The Connected Camper
Real world article from Louise Barrett of Solwise on how she uses Solwise USB kit when away with her family in their Motorhome.
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WL-PATRIOT-USB
Outdoor USB with 5dBi Antenna
- 11n 150Mbps Outdoor USB CPE
- Chipset: Ralink RT3070L
- Complies with Universal Serial Bus Rev. 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0 specifications
- High-Power with N-type antenna connector for long-Range Distance
- Supports WPS by software
- 2.4GHz frequency band, MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output)
- Support wireless data encryption with 64/128-bit WEP, WPA(TKIP with IEEE 802.1x) and AES functions
- Supports auto-installation and diagnostic utilities
WL-PATRIOT-MNT & Suction Cup Kit
Wall Rail mount for Patriot and 'Tube'. Includes 2 suction cups. (See photograph in images selection above)
(Please note this kit will show as two separate part codes in the checkout)
WL-PATRIOT-MNT & Jubilee Clip Kit
Wall Rail mount for Patriot and 'Tube'. Includes 30mm jubilee clip. (See photograph in images selection above)
(Please note this kit will show as two separate part codes in the checkout)
WL-PATRIOT-MNT & U-bolt Kit
Rail/Pole mount for Patriot and 'Tube'. Includes 1.25inch u-bolt and a saddle. (See photograph in images selection above)
(Please note this kit will show as three separate part codes in the checkout)
1.25 inch U-Bolt for 32mm pole.
Constructed from mild steel and bright zinc plated.
Overview
The Solwise Patriot-USB is a long-range wireless 802.11b/g/n outdoor USB CPE with 5M usb cable. The Patriot-USB includes a convenient Utility for scanning available networks and saving preferred networks. Security encryption can also be configured by this utility.The Patriot-USB device is great for getting Campsite WiFi into your Motorhome or Caravan. When the campsite offers WiFi but your ‘van is right at the other end of the site you may need something to help you get a better signal, the Solwise Patriot-USB is perfect for this.
The antenna will receive the campsite WiFi signal and terminate this inside your ‘van with a USB connector which you plug straight into your laptop.
Many campers are not bothering to take laptops on holiday anymore preferring the simplicity of an iPad or just using their smart-phones to keep in touch with social networking or to find local attractions. These ‘smart’ devices rarely have a USB port and this is where the Solwise USB WiFi repeater comes in. The Solwise USB WiFi repeater supports outdoor USB adapters to repeat the WiFi signal to any indoor environment. The USB plug from the Patriot is plugged into the WiFi repeater which then creates a mini hotspot in your ‘van allowing you to connect your iPad, Smartphone, notebook, laptop or handheld games console to the campsite WiFi.
By using this kit from Solwise you may even be able to use free WiFi hotspots some distance away, making this kit ideal for use with the BT Fon service and other services.
Although some users have got this product working with MAC and Linux our expertise is such that we cannot support these operating systems.
Be careful not to over-tighten the antenna into the patriot.
Specifications
| Chipset | Ralink RT3070L |
|---|---|
| standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB v1.0/1.1/2.0 |
| USB cable Length |
5m |
| Data Rate | IEEE 802.11n 150Mbps IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps IEEE 802.11b 11Mbps |
Receive |
IEEE 802.11n: -90dBm @ HT20 IEEE 802.11g: -92dBm @ 54Mbps IEEE 802.11b: -95dBm @ 11Mbps |
| Antenna | Patriot-USB - N Type Plug Antenna Datasheet: Click here |
| Frequency Range |
US, Canada 2.412GHz~2.462 GHz (CH1~CH11) EU 2.412GHz~2.472GHz (CH1~CH13) Japan 2.412GHz~2.484GHz (CH1~CH14) |
| Security | 64/128-bit WEP Encryption, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, Cisco CCX, WAPI-PSK, and WAPI-CERT |
| Support OS | Windows XP/2000/Vista,
Windows 7 (Although some users have got this product working with MAC and Linux our expertise is such that we cannot support these operating systems) |
| Operating Voltage |
DC 5V ± 5% |
| Temperature | Operating: 0°C ~ +50°C Storage : -10°C ~ +65°C |
Downloads
| High Resolution Images | Download here | 24.06.16 |
| Mac Drivers | Download here | 27.06.17 |
| Linux Drivers | Download here | 11.04.16 |
| CD Contents, including some early versions of MAC and Linux drivers | Download here | 30.11.15 |
|---|---|---|
| User Manual | Download here | 30.11.15 |