this product needs conection to internet??? or just use satelital conection???
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Its satelite based, internet is not needed to navigate except for software upgrade.
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It needs Internet connection for Updates. It uses G.P.S. [Satellite] for navigation
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No you have to have some connection to internet. Either with a cable or wifi connection.
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I believe Dish Network offers internet via their satellite. There is ONE BIG however!! You have to have a dedicated upload link which is NOT the Vangard Traveler. Something like a telephone land line. That is something you would not have while traveling in an RV.
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I am sorry that I cannot answer your question about satelite connection, but they sell then at Walmart and you could return it easy enough if it doesnt' and they are the same price.
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you have to have it to connect to the internet. With out it you can not connect.
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go to Garmin.com and download the driver necessary to make the connection. This way you can get updates, etc.
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Yes, I have internet access. I was not aware that I was required to use a website to use my device? Please advise.Thank you, Darrell
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hi Bharatappreciate if you can please share how did you work it out! I am also facing the sismilar issue. I have used it & it worked but took a long long time (almost 15-20 mins) to get the GPS signals. Even after that it signals were showing half on its scale.
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You do know that this is a WiFi adapter for computers, right? There are no satellite signals involved, just an internet gateway in or near your house. If you are looking for something for Dish TV, this isn't what you want. P.S. it works fine for me, picks up more connections around the neigborhood than the WiFi built into my laptop.
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Bad Elf is a satellite connection and does not need Internet or mobile connection. It works anywhere. I am so pleased with this purchase. I have two. Make sure to take your charging cord and keep your iPhone or iPad charged. The coordinates come directly from 21 or so satellites.
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Internet is necessary. Some apps come with it. Mine crashed about 2 weeks after I got it. I'm returning it and hopefully the next one will be fine. Happy New Year!
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No it does not require an internet connection or even cell service. It receives signals from low earth orbiting satellites to determine your location. It has nothing to do with the internet, cell towers or your cell phone at all. It works with your laptop's GPS enabled mapping software such as DeLorme Street Atlas or Microsoft's Streets and Trips and many others.
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Not to work as a GPS unit in your vehicle, just plug it into the lighter and it works off the satellites. You'll only need an internet connection to register the unit and update maps.
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I am still unable to bridge this device so I can receive the internet over my television. Now Amazon is advising me that my product comments will be removed because it is the product and not the seller who created the problem. The seller sold me a unit at top price that was out of date. Be careful and I pray that you can get your system to work, mine will NOT.... Good luck
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You need a computer and a monitor:) You will need an internet connection to activate the software
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Like any portable device, it doesn't absolutely need to be connected to the Internet to use the GPS. I'm sure that Google maps isn't the only map product for the tablet. Further, using WiFi or Bluetooth you can probably tether it to your mobile device to get access if you absolutely need it. Just assumptions on my part as I do not have first-hand knowledge of this exact device.
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The unit has no Wi-Fi. The unit has no socket for a cable to communicate with tripod/etc. It's only capable to communicate with the camera (via hot-shoe). Any 'equatorial' functions performed via matrix shift. It's enough for pictures of the Moon.