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Alden Netmaster 90 Satellite Internet
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The age old problem of motorhoming is getting internet access "on the move".
The Alden Netmaster 90 satellite internet system is the new kid on the block and is rewriting the rule book on mobile internet access. Previously the only real option for serious internet usage was either BGAN or Datastorm. The former charges per megabyte and can get expensive for intensive use, the latter is a very expensive (>£6000) satellite internet system which then charges you a fixed rate per month dependant upon speed of access required.
Internet access in a motorhome or caravan is possible quickly and easily with the new Alden Netmaster 90.
The Alden Netmaster 90 was developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency, this system gives reliable web access in almost every part of Europe and beyond. See alden netmaster satellite footprint below.
Based on Alden’s 90cm "Platinum" satellite TV system, the Netmaster is simple to operate and can also be used to receive TV signals, although not at the same time. Additional hardware consists of a special 2-way LNB outside and a specially designed modem on the inside of the vehicle.
Download speeds of up to 1024 Kb/s enable the use of VOIP phones and, with additional hardware, it’s even possible to watch TV via the Internet.
You simply purchase the access subscription you require as and when you require it ?
Option 1: 1 Years full subscription (730€ Approx £500 at time of writing or £42 a month)
Option 2: 100 Days over a period of 2 years (355€ Approx £250)
Option 3: 40 days over a period of 1 year (210€ Approx £150)
5 days access (which can be used at any time during the course of a year) is included with the system
Alden Netmaster 90 Summary
Mobile Broadand speed Internet Access
Satellite TV Reception
Supports VoIP
Alden Netmaster 90 Specifications
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12V |
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"Raven" dish made of high performance, perforated steel |
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90cm |
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Universal (suitable for digital and analogue TV transmissions) + additional LNB for 2-way Internet access |
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Fixes to roof with Sikaflex and / or screws |
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Charcoal grey |
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Uses S.S.C. (satellite search controller) which can be mounted in any convenient place. |
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175mm W x 125mm D x 40mm H |
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Less than one minute |
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Astra 2, Eurobird, Astra 1, Hotbird, Atlantic Bird, Hellasat |
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Can be used with any satellite receiver including SKY receivers |
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Yes - available as an optional extra (D2195A) |
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Approx. 18 Kgs |
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Approx. 1.5 Amps |
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Approx. <0.1 Amp (when being used for TV), Approx. 3 Amps when being used for Internet access |
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12V modem supplied. This connects to any computer via a LAN cable or wireless LAN connection |
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240 mm |
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170 cms diameter |
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2 years |
Alden Netmaster 90 Satellite Internet Reviews
Below are a selection of reviews of Alden Netmaster 90 Satellite Internet's from our past customers with the most recent review of the Alden Netmaster 90 Satellite Internet at the top, we hope you find them useful
John Lavelle: Sunday 13 January, 2008
The Alden Netmaster 90 Satellite system is primarily a Satellite TV dish which automatically searches for and locks on to your selected satellite. No standing in the pouring rain trying to manually adjust your dish only to find that you finally get a lock on just in time for the ending credits.
The Alden Netmaster 90 Satellite system receives TV from 6 satellites depending upon your location namely Astra 2, Eurobird, Astra 1, Hotbird, Atlantic Bird and Hispasat. Married to a Freeview receiver this gives you in excess of two thousand channels!
As well as receiving Satellite TV the Alden Netmaster 90 Satellite system has a second LMB. Unlike some other cheaper satellite internet systems this LMB both sends and receives internet data so you become an 'Earth Station'.
Having decided on the Alden Netmaster 90 Satellite system I used VanBitz to do the installation on the recommendation of Outdoorbits. Eddie at VanBitz has an Alden Netmaster 90 Satellite system on his RV and according to RoadPro (the importers of the system) they have installed more of these systems than anyone else. I deferred to VanBitz's experience and also had a Zehnder Freeview receiver installed.
I have nothing but praise for the VanBitz installation. They found a 'slot' for me at very short notice. The campsite attached to the VanBitz workshops is very pleasant. All the staff are friendly, efficient and very professional and the work was completed in about half a day.
The system is made up of three main parts: The self seeking satellite dish; the satellite controller; and the satellite modem from IPcopter. To watch TV you also need a Freeview box and of course a TV. You can even make your Mobile Home into a WiFi hotspot if you connect a wireless router to the satellite modem.
The satellite controller failed shortly after it was installed and the replacement controller was fitted by RoadPro the same day. It is well known that computer equipment can fail shortly after installation so this is not something to be worried about, just make sure you give the system a thorough testing (including switching it on and off a number of times) prior to leaving. I would recommend staying the night at the installers to give the system a good work out just in case.
So what's it like in everyday use? Easy! Raise the dish, select Hispasat on the controller, switch on the Modem, connect the network cable to your computer, turn on your computer and start surfing. The whole system runs on 12v so you don't need an electrical hook up (EHU) providing your laptop is charged up.
So far I have only used the system on the Northwest coast of Cumbria which is on the edge of one of the satellite footprints. The download speed is good, on average about 130KBs which is about the same as a 1 Meg ADSL link. This is good enough to surf the web, stream films, download software and the all important software updates.
The upload speed is a little slow, about half the speed you'd expect from a 1 Meg ADSL link but certainly good enough to send emails and upload photographs. This upload speed means that you can use Voice over IP (VoIP) programs like Skype to make free phone calls to other Skype users. I have used it to two way video conference via Skype with my brother in Paris.
The downside seems to be weather related. Alden recommend that the dish is lowered in wind speeds over 30mph though, according to the documentation, it can handle wind speeds up to 60mph. I found that once the wind reached about 20 – 25mph the use of the internet was degraded due to the movement of the dish on top of the RV (I could do with levelling jacks). TV reception is not affected until the wind speed reaches over 30mph.
Would I recommend this system? Yes, it is not that much more expensive than self seeking TV satellite system yet offers the bonus of not just Internet but also free phone calls via Skype. If travelling on the Continent it will soon pay for itself on the money saved on roaming charges alone.
