G+_Eddie Foy Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Anyone have experience with the Ethernet to WiFi adapters? I have a client that wants WiFi on their CNC Laser. They currently do the sneakernet with floppies. Prob is it runs DOS with a SBC on a ISA backplane. (the SBC is internally PCI, and has a Ethernet port) I guess I'd have to configure the adapter on a modern machine first? I take it they have a web interface. USB is not an option, not enough room for the TCP/IP stack, USB drivers and CNC software. But the TCP/IP stack does fit, done it a few times before. And of course a WiFi cards don't exist for ISA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Mr covert Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Generic Ethernet to Wi-Fi bridge. Configure on another pc via web browser first. Alternatively use a dd-wrt router in bridge mode for a bit of extra fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_John Mink Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Yeah, I'd say a wireless bridge would be the best approach as it creates a wireless bridge for wired devices. So it'll connect anything with an ethernet port! Most routers (especially anything running open source firmware) can do this no problem. But I'm sure you can buy some specific device if you don't wanna flash a router. Also, I have a vague memory of Iyaz (if that doesn't date this.... ) bringing on Russell T. on Know How to explain how wireless bridges work & how to set them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_610GARAGE Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Don't know if this would be a viable option, but you could use a pi with a wifi adapter and bridge the two network ports. It might be more reliable than consumer level hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Eddie Foy Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Gonna try for the adapter. A router is something I rather not do. Client is ~500 miles away. But need to check signal by machine. Its at the other end of the building in an annex. Cell reception is nill there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ben Reese Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I don't know why it wouldn't work. I just bought a TP-Link AP a few weeks ago and it has wifi bridge mode. I'd be a little concerned about packet loss if it's not designed for network use. Definitely worth the try though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Cole Brodine Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 You could turn a Raspberry Pi into a bridge if you have one laying around with a USB Wifi dongle. Wouldn't probably want it permanently, but it might give you an idea of how well it would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Eddie Foy Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Ben Reese Just trying to keep things simple and 'support free'. Packet loss & RFI is a concern since there are TIG welders between the laser and the office. Along with another laser that RF excited. (mine are DC excited) (the laser isn't much an RFI issue unless it gets cranky) Cole Brodine I don't trust a RPi for this. Had my share of SD cards fail. Was mainly looking for people that have done it/used them and how well it worked for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Raymond Larabee Jr. Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Eddie Foy, check to see if Walmart has one of the netgear adapters. They are usually over near the TV or dvd section of the store. I still carry out e around with me and it can be configured on a different machine. Just make sure what ever you get is physically as high as you can get it to help with the noise situation you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_T Burns Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 The TP-Link WR702N can be set to client mode and you can plug an Ethernet cable from the CNC Laser into it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007PTCFFW I've also been using the IoGear GWU627 for my AVR to give it a wireless connection via it's Ethernet port. (The TP-Link above will do the same thing). http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UAKCS6 You can configure both from a different machine and then connect to the CNC laser. The IoGear also has a WPS button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Larry Havenstein Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I use a couple of these at my house and they work great. You can plug them into the device or into a switch and share them. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZT23ZE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Eddie Foy Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Thanks guys! Will give the adapters a shot. (customer has a Fry's rather close by) Won't be there until end of Sept (right after DerbyCon) But first step is getting networking working on DOS. Been a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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