How to get SUPERFAST Internet, Broadband, and WiFi on a Canal Narrowboat - Ep. 42

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  • čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
  • There are so many choices on how to get broadband, WiFi and the Internet on a canal narrowboat.
    In this vlog, we explain the choices available for getting the Internet on a narrowboat.
    We've scoured the Internet, forums, trade shows, and social media for months, researching the best way for us to get great quality Internet and WiFi on Narrowboat Silver Fox.
    In this vlog we'll show you the set-up we've chosen, and how our external antenna makes a massive difference to the 3G and 4G signal coming into the boat.
    The external antenna is a Poynting XPOL-01.
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Komentáře • 596

  • @silkyjones2626
    @silkyjones2626 Před 5 lety +5

    Very good explanation! I just retired after 35 years in cellular network technical and engineering work. So I was impressed.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Cheers Silky, nice comments mean a lot to us. Thank you x

  • @suttongirl3067
    @suttongirl3067 Před 3 lety +9

    Loved the tin cans at the start, so funny and how Shaun was communicating that’s what I hear when people talk about data etc 😂

  • @bobcarter5223
    @bobcarter5223 Před 4 lety +11

    Thanks for this guys. Done all the hard work for me. It is very generous of you to spend the time making a VLOG to help us out.

  • @denisenoble4010
    @denisenoble4010 Před 4 lety +3

    I dont know how you do it but I think I understood all the info you passed on. I love the blogs, they make me smile, laugh out loud, and round off my day by making me smile. Thanks guys, I watch 1 or 2 in the evening and am enjoying every minute. Thanks for sharing x

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      Aww, it’s really our pleasure, Denise. lots to catch up on by the looks of it ! 👍

  • @steven-andrewgriffith3369

    This vlog was very informative but also very very funny (like most of your vlogs). The opening skit was so funny that I hurt my sides laughing!

  • @AvaT42
    @AvaT42 Před 3 lety +4

    Amazing what you learn on this show. I had no idea there was even outside antennas to get the internet! All this information is really helpful for people.

  • @midge148
    @midge148 Před 5 lety +4

    Only just come across your channel recently, how I don’t know as I have never had an interest in boating. Ha, but the content, presentation and and easy viewing is engaging. First class!

  • @sallykitcher5814
    @sallykitcher5814 Před 5 lety +3

    Loved your video. You explain things so clearly. I’m in Aus but living on a boat, I wish we had someone here like you

  • @matty6848
    @matty6848 Před 3 lety +2

    Great explanation in layman’s terms. Nice and simple and not overly technical. Well done Colin and Shaun👏🏻👏🏻👍

  • @neiltaylor2895
    @neiltaylor2895 Před 3 lety +3

    Love the way you guys do all the research in advance; such as this and the composting toilet. Boat looks fantastic in and out and the build quality is fantastic.

  • @peterbrameld696
    @peterbrameld696 Před 5 lety +5

    Great video, I wish I had seen it years ago, It cost me £s to learn the lessons you gave us. I lived in a big mobile home for 10 years, happy days. Sadly prostate cancer ended all that, I’m in the latter stages now, but still a happy chap. Do get yourselves tested! Thanks again for the vlogs. Peter

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +4

      Hi Peter. Shaun had prostate cancer but they discovered it in time and removed it. His Father and uncles weren't as lucky though, So really sorry to hear that. Take care! xxxxxxx

  • @tombartolomei4398
    @tombartolomei4398 Před 4 lety +3

    The shtick with the two cans and the string is an absolute hoot!

  • @apolloj23
    @apolloj23 Před 4 lety +10

    I've been binge watching all of your vlogs this week, from the beginning, and I wanted to thank you for making them! I think this one revealed how much you are really hitting your stride in production, editing, and content. All of them are great, but this one has an especially good tempo, mix of humor, and length (shorter outtakes segment, for example). Again, thank you so much for the effort you put into these and sharing part of your life journey with all of us!

