RV Internet Service: How about WiFi?

For those high-tech individuals who love the internet, they may be wondering if RV internet service is a suitable option for them while they are out on the road. Both full time RVers and those who are only on the road a few weeks or months out of the year may find that the convenience of RV internet service is worth it. You can use it to work or simply for personal reasons such as e-mailing and surfing the internet. WiFi is a popular fairly low-cost choice for RV internet service.

What is WiFi? It is short for Wireless Fidelity. It uses unlicensed 2.4 GHz radio frequencies to broadcast to your computer either through a wireless device that is integrated into your portable computer (such as a laptop) or a wireless device that is plugged into your desktop computer. Speeds for WiFi RV internet service are generally 11Mbps (on a 802.11b) or 54 Mbps (on a 802.11g.) The signals are broadcast from an access point (which is usually a tower of some type.)

If you are not sure what speed of RV internet connection to get, you should keep in mind that most RV resorts and parks offer 801.11b service and if you get ?g? it will only run as fast as the ?b? operating speed. Your speed will never be faster than the park?s speed if you choose to use their WiFi provider.

For better quality service, there are several things you can do. When you register for a site at the park, ask to be put where there are the fewest obstructions in between you and the WiFi tower. Get a strong external antenna to pick up the signal better. Use your internet during the time of day when microwaves and portable phones are less likely to be used because they will cause frequency interference.

Julie Jacobs writes articles about RVs, and how to finance them. For more information about getting RV internet visit dscrvs.com