Winegard has a great reputation as a leading provider of both satellite and over-the-air TV antennas designed for RV use.
Over the past few years, Winegard has branched out to also offer long-range Wi-Fi and roof-mounted cellular via its ConnecT and ConnecT 2.0 products, but RV manufacturers have been hesitant to add yet another major component to already crowded RV roofs.
So why not combine things - and hide the cellular and Wi-Fi antennas under the same dome as the TV antenna?
That is the core idea behind Winegard's Air 360+, a product designed to offer an amplified TV antenna for RV manufacturers to build onto new RVs - but with an easy router upgrade path to allow RV owners to simply add cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity as well, without needing to drill any additional holes or pull additional wires to tap into the antennas on the roof.
Additionally, when the Air 360+ system is OEM pre-wired, a separate switched power cable is also run to the ceiling location to provide dedicated power for the router upgrade - the dome itself doesn't use or require power. Since the Air 360+ system also supports over-the-air (OTA) TV, a TV cable is run to a completely different location - either a switch box, TV location, or a tech/media cabinet.
The Air 360+ system is not just a simple rooftop dome with antennas. Installing it requires running cables to and from at least three separate locations in the RV. This cabling complexity is a big reason why this system is usually installed by manufacturers since aftermarket and DIY Air 360+ installations can be difficult.
But while the Air 360+ has a lot to offer when combined with a plug-and-play router add-on, it has some very important limitations to fully understand.
Air 360+ & Router Combo
The Air 360+ comes packaged as an OTA TV reception device installed on the roof of an RV. There are now two versions of the Air 360+ dome:
- The original Air 360+: This dome contains 2x cellular antennas, 1x Wi-Fi antenna, and an OTA television antenna.
- The Air 360+ 5G: Released in late 2022, this dome contains 4x cellular antennas, 1x Wi-Fi antenna, and an OTA TV antenna.
The system is designed to be used with the Winegard Gateway or the WiFiRanger Osprey routers and is not a good match for other routers due to the unique system design.
The Gateway 5G router must be paired with the Air 360+ 5G dome as it requires four cellular antennas and the original Air 360+ dome only has two cellular antennas.
The Air 360+ allows the Gateway Router to be installed in two locations; inside the rooftop dome unit or on the ceiling of the RV, depending on how the Air 360+ was pre-wired. In most cases, the wiring for the router is configured for installation on an RV ceiling. The Osprey router is not designed to mount inside the dome.
MobileMustHave, a vendor who caters to the RV industry, has a product called Basecamp which is designed to pair with the Air360 dome to allow mounting of equipment on the ceiling. We have a review of the Basecamp here.
In October of 2024 Winegard released ConnecT OS which is a major overhaul of the firmware for its mobile routers. Get more details in our News Story.
Product Variations
Air 360+ V2.S (antenna)
Air 360+ V2.S
In November 2021, Winegard came out with a "v2.S" version of the rooftop antenna unit. The only difference is the shell design and the addition of a coaxial port on the side to hook up a rooftop satellite TV dish.
Specifications
- Model: Air 360+ V2.S (AR2-V2S)
- Cellular Antennas: 2x antennas utilizing MCX connectors
- Wi-Fi Antennas: 1x 2.4GHz utilizing MCX connectors
- Dimensions: 17.25" x 7.7" / 3.75 lb
- Other Ports: Coax for external Satellite TV connection
- Other Features: OTA TV antennas
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Retail Price: $159
Air 360+ 5G (antenna)
Air 360+ 5G
In late 2022, Winegard came out with a "5G" version of the dome which is largely the same as the V2.S dome except for the addition of two more cellular antennas for a total of four.
Specifications
- Model: Air 360+ 5G (AR2-5G1)
- Cellular Antennas: 4x antennas utilizing MCX connectors
- Wi-Fi Antennas: 1x antenna utilizing MCX connectors
- Dimensions: 17.25" x 7.7" / 3.75 lb
- Other Ports: Coax for external Satellite TV connection
- Other Features: OTA TV antennas
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Retail Price: $199
Gateway LTE Router
Gateway Router
The Winegard Gateway Router has an LTE Cat-4 modem. The original Gateways (Model GW-1000) used an older modem that didn't support newer LTE bands like Band 71 and 14, and it also only utilized Wi-Fi 4. Later versions of the Gateway (model number GW-PRO1) have Wi-Fi 5 and support LTE bands 71 and 14.
