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Winegard WiFi Extender

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When I first wrote about my installation of a Winegard ConnecT, it was because I was frustrated by the cabling and mounting scheme Winegard employs. But the company deserves high marks for their response to my concerns, as they quickly had a proposed solution, which I will explain below. While ConnecT’s all-in-one WiFi and cellular get-online system—with the cell service included—is Winegard’s first entry into the marine market, they’ve been at it in the recreational vehicle world for quite some time. And their radio frequency (RF) performance is rock solid, even if the interface seemed rather bare-bones to me.

The Winegard ConnecT 4G1xM is a WiFi bridge, 4G/LTE modem, and router in a single enclosure. It provides the option to connect

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