Technology On The Road - RV-Dreams Community Forum

billiew · billiew

This may have been asked before, but I decided that I would take a chance and ask again and that way it would help me and others with our decision. What I am looking for is which card gives the largest coverage areas around the US and fastest speeds even in some what remote areas. I have tried Ver...

DaveSam · DaveSam

Since I am technically stupid, which is better for picking up weak wifi signals, an amplifier with a wilson antenna or a router?

thebearII · thebearII

Thanks to all who have ever discussed satellite internet vs. using an air card on this forum and other RV forums. After reading your posts for a few months, I made the decision to go with a Verizon air card and wireless router setup. I just received my air card and equipment from 3G Store.com last night...

GrammyFran · GrammyFran

A month or so ago I decided to create a blog so friends and family could see where I am or have been. I liked the blog at first--it seemed easy to set up--but then I tried to load some pictures. Every one that I loaded went to the top and I had to slowly move it down to where I wanted it. Took a lot of time and patien...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I will be leaving soon to begin fulltiming. There are so many issues to deal with, and I will just have to take them one by one. I will have to use my laptop computer for wi-fi access, where available. Does this mean I will be unable to access my bank account online for security reasons (or lack of securit...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

The TV in the 5ver I am picking up this coming saturday is a Magnavox, and I just bought the converter box for it. The Hitchhiker II has an antenna, but I don't know enough about them to say what it does or doesn't do. I don't watch much tv, news & weather once in a while, so I don't want to bother with sat...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I read somewhere on this forum that a desktop might get too jostled around while on the road. I have a fairly new desktop plus a brand new laptop that I really dislike. I bought a keyboard for it and maybe when I get a mouse I will tolerate it better, but I would like to know if anyone uses a desktop without a...

bjoyce · bjoyce

This article, Location, location, location - and broadband, discusses people making a decision on where people live based on broadband internet availability, but also has information for full-timers and those thinking about full-timi...

thebearII · thebearII

Just received the first bill from Verizon for my aircard. Went over the 5GB usage limit by 2GB. Do any providers offer an unlimited wireless data usage plan ? -- Edited by thebearII at 16:46, 2008-11-04

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I'm not sure if this is the correct place to ask this question, but here goes. I am going to order the Pressure Pro tire monitoring system and am trying to figure out how many sensors I will need. I guess it goes without saying that I don't need it for the spare tire, as I would just replace the sensor to the...

Mike & Terry · Mike & Terry

Hi, We're new to the site, so this will be our "first-time caller" vs. long time listener message. We plan to begin full-time RVing in 18 months and will purchase the Datastorm internet technology. My question is related to a router. I'm about to replace my desktop workstation with a...

Old Snipe · Old Snipe

I have a King Dome Sat Dome on my motor home. When I purchased the MH new off the dealer's lot, it had the stationary dome which I had upgraded to In-Motion. The thing has worked very well all over the country until a couple of weeks ago where it would lose the signal when I went down an off ramp or made a circ...

Luvglass · Luvglass

Just received this link to an interesting article on maintenance that most of us may not be doing. http://www.neflcc.com/forum1/1005.html Funny, we just had an axle alignment because our wheels had different spacing as they describe in the article, and when they got under the coach they disc...

thebearII · thebearII

Any ideas on why my internet data speeds slow down from DSL speeds to dial up speeds when I connect the aircard (Verizon 727 USB) to my Cradlepoint MBR 1000 wireless router ? If I plug the aircard into the laptop directly, the speeds are fast, better than DSL. I'm wondering if I have some sort of conflict o...

Jack Mayer · Jack Mayer

The question of what cell phone service and how do I boost my signal, etc repeatedly comes up, both on forums and in private contacts to us. So I wrote a quick section on our website about this topic. Communications on the Road. Link to site in our signature.

Kelly · Kelly

Does anyone have any experience with Linksys Wireless G IP phone, Belkin wi-fi phone, or the Netgear one? I will be working this winter while in the southwest and would like to use Skype. These wireless phones allow you to use your skype acct. wherever there is open wifi. Free or 2-3 cents/min. if to...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I have had my internet connection with Charter Cable for several years, and use Outlook Express for my email. When I sell my house and start fulltiming, I will need to find another email address, and would really prefer one that uses Outlook Express. I have obtained an address on myRVspace.com - gyp...

RangerPaul · RangerPaul

For those of you who want to be able to use the kinds of software products found in Microsoft Office, but not enough to shell out major bucks to get it, or you're not running a Windows machine, or your just a rebel, there is good news. There is an organization called OpenOffice.org (OO.o) that has been dev...

thebearII · thebearII

The park we are setup in offers Wi-Fi service but the signals were barely received by our Wi-Fi equipped laptop. The access to the internet was spotty unless we turned the laptop just the right way.... So I went to Best Buy and purchased a Hawking Technologies USB boost antenna. Here are the details r...