Specifications
- Model: Gateway (GW-1000 and GW-PRO1)
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router: Yes
- Wi-Fi Standard:
- GW-1000: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) - 2.4 GHz
- GW-PRO1: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) - 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 2x
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Wi-Fi Standard:
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: 10.11.12.1
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: No
- Ethernet Ports: 1x Fast Ethernet (On The Gateway Device)
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 4G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Not Specified
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon, AT&T, & T-Mobile
- LTE Bands:
- GW-1000: 2, 4, 5, 13, 17
- GW-PRO1: 2, 4, 5, 12(17), 13, 14, 66, 71
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 2x2
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-4 (Max Theoretical Speed: 150 Mbps Down / 50 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: No
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: No
- SIM Slots: 1x Mini
- Dimensions: 8.13 x 8.13 inches
- Other Ports: No
- Power Source: Direct 12v power supply
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Retail Price: $349.00
Gateway 5G Router
Gateway 5G
The Gateway 5G Router is a redesigned and much more advanced version of the original Gateway LTE router. This product was launched (October 2022) and is now available to purchase (September 2023).
The Gateway 5G router is only compatible with the Air 360+ 5G rooftop dome antenna system.
Specifications
- Model: Gateway 5G (GW-5G01)
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router: Yes
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 1x external (in the Air 360+), 1x internal
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes (2.4 GHz only)
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: 10.11.12.1
- Password: Not Specified
- Address: 10.11.12.1
- USB Tethering Support: No
- Ethernet Ports: 1x WAN/LAN switchable
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Quectel RM502QAE (X55)
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon, AT&T, & T-Mobile
- 5G Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
- LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support:
- 5G Cellular Performance: Not Specified
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: Not Specified
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: 2x 5G Carrier Aggregation - Mid-and & Low-and 5G can NOT be combined
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-18 (Max Theoretical Speed: 1.2 Gps Down / 150 Mps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: 5x Download, 3x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: No - requires Air 360+ 5G Dome antennas
- SIM Slots: 1x Mini
- Dimensions: 8.13 x 8.13 x 1.68 inches
- Other Ports: Not Specified
- Power Source: Direct 12v power supply
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Retail Price: $999.00
WiFiRanger Osprey
WiFiRanger Osprey Gateway Router
WiFiRanger was acquired by Winegard in August 2020 and the Osprey represents the first major product collaboration. The Osprey was released in January 2022.
The WiFiRanger Osprey, like the Winegard Gateway, is specifically designed for the Air 360+ and is not intended to operate as a standalone router.
The Osprey comes with an LTE Cat-6 or optional Cat-12 modem and utilizes the same software as other WiFiRanger products.
For an overview of WiFiRanger and the capabilities of their firmware, please see our WiFiRanger Product Lineup entry.
Specifications
- Model: Osprey Router (designed to be paired with an Air 360+) (WR-OS12)
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router: Yes
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 1x MCX Connector for Air 360+ antenna cable and 2x internal Wi-Fi antenna (1x 2.4Ghz, 1x 5GHz)
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: 10.140.7.1
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Ethernet Ports: 1x Fast Ethernet (On The Osprey)
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 4G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Not Specified
- Supported Networks & Bands: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile
- LTE Bands:
- Cat-6 Modem: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66
- Cat-12 Modem: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 2x2 external (in the Air 360+ dome)
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category:
- Cat-6 (Max Theoretical Speed: 300 Mbps Down / 50 Mbps Up)
- Cat-12 (Max Theoretical Speed: 600 Mbps Down / 300 Mbps Up)
- LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation:
- Cat-6: 2x Download
- Cat-12: 3x Download, 2x Upload
- LTE Performance Category:
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 2x antennas in the Air 360+ dome. The Osprey has no cellular antennas
- SIM Slots: 1x Mini
- Dimensions: 5.75 × 5.25 × 1.25 inches
- Other Ports: MicroSD, FAST Ethernet (100Mbps)
- Power Source: Direct 12v power supply
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Retail Price:
- Cat-6 Osprey - $399.00
- Cat-12 Osprey - $499.00
Winegard Data Packages
Winegard offers FreedomGo data plans, which can be used with the cellular-enabled versions of the Air 360+.
- Verizon plans:
- 300 GB at 25 Mbps - $109/month
- 300 GB at 50 Mbps - $139/month
- T-Mobile plans:
- 10 GB - $59/month
- 25GB - $99/month
- 40GB - $120/month
- 100GB - $149/month
- AT&T plans:
- US only:
- 10GB for $59/month
- 20GB for $99/month
- US & Canada:
- 1GB for $20/month
- 3GB for $35/month
- 10GB for $80/month
- 20GB for $150/month
- US only:
Winegard also permits owners to also use their own eligible AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile SIM card with a data plan in the device.
News, Videos & Status
We received an Air 360+ and a Cat-6 Osprey for evaluation from WiFiRanger in January 2022 and tested this system for usability and cellular and Wi-Fi performance. Members have access to our full review below and MIA can see our full testing notes in our testing forum here:
- WiFiRanger Osprey and Air360+ (Cellular Router / Wi-Fi Extending) | Testing In Progress
- 2022 Wi-Fi-as-WAN Head-to-Head Testing Roundup | Testing In Progress
Additionally, we received an Air 360+ 5G and Winegard 5G Gateway in December 2022. Our review is below and our testing notes are in the testing forum here:
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