  • @ozunclepete
    @ozunclepete Před 4 lety +3

    This is one of the best, most easily understood, explanation of mobile internet connection that I have seen. Well done.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      Aww, Peter. Bestest mate ever! 😂 Thanks though 👍🏻

  • @suesmith6721
    @suesmith6721 Před 5 lety +4

    Brilliant! I love Shaun’s fnar fnar fnar and then rude! So funny. Colin you explain things so well. Thank you x

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Hey, lovely!
      Thank you! (Again). That bit took ages to film 😅

  • @pootle2768
    @pootle2768 Před 5 lety +12

    The intro was so funny! That was very informative and you explain everything brilliantly - thank you x

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +1

      Hey hey, lovely! 👋🏻
      I was so embarrassed! Lol. We started with funny old-time voices but I just couldn’t do it 😂 xxx

    • @peterattfield4342
      @peterattfield4342 Před 5 lety +2

      that into reminded me of my youth "thundercats" snarf snarf

    • @risggaspar713
      @risggaspar713 Před 4 lety

      Foxes Afloat how did you get the cables into the boat?

  • @zipzap8937
    @zipzap8937 Před 4 lety +1

    You know your stuff. A+ video on the facts of good practices and how to get quality internet. Not just on a Narrowboat, but anywhere in the world.

  • @mrgravyman
    @mrgravyman Před 4 lety +1

    This was interesting when you first published the video. However, now that I am working on a van conversion for myself (I might hit the canals one day) this video is invaluable to reference for my own design. You guys are legends :)
    Hope you both keep safe with everything going down!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      Thank you! Good luck with the conversion! Yeah, we're fine. Out in the countryside away from the madness. Stay safe! 💜

  • @KenDay
    @KenDay Před 4 lety

    Excellent. And loved the outtakes. You two are such naturals. X

  • @anthonylittle9013
    @anthonylittle9013 Před 4 lety

    All sorted, temporary fit on the boat today and all functioned perfectly. Thanks for the info

  • @brettjohnson6807
    @brettjohnson6807 Před 5 lety +2

    You guys remind me of my husband and myself! We wish you the best of luck with Narrowboat Silver Fox and cannot wait to see you on the water! Thank you for the informative video about internet on the water as I would like to get a small sailing catamaran one day and this is a very needed subject for ourselves! Congratulations on the completion of your dream boat guys!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Hi Brett! 👋🏻
      Thank you! We’re itching to get launched! xx

  • @beckyholmes8519
    @beckyholmes8519 Před 5 lety +3

    Missed you last week . You explain things so well I learned a lot and that's saying something as I am a little tech. Challenged thank you .

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +1

      Awwww, Becky! xxxxxxx
      Yeah, this week's is a bit techy, but I hope it helps a few people to get great Internet on their boat! Thanks again for following us :) xx

  • @colinracheljustpootling7468

    Wunderbar,! You 2 are getting rather good at this 😉....great info as always

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +1

      Hey Colin 👋🏻
      It’s turning into a full-time job 😅 xx

  • @annie2950
    @annie2950 Před 5 lety +2

    Excellent vlog Guys. Lots of great info and as usual explained really well. Thanks Xx

  • @duncanbridge1
    @duncanbridge1 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the advice in this vlog guys. Bought the exact same kit and it works brilliantly. In our current mooring, which doesn’t have great reception, the router gets a great signal even without the external aerial. 😊😊

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      That’s brilliant! Glad it helped 👍🏻

  • @hw476
    @hw476 Před 5 lety +3

    Woohoo! 🎉 I’ve missed you guys. I’m a total IT Dinosaur but loved, as always your enthusiasm and of course your charisma 😁 Keep them coming and so looking forward to next week. 💖

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +2

      Yaaaaaay! Ha ha 😂 Thank you 🙏🏻
      Yeah, this week’s is a bit techy, but hopefully it helps a few people 👍🏻 xx

  • @ournarrowboatquest4894
    @ournarrowboatquest4894 Před 5 lety +1

    Another great vlog Guys, you certainly do your research and present it beautifully with that hint of humour. Loved the black and white bit at the beginning. 😂🤣😘xx

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you! ❤️
      Took ages to film the beginning (couldn’t keep a straight face) 😂 xxx

  • @anthonylittle9013
    @anthonylittle9013 Před 4 lety +1

    Your vlog gave me the confidence to do something that was outside of my comfort zone. Indebted to you.