SoCalToolGuy · SoCalToolGuy

I know this subject has been discussed but I am curious. We are going to be going full time very soon and a decision has to be made soon. I would like to know how many of you folks that have the Datastorm rooftop system feel that the large $$ investment was worth it or of you had it to do over again would you opt f...

FreeToRoam · FreeToRoam

I love to read and would love to have one of the e-book readers. Does anyone have one? which one? do you like it? My eyes aren't as good as they once were so screen size / legibility would be important to me. Thank you for any suggestions, experiences, etc.

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I just read through 2 pages of posts on various types of internet connections, and frankly, my brain just isn't wired to understand all that stuff. I'm not quite there yet, but hope to be in an RV within a few months. I'd like to stay in national park CG's, COE etc. when available, so that rules out wi fi,...

LeslieW · LeslieW

I have been using smugmug and blogger to post daily blogs. While smugmug seems to let me copy links for insertion into blogger, I can't figure out how to actually copy a picture from smugmug to insert in blogger. Alternatively I can insert pictures directly into blogger from my computer via the "...

traveljunkie · traveljunkie

Hi All, I've been having trouble on the smugmug site all day. It seems to be running very slow and continually timing out. Anyone else having issues or is it just me? Beth

FedExMan · FedExMan

My son just got a new Mac book and it has a built in camera and microphone so he is able to video call (I don't know what it is actually called . He sent me his old (a year and a half old...Gateway 17' screen laptop...oh yeah, I gotta send him $ so he can pay off the new one...grrrr.) I would like to do the video t...

foxriverguy · foxriverguy

Here is my problem. My wfe and I share a printer on a network. When we go to print we get this message: The local print spooler swervice is not running. Please re-start the spooler or restart the machine. I have done all of that and a lot more and can not fix the problem. We are running Vista Home Premium. I...

DaveSam · DaveSam

Any computer Gurus out there that with helpful hints? My computer is acting up. My graphics and pictures on Internet Explorer are messed up and distorted. I have reset my internet settings without success. The pictures and graphics on the computer are OK, its just those when I am on Internet Explorer...

travelinbob · travelinbob

Am I correct in saying that I do not need the new digital box that is needed for non-digital TV's when using our portable DirecTV dish ? I think both our TV's are non-digital. If the TV's are digital I would assume they say digital on the outside. Is that right? Thanks for your help. Bob

foxriverguy · foxriverguy

Generally, I like Vista from Microsoft, but since it is fairly new there are not a lot of solutions available as there are for Windows. That said, here is my problem: while typing I somehow changed the "Taskbar" at the bottom of the screen so that the icons are very, very small. I have tried t...

Darrell and Judy · Darrell and Judy

Background: We have two Sharp Aquos HD LCD televisions hooked up to a Winegard Sensor Antenna and Winegard "Plate" power amplifier. We, also, have a third television hook up in the basement which I assume is "split off" from the cable running to the bedroom television since th...

