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danielparker

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#278503 20-Oct-2020 09:50
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Hi,

 

As of yesterday I own a Caravan. It will live on a campsite in the Coromandel. It has 240v power. I want to have the option to work there 'from home' on the odd occasion. I have access to perminantly connected machines via VPN/SSH/VNC etc to do any 'heavy lifting'.. long running tasks etc..

 

I'm with 2 Degrees for my mobile phone (Huawei P30 Pro), and was planning on data sharing with my 'MiFi' (Huawei E5573).. Heres the issue:

 

Walking around the site, my coverage on my phone goes from 1 Bar to 'No Service' on a regular basis. So there is signal there.. its just poor.

 

My first idea was to get an external antenna, and connect it to the E5573 (it has 2 ports, and supports B28 (700mhz)).. and hopefully have reliable data.. and then connect to my phone over WiFi and enable WiFi Calling for voice calls.

 

Then I started reading and wonder if there is a better solution.. (like a Huawei B618.. with a couple of external antennas?)

 

Im happy to spend some money here.. just want to try and get the best speed I can, and stable. I would prefer not to change provider if possible.. 

 

So, Im looking for what people think might be the 'gold standard' in this situation, with the limited information above.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Daniel

 

 


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  #2588137 20-Oct-2020 10:22
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What side of the Coromandel?

 

You may find another provider offers better signal.




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  #2588144 20-Oct-2020 10:37
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Narrow down ' Coromandel ' and check out the coverage map of the carriers for this location


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  #2588150 20-Oct-2020 10:43
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Specifically 'Long Bay'.. about 3km from Coromandel township.

 

I have looked at coverage maps.. 

 

I guess what I am asking is what would be the best approach, no matter who the carrier was.. via 3G/4G or is that to vague? I would like to stick with 2 Degrees if possible. (Do they still roam to Vodafones network?)

 

Daniel




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  #2588153 20-Oct-2020 10:53
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I have used 2degrees around Coromandel about 2 years back and really had no issues with 4G at all, I bet the 4G coverage is even better now


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  #2588156 20-Oct-2020 11:08
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Probably a Huawei B618 with an external antenna,  2degrees have own sites in area. Try pointing antenna in direction of Preeces Point. Cheers Andrew


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  #2588228 20-Oct-2020 11:29
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The NZCMA (https://www.nzmca.org.nz/) has a deal with Wireless Nation (VF RBI) for caravan connections that could be useful.





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  #2588231 20-Oct-2020 11:31
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Not sure if you are planning on becomming a member of the NZ Motor Caravan Assn (I don't think the "motor" part is a prerequisite), but they have a deal with Wireless Nation for wireless data that may be worth checking out - https://www.nzmca.org.nz/the-best-broadband-for-your-motorhome-or-caravan 

 

Edited to say @cisconz just beat me to it 😀


 
 
 

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  #2588266 20-Oct-2020 12:17
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Linux:

 

I have used 2degrees around Coromandel about 2 years back and really had no issues with 4G at all, I bet the 4G coverage is even better now

 

 

Spark coverage is good in the immediate vicinity of Coromandel township.  It's patchy between the township and Thames.  Get's bad quickly if you head North along the West side of the Coro Peninsula.





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  #2588336 20-Oct-2020 13:18
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I can help with this setup. As its mobile, you'd be best to use a couple of Omni antennas connected to a suitable 4G modem. Flick me a message if you'd like more details and costs.
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