  • @NarrowboatChef
    @NarrowboatChef Před 5 lety +12

    We’ve been looking for something to mount our external antenna on - that magnetic pole might be just what we need... 🤔 Great vlog guys, loved the intro! 😂

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +2

      Hey! Tahnk you :)
      Yeah, it's a cheap, practical solution! They're currently £29 on Amazon. amzn.to/2UyWTjC

  • @joecousins8363
    @joecousins8363 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video guys! Coming along nicely 😊 have a great weekend ✌🏻

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Hi Joe 👋🏻
      Thank you! Yeah, we can’t wait to get her launched! 🤗 xxx

  • @widdershins2687
    @widdershins2687 Před 5 lety +4

    Another brilliant info-vlog! :)

  • @mikenicholls4861
    @mikenicholls4861 Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent clear vlog. We also spotted the new sofa. 😃

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Cheers, Mike! Ha ha! Yeah, our Ikea sofa arrived :)

  • @FughlyHx0
    @FughlyHx0 Před 4 lety +2

    This video is great! I've been really considering making the move from house to boat... And Internet is the one thing that's holding me back, I pretty much stream everything and tend to work from home which has completely made selling my house and buying a boat not an option! This video may be a game changer, thanks for sharing!

  • @rico5870
    @rico5870 Před 3 lety +1

    Hello guys!!
    I have found the world of this kind of boat not too long ago and I really love that and you guys are the best channel on YT in my opinion.
    I have seen a lots of your Video and I wanna say just thanks to share everything of this beautiful world you are the best !!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 3 lety

      Aww, thanks so much, Federico 👍🏻💜

  • @StephenandYhana
    @StephenandYhana Před 3 lety +1

    Your channel is incredible and you guys are so funny. I have just started watching your videos back to back with my partner. It’s going to take us awhile. But we are enjoying the journey ❤️

  • @tonybunkell6431
    @tonybunkell6431 Před 3 lety +4

    Excellantly described guys. Good job- cheers.

  • @terrystephens1102
    @terrystephens1102 Před 5 lety +3

    Colin, I think your router is brilliant given that SilverFox was sitting inside a tin shed at the time of the test. Intrigued by your pronunciation “rooter” - has a more earthy meaning here in Australia 😳 I really enjoy your presentations, always educational. 👍👏👏

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Cheers, Terry! Yeah, the difference was amazing. It’s been really good out on the cut too. Very happy with it 👍🏻 Rooter/Rowter 😂 x

    • @borikkiv
      @borikkiv Před 5 lety

      Do you use the US "rowter" pronunciation in Australia? How about for other uses of the word, like "The route to my home?" Which version do you use for that? Australia is a fascinating mix!

  • @brawdygordii
    @brawdygordii Před 3 lety +2

    This for me is the start of your journey into "stardom". Production skills, filming, music, interaction with the camera, accepting your new lives and the future, all, for me appear to come together at this point. The acoustic Bass in the background will possibly play a bigger roll in the future...let's see :-)

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 3 lety +1

      Maybe! Nice t see you on the live chat yesterday 👍🏻

    • @brawdygordii
      @brawdygordii Před 3 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat A pleasure to be there, and already looking forward to our regular Friday Vlog whilst catching up each evening with three or four backVlogs. (Did I just invent a new word?)

  • @edbelledin9600
    @edbelledin9600 Před 5 lety +1

    Well done! An Interesting and informative vlog!
    Wishing you the very best and happy sailing.
    Thank you.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Hey, Ed! 👋🏻
      Thank you so much! xx

  • @Chris-vc6bn
    @Chris-vc6bn Před 3 lety +1

    Guys I am killing myself with them outtakes at the end of your video OMG Fantastic. Love that router looks great love seeing how silver fox came together. Keep up the videos stay save and well 😂😂😂😂

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 3 lety

      Thank you, Chris. You stay safe too xx

  • @llessibm
    @llessibm Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for doing this vlog as I'm preparing to do the same for when I take delivery of my boat later this year. The magnetic stand is a great idea that I will be using. My biggest problem so far has been finding a SIM router with SMA connections - I contacted TP-Link who confirmed that one of theirs did but then said not to wire an external antenna to it, probably the most useless advice I've ever been given so thanks for your review of the Hughie Wah Wah router. I did see that 4 minus 1 were blocking their unlimited 'as much as you can' phone sims when used in a router - if you google carefully then there is a simple way to avoid detection - thanks again

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi Martin.
      No worries. There’s a lot of fake news about 3 limiting their unlimited data. Check out my reply to Mark NB The Last Derbyshire Miner 👍🏻

  • @aquamarine9568
    @aquamarine9568 Před 4 lety +1

    So much great info and so easily understood. Love your videos.

