networking

[bbbuddy]

I would like to use the local app...my Classic 150 is in an outbuilding, where we do not have a 110v outlet.

I have a Netgear wireless router in the home, I also have a Netgear wireless USB adaptor http://www.netgear.com/service-provider/products/wireless-adapters/wireless-n/WNA3100.aspx# which is not going to work with the ethernet jack on the classic 150...

My limited understanding is that USB is powered from the USB jack, whereas ethernet takes a 110v outlet.

however, I have found this item http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/WNCE2001/WNCE2001_IG_28JULY2010.pdf

that can get power from a USB jack, while using the ethernet jack to work.  Can I hook this up to both the ethernet jack and USB jack on the Classic at the same time, so that the USB jack on the Classic will power it?

Thanks much.  If there is a better solution - especially using the USB wireless adaptor I already have - I would love to know..

[Halfcrazy]

The problem is there are two types of USB, Host and Client. A host is powered a client is not. The Classic is a client. That said there is the Aux 1 relay that can supply 12 volts and up to 200ma. I have had success using a wireless bridge that used power over ethernet and using Aux1 to power it. I will have to do some digging to see what I have here to explain this better.

Ryan

[bbbuddy]

Ah, the mysteries of USB explained...

So my only "easy" option is to run an extension cord over to the shed?
Or am I missing something ?  Easy to do, I really don't know much about networking...Which is why I got the Netgear router, just push a button to connect, lol...

[boB]

Ah, the mysteries of USB explained...

So my only "easy" option is to run an extension cord over to the shed?
Or am I missing something ?  Easy to do, I really don't know much about networking...Which is why I got the Netgear router, just push a button to connect, lol...

How about either a real small inverter, OR, powering that router off of some kind of small DC to DC converter from your batteries there in the shed ??

If it runs off of a wall wart, what is the power requirements into the router Is it DC at least ?

There's gotta be something out there that can work.

boB

[adec]

The are several inexpensive DC to DC converters available on Ebay.  I'm using one to power my Cisco WET610N wireless bridge - cost was about $20.00.