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rawest50
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Topic: WIFI Tow Vehcile setup Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 3:05pm |
My new tow vehicle is setup as a WIFI Hotspot. I guess that is what it is called. Not too familiar with the terminology. What I am wondering is can I set it up to stay on through the aux switch on the ignition. Right now it goes off in a few minutes. I know it will draw on battery power so I am not sure if that is a good idea if it can be done.
Any suggestions on how I can take advantage of my TV WIFI? It has a range of about 70 feet. Will connect up to 7 ipads, iphones, etc.
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 3:48pm |
What's it use for the uplink? Presumably you have to add it (the TV) to your cell service? Or does it use something like satellite service for the uplink?
WiFi by itself means nothing. It's really what it depends on for the uplink.
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rawest50
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Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 4:51pm |
Originally posted by GlueGuy
What's it use for the uplink? Presumably you have to add it (the TV) to your cell service? Or does it use something like satellite service for the uplink?WiFi by itself means nothing. It's really what it depends on for the uplink. |
It uses OnStar Remote link. 3G, 4G, LTE. Is does not say but I assume it is Satellite since the manual refers to satellite radio.
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2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab
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mcarter
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Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 4:56pm |
If it's a Colorado, mine is the same.
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 4:56pm |
Originally posted by rawest50
It uses OnStar Remote link. 3G, 4G, LTE. Is does not say but I assume it is Satellite since the manual refers to satellite radio. |
That's the key. "3G, 4G, LTE" says it is using a cellular connection. It will use whatever data connection your OnStar remote link can use. Wonder what data charges there would be? It should be pointed out (in case it's not obvious) that if you are in a "no cell zone", there will be no WiFi either.
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Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 4:59pm |
As I recall, we decided not to use ours and it was related to cost.
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rawest50
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Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 6:41pm |
Originally posted by mcarter
As I recall, we decided not to use ours and it was related to cost. |
I can get unlimited data for $20 a month.
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2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab
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Great wife puts up with my BS
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Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 7:04pm |
Go for it.
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Mike Carter
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rawest50
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Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 7:14pm |
It is through my truck. How can I keep my truck WIFI on without the engine running? If my truck is running I have WIFI. If on aux it goes off after a few minutes.
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2017.5 RPod 179
2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler
2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab
2 Weiner dogs
Great wife puts up with my BS
❤️ Thoroughbred Racing.
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Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 7:55pm |
Check the owner's manual?
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