  • @dog11222
    @dog11222 Před 5 lety +2

    Some really good info guys, well done!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Cheers! Thank you for watching and commenting :) xx

  • @sonic3333
    @sonic3333 Před 5 lety +1

    Very informative. Great vlog guys.

  • @kbiggs49
    @kbiggs49 Před 4 lety

    Great info you covered everything loved the out takes, thanks.

  • @womblingsimian
    @womblingsimian Před 5 lety +1

    This is exactly the video I needed to see. Great info. Thanks.

  • @fascottsmith
    @fascottsmith Před 5 lety +1

    New to the channel and liking the videos. Looking forward to many more 👍

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Thank you and WELCOME! 👋 I hope you like what we do :)

  • @davidcousins5493
    @davidcousins5493 Před 4 lety +1

    Good God, that's more than we get at home. Thanks guys, another great video, stay safe.

  • @scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain

    A great informative Video Guys.

  • @JoeTheLion60
    @JoeTheLion60 Před 5 lety +1

    Great info - thanks guys... You two are awesome .. Looking forward to when splashdown comes around.. :-) regards from NZ

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Hey! 👋🏻
      Not long till launch 🤗 Ha ha! So excited. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻 xx

  • @garyc4976
    @garyc4976 Před 3 lety +3

    I really liked this episode, I'm quite good with technology, but even I learned quite a lot from this video. Thanks!

  • @TheChrysler56
    @TheChrysler56 Před 5 lety +1

    Well that’s me all caught up. It was too much for “She Who Cracks The Whip” Lynne. Lol....very interesting and informative as per usual. A great plus point having a boat built to scratch is as you mentioned, the wiring for the tv/wifi points is so much easier. Thanks again lads and I’m now waiting for the next Vlog...yey! Can’t wait. I think I’m as excited as Shaun. 😂

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +1

      Shaun’s ALWAYS excited 😂

    • @TheChrysler56
      @TheChrysler56 Před 5 lety

      Foxes Afloat can’t say that doesn’t surprise me. 😂

  • @FlashGormless
    @FlashGormless Před 5 lety +2

    Fan bloody tastic guys! That info helps me out a lot thank you :)

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      No problem. Thanks for watching and following us 👍🏻 x

  • @S7rongy
    @S7rongy Před 5 lety +1

    Great video guys. Excellent info on tech

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Cheers, Strongy! 👍🏻 (Cool name)

  • @michaeldunn3684
    @michaeldunn3684 Před 5 lety +1

    once again we loved the vlog, keep up the good work. mick & jody

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Hey guys! Thank you so much! We’ll do our best 💙

  • @suee6835
    @suee6835 Před 5 lety +2

    Great vlog, excellent information next vlog please about your new sofa.xx

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Hi, Sue! Thank you! He he... More sofa next time then :) xx

  • @NicholasFerrar
    @NicholasFerrar Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks ...really useful as I am setting up wifi for a static caravan in Cornwall.

  • @jeremymitchell995
    @jeremymitchell995 Před 3 lety

    What an absolutely excellent video chaps....thank you.

  • @LandyAndy62
    @LandyAndy62 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent video guys! Really useful and concise 😁

  • @ambientman8150
    @ambientman8150 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video guys,brill info and very informative. 🙂

  • @gdfggggg
    @gdfggggg Před 4 lety

    You guys certainly know your stuff. I haven’t got a boat or require any of that gear but I was entertained anyway 👍🏻

  • @juanvazquez-torres5676
    @juanvazquez-torres5676 Před 4 lety +1

    Love your videos, and gives me a smile and brightens my day thank you 🙏

  • @SNAKEPIT359
    @SNAKEPIT359 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice one lads. Some good advice. cheers.

