What hardware do I need to upgrade WLAN in the car, or. Set up?
Similar to at home, you need a hotspot or WLAN router in the car, as well as an "internet connection", i.e. a data tariff, resp. An internet flat.
We introduce you here at wlan-im-auto.De WLAN routers that are specially designed for use in cars, but also mobile WLAN routers with built-in batteries that you can use not only in your car, but also in your camper, tent, office or at home.
Of course, you can also set up a WLAN hotspot with your smartphone (tethering). In most cases, however, the data volume of the smartphone tariffs is limited to 500 MB to 3 GB and the volume is therefore quickly used up. After that you can continue surfing with most cell phone tariffs, but only at "snail’s pace".
Under "cheap data tariffs" we present you pure data tariffs, resp. Internet flat rates from the different providers before. These usually offer a data volume of 3 GB and more.
some of the featured wifi routers are powered via a usb port. If you don’t have a usb socket / connection in your car, you can get z.B. get the 2 port USB adapter aukey mini KFZ USB adapter DUAL for your cigarette lighter. It has two USB ports with up to 2400ma and, according to the manufacturer, is suitable for iPhones, iPads, tablets, smartphones, navigation systems and other devices.A. USB devices suitable and costs only 9,- euro.
How does WLAN work in the car??
To install a WLAN hotspot in your car, you need a mobile WLAN router or an Internet stick with hotspot function. Some manufacturers have WLAN routers specially designed for cars, mobile homes and trucks.
the surfstick makes the beginning HUAWEI E8372.
The USB internet stick with hotspot function is easy to connect to a USB socket in the car and, thanks to plug’n’play plus, provides a WLAN hotspot within a very short time (and without software installation)!) establish a connection with any WLAN-enabled device. All you need to do is connect the device to the internet via a web browser (z.B. Firefox or internet explorer) configure the surfstick.
once the mobile hotspot is set up, up to ten devices can surf at the same time via the wifi router. the transmission rate is up to 21.6 mbit/s (download) and 5.76 mbit/s in upload.
- No software installation necessary
- Up to ten terminals at the same time
- Small, compact design
- No SIM or net lock
- Download speed up to 21.6 mbit/s
- upload speed up to 5.76 mbit/s
- No use of memory card possible
- No built-in battery
The alcatel IK40V-2AALDE1 wifi hotspot is the next mobile wifi stick we introduce. Just like the huawei E8131, it simply plugs into the USB port or the car cigarette lighter and is ready to use after inserting the SIM card. The alcatel hotspot also has a slot for a micro SD card (up to 32 GB). So you can also use the hotspot stick as a storage device to save data, photos or music. The special feature of the alcatel IK40V is the possibility of LTE / 4G with up to 150 mbit / s fast surfing.
The perfect WLAN router for the car!
A cheap micro-SD memory card with 16GB is available here from sandisk.
- No software installation necessary
- Up to ten devices at the same time
- Download speed up to 150 mbps
- No SIM or net lock
- Memory expansion with SD card up to 32GB
- compatible with windows 7 /8//10/ mac OS X
- No display available
- No built-in battery
- No software installation required
- Up to ten devices simultaneously
- Small, compact design
- No SIM- or net-lock
- Download speed up to 21.6 mbit/s
- Upload speed up to 5.76 mbit/s
- 12V USB adapter, USB power adapter
- No use of memory card possible
- No built-in battery
The huawei E355 is a small speciality among the WLAN routers. It is namely a WLAN hotspot and surfstick in one. If it is to function as a WLAN hotspot, then up to 5 WLAN-capable devices (tablet, smartphone, notebook, ebook, game console, etc.) can be connected.) Internet access at the same time. Depending on the provider, mobile phone contract and network availability, you can then surf fast with up to 21.6 mbit/s.
In the car, the WLAN stick is simply connected to the USB socket or to the 12 volt socket via an accessory adapter.
Connected to a laptop, the WLAN USB-surfstick can be used for surfing directly.
The easy installation and the built-in microsdhc card reader are additional plus points for the huawei E355.
