel I have the same system and it has been great for me and was great around Scotland.. good choice

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s really good to know 👍🤓👍

Another ace video Mel 👍

Don't know if you're aware but you can remove the battery from the Nighthawk 1 and leave it hooked up to the USB and not risk cooking the battery. Useful video, keep it up

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Another great video Mel 👍 Great idea for having 2 different networks. I have a twin sim phone just incase I don't have signal on one of the sims 🙂

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant idea 👍🤓👍

Another great informative video Mel You two stay safe 👍👍👍😎

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you 👍🤓👍

Nice one Mel been looking at the same setup thanks for sharing stay safe 🌈😊

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you too 👍🤓👍

Loving the winter look Mel, beanie and a bit of a beard lol.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

Hi Mel I've installed the same poyntin aerial however I used tie wraps to fix it to my bracket, my reasoning is if I hit a low hanging branch the tie wrap will break before the aerial 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That’s not a bad idea I think I may remove my bolts cheers buddy 👍🤓👍

I'm a bit of a caveman and this helped me quite a bit! Thank you

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Morning 😊☕. God blessed you regarding your phone....A small neat device.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kat 👍🤓👍

Hi Mel, I also have a Nighthawk fitted in the van and run that on a Smarty, my smart phone is on Giffgaff. Next year when we start travelling a lot more then I may switch EE which as you say is a more readily available network…. At the moment I’m using a Poynting Puck-2 which works fine and is less visible, but may also get the same antenna you’re using as an alternative. Keep up the good work as I always enjoy watching your vlogs 👍🍻

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your positive encouragement really appreciated happy travels 👍🤓👍

Hi Mel great video as always i was going to give you a call but I didn't want you to fall off the roof LOL!!!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate your thoughtfulness 😂👍

Hi Mel great video as always and I wondered if that was a stove van for your little cub burner as I was thinking of getting one for my little stove.thank you and keep up the good work boss💯

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is 👍🤓👍

@leonwilks4114

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld tidy cheers boss 👍

Thanks Mel. Really good video.

@BigVanSmallWorld

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Hi Mel, another good one, Netgear equipment is good quality stuff but is expensive, you get what you pay for I suppose, just be careful of overhanging branches or it might be hanging over your back doors, say stafe, LOL!!!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy you too 👍🤓👍

Love this 👍🏽

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy 👍🤓👍

A bit chilly in the van mel ? Been wanting to start my van build but alas had no time or weather to begin anything. Insulation wise is it best to keep it simple Thanks for your time and effort in making your brilliant vids. Kind regards Glyn

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive message good luck with your build and yes definitely keep it simple keep it safe 👍🤓👍

When I use the mobile phone as a "router" on the roof, I use the same trick as sailors does when they put it up in their mast - I put it in a plastic bag and attach it to the roof rack, radio antenna or any other thing on the roof. Then if I forget it, it is both protected from the weather and from falling off.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant 👍🤓👍

Nice one dude 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Great video thanks

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Hiya Mel enjoying your Vlogs thanks for taking the time to explain, just got this setup from your amazon account, the code got the aerial don't work have you another code probably could find one myself but getting you your bit of commission 😀 cheers Stuart 🍻

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Nice one! it looks like they stopped selling them try this one its my first one just as good amzn.to/3em2Qze

MEL can you do a test on how far you can get a signal from the van with it

Hi Mel, Great video, really helpful content buddy. I start van life full time from 2nd March and I've been toying with the idea of Starlink vs Netgear Nighthawk. I plan to be far off-grid most of the time so i'm wondering if you've managed to get signal in very rural places such as far North Scotland? I'm really torn between the two

another fab vlog Guvnor

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy 🤓👍

@davesmith4413

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld be interested to see how u do a crimbo dinner in the van

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

@@davesmith4413 i go to the beach

I bought a HUAWEI B535-333 with a cheap £30 4G/5G aerial on the roof, I've been getting around the same in some places Mel. If you fancy doing a comparison in the same area, I'm only in Bath so not far from you. :)