  • @apmgold
    @apmgold Před 5 lety +1

    Hey guys loving the vlog. Great idea to leave the pole higher than the antenna. Simple, but could have been, so easily, overlooked.
    Well done with the video production quality, with great sound, well done.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Thank you! 👍🏻

    • @apmgold
      @apmgold Před 5 lety +1

      Well it looks like the wifi reception is working well 👍😋

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Yeah! Not had any issues (so far) 👍🏻

  • @cazw179
    @cazw179 Před 5 lety +2

    Really informative. Great advice. Thanks. ☺

  • @Femmpaws
    @Femmpaws Před 5 lety +1

    Very good advice about shopping around.
    I like your solution for the antenna, I just wondered why you didn't leave yourself a bit more cable at both ends...
    Thanks for giving us the morning smile and laugh with the outtakes!
    Blessings to you and yours.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Hi Kriss!
      Thank you for another constructive comment 👍🏻 We don’t need any extra cable, there’s enough for what we need and it seemed pointless to have too much slack. Glad you appreciated the outtakes. We’ve missed them for the last couple of weeks 😂 xxxx

    • @Femmpaws
      @Femmpaws Před 5 lety

      4G is UHF so it is line of sight. Sometimes raising the antenna a couple of meters can make the difference between having service and not. You are in flatter country when what we have here on the West coast of the states.
      My 4G antenna is 4 meters in the air and being on a knoll my service is marginal at times. I walk a 50 meters down the road and I have almost no cell coverage... Like wise I walk about the same up the road and I gain two bars.

  • @stephenlittle7534
    @stephenlittle7534 Před 4 lety +1

    Another informative video from you guys. And Proper info to boot. Thanks. I might even do this to my house. Because the phone wires have a slow speed. A certain distance from the exchange.

  • @marianjacobs5597
    @marianjacobs5597 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you always enjoy your posts.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you, Marian 🥰
      We love your support. Thanks! xx

  • @SusanLH
    @SusanLH Před 2 lety +1

    You are such a geek ... and don't we all want one in our life. (Or is that just me because I have to do it myself and I wish someone else would?) Brilliant info. Thanks

  • @graceygrumble
    @graceygrumble Před 5 lety +1

    I'm not a telly addict, but I would want to get BBC i-player, netflix, youtube and all the other 'rubbish', which others condemn. Yes, I also read books, but it's nice to trawl around to be entertained - That's why I'm here.
    Great vlog, chaps. Food for thought, if and when I join you on the cut... in two years, one month and 25 days' time. Not that I'm counting or owt. ;) x

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you, Gracey! (as always) Yeah, we don't care if people don't like the telly. Good to have some choice on those long cold winter nights!
      It wouldn't surprise me if you had a countdown clock going :-D xxxxx

  • @soniagentle4134
    @soniagentle4134 Před 3 lety +1

    thank you guys for this info... I clicked on your links for internet links I wouldnt off had a clue otherwise.... had to buy a reconditioned router as they are not available anymore... but thank you so much xxx

  • @RobotLegJim
    @RobotLegJim Před 5 lety +3

    Gentlemen,
    Your channel isn’t for the experienced, inexperienced, narrow boat enthusiasts.
    It’s not for those that know everything or nothing at all about the life.
    It’s not for marine techs/mechanics like myself, or those folks that get seasick on the calmest of waters.
    It’s not useful to any ONE group of viewers.... Not in the least.
    The reason I like, and subscribe to you gents is for one reason ONLY.
    Your Vlog/channel is for EVERYONE. It’s for all of us!
    You don’t just rant about a “special event”. You BOTH get “down-n-dirty” about the fine details of every aspect of the things that aren’t discussed on other Vlogs!!!
    Both of you gents are the guys that give down to Earth info that is overlooked/avoided by the other Vloggers,
    I just wanted to “call you out” on your professionalism, and thank you for it.
    What you do for the community is fantastic.
    Thank you!,
    -PLJ-

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +2

      Awwww, I wondered where that was going for a moment 😂 Thank you so much! xx

    • @RobotLegJim
      @RobotLegJim Před 5 lety +1

      Foxes Afloat
      My evil side felt like playing for a moment.
      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @Urbanfux
    @Urbanfux Před rokem

    Great internet info, thank you for doing so much research 💚💜

  • @SubsonicsBeatboxTutorials

    Cool and interesting video :) good to see how the silver fox is getting along :D

  • @adamrant4138
    @adamrant4138 Před 5 lety +1

    Thankyou. Great video as always, lots of good information. Kind regards.

