WiFiRanger demonstrated 5G connectivity for the RV industry with a 250Mb 5G download speed test.
“This is the first step moving toward gig speeds in the RV industry,” said Kelly Hogan, VP Innovation at Winegard. “As the carriers implement the capacity to exploit 5G technology, we will be poised to provide the industry with the hardware and user experience needed to harness it.”
The test was performed on a WiFiRanger Everest platform, using a Quectel RM 502Q 5G modem. The system ran the latest 7.1.0b11 WiFiRanger firmware OS patched with optimizations for 5G throughput.
The tests were performed in the Boise, Idaho, area at multiple locations. The performance was delivered via T-Mobile.
“This codebase is bleeding edge development and gives us a great foundation to work toward full 5G support and performance,” said WiFiRanger Chief Technical Officer David Hutchison. “As the software standards continue to stabilize, we will release new features to augment the RV lifestyle, and 5G capabilities will lead the way.”
WiFiRanger and Winegard connectivity products will begin phasing in 5G as an OEM and aftermarket division option the next several months.