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That’s great 👍🤓👍

I do apologise for answering the question on your behalf. Regarding why you bought a MWB instead of the LWB But I do have a (quick question as I no you like a quick question lol ) Will it be better to use copper brake pipe to supply my diesel heater it worries me it might freeze in the line. So ! I’m thinking of using copper brake pipe but sliding it in a slightly bigger rubber pipe. What’s your thoughts ! Because they use copper pipes to supply the engines Looking forward to your reply Dave.,,

Been using net gear nighthawk for 3 years , my advice is if using it always plugged into a power source remove the battery, they can badly overheat and melt, they fine with no battery and don’t get hot

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy for the good advice really appreciated

Hi Mel. Love the vlog on this Router. Purchased it myself. Works as described by you. Die design and make a 3d holder for this Netgear Router. Just wondered if you’d like one to try. Happy to send you one if interested. Maybe just exchange it for one of your stickers to put in my Motorhome. Be nice to start a collection of stickers as you’d be the first one I’d have. Let me know if you’d like on has I’d be more than happy to let you have one Warren

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Hi buddy send me your address melpettipher@msn.com

Nice vid.... For me, i got a signal booster i wanna try out in my SUV.... I live in an area where i get sketchy signal some times so yeah... Not installed yet tho 🤣

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Get on it 😂👍

Good job you dont have 3 network you would need to be on top of everest to get a good signal

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Yep 👍 😂👍

Hi Mel Love your vids, I am just in the process of fitting out my van! Could you recommend a diesel heater , I have about a hundred pound, thank you

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you have a look at my last video about diesel heaters I’d recommend using MaXpeedingRods for quick delivery and they have plenty of different options good luck with your build 👍

The M1 is a cracking bit of kit, given the price of everything 5G its probably more cost effective to stick with 4G until the price of 5G gear gets more realistic.

Nice vid Mel, personally I use a TP-Link Archer MR400 AC1200 which also takes an external antenna and works off 12v. I currently use in the house on an unlimited data, no throttling at £16 per month without contract (Smarty, a 3 reseller) and £89 for the router.

@rosswilson7313

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Its a great setup, coupled with a Plusnet/EE phone contract which together almost guarantees a signal. ps EE very good for Scotland

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Now ya tell me 😂👍

@paddycaseygsxr

2 жыл бұрын

Looked into getting a smarty contract but their reviews are terrible and put me right off

@rogerrabbit6522

2 жыл бұрын

@@paddycaseygsxr I haven't seen any reviews but so far everything has been good. Coverage is good even where I live in the middle of nowhere and my usual data is well over 100Gb and I've not had any slowing down, that was one of the major points I've been watching.

@Robbrown92

2 жыл бұрын

Is there a tp link that supports 4g+?

Mel you didn't paint the tongues on your T&G bare wood now showing on your joints after shrinkage, good vlog on the wifi 10/10 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy it’s two years old now and looking tatty so I’m thinking of re doing it all soon maybe in the spring 👍🤓👍

Hi Mel, very informative video. How does the data work in very busy areas like festivals etc? Im ready to buy the same set up but would it actually make a difference when we have full 4G signal on phone but i assume the transmitter mast is over subscribed if that makes sense. Thanks

Like the approach though I would have wanted to check how much those flexible aerial tails are reducing your signal.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure they are working great 👍

Great vlog Mill just got one today what is the best Ariel to get please thanks

@BigVanSmallWorld

11 ай бұрын

This one 👍

The Poynting XPOL-1 antenna is really an antenna which is not made to be installed on moving objects such as an RV. We suggest considering the PUCK-2 or the better, but bigger MIMO-3-V2-12 which are units created for vehicle and such. Furthermore they are E-mark certified, so can legally be installed on RV, Bus, cars, vans, trucks and many more types of vehicles. The XPOL-1 does not have such certification.