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	Wireless Internet Card Opinions Needed (Preview) This may have been asked before, but I decided that I would take a chance and ask again and that way it would help me and others with our decision. What I am looking for is which card gives the largest coverage areas around the US and fastest speeds even in some what remote areas. I have tried Ver...	billiew	27	4671	12:04 PM Dec 26, 2008 by Jbbar
	Amplifier or Router (Preview) Since I am technically stupid, which is better for picking up weak wifi signals, an amplifier with a wilson antenna or a router?	DaveSam	13	2551	12:04 PM Dec 12, 2008 by igotjam
	Verizon Air Card (Preview) Thanks to all who have ever discussed satellite internet vs. using an air card on this forum and other RV forums. After reading your posts for a few months, I made the decision to go with a Verizon air card and wireless router setup. I just received my air card and equipment from 3G Store.com last night...	thebearII	7	6760	10:33 AM Dec 9, 2008 by thebearII
	Blogs and Websites (Preview) A month or so ago I decided to create a blog so friends and family could see where I am or have been. I liked the blog at first--it seemed easy to set up--but then I tried to load some pictures. Every one that I loaded went to the top and I had to slowly move it down to where I wanted it. Took a lot of time and patien...	GrammyFran	16	2540	06:29 PM Dec 3, 2008 by jimdee
	Using Wi-fi (Preview) I will be leaving soon to begin fulltiming. There are so many issues to deal with, and I will just have to take them one by one. I will have to use my laptop computer for wi-fi access, where available. Does this mean I will be unable to access my bank account online for security reasons (or lack of securit...	gypsy97	2	1594	07:22 AM Nov 27, 2008 by Tmcblane
	TVAccess (Preview) The TV in the 5ver I am picking up this coming saturday is a Magnavox, and I just bought the converter box for it. The Hitchhiker II has an antenna, but I don't know enough about them to say what it does or doesn't do. I don't watch much tv, news & weather once in a while, so I don't want to bother with sat...	gypsy97	3	1510	12:40 PM Nov 25, 2008 by flyone
	Must I give up my desktop? (Preview) I read somewhere on this forum that a desktop might get too jostled around while on the road. I have a fairly new desktop plus a brand new laptop that I really dislike. I bought a keyboard for it and maybe when I get a mouse I will tolerate it better, but I would like to know if anyone uses a desktop without a...	gypsy97	19	2790	06:40 AM Nov 22, 2008 by galeanna
	Internet access affects where some live (and camp) (Preview) This article, Location, location, location - and broadband, discusses people making a decision on where people live based on broadband internet availability, but also has information for full-timers and those thinking about full-timi...	bjoyce	11	2234	03:11 PM Nov 12, 2008 by thebearII
	Oops Too Much Data (Preview) Just received the first bill from Verizon for my aircard. Went over the 5GB usage limit by 2GB. Do any providers offer an unlimited wireless data usage plan ? -- Edited by thebearII at 16:46, 2008-11-04	thebearII	13	2435	10:53 AM Nov 7, 2008 by thebearII
	Pressure Pro (Preview) I'm not sure if this is the correct place to ask this question, but here goes. I am going to order the Pressure Pro tire monitoring system and am trying to figure out how many sensors I will need. I guess it goes without saying that I don't need it for the spare tire, as I would just replace the sensor to the...	gypsy97	2	1187	08:54 PM Nov 2, 2008 by Jim
	Router (Preview) Hi, We're new to the site, so this will be our "first-time caller" vs. long time listener message. We plan to begin full-time RVing in 18 months and will purchase the Datastorm internet technology. My question is related to a router. I'm about to replace my desktop workstation with a...	Mike & Terry	6	1909	05:57 PM Oct 25, 2008 by travelfables
	Interesting Solution to an In-Motion Sat Dome problem (Preview) I have a King Dome Sat Dome on my motor home. When I purchased the MH new off the dealer's lot, it had the stationary dome which I had upgraded to In-Motion. The thing has worked very well all over the country until a couple of weeks ago where it would lose the signal when I went down an off ramp or made a circ...	Old Snipe	3	1517	08:43 PM Oct 15, 2008 by Gummy
	Necessary Maintenance (Preview) Just received this link to an interesting article on maintenance that most of us may not be doing. http://www.neflcc.com/forum1/1005.html Funny, we just had an axle alignment because our wheels had different spacing as they describe in the article, and when they got under the coach they disc...	Luvglass	4	1429	03:25 PM Oct 8, 2008 by Luvglass
	Internet Connection Slows Down ???? (Preview) Any ideas on why my internet data speeds slow down from DSL speeds to dial up speeds when I connect the aircard (Verizon 727 USB) to my Cradlepoint MBR 1000 wireless router ? If I plug the aircard into the laptop directly, the speeds are fast, better than DSL. I'm wondering if I have some sort of conflict o...	thebearII	4	2531	08:52 PM Oct 2, 2008 by bjoyce
	Cell phone and antenna information (Preview) The question of what cell phone service and how do I boost my signal, etc repeatedly comes up, both on forums and in private contacts to us. So I wrote a quick section on our website about this topic. Communications on the Road. Link to site in our signature.	Jack Mayer	2	1701	10:48 AM Sep 30, 2008 by Donna162