  • @narrowboatclips4116
    @narrowboatclips4116 Před 4 lety

    Good informative vlog guys!

  • @gb3037
    @gb3037 Před 5 lety +1

    Brilliant video!

  • @alanjackson4646
    @alanjackson4646 Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent video, thank you. AJ

  • @leona_devon
    @leona_devon Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you, this is useful, I may not be a boater (yet), but for complex reasons, I can't get fixed internet in my house, so I'm using mobile plans, routers, dongles and having all sorts of trouble, so this advice is useful and will help me figure out how I can improve my internet, cheers.

  • @deliciousful
    @deliciousful Před 5 lety +1

    Useful information. Thanks

  • @grahamwilliams9877
    @grahamwilliams9877 Před 3 lety +1

    Very informative, thank you. 😃👍

  • @garrystacey7018
    @garrystacey7018 Před 5 lety +1

    Interesting video thanks for sharing 👍🏻

  • @colingibson8018
    @colingibson8018 Před 5 lety +2

    Hey guys. Good vlog, I love the detail of your presentation, even though I am in the USA and as you know will not be able to return for a while. My sister and her husband are more tech savvy than I so vlogs of this nature help me whenever I talk to her .So thanks very much. Looking forward to your next vlog. Stay safe

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      Hey, Colin!
      Yeah, this is quite a techy vlog, but hopefully, it will help a lot of people. xx

    • @colingibson8018
      @colingibson8018 Před 5 lety +1

      Foxes Afloat . Hi Colin, yes you know that it will. Question dose Shaun often do impersonations of the captain from Allo Allo

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      @@colingibson8018 Ha ha! He LOVES Allo' Allo'. He does a brilliant impersonation of Officer Crabtree. "Good moaning! I was just pissing by" Ha ha ha! xxx

    • @colingibson8018
      @colingibson8018 Před 5 lety

      Foxes Afloat. LOL I thought he might. Stay safe guy's

  • @BBChompski1
    @BBChompski1 Před 5 lety +2

    Great intro!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks! Felt silly at the time 😂

  • @PaulMatsonMOTM
    @PaulMatsonMOTM Před 3 lety

    This is definitely the best setup. Used this for over two years now all over Europe too. I will be transferring to the same on our new boat this year. I also find that when the router picks up a 4G signal (it always selects fastest) that then proves to be unreliable (because of over used cellular mast etc) you can request the router to only select 3G and this works seamlessly as the 3G capacity for the cellular mast is in less demand. Great kit. Love the Vlogs. New boat shell halfway through fabrication with Jonathan Wilson.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 3 lety +1

      Jonathan Wilson is a great boat builder x

    • @PaulMatsonMOTM
      @PaulMatsonMOTM Před 3 lety

      Yes. We had our first boat “nb.Escapology” built by Jonathan too.

  • @WanderingBells
    @WanderingBells Před 5 lety +1

    We have almost the same setup on our boat Heron. Cheaper Huaweii router but same Xpol antenna. I happened across your vlog whilst setting up to repair the antenna after it finally got damaged by a low bridge last week. Our antenna was hard mounted to the catch board so when it hit the bridge something had to give!
    Just love the mag mount idea so just bought one from Amazon.
    Thanks
    (PS used to think Three was best but it's a toss up between them and EE for mobile broadband now)

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +1

      3 all the way for us. Not lost signal yet (fingers crossed!) x

  • @chrischristofis8501
    @chrischristofis8501 Před 7 měsíci

    Great vlog, just i wanted to know, thank you very much 😊

  • @SheplerStudios
    @SheplerStudios Před 5 lety +1

    Great retro intro!

  • @janescott4574
    @janescott4574 Před 3 lety

    Trying to get a Wi-fi system on our fibreglass Thames cruiser. I’m hoping your system will work for us as it was the most informative I’ve found. Wish us luck!

