Gargoyle Forum

Hello, I just ordered the Gargoyle Pocket Router v3 and I've been searching the forums to find an easy way to install but haven't really found it.

I'm not a huge tech guy so when I start reading about static IP, subnet, DHCP, etc. my eyes go glossy. Wondering if someone can give me a step by step to do what I want it to do? I'd really appreciate it!

Situation:
I have a vacation rental property with Exede satellite internet. Limit is 150 gb per month. I would like to connect the new Pocket Router v3 to my Exede modem, and then connect the router to a multi port switch which distributes the signal throughout the house to various rooms through Cat 5 cables. I would like to set up data caps so when we have guests for 4 days, I can allot them 20gb of data for their stay and then it gets throttled down so they can still use it but not for streaming videos etc.

I also have some devices in the house that need internet like my home alarm, solar power monitoring, and pool/spa control so I don't want to stop the internet from working altogether if a guest exceeds the data cap.

Guests also have access to our smart TVs with Netflix, etc. and our DirecTv which allows on-demand TV programs that use internet data, so if they use these devices to go over their allotment I'd like these devices to also count towards their total.

In addition I have a few wireless access points that I've connected with Cat 5 cables around the property so we get better coverage.

Is it possible to put this new pocket router in a locked closet with the satellite modem, and then turn off the satellite modem's WiFi so all data is restricted and monitored after the pocket router?

Can anyone provide me step by step instructions on how to do this, including setting up the pocket router and access points to have the same SSID and passwords so internet can be used throughout the property without having to log in to different SSID's. It would be great if as a guest walks from one area to another it would just connect to the strongest signal without having to re-log on.

Thanks in advance for any help! Rick

Well the good news is that Gargoyle can do everything you want. But the cost to make it work really well is going to be some time, effort, study and testing on your part.

Once you have the router in your possession you can read the web pages on it and of course the documentation on this site. These are good launching points.

If you have any specific questions there are people on this forum to help you. But do not expect a step by step guide. It will be too complicated for that.

Now if you do not want to do the heavy lifting yourself you might make a deal with a more experienced user to help you out specifically. No doubt some renumeration would be needed but also no doubt a good investment on your part. Several contributors on the forum list in their tag lines that they will do this. Others may jump on this thread and offer.

Good luck.