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Old 01-25-2020, 09:56 PM   #1
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Where is the switch for the Wifi ranger?

This is getting so frustrating. I have a 2014 3970 voltage and I'm not sure what I am doing but in the process of flipping switches and doing our normal thing, I apparently turned off our Wi-Fi Ranger for part of the summer. We just thought there was something wrong with the unit itself, yet a couple weeks ago I went over 2 the trailer and now my phone tells me that it is up and working again. Is there any switch that turns it on and off? I was led to believe that is wired full-time, but that doesn't appear to be the case. I would sure like to know what activates / deactivates the wifiranger. Any help would be appreciated the point me in the right direction.
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Old 01-25-2020, 10:11 PM   #2
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They are wired directly.
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Old 01-25-2020, 11:43 PM   #3
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My 2014 3950 is wired direct
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Loose fuse in the fuse panel maybe?
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Old 01-27-2020, 02:40 AM   #5
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Ok, as I don't own a Ranger I'm just thinking out loud here... but is the system 12v, or 110AC? If it's 110AC only, then a fuse isn't gonna matter... and it obviously isn't going to work when dry camping.

Just wondering if that might play in when you do & don't have it working?
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Old 01-27-2020, 04:02 AM   #6
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Does anyone know where the wifi ranger is on our 17 3970 or do i even have one, have not seen a switch etc.,
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Old 01-27-2020, 07:28 AM   #7
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Check your roof for a white box about 3x6x3. That's where the one on my 3950 is.
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Check your roof for a white box about 3x6x3. That's where the one on my 3950 is.
Nope i guess i do not have one, case solved Thanks
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Old 02-01-2020, 09:28 PM   #9
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The Morons wired Direct to a DC circuit! I get on the roof and disconnect it from the Wi-Fi ranger itself
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What is a Wi-Fi ranger?
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What is a Wi-Fi ranger?
It's a Wi-Fi repeater. Takes the signal from the campground Wi-Fi (or other source), and uses it as a wireless hub for your rig. The unit antenna on top of the rig usually grabs a signal from a farther range than your devices inside the rig.
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