This Product Discontinued or Obsolete
While current owners of this device or plan may continue to find performance to be adequate for the foreseeable tech-future, we do not recommend upgrading to or purchasing it.
As of March 2020, Bitstorm ceased production of their Bad Boy Series of Wi-Fi systems.
Their site says they will continue to support existing customers on a "best effort basis."
Bitstorm specializes in weather proofed WiFi based products, marketed to the marine audience.
The Bad Boy Xteme MJ (Metal Jacket) is their most weather resistant WiFi extending solution to date. This singularly packaged router/antenna solution can be purchased as a single product, or as packaged in the Bad Boy Xtreme kit.
Specifications - MJ Kit
- Base Technology: Bitstorm
- Wi-Fi Router: Yes
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n
- 5GHz Wi-Fi: N/A
- Wi-Fi Antenna: Yes, Omni-Directional
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Claimed Wi-Fi Range: 7 miles
- Guest Wi-Fi Network:
- Cellular Tethering via USB: No USB Port
- Integrated Cellular Modem: No
- Ethernet Ports: No
- Special Features: Extreme weather proof
- Power Source: PoE
- Dimensions: 7.5" x 1.5"
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Mounting: Rail, flat surface, backstay mounts, 1-14 adapter included
- Retail Price: $219 (Device) / $389 (Kit)
Review & Testing Status
We are not currently testing this device or kit.
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