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that I’ll remove it rite away 🤣😂🤣👍

Hi Mel, great explainer video. I’ve copied you for this set up, however, confused how you connect your aerial to your nighthawk? I got the nighthawk and it seems to only have an Ethernet connection, whereas the aerial has a double sma? Any advice greatly appreciated.

Hi Mel, great stuff keep it going. What was the make of your new WiFi antenna please

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

All links in the description

Great vid Mel . I’ve got the same Ariel . Can you cut the wires as I won’t need all of it . Just before I cut it and realise I can’t 🤣. I e got the netgear too , but a different model . Thanks mate 👍🏼

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy I did think about cutting them back but decided not to as the ends are crimped on and looking like you need a special tool to do it 👍🤓👍

campsite i was on bad wifi signal good around office and reception area but bad for rest of site

little tip dont keep pulling the ariels out while the unit is powerd on you will soon damage them that way

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you buddy 👍🤓👍

fyi in future, please manually select the same test server on speedtest.... it can make a huge difference in results if you are trying to compare...

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy I’ll do that soon 👍

Just a tip, as you have the exact same antennae as me and have fitted it almost identically. The antennae in the case itself are extremely fragile and the top is only push fitted. On 2 occasions now, the top has been ripped off by a tiny bit of twig hitting it just wrong while driving slowly up a track (similar to the narrow one you squeezed down to a carpark recently) and the second time, it broke the antennae and I had to replace the whole thing. I've since cut a 1/4" thick piece of ply about an inch larger in all directions and mounted that between the bracket and the antennae so any twigs hit the ply not the antenna, and that has so far sorted the issue. Just sprayed it in white van paint and lacquer to stop it getting soggy. Dry wood barely interferes with signal, but wet will make a huge difference so the lacquer is important. Hopefully that's useful as it's be nice to prevent anyone else having to replace expensive antennas like I had to

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great point and one of the reasons I put mine on the off side to avoid this problem my chimney is also off side for same 👍🤓👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great point and one of the reasons I put mine on the off side to avoid this problem my chimney is also off side for same 👍🤓👍

@vampiric05

2 жыл бұрын

That'd help too, yep. I had no option with mine but to place it relatively centrally behind the roof vent. Nice router choice too, I'm currently using my old Huawei one off contract, it works well speed wise but isnt ideal

Mel Looking at getting a VPN (Surfshark, Nordic etc) for our M1. Any ideas as to want we need? Going on a Spainish trip in May and would like a bit of security. Thanks Fella really enjoy your channel.

Results speak for themselves seems like a worthy investment 👍. What’s with the RV you going all American on us now 😂

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes I’m going Internatanal 😂🤓👍

@anothercampervanchannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld I think you mean international but I could be wrong. Kinda worried as your spelling has 'anal' on the end 🤔🤣🤪

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

@@anothercampervanchannel hahaha oh my fking god

@anothercampervanchannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld 🤣🤪

Hi I don't know if you're aware Lavara At the moment, I can't speak for the Future of course, but at the moment, they are doing unlimited calls, unlimited text and unlimited data for twenty three poand that's working on the vodafone network. Or I think it's something like 25 pounds for SIM only where you pay monthly. Immediately on a rolling contract.

good vid

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Hi Mel, interesting video. You didnt mention how you keep the unit powered? Do you just run it from the 12v battery or does it go via an inverter as i'm looking for a router that I can just power off of 12v. Thanks for any info you can provide!!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

It actually has a built in battery that you charge from a USB so I keep it plugged in most of the time to a USB hub that I use for charging all my equipment 👍😊👍

Great information, cheers Mel 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Hi Mel, very informative as usual, thanks for sharing your van live experience .I have an issue if you can help me with,can’t connect my phone to my netgear router, do you reckon it could be because I’m using a regular SIM card instead of an only data one,thanks

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

I’m using a regular sim and I’ve also switched to the one out my phone to use I’ve had no issues but I do use EE in the router and 3 in my phone so I’m using two different networks so if one is crap i switch to the other hope this helps

@ivanbogdanov632

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your reply Mel, I’m apparently doing something wrong.

