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Cheap WiFi to Ethernet adapter?

MicrocontrolledMicrocontrolled Posts: 2,461
edited 2011-07-18 15:41 in General Discussion
I want to connect my Propeller-controlled robot to the internet via WiFi, but I don't want to wait for the Parallax WiFi module to come out, and I don't want to have to update my working Ethernet code. Is there a cheap (low power!) adapter out there that I can use to connect my Propller's Ethernet to a local WiFi network?

Thanks,
Microcontrolled

Comments

  • FranklinFranklin Posts: 4,747
    edited 2011-07-17 19:11
    Have you looked at the wifly module? What are you using to connect to the ethernet now?
  • MicrocontrolledMicrocontrolled Posts: 2,461
    edited 2011-07-18 05:23
    I'm using the PropNIC from uController.com. The wiFly module works differently and wouldn't interface directly to the system I have.
    I was thinking something more like this: http://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Universal-Adapter-Office-GWU627/dp/B004UAKCS6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1310952989&sr=8-2
    I'm just wanting outside opinions on it.
  • RDL2004RDL2004 Posts: 2,554
    edited 2011-07-18 06:14
    I think it should work. What you are looking for is a wireless bridge/access point. I have used a TrendNet TEW-430APW to connect a P.I.N.K to my home network wirelessly.

    Here is some decent info:

    Understanding Wireless Lan Bridges
  • localrogerlocalroger Posts: 3,452
    edited 2011-07-18 15:41
    I used that exact TrendNet TEW-430 in an application and found that they would lose their settings every few weeks, reverting to default access point mode. Of course, this was mounted on a forklift and powered through a 7.5V regulator from the forklift's 12V supply... I switched to a more expensive model (bought in a hurry at Best Buy, only dedicated bridge as opposed to access point they had) and the problem went away. The TrendNet would probably work fine in a less physically demanding application.
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