How to turn your car into a Wi-Fi Hotspot

Is your car your office? If not it sure could be. RaySat, a manufacturer of DBS satellite antennas for cars, is introducing the RaySat SpeedRay™ 3000 which offers vehicles on-the-move, high-speed Internet access and satellite TV using a low profile (5.7”) roof mounted KU-band satellite antenna. The system provides vehicle passengers with an in-car hotspot, easy IP based network access plus live satellite TV.

The SpeedRay™ 3000 system consists of an outdoor antenna unit for satellite signal reception (data and TV), indoor antenna controller, satellite modem (for Internet access), WiFi router and a DBS satellite receiver (for live satellite TV). Integrated advanced sensors and a sophisticated tracking system provide access while the vehicle is in-motion or stationary. The SpeedRay™ 3000 antenna mounts securely to the cross bars of a vehicle roof rack or alternatively, RaySat manufacturers special brackets for RV and truck installations.

The SpeedRay™ 3000 is the world's first vehicle-based satellite antenna providing in-motion, high-speed Internet access to motorists, including emergency personnel, riding in cars, trucks, or motor homes. The new SpeedRay™ 3000 is based on an enclosed low profile, roof-mounted antenna that enables Internet access to laptops, PDAs, or other devices equipped with Wi-Fi wireless networking technology.

The innovative system provides high-speed Internet access that can be shared among users in the vehicle. In addition, the SpeedRay™ 3000 provides moving vehicles with strong reception of digital satellite TV and music channels. Since it communicates solely via satellite, the antenna can be used effectively in remote areas where cellular and land-line connections are not available.

Available Summer 2006

Cost $3495.00

Specifications pdf

Comments

[gadgetat]

I've been looking into all the ways you can connect while on the road. There are many satellite systems available, but nothing low profile, so it's an interesting idea. The $7K price tag however sounds painful.

Personally I'm using a Kyocera KR1 Wifi EVDO router now. Uses a cellular card, and creates your own WiFi hot spot too. Sure, it doesn't have national coverage like the satellite setup, but that's ok by me. Price tag was only $300. I'll keep the savings for my gas tank. :)

[pablo]

I from argentina.
My inglish is realy bag sorry
My quetion is for sale the vehicle satellite antenna.
Spendig Money
In Spanis
Cuanto cuesta una antena para auto satelital sin o con internet, y si es posible mandarla a la argentina. Y si tiene costo de mantenimiento.
Desde Ya
Gracias

[Hossein]

Dear Sir
I am looking internet antena and TV with wifi solution and wireless solution for trains and vehichels are moving.
Would you please let us have your offer and proposal.
Best regards
Danghani

[Hossein]

I need your reccommendation in this regards
Damghani

[Marian Gray]

I read about another similar application which uses also Mobile IP and is rugged. Check www.adalia.ee/products_wimo.html

From a technical point of view i would prefer using mobile ip...i guess it's the only commercial router where Mobile IP was implemented

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[sankalp]

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