AC Jr wireless connection?

Tcook · 02/23/2007, 07:42 PM

Has anyone used a wireless serial server to connect their AC Jr to a home network? This device connects using 802.11b. I emailed Neptune Systems and they thought that it may work but suggested posting here.

Air port

Tcook · 02/25/2007, 08:21 PM

I ended up going with this unit. I should have it next week to try out.

jstlsn · 02/27/2007, 10:13 AM

Keep us updated. I would love to know if this works. What does one of those cost?

Brad

Tcook · 02/27/2007, 03:08 PM

This one was pricey at $179. But it's part of the hobby and I like playing with computers/electronics. Many of the others go for $80-$90.

jstlsn · 02/27/2007, 09:59 PM

That looks like it will work well. Let me know when you get it working.

Was reading about it here

http://www.sena.com/products/device_...eless/hd_lite/

Brad

goreefer · 02/28/2007, 07:10 AM

Does anyone think that a wireless print server would work?
You might need to use a serial to USB adaptor, but they can be bought for not a lot of $$.

clp · 02/28/2007, 02:42 PM

A wireles print server will not work, as it would require the print server to have a driver from the USB to serial adapter, and then a virtual serial port driver for the PC so that it could be seen as a regular serial port by AquaNotes.

Curt

Tcook · 03/01/2007, 12:53 PM

I just received the unit. It looks like it is well-built. I should have it hooked up tonight after work and let you know how it works.

jstlsn · 03/03/2007, 08:03 PM

Any updates?

dominga · 03/03/2007, 08:07 PM

Following the thread with same question.
Just connected my ACjr, and so far so good.

humbird2003 · 03/06/2007, 03:57 PM

Was wondering about the status on this as well, how goes the wireless hookup?

Tcook · 03/07/2007, 02:48 AM

I should have it going by the end of this week. I was hoping that the software setup was going to go as smoothly as a Lantronix serial sever went at my office. Well, it hasn't

The software is not very intuitive for a non-IT person like me. IT guy from work is coming over as soon as he has time. I will post as soon as it is up and running.

Palancarpets · 03/09/2007, 07:51 PM

Here is another option; I just set my Aquacontroller III Pro up using wireless. I used a WAP54G wireless access point, set it up as a repeater in the firmware. Then hooked the controller to it. I am also using a WRT54G wireless router; I have the two about 100 feet apart and so far everything is working fine.

Tcook · 03/09/2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Palancarpets
Here is another option...

For the AC Jr. you would still require a serial device server to connect to the WAP.

Palancarpets · 03/10/2007, 06:48 AM

I am sorry I did not realize that the Aquacontroller Jr did not have an Ethernet port. I guess the old saying applies to me here â€œlook or in my case read before you postâ€. Was just trying to help with ideas.

Tcook · 03/10/2007, 11:26 AM

No problem. We are just testing out a work around for us ethernet port-challenged reefers

Tcook · 03/21/2007, 11:56 PM

Well, I had just about completely given up on the idea of having this device server work. I had the Device server working on my PC but Aquanotes just wouldn't recognize the port. I tried numerous changes in the Sena Device manager and Aquanotes but couldn't get them to communicate. In fact, I was just about to yank it out and toss it 20 minutes ago until I found a small utility that was bundled with the Sena Device Manager. It is called Port Manager. I thought it can't be this easy

I opened it up and and got a single window that allowed me to list the device IP and choose any port I liked. The device works great. No more tripping over the serial cable

Ryan009 · 03/22/2007, 07:55 AM

AWESOME!

Could you please list the exact components you used and where to get them from?

jstlsn · 03/22/2007, 09:09 AM

Tcook

Thanks for taking the time to get this all worked out. Now can you explain to my wife why I need one?

Thanks
Brad

Tcook · 03/22/2007, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jstlsn
Now can you explain to my wife why I need one?

Thanks
Brad

Tape your serial cable to the floor with duct tape. After one week you wife will be so sick of looking at it that she will order it for you

This is the product website: Sena LS100W

Tcook · 03/22/2007, 09:44 AM

I can paste a screen shot of my settings if anyone is interested or can't get it to work.

jstlsn · 03/22/2007, 10:20 AM

I would like to take a look at the screen shots if you get a chance.

Thanks
Brad

Tcook · 03/25/2007, 11:24 PM

These are the settings for the HelloDevice Manager:

And these are the settings in the Port Monitor:

BigAl2007 · 08/02/2007, 09:45 AM

So is this still working? I would like an idea if this is how people are still doing it. I just got my AC Jr hooked up to my ank last night and my laptop doesn't have a Serial port. Since I have to order something anyway, might as well make it wireless No?

Allen

Opus123 · 08/02/2007, 12:03 PM

If you don't want to spend that kind of money a usb to serial adapter is only around $15 or less.