👍🏼

Hi Mel. Have you done a speed test on the router while it isn't connected to the antenna? It would be interesting to see the difference the antenna makes. Also what effect does it have on the signal, how many bars does it add? Cheers

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

It’s really dependent on your location it can make a massive difference and the one thing I don’t talk about in this video is the affects of the mobile signal bouncing around inside your van it can’t be good for you that’s another good thing about having antennas out side 👍

@vampiric05

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely depends on your location and surroundings (and also your network). But anecdotally, where I am right now, it adds 2 bars, DL goes from 40mb to 110mb, and UL goes from 3.5mb to 10mb, ping is 30ms.

@real-life-off-grid

2 жыл бұрын

@@vampiric05 That's exactly the info I was looking for! Cheers mate 👍🏻

Does the dongle work without the antenna attached? Would have been good to see a speed comparison with and without the antenna attached, or with the same sim put in your mobile and doing a speed test inside and outside the van direct from mobile :)

@BigVanSmallWorld

10 ай бұрын

Yes it works great and the antenna make a big improvement

Another great review Mel, but one point, its a router (pronounced 'root' er), we are not Americans, otherwise a router is a woodworking tool. lol

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the elocution lesson I’m a cockney that’s been dragged up and thrown out more schools than I care to remember sent to australia and back I make no apologies for the way I talk

@chriscameron5873

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld No need to apologise Mel, I am a northern, but neither of us are Americans (not that that's a bad thing either!). Keep the vids coming.

hi, Mel would this ariel work ok with the net gear set up would you no mate Poynting XPOL-1 V2 5G 3dBi Omni-Directional Cross Polarised LTE 2x2 MIMO...

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely

I use my phone as a mobile hotspot but just wish I could connect it to an exterior antenna to improve reception. The only option is a router but this would need another SIM plan doubling the cost. I could slot my SIM into the router, but then I wouldn't be able to use my phone 🙈 It's a shame the router can't access your phone's SIM via Bluetooth 😕

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I feel ya pain 👍

@chrisb5839

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld I've been looking into this all morning and it appears that some routers allow you to tether a mobile phone via the USB port, so a second internal SIM is not required. Would you be able to see whether this works? Just wondering whether the external aerial will still boost the signal on the connected phone 🤔

Your van is metal and acts like a cage so by putting the aerial outside on the top of your van will make a big difference. I use mine in my caravan which is fibre glass and makes no difference at all whether the aerial inside or outside the caravan. I too have difference options like 3 network for my router and a different network for my phone.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Hi Mel, (great video mate) can I ask how you power the Netgear M1 - does does it it work on 12v, or is it possible to charge it up or something?

@BigVanSmallWorld

6 ай бұрын

It has built in battery and is charged by USB I remove battery and have it plugged in to usb permanently 👍

@Coolagreen16

6 ай бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld That great, I really appreciate the reply. I’ve got an MR2100 coming, pretty sure I could do the same.

😆🤦‍♀️ so lucky with your phone! I bet your face was a picture when it slid down the window, lol. Shame the video wasn't on 😁

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

I know that was pre dash cam days hope you are doing well 👍🤓👍

@anothercampervanchannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld Aye, I'm alright thanks. Didn't realise you had merch. I've been thinking about it too. Owt to earn an extra shilling, lol 😁

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

@@anothercampervanchannel oh yes it's really simple to set up go for it

@anothercampervanchannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld Is it? I'll maybe take a look into it. Cheers chuck 😊

Great video, just purchased a similar router and EE 12 month 120 GB data card :-). Did you have any problems setting up the router, tried EE APN settings, but so far no luck. EE card works in my phone, and router works on my vodafone sim... so think its the settings ?