  • @ronbearman4661
    @ronbearman4661 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi guys
    Yet another great informative vlog you made it easy to understand for a non technophobe person that I am
    Look forward to next vlog

  • @denisesavage7558
    @denisesavage7558 Před 2 lety

    I've been catching up on your vlogs thanks so much for this one. I've a touring caravan and had a maxview roam router fitted. I've struggled to find a data only sim that works for me .. I only want something for up to a month at a time .. we only go away for three weeks in a year and then lots of weekends locally where we can get either free wifi at the caravan park or use the mobile phone data. I hadn't realised some of the sim cards are locked to specific devices so that perhaps explains why I've had some issues. Thanks again for this it's very helpful. Dx

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 2 lety

      All the networks do Data only sims 🙂

  • @NarrowDreams
    @NarrowDreams Před 5 lety +1

    Great vlog as usual! I echo what you say about going into the shop. We have a mifi, that is locked to 3 and we were paying £25 a month for 300gb ... not actually enough for 3 of us, so I phoned them about an all you can eat SIM for £22 but they said it would only work in their phones. We went into the shop and we're told they are not supposed to say, but it works just fine ... We got one, it does! Job done

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      That's what we got. I asked them and they said it would work fine in the router we had. Definitely the best deal out there at the moment. We've also got a back-up EE SIM because we'll be CC'ing, and there's bound to be places we can't get 3.
      Hope you're all well and not getting too canal-sick with all this stormy weather! xxxxxx

    • @NarrowDreams
      @NarrowDreams Před 5 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat we have phones on virgin as an alternative but 3 seems pretty good everywhere so far. We're good, just a bit blown about! Looking forward to better weather, getting out more etc. Bet you're so excited about launching!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah, not long now 🤗

  • @mimilion6072
    @mimilion6072 Před 4 lety +3

    Sooooo Glad I found your channel tonight!!! Although I'm supposed to be packing, ready to move in my first narrowboat this weekend but instead I'm hooked watching your adventure!!!! hehe Are you both from Manchester? I'm from Manchester originally. I'm doing a mix of narrowboat living and van life. Thank God for your channel !!! Been having a panick the last week, thinking I've made a huge mistake. Last minute panick !! Your channel has really made me sure I've made the right choice !! Your Channel is THE BEST !!! I can make a cracking curry ha if we ever pass on the canal !!! But you can use your own loo after.... hehe How disgusting Mimi!!! Ha .... Fabulous Channel, Super Informative !!!!! Mwa

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +3

      Hey, Mimi 👋🏻
      Thanks, and welcome 💜
      It’s natural to be apprehensive and it will take quite some adjusting to, but just take each day at a time and accept that some days will be tough, but more will be rewarding and enjoyable 💜

  • @neilbarnett3537
    @neilbarnett3537 Před 3 lety

    Exactly the same setup I have in my caravan. The router is excellent. Turning it off for a minute once a week or so helps with speed Ive found :-)

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 3 lety

      Yeah, we reset ours every few days. Also, the omnidirectional antenna isn’t exactly omnidirectional

  • @sportgliderider
    @sportgliderider Před 3 lety +1

    great vid, very informative, especially about phone sim might not work in router, glad i now know that.

  • @jackmedcalf6254
    @jackmedcalf6254 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for this information. :)

  • @timber8299
    @timber8299 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the info etc We shall use this to set up our Camping Trailer

  • @NarrowboatJourneys
    @NarrowboatJourneys Před 5 lety +1

    Very useful guys. I'm considering getting an external aerial at some point, because where I am heading it will probably be a weak signal.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety

      We were blown away with the difference it made! xx

  • @valeriethornes4377
    @valeriethornes4377 Před 3 lety +2

    we have just started watching we are finding it very interesting and love the boat . Hope to meet you at some point this year Rob and Val Narrow boat Voyager Named after Startrek

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 3 lety

      Hopefully, once we can all move about again! 👍🏻

  • @carolynabramo7108
    @carolynabramo7108 Před 5 lety +2

    Fna, fna, fna, fna, fna. OMG. I'm so happy!!! A new vid!!! Yippee from the States.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 5 lety +1

      Hey, Carolyn! 👋🏻
      Thank you! #fnarfnarfnarfnarfnar 😂 xx