02/23/2007, 07:42 PM	#1
Tcook Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,350	AC Jr wireless connection? Has anyone used a wireless serial server to connect their AC Jr to a home network? This device connects using 802.11b. I emailed Neptune Systems and they thought that it may work but suggested posting here. Air port

03/03/2007, 08:07 PM	#10
dominga Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 262	Following the thread with same question. Just connected my ACjr, and so far so good. __________________ "Every move you make I'll be watching you" Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef

03/09/2007, 07:51 PM	#13
Palancarpets Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana Posts: 177	Here is another option; I just set my Aquacontroller III Pro up using wireless. I used a WAP54G wireless access point, set it up as a repeater in the firmware. Then hooked the controller to it. I am also using a WRT54G wireless router; I have the two about 100 feet apart and so far everything is working fine. __________________ Louis

03/10/2007, 06:48 AM	#15
Palancarpets Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana Posts: 177	I am sorry I did not realize that the Aquacontroller Jr did not have an Ethernet port. I guess the old saying applies to me here â€œlook or in my case read before you postâ€. Was just trying to help with ideas. __________________ Louis

02/25/2007, 08:21 PM	#2
Tcook Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,350	I ended up going with this unit. I should have it next week to try out.

02/27/2007, 10:13 AM	#3
jstlsn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 347	Keep us updated. I would love to know if this works. What does one of those cost? Brad

02/27/2007, 03:08 PM	#4
Tcook Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,350	This one was pricey at $179. But it's part of the hobby and I like playing with computers/electronics. Many of the others go for $80-$90.

02/27/2007, 09:59 PM	#5
jstlsn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 347	That looks like it will work well. Let me know when you get it working. Was reading about it here http://www.sena.com/products/device_...eless/hd_lite/ Brad

02/28/2007, 07:10 AM	#6
goreefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 825	Does anyone think that a wireless print server would work? You might need to use a serial to USB adaptor, but they can be bought for not a lot of $$.

02/28/2007, 02:42 PM	#7
clp RC Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,311	A wireles print server will not work, as it would require the print server to have a driver from the USB to serial adapter, and then a virtual serial port driver for the PC so that it could be seen as a regular serial port by AquaNotes. Curt

03/01/2007, 12:53 PM	#8
Tcook Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,350	I just received the unit. It looks like it is well-built. I should have it hooked up tonight after work and let you know how it works.

03/03/2007, 08:03 PM	#9
jstlsn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 347	Any updates?

03/06/2007, 03:57 PM	#11
humbird2003 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland Posts: 47	Was wondering about the status on this as well, how goes the wireless hookup?

03/07/2007, 02:48 AM	#12
Tcook Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,350	I should have it going by the end of this week. I was hoping that the software setup was going to go as smoothly as a Lantronix serial sever went at my office. Well, it hasn't The software is not very intuitive for a non-IT person like me. IT guy from work is coming over as soon as he has time. I will post as soon as it is up and running.

03/10/2007, 11:26 AM	#16
Tcook Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,350	No problem. We are just testing out a work around for us ethernet port-challenged reefers

03/21/2007, 11:56 PM	#17
Tcook Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,350	Well, I had just about completely given up on the idea of having this device server work. I had the Device server working on my PC but Aquanotes just wouldn't recognize the port. I tried numerous changes in the Sena Device manager and Aquanotes but couldn't get them to communicate. In fact, I was just about to yank it out and toss it 20 minutes ago until I found a small utility that was bundled with the Sena Device Manager. It is called Port Manager. I thought it can't be this easy I opened it up and and got a single window that allowed me to list the device IP and choose any port I liked. The device works great. No more tripping over the serial cable

03/22/2007, 07:55 AM	#18
Ryan009 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Bend, WI Posts: 433	AWESOME! Could you please list the exact components you used and where to get them from?

03/22/2007, 09:09 AM	#19
jstlsn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 347	Tcook Thanks for taking the time to get this all worked out. Now can you explain to my wife why I need one? Thanks Brad

03/22/2007, 09:44 AM	#21
Tcook Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,350	I can paste a screen shot of my settings if anyone is interested or can't get it to work.

03/22/2007, 10:20 AM	#22
jstlsn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 347	I would like to take a look at the screen shots if you get a chance. Thanks Brad

03/25/2007, 11:24 PM	#23
Tcook Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,350	These are the settings for the HelloDevice Manager: And these are the settings in the Port Monitor:

08/02/2007, 09:45 AM	#24
BigAl2007 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waynesville, NC USA Posts: 1,737	So is this still working? I would like an idea if this is how people are still doing it. I just got my AC Jr hooked up to my ank last night and my laptop doesn't have a Serial port. Since I have to order something anyway, might as well make it wireless No? Allen

08/02/2007, 12:03 PM	#25
Opus123 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Texas Posts: 605	If you don't want to spend that kind of money a usb to serial adapter is only around $15 or less.