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry I really don’t know

hi mel does a little sim card from a mobile phone fit in the net gear router can you tell me pls

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

That’s correct 👍

You've been watching too many Americans - we pronounce it rooter here in the UK 😀

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂🤷‍♂️

Hi Mel, another interesting video. I was wondering, I remember watching a video of you installing a gadget that lets you know where your van is if stolen and informs you even when you close your door by text because of the jolt. Then I watched your video of the dash cam that records when the van jolts when your not at home so to speak. Does this mean that every time you leave your van your dash cam starts recording also? I'm a bit confused about the whole set up, or have I just missed something. Cheers Mel.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

What can I say I got a lot of gadgets lol 😂

@christate590

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld Haha, yes you have Mel. Would it be possible to have a completely separate small solar system just to run the 'through the night' gadgets, that wouldn't drain the main set up. Say, like a 50W panel drip charging a Jackery 240 through the day? This is an idea I'm contemplating. Let me know what you think, and would it be worth while? Cheers Mel.

What do you think about air bags for extra suspension

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

I had them on my T4 was a pain in the ass

Hi what's the type of external antenna,?

5:11 no sure if using that additional extension cable is a good idea… reason being good quality cables are made so they match impedance (resistance at different frequencies) to the antenna lets say 50 ohms.. so those little extensions inevitably add resistance and lower your received signal.. the question is how much… could be significant or not

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

I know right but what choice is there?

I have just bought a router and an EE sim but - we only go away a few times a year so is there a way that I can avoid paying 30 quid a month and just buy say 30/50Gb of data and when it runs out, I buy more, even if it is say, 6 months later?

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

You will need to ask EE

i have a question, i have one sim card only that i use and its my mobile phone number, with this unit will.i have to remove my sim card from my phone and put it in the router everytime i want my boosted intetnet? because that would be a pain...

@BigVanSmallWorld

11 ай бұрын

That’s correct you need two sims

I live in a caravan site and my internet is so bad. Whenever a car drives by the signal drops down. The connection isn’t too good over here. Any recommendations on a router for gaming?

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

The one I have is great for uploading videos and downloading videos although im not a gamer so I can’t really say if it’s anywhere near as fast as you need it to be 👍🤓👍

hi Mel off the top of your head how many gigs of data would you roughly use in one month reason I asked is Plusnet only do a 50gig a month on a 30day contract and would that be enough data as Plusnet uses the EE network

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

I have absolutely no idea as I have unlimited WiFi due to always on line

Not a short comment follows.. Great video, although a little confusing in your wording, unless things have different meanings over there to here, The router and your phone are using cellular data, and your router is sending / Communicating that data wirelessly to your device, i:E Computer or tablet. Wi-Fi has a limited range, cellular data does not. Example you say Wifi external antenna when its a cellular external antenna, Your wording suggests that the router is RECEIVING its signal wirelessly. And with this comment I should get 'Troll of the week" Keep up the great work. Norman

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That’s really good point I’m not a IT expert as you can tell thank you for the correction really appreciated I wouldn’t say you was a troll 👍🤓👍

What happened to Mel and this is my world 😁

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Just trying to keep the intro as sort as possible 👍🤓👍

Hi Just a quick question, which I am confident you can answer.. I have just installed a 4g Wi-Fi system in my old van and it works fine, the problem I have is powering the router, it runs down, even tho I have it connected to a leisure battery via 12v plug when in use… 🤔 is there any way I can power as I am using?? Thanks 🙏🏻

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

I’m really sorry I don’t understand what you are asking

@MrFroady

Жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld Hi Mel not the best English was it!! I have sorted it now, Thank you for replying to my ramble!!! All the best 👍🏻

Hi Mel I have the same M1 router, how do you keep it charged? have you hard wired it in ?

