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MidNite Solar Monitoring software and hardware => Local App software => Topic started by: Westbranch on June 26, 2014, 09:48:57 PM

Title: low power router/switch needed or?
Post by: Westbranch on June 26, 2014, 09:48:57 PM
I have a NetGear router that will run on 12V DC 1A from a power brick..

I am going to use it on 120V AC power for the interim but would like to use a lower power device to hook into 2 separate Classics for (simultaneous) monitoring over Cat5 connection, hooking both into one computer .

I am looking for suggestions for a lower power replacement, doesn't have to be a router, just use less power, as the connection will be hardwired.

thanks

Posted on NAWS also.
Title: Re: low power router/switch needed or?
Post by: Westbranch on June 26, 2014, 09:57:31 PM
so far found a Linksys switch at 6 watts, still looking.
Title: Re: low power router/switch needed or?
Post by: Westbranch on June 26, 2014, 11:54:05 PM
One suggestion was to use a USB to Cat5 dongle. 
Anyone know if this will work? 
Can the PC 'see' both units at the same time one via USB and one via LAN?

ADD:  reviews I just read were for MacAir and Android systems though listed most of the MS OS packages up to W8
Title: Re: low power router/switch needed or?
Post by: dgd on June 27, 2014, 12:02:57 AM
wb,
Forget the USB to Enet dongle, waste of time and money.
What you should look for is an ethernet hub, 3,4, or 5 ports NOT a switch or router of any kind.
My 4 port hub connecting two Classics, OB AXS and Linksys WET54G bridge, uses under 90ma at 12v,
the wart is rated 12v at 250ma.

dgd
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