- No software installation required
- Up to five devices at the same time
- Small, compact design
- No SIM- or net-lock
- Download speed up to 21.6 Mbps
- Upload speed up to 5.76 mbit/s
- Surfstick& WLAN hotspot in one
- Use of memory card possible
- No built-in battery
- No display available
The small, compact huawei E5330 3G mobile wifi hotspot is technically a great. Up to 10 users can connect with the huawei E5330 and mobile surfing at a speed of up to 21.6 Mbps.
The five icons on the display can be used to check the operating status of the WLAN, network strength, battery status and whether there is an SMS/message available. And whether the device is shaded.
The huawei E5330 has a 1500 mah battery built-in, which can even be changed. Thus, the huawei E5330 is also suitable for mobile use outside the car.
According to huawei, the battery should provide an operating time of about 6 hours. The standby time is 300 hours.
- No software installation necessary
- Up to ten devices at the same time
- display with five icons available
- Small, compact design
- Mobile, flexible use even outdoors
- No SIM or net lock
- Download speed up to 21,6 mbit/s
- Upload speed up to 5.76 mbit/s
- Use of memory card not possible
Huawei has recognized the signs of the times and brings with the E8377 carfi LTE surfstick a compact and easy to use LTE WLAN hotspot on the market. Despite its small size, the huawei E8377 boasts a very high transmission rate of up to 150 mbit/s at LTE speed and the ability to connect up to 10 devices to the Internet.
Once set up and connected directly to the cigarette lighter, mobile surfing is possible. Another highlight is the built-in USB interface, which can also be used to charge your smartphone or tablet while on the move.
- No software installation necessary
- Up to ten devices at the same time
- Small, compact design
- No SIM or net-lock
- Download speed up to 150 mbit/s
- Upload speed of up to 50 mbit/s
- USB port available to charge smartphone, tablet on the go
- Controllable via the "mobile wifi" app (android™, IOS®)
- Automatic shutdown after two hours of inactivity
- No use of memory card possible
- No built-in battery
With the huawei E5776 LTE mobile wifi hotspot Theoretically, you can surf with up to 150 mbit/s if the LTE network allows it. With the speed you can z.B. Watch videos immediately without long waiting times.
The huawei E5776 has another special feature. It has a built-in battery. So you can use the WLAN hotspot not only in the car or camper, you can use the huawei E5776 also in the office or camping site and are mobile even more flexible. With the built-in battery, the manufacturer promises a runtime of up to 10 hours. In addition, you can inquire about the battery status and reception on the 3.7cm display.
For better reception, the huawei E5776 offers the possibility to connect an external antenna. At amazon.De gives z.B. The LTE MIMO mobile antenna TS9. Some customers have seen improved reception, while others have not seen improved reception.
You can also use a micro SD card to store your data.
Like the huawei E8131, up to ten WLAN devices can access the WLAN network simultaneously.
- No software installation required
- Up to ten devices at the same time
- Display available
- Small, compact design
- Mobile, flexible use even outdoors
- No SIM or net lock
- Download speed up to 150 mbit/s
- Upload speed up to 5.76 mbit/s
Huawei has developed the E8278 another USB-WLAN hotspot for cars launched on the market. With its small, compact design, it fits in any pocket and can be easily taken along and connected to the car or laptop as needed. Because the E8278 is also a surfstick. Up to 10 WLAN-enabled devices can connect to the WLAN hotspot and surf the Internet. And with LTE speed of up to 150 mbit/s. To improve the WLAN signal and reception range, you can connect an external TS-9 antenna.
The head of the huawei E8278 is movable, so you can also get to narrow or angled USB ports.
- No software installation necessary
- Up to ten devices at the same time
- Small, compact design
- No SIM or net-lock
- Download speed up to 150 mbit/s
- Upload speed up to 50 mbit/s
- TS-9 antenna connector
- Memory card use possible
The wi2u WLAN router from lesswire is specially designed for use in the car. The manufacturer promises a better reception at high speeds. Besides the connection to a 12 volt, the wi2u can also be connected to a 24 volt power supply, so z.B. In the truck or coach.
The package includes a UMTS antenna that can be attached to the window to improve the connection quality. Up to eight mobile WLAN devices can surf on the WLAN router at the same time and that with a speed of up to 7.2 mbit/s download (HSDPA) and 5.7 mbit/s upload (HSUPA).
