Get unlimited, unthrottled data - free with any rental. Max 14 days | call us on 1300 796 162 for a quote

Quick Rent Product – Workhorse

PopUp WiFi Workhorse - Quick Rent

PopUp WiFi Workhorse - Quick Rent

Bonded Cellular Event WiFi Unit/Kit

Solid, reliable & built for most professional use cases, the Workhorse is your Plug’n’Play go-to whenever you need quality production internet. Seamlessly bonding 2 x 5G and 2 x 4G cellular connections from the three major national carriers, choose the Workhorse for connecting up to 100 standard production devices over a range of 50m radius. If you have a satellite or onsite connection available, we’ll bond that to your cellular connections for even more performance. Need to run a bar? Connect a production office or some vendors? Light up a guest network? Host a critical Zoom call? A bit of each? just saddle up the Workhorse and get to work.

Need a hand? Book a call
Date Range Picker
Select first live date 📅
Next available: Calculating...
Select first live date first 📅
Maximum booking duration is 14 days
Total Package ex GST
$0.00
$0.00 per unit per day
Select Live Dates First
Two business days before first live date
Select Live Dates First
One calendar day before first live date
Select Live Dates First
The following business day after the last live date

Session is no longer valid. Please refresh the page.

Error

  • Support up to 100 Devices
    General internet access – supports up to 100 laptops, tablets or phones.
  • Minimum 50m Coverage
    Coverage area of 50m in any direction from the unit when it is positioned at waist height. Get even more range if you can set it up higher (max ~3m).
  • Three Major Carriers
    4 bonded active 5G/4G simultaneous connections from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone for premium performance and redundancy.​
  • Seamless Failover
    Seamless failover for uninterrupted service – even if there’s a problem with one of the carriers.
  • LAN Port
    Directly connect a device or a switch with a hard line.
  • WAN Port
    So you can add any available onsite connection to the bonded pool for even more backup.
  • Low Power Draw
    Maximum 40 Watts powered by standard AU 3-pin AC power plug
  • Battery Integration
    Option to add your own Lithium Ion power tool battery for full mobility or an instant UPS power backup. Milwaukee and Dewalt compatible.
  • Compact & Light Weight
    43 x 24 x 36 cm, 11kg
  • Unthrottled high speed data
  • Slipstream Live Network Insights
    Keep an eye on your data usage, user numbers or network traffic figures in moments. Just scan the QR code on your PopUp WiFi unit for real-time insights about your production network via our unique software, the Slipstream dashboard (free with every PopUp WiFi booking).
  • Live 24/7 Support
    Stack your team with our experienced network engineers. They use IoT data and powerful cloud-based tools to expertly manage your network in real time so you’re never on your own. Call us or send us a text and we’ll log into your network on-the-spot. We can make changes in moments, so you get solutions on-the-double.

  • Early Delivery
    Delivery two business days ahead via courier delivery
  • Free load in and tech run

Easy Plug‘n’Play Set Up

Perfect for mission critical production WiFi or branded internet, the PopUp WiFi Workhorse unit provides powerful temporary internet for events ranging from tens of people to tens of thousands of people. With enterprise-grade technology and expert live support you can rest assured that on the big day your WiFi won’t let you down.

Step 1

Find a flat spot between 4 and 10 feet off the ground. There’s no need to open it.

Step 2

Lay it down and plug into AC power. You’ll see the green light come on.

Step 3

Snap a photo with your phone and text it to our techs. They’ll log in and make sure your network optimisation is complete so you have the best possible internet for your location.

Quick Facts

  • Runs using 2 x 5G + 2 x 4G bonded providers concurrently for increased performance and 99.9% uptime
  • Venue permission not required
  • No need to even open the case – just plug it straight into standard AC power or add a Lithium Ion battery
  • Inbuilt GPS tracking

Build

  • Tough Pelican case construction with an external power cord. Does not need to be opened to operate.
  • Approved to take as carry-on or checked baggage
  • Combination locked – able to be opened by airport security
  • Splash resistant
  • Operating Temperatures -5°C – 40°C
  • Green power indicator light
  • External Ethernet – CAT6A RJ45 ports for connecting a network switch, direct client access or external WAN. 1 x LAN and 1 x WAN port

Access Point

  • 100 concurrent users (general usage)
  • At least 2,500 m sq. range (50m x 50m room)
  • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax WiFi 6
  • 4×4 MIMO
  • Broadcasts 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz frequencies
  • Complies with all main WiFi security standards
  • Web content filtering, whitelisting and blacklisting
  • WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 and enhanced open encryption

Antennas

  • High-gain antennas for superior 5G/4G performance
  • Directional and omni-directional antennas for range and reach

Power

  • Powered by standard AU 3-pin AC power plug
  • Battery power available via one integrated Milwaukee M18/DeWALT XR 18V/20V adapter, XR M18 min 9Ahr
  • Minimum of 5.0Ah battery capacity (9.0Ah + is recommended)
  • Low power consumption (max 40 watts)

Router

  • Multi-provider capable (Telstra, Optus & Vodafone)
  • 5G and 4G Category 12
  • 8 Load-balancing algorithms
  • WAN smoothing available
  • Carrier bonding
  • Cloud-managed
  • VLAN priority-capable
  • 1 x External Gigabit LAN port
  • 1 x External Gigabit WAN port
  • WiFi WAN-compatible
  • Bonded speeds 20-250Mbps download, 20-150Mbps upload
  • Latency 30-100ms
  • DHCP IP addressing
  • Static public IP address available, WPA2 and WPA3 and enhanced open encryption

Dimensions

  • 43 x 24 x 36 cm
  • 11kg