Winegard on RVMaster app

[MCP]

I’m trying to figure out what the winegard tab on the BMPRO RVMaster tablet is supposed to do. I have a 2023 Tellaro 20k. Nothing happens. No response when tapped (tried at least a thousand times)! It usually says “unavailable” and occasionally “fetching info” but never gets beyond that. I have set the winegard up (by iPad) and it works even though a pain. BMPro has been contacted several times but only response is we’re busy and we’ll get back to you. That was one and two weeks ago. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.
Mike

[16ACE27]

Is that for connecting to the Winegard wireless signal for access to the Internet?

[MCP]

Originally Posted by 16ACE27

Is that for connecting to the Winegard wireless signal for access to the Internet?

That’s what I would have thought but it doesn’t do anything. I can go into the BMPRO settings and connect to the winegard or my home network or to my hotspot but the “winegard” tab is totally unresponsive.

[RonRM]

I never got past 'fetching info'. I followed the instructions to the letter.

I later found out, all it does is mimic the Winegard device internal website, it will flip the WAN connection from internal cellular (if you installed a SIM) or connect to a WIFI connection with internet.

Boarderline - useless.

I abandoned the idea of using the Winegard in all but one condition - my hotspot isn't performing (poor signal), my phones won't perform (bad signal) and there is a decent WIFI (campground, public...etc) available that can be seen by the Winegard.

It does pull in WIFI from a good distance, so its not out of the question that it will be used, just not that often.

The problem with the Winegard is not whether it works or not, it works. It's the fact that it will cut your bandwidth by near half, as it goes through the amplifiers inside. It might work better if it had a SIM of it's own. I had the original TOGO unit, came with a $20/month unlimited ATT SIM, that thing was awesome, 70MB/sec downloads driving down the road. I assume it's near the same components in the Winegard, seems to work pretty much the same.

I also added my hotspot as the preferred network connection for the BMPro. I had it forget the Winegard. This allows me to operate the BMPro over the internet with their app.

I use my hotspot in several vehicles, so pulling the SIM (att) and using it in the Winegard won't work for me.

I saw that DirectTV, of all organizations, just came out with a $20some odd dollar/month unlimited plan - won't last long, but if the SIM compatible with the Winegard, I'll give that a try.

Ron

[MCP]

Originally Posted by RonRM

I never got past 'fetching info'. I followed the instructions to the letter.

I later found out, all it does is mimic the Winegard device internal website, it will flip the WAN connection from internal cellular (if you installed a SIM) or connect to a WIFI connection with internet.

Boarderline - useless.

I abandoned the idea of using the Winegard in all but one condition - my hotspot isn't performing (poor signal), my phones won't perform (bad signal) and there is a decent WIFI (campground, public...etc) available that can be seen by the Winegard.

It does pull in WIFI from a good distance, so its not out of the question that it will be used, just not that often.

The problem with the Winegard is not whether it works or not, it works. It's the fact that it will cut your bandwidth by near half, as it goes through the amplifiers inside. It might work better if it had a SIM of it's own. I had the original TOGO unit, came with a $20/month unlimited ATT SIM, that thing was awesome, 70MB/sec downloads driving down the road. I assume it's near the same components in the Winegard, seems to work pretty much the same.

I also added my hotspot as the preferred network connection for the BMPro. I had it forget the Winegard. This allows me to operate the BMPro over the internet with their app.

I use my hotspot in several vehicles, so pulling the SIM (att) and using it in the Winegard won't work for me.

I saw that DirectTV, of all organizations, just came out with a $20some odd dollar/month unlimited plan - won't last long, but if the SIM compatible with the Winegard, I'll give that a try.

Ron

Thanks, all good info. It kinda confirms my frustration with it not making a connection from the app to the winegard. I figured at the least (if it worked) it would simplify picking between cellular or whatever Wi-Fi was available without having to do it by phone or otherwise.
Mike

[Mofingus]

I'm having the same issue with the BMPro connecting to the Winegard and it sounds like the exact same issue you are stating above. They should just do a firmware update and remove that from the BMPro screen. It is not helpful since it is non-functional. Thanks for the info. Wish the vendors would work together on their tech interfaces.