The integrated GPS module allows the system to be tracked and contributes to the protection of the vehicle against theft. A notification with the date and position of the vehicle is sent either by e-mail or SMS. This happens whenever the device is activated or switched off.
- UMTS window antenna with 3 meter cable and connector plug
- Cable set for connection to the vehicle’s on-board voltage for +12VDC or. +24VDC
- Mounting kit for installation in the vehicle
- Quick start guide
- 12/24 V power supply
- Positioning via integrated GPS module
- No use of memory card possible
- No built-in battery
From vodafone there is for some time already a WLAN hotspot for the car. The vodafone people have recognized the trend some time ago and now offer the new vodafone W5101 car-hotspot in connection with a data tariff.
the vodafone W5101 car-hotspot is LTE capable and vodafone states a possible download speed of up to 150 mbit/s. Just like the huawei E5776 LTE mobile wifi hotspot, up to 10 devices can access the internet at the same time. Also, by inserting a memory card, you can expand the internal memory and back up your data on the W5101.
The vodafone W5101 car-hotspot offers another advantage. you can simply disconnect it from the usb socket and use it also at home, in the office or hotel.
The car hotspot from vodafone costs 99.90 euros without a contract. In connection with z.B. The vodafone mobileinternet flat 21.6 contract costs the stick 39.90 euros, plus. 29,90 euro travel costs and monthly 29,49 euro. But you get 4.5 GB data volume in the first 12 months, after that 3GB surfing with up to 21.6 mbit/s for 24 months.
- No software installation needed
- Up to ten devices at the same time
- Small, compact design
- Download speed up to 150 mbit/s LTE
- Upload speed up to 50 mbit/s
- Connection via cigarette lighter
- Can also be used at home, in the office or hotel
- Use of memory card possible
- No built-in battery
- No display available
23 comments
If I plug the stick into a NAS instead of a power source, will this also be supplied with internet or is the USB connection only for the power supply of the device??
I’m looking for a 12V-GSM-WLAN-router for fixed installation in the car. But it should also be able to take a GPS antenna to be able to track the vehicle as well. Does anyone already have experience or an idea?
Hello halebob,
I have carconnect from T-mobile and with it you have not only a 10GB hotspot in your car, but also a tracking and electronic logbook via the APP. The connection is to ODB2 interface of your car. So you have data like speed, revolutions etc. in view and the battery level also immediately after the end of the journey.
Errors it also reads out and shows them to you in the APP, as well as possible foreign interference (which also triggered in strong wind times) or possible towing is displayed to you.
Costs are manageable, 9.95 € if you have a magenta T-mobile tariff from M, otherwise 29.95 € per month.
I know the carconnect. But what bothers me about the device is the fact that the device turns off after a few minutes, as soon as the vehicle is stationary. I can not understand that you can not change this disconnection time.
Hi, I’m also looking for a carfi LTE surfstick that turns on by itself as soon as it is powered up.
Which are available?
Hi, at which place in the car should I fix such a WLAN stick ideally?? Currently, the glove compartment, which is not exactly good for the reception.
Is there a router that can be used by more than 10 devices at the same time??
There is one: the lesswire "wi4u pro" can serve more than 10 clients at the same time.
Hey I have a question … I have to buy credit for it ?
Hello fred,
no. You can test the data comfort free for free. After consumption of the two data passes or expiration of 6 months the contract expires automatically.
I would also need a hotspot that automatically turns on and boots up as soon as it gets power…! Apart from the HUAWEI E8278 there is then nothing more?
Question! I need a hotspot that turns on and powers up automatically as soon as it is supplied with power. I assume that this is the case with all these hotspots here?! For my current one this is not so (huawei e5372)
Hello NIC,
not for all. With the E8377 carfi LTE-surfstick you have to press a powerbutton. The huawei E355 WLAN stick works as soon as it is plugged into a USB socket.
We will soon publish a few videos on the individual WLAN routers, where the hotspots are tested and explained.
Hi admin. Thank you. The E355 is no longer available on amazon. Which hotspot is still possible??
Regards
Hi nic,
how about the HUAWEI E8278? Has LTE, but costs approx. 90,- euro.
The seller does not seem serious to me ( + EUR 19,98 shipping costs ). This is not an alternative.