WiFi in the camper: how it works

Wi-Fi is particularly pleasant in the motorhome, especially if you are in urgent need of the Internet when you are out and about. You can get quite good WiFi routers and outdoor antennas from specialist retailers, with which you can also establish a good connection with a somewhat further away hotspot.

WiFi in the motorhome - you should pay attention to this

You get the WiFi routers as well as the outdoor antennas in different price ranges. Depending on the range, you can expect to spend around 50 euros or more.

• When choosing, however, you should keep in mind that you are usually not always right next to a hotspot. In order to overcome a somewhat greater distance without problems, you need correspondingly powerful devices. If you travel a lot with the caravan, it is worth using high-quality outdoor antennas and WiFi routers.
• Since the WLAN antenna is usually attached to the roof of the motorhome, you need a correspondingly stable and weatherproof model. This is especially true if you like to be out and about in winter.
• For coordinated and more powerful complete packages that include both the WLAN router and the antenna, you have to dig a little deeper into your pocket. The prices are around 250 euros, but you have a range that can go over several kilometers.

Set up WiFi in the motorhome

You basically set up your mobile WLAN router in exactly the same way as the router for at home. The only difference is that you have to insert a SIM card into the router beforehand.

• After you have made sure that the WLAN function is activated on your computer, go to Start> Control Panel> Network and Internet.
• Under "Network and Sharing Center" select "Connect to a network" and click on the corresponding WLAN router.
• Finally, you have to enter the security key, which you can usually find on the WLAN router.
• Tip: If your WLAN router has a WPS button and your notebook is WPS-compatible, you do not have to enter the security key manually. Simply press the WPS button on the router until you are connected to the computer.

If you travel by train more often, you can use the free WiFi in the ICE.