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

It’s rite next to my USB ports I simply keep it plugged in I unplugged it for this video to show the antenna 👍

The links you give for the adapter extension is for one split But how does that work when that can only plug into just one of the antenna cables I understand the extension goes to x2 ports on the router but why only 1 cable from the antenna or are the links wrong showing a splitter on one cable lol that’s confusing a little

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to let me know looks like Amazon changed the listing I have now corrected it really appreciated 👍🤓👍

@Elites-asthetic

Жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld brilliant I was just about to buy it too lol

Tricky subject here. I i have some friends who will seek out sites that have no mobile signal but have a good wi fi so they are able to disappear on their terms. Others require all the data they can download to keep the grandchildren happy, As a KZread creator upload is understandably important to you. There is no magic bullet for mobile data but spreading across 2 networks as you have done is a wise move. For myself i just need to be able to contact the outside world should the need arise. Horses for courses as they say.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement really appreciated 🙏🤓👍

Hi, thanks for the info.. I would be happy to pay 300 for solid internet in my van but its the fact that there is already unlimited internet on my phone and I would have to take out another full data contract just to use one of these. It's so annoying that you cannot just get a mobile signal booster to work with your pre existing phone.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Your absolutely welcome thank you for taking the time to comment 👍

@johnwalkley6746

2 жыл бұрын

I’m on sky mobile and had a little chat with the chap on the phone and luckily he knew exactly what I was talking about. He sorted me out with a SIM card that works in a router but is piggybacked onto my mobile phone contract all at zero cost. He has even named the sim ready to go into a router, all the hard work has been done. Now I just need to decide on the antenna and router. The net gear is a wonderful bit of kit but since I’m not a creator, as per Mels, advice not needed, so where to go now. I was thinking pointing puck and there are smaller netgear router’s available, or hauwei.

@paps69shed

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnwalkley6746 John that's class mate 👍 I've gone with a huawei B535 for the router and used that with a couple of cheap Bingfu Antennas on the roof. The whole setup has only come in around £130 and I now used the setup in my home as well as the van. It's just g4 but usually gives a steady 40 to 50mb download so more than enough for me. I love what you have sorted with sky, I have two contracts now with id mobile but only one runs for 12 months and the other is just month to month so may ring them and see if they can do anything like you have managed. Thanks for sharing :)

Hi Mel, i've just bought one of these routers. I am puzzled because i can only achieve a measly 1mbps download speed! I have a '3' SIM card in the router. Seeing you get 47mbps is what i was hoping for. Am i doing something wrong? Also can you use the router to connect to a wifi service in a campsite for example? Most campsites we've visited offer wifi but unless you are parked up within a few meters of their router there is no signal. thanks.

@BigVanSmallWorld

10 ай бұрын

I’m sorry to hear you’re having trouble I think you will find it’s the 3 SIM card you need to go with EE gadget Jon made a video all about the best sim for WiFi I’m pretty sure he recommended EE too as for camp site wifi I would never trust a public wifi to many clever hackers out there hope this helps

@BigVanSmallWorld

10 ай бұрын

9:05

Hi Mel what’s ee like in France any idea for the rooter

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry I don’t really know I’ve not been over to try it out yet 👍

Hi Mel, I’m currently converting a Citroen Relay so interested in this. We do a lot of hiking & like to be off grid, can you tell me if this has made a big difference in poor service & internet areas. Important for us to be able to keep in touch with our son while away. Thanks

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely it’s made a difference for sure 👍🤓👍

@MrDeanandrachel

Жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks for the reply Mel. Got one today, £50 bargain off Facebook marketplace & currently giving it a try in the Peak District 👍🏼

Park near the bt hot spot get free wi fi , or library?

@BigVanSmallWorld

Ай бұрын

Yeah but then you’ll open to attack from hacking

Videos are too dark now, but still great content.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I’m struggling to light my van without getting reflection in my glasses 🤓 I’ll figure it out I’m sure 🤓👍

@cdm7steve

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld get glasses with none reflective coatings both sides job done

Mel. I love your vids but why are you saying it in American??? We are English right?? Router

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

It’s all English you understand rite so what’s it matter