	Netgear wireless wi-fi Skype phone... (Preview) Does anyone have any experience with Linksys Wireless G IP phone, Belkin wi-fi phone, or the Netgear one? I will be working this winter while in the southwest and would like to use Skype. These wireless phones allow you to use your skype acct. wherever there is open wifi. Free or 2-3 cents/min. if to...	Kelly	0	984	11:56 AM Sep 27, 2008 by Kelly
	Email program (Preview) I have had my internet connection with Charter Cable for several years, and use Outlook Express for my email. When I sell my house and start fulltiming, I will need to find another email address, and would really prefer one that uses Outlook Express. I have obtained an address on myRVspace.com - gyp...	gypsy97	25	2990	08:29 AM Sep 22, 2008 by gypsy97
	OpenOffice.org Beta 3 (Preview) For those of you who want to be able to use the kinds of software products found in Microsoft Office, but not enough to shell out major bucks to get it, or you're not running a Windows machine, or your just a rebel, there is good news. There is an organization called OpenOffice.org (OO.o) that has been dev...	RangerPaul	2	1089	07:34 PM Sep 15, 2008 by RVDude
	WI-FI Booster Antenna (Preview) The park we are setup in offers Wi-Fi service but the signals were barely received by our Wi-Fi equipped laptop. The access to the internet was spotty unless we turned the laptop just the right way.... So I went to Best Buy and purchased a Hawking Technologies USB boost antenna. Here are the details r...	thebearII	7	1936	12:59 PM Sep 15, 2008 by Tom Donaldson
	Satellite Internet Survey ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I know this subject has been discussed but I am curious. We are going to be going full time very soon and a decision has to be made soon. I would like to know how many of you folks that have the Datastorm rooftop system feel that the large $$ investment was worth it or of you had it to do over again would you opt f...	SoCalToolGuy	79	17302	11:09 AM Aug 30, 2008 by Fordiesel250
	e-book readers (Preview) I love to read and would love to have one of the e-book readers. Does anyone have one? which one? do you like it? My eyes aren't as good as they once were so screen size / legibility would be important to me. Thank you for any suggestions, experiences, etc.	FreeToRoam	2	1540	09:24 AM Aug 26, 2008 by Grant
	Internet for RV's in easy layman's terms (Preview) I just read through 2 pages of posts on various types of internet connections, and frankly, my brain just isn't wired to understand all that stuff. I'm not quite there yet, but hope to be in an RV within a few months. I'd like to stay in national park CG's, COE etc. when available, so that rules out wi fi,...	gypsy97	21	2615	11:49 AM Aug 24, 2008 by TXRVr
	Posting Pictures in Blogger (Preview) I have been using smugmug and blogger to post daily blogs. While smugmug seems to let me copy links for insertion into blogger, I can't figure out how to actually copy a picture from smugmug to insert in blogger. Alternatively I can insert pictures directly into blogger from my computer via the "...	LeslieW	16	3874	01:42 PM Jul 27, 2008 by LeslieW
	Smugmug today? (Preview) Hi All, I've been having trouble on the smugmug site all day. It seems to be running very slow and continually timing out. Anyone else having issues or is it just me? Beth	traveljunkie	1	1194	08:54 AM Jul 21, 2008 by Howard
	Video cams for teleconferencing (Preview) My son just got a new Mac book and it has a built in camera and microphone so he is able to video call (I don't know what it is actually called . He sent me his old (a year and a half old...Gateway 17' screen laptop...oh yeah, I gotta send him $ so he can pay off the new one...grrrr.) I would like to do the video t...	FedExMan	1	1288	08:09 AM Jun 26, 2008 by Penny and Paul
	Print spooler service (Preview) Here is my problem. My wfe and I share a printer on a network. When we go to print we get this message: The local print spooler swervice is not running. Please re-start the spooler or restart the machine. I have done all of that and a lot more and can not fix the problem. We are running Vista Home Premium. I...	foxriverguy	2	1187	01:29 PM Jun 25, 2008 by Speedhitch
	Graphics and Pictures Messed Up (Preview) Any computer Gurus out there that with helpful hints? My computer is acting up. My graphics and pictures on Internet Explorer are messed up and distorted. I have reset my internet settings without success. The pictures and graphics on the computer are OK, its just those when I am on Internet Explorer...	DaveSam	1	1694	09:06 AM Jun 21, 2008 by Froggi
	Do I need a "digital box" with the satelite dish ? (Preview) Am I correct in saying that I do not need the new digital box that is needed for non-digital TV's when using our portable DirecTV dish ? I think both our TV's are non-digital. If the TV's are digital I would assume they say digital on the outside. Is that right? Thanks for your help. Bob	travelinbob	2	1291	12:01 PM May 31, 2008 by travelinbob
	NEED HELP WITH VISTA (Preview) Generally, I like Vista from Microsoft, but since it is fairly new there are not a lot of solutions available as there are for Windows. That said, here is my problem: while typing I somehow changed the "Taskbar" at the bottom of the screen so that the icons are very, very small. I have tried t...	foxriverguy	4	1595	05:14 PM May 28, 2008 by foxriverguy
	Digital TV Antenna/Amplifier Expertise Needed (Preview) Background: We have two Sharp Aquos HD LCD televisions hooked up to a Winegard Sensor Antenna and Winegard "Plate" power amplifier. We, also, have a third television hook up in the basement which I assume is "split off" from the cable running to the bedroom television since th...	Darrell and Judy	3	2556	03:07 PM May 27, 2008 by Darrell and Judy
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