Networking and ACII

[zmalexander]

Is it possible to hook up the ACII to an 802.11b wireless network? I already have the network set up in my home, and was wondering if it is possible to use a wireless access point to connect the ACII to the network. Has anyone tried this before?
Thanks for your help!

 

[zmalexander]

Nevermind, found the links from eariler posts. Thanks!

 

[Carlos]

I have it set at home with the wireless connection and could not be happier. With the tank being in the livingroom and no more space under the cabinet, having a computer (desktop or laptop) by the tank 24/7 was out of the question.

Installed the wireless and could not be happier. I dont have problems with dropped connection. I am running Aquanotes and the port redirector in W2K environment.

Carlos

 

[zmalexander]

OK, another question. I have the ethernet wireless access point. How much will I have to spend to buy the piece which will convert the serial signal to something the 802.11g access point will understand?

 

[Carlos]

If you have the wireless bridge or your computer is near a RJ45 jack, you can do this.

You will need the adapter to convert from serial to ethernet. The adapter runs $99.00

http://industrialethernet.com/net232-dte.html

The adapter is not wireless. You hook up the Controller to the Adapter and then hook up a wireless bridge to the adapter.

The software needed to redirect the ports comes with the adapter. Not hard to install as long as you follow the directions carefully.

Carlos

 

[73ChargerFan]

That web site also has a wireless ethernet to serial bridge.

 

[Carlos]

Yes, I had an extra bridge (B) that I was not using. It was not worth the extra money for me to spend on the wireless adapter when all it would be running is the AC software.

I rather save that money and use it for more frags...