Making the Radion Wireless?

[E.intheC]

I picked up a Radion last night, and unfortunately my tank is on the first floor, computer is on the second floor. I would need a USB cable that's at least 40 feet to connect the light to my computer for programming. In addition, I would have to make changes, run downstairs to make sure I like them, then run back upstairs.

That said, I have the Netgear wireless gaming adaptor shown here:

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Will the above allow me to control the Radion with my iPad (which is on my wireless network at home)?

 

[AHDOnline]

That link is broken. Which model where you looking at? One works ok the other requires a different USB cable

 

[E.intheC]

Hmmm. Not sure about the link. I think it's the Netgear WNCE 2001 or something. It's the module that's recommended for use with the Apex systems.

 

[Jlobes]

So, whats the story with this?? I was about to start another thread, but why not use the one that is here.

I just got a pair of radions and my computer is upstairs. not far, but upstairs. Whats the best solution to make the radion wireless? any input on an adapter of sorts?

thanks

 

[mfinn]

I just went through the same problem with my 3 new Radions on my 240, which is 57' from my computer.
I ended up using a 60' cat 5 cable and moving my main pc into my front room where the tank is.
It was a pain, but doable.
I spoke with Rob at Ecotech yesterday and he said they were looking at a 3rd party unit and info would be available soon. How soon? Didn't say.
There is a thread on Reef Central that mentions one or two that might work.

 

[E.intheC]

I ended up using my wife's work laptop..

Everything that I was reading suggested the Radion wasn't able to be controlled wirelessly.

Hopefully the third party control will come out soon.

 

[Jlobes]

i guess I could measure...but its just up a flight of stiars. what about a really long usb cable??

 

[mfinn]

i guess I could measure...but its just up a flight of stiars. what about a really long usb cable??

You could do a really long usb cable with a universal hub on the end. Then plug in the usb cable from EcoTech into the hub.
But you kind of need to see the lights react to the program.

 

[Jlobes]

Lol...the preview starts running at midnight. So, I could make it down in front if the tank before 8am rolls around.


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[Catra2030]

If you don't mind spending the money, you could pick up a Belkin USB hub, just hook up the radion, set the hub near the tank and you'll be able to connect to it wirelessly.