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Old 05-15-2019, 04:33 PM   #21
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What you see see is a cover it slides off.
Mine went to the right. The extender slides on in place of the cover,
I just put the one I ordered off Amazon right in. Fit like a glove. Thank you again. Just testing it out, I was able to get on the hotspot at the gas station down the road a few blocks. I was impressed.
 
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Old 05-15-2019, 05:24 PM   #22
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The one I seen there a white box on the wall , I don't have unless there something IM missing . where should I look?
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Old 08-05-2019, 04:49 PM   #23
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Has anyone use the Furrion router/booster in order to get better cell phone data? I have Sprint and it is not great in many of the areas we camp. I'd love to get a cellular booster but don't want to drill any holes to run cabling so this option seems ideal. I'd be willing to pay $360 to get a good strong cellular signal.
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Old 08-05-2019, 07:00 PM   #24
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Furrion access

I purchased the Furrion access router to attach to the camper from Amazon as well, as others have said I rarely use the Furrion data plan because of the cost. I use it to boost the campground WiFi and or my wireless hotspot from my phone and it does both very well. I have the iN·Command, Netflix, the dish WiFi and everyones iPads attached to it whenever we are camping and everything works very well. I used it on,our last trip in an area where we had trouble getting 2 bars from the campground WiFi and I had full bars the entire trip and was able to stream movies. Plus it is much more secure using our own password protected router as opposed to be directly on the campground WiFi. I am not an IT guy to know how much more secure but at least there is another password to get through which can’t be bad. Overall very happy with it once it got setup and I haven’t had any issue so far and we have had it for a few months.
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Old 08-18-2019, 02:02 AM   #25
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Has anyone use the Furrion router/booster in order to get better cell phone data? I have Sprint and it is not great in many of the areas we camp. I'd love to get a cellular booster but don't want to drill any holes to run cabling so this option seems ideal. I'd be willing to pay $360 to get a good strong cellular signal.
Sorry. It does not amplify cell phone signals. Only wifi. It can connect to a 4G/LTE network and act as a hot spot (though you have to purchase the data plan through Furrion to do that, which is expensive), but it will not make your existing cell service stronger. There are separate products for cell phone signal boosters.
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Old 02-13-2020, 11:53 AM   #26
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So if I can turn my phone into a hot spot it will boost that signal?
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Old 02-13-2020, 12:16 PM   #27
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Yes it will boost your signal
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Old 05-20-2020, 06:42 PM   #28
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Has anybody heard about the new Furrion antenna that integrates 4G LTE and Wi-Fi with standard VHF/UHF/AM/FM reception and acts as an in unit Wi-Fi signal booster. It comes installed on the new Montana's? I'm curious about how well it works and how to get it fired-up in an RV park. What has been your experience?
I purchased the Furrion unit and I would not give it a good review. I have called for help several times and was referred to the manual page 11. Now I am not a techie so that did nothing but confuse me. I am now shopping for a cell phone booster and wish I could return the Furrion unit.
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Old 05-20-2020, 06:45 PM   #29
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I cannot get anything, what did I miss on the activation?
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Old 05-20-2020, 08:16 PM   #30
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Talked to Verizon & they tell me they have a 5g router that will be able to have unlimited internet. Not available in Maine since 5g has not been installed. Anywhere else that 5g is active it will be available. Check on cost, etc.
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Old 06-06-2020, 05:47 PM   #31
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So if I can turn my phone into a hot spot it will boost that signal?
i thinkit just boosts the 4g signal for verizon to the router not anywhere else.
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Old 05-10-2021, 05:58 PM   #32
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Is this the unit you are all referring to? Ours is mounted on the wall inside by the bathroom door. We have a 2020 3813MS. Got it used (barely) and its lacking a lot of info manuals. Any idea where to look for info on the furrion? The wifi and cell suck at this park and would also like to if this would improve the problem.
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Old 05-10-2021, 06:02 PM   #33
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To get Furrion manual, I downloaded it from furrion.com.
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Old 05-11-2021, 10:03 AM   #34
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Is this the unit you are all referring to? Ours is mounted on the wall inside by the bathroom door. We have a 2020 3813MS. Got it used (barely) and its lacking a lot of info manuals. Any idea where to look for info on the furrion? The wifi and cell suck at this park and would also like to if this would improve the problem.
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Here is what they are putting in the newest ones, they used to use the furrion, but i believe they switched to winegard, which is a better one than the furrion https://www.keystonerv.com/innovations/4glte-wifi-prep the furrion uses an antenna that has wings. the winegard is round like the above picture shows.



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Old 05-11-2021, 10:21 AM   #35
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Well, since mine is already equipped with the Furrion, it would be to costly to change now. Just need the router unit Thanks for the info. Any idea if this unit interchanges with the Wingard?
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Old 05-11-2021, 11:17 AM   #36
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From what I have found, you have to use the Furrion router. The problem I see with the Furrion is you have to use their service, which is really costly. The Winegard can use AT & T or Verizon, giving you options. The savings in monthly service can offset the upfront cost of the antenna. If I recall correctly, the Winegard 360+ is around $150.
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