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Joseph Trombino, Jr

K4 Ethernet connection

Howdy Gang.

Need someone with a bit of wireless experience to give me some assistance.

Currently my Verizon home wireless phone router is not co-located in my shack.

There is an Ethernet jack on the router that I’ve used to install new firmware in my Flex radios but I have to carry and power-up the Flex at the router location which is very inconvenient.

If my K4 ever gets here (grin) I will need a wireless device that can receive WI-FI from my router and provide an Ethernet jack to hose up to the K4 in my shack.

So, WI-FI to Ethernet device is needed.

Does such an animal exist, if so, any recommended models to look for?

Many thanks for any assistance.

Stay safe and healthy.

73, Joe W2KJ
I QRP, therefore I am
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Grant Youngman-2

Re: K4 Ethernet connection

Somewhere in the dim past (that would be anything over a few weeks ago), Elecraft has said they will provide some recommendations for suitable wired-to-wireless dongles.

Grant NQ5T

> On Sep 9, 2020, at 1:28 PM, Joseph Trombino, Jr <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Howdy Gang.
>
> Need someone with a bit of wireless experience to give me some assistance.
>
> Currently my Verizon home wireless phone router is not co-located in my shack.
>
> There is an Ethernet jack on the router that I’ve used to install new firmware in my Flex radios but I have to carry and power-up the Flex at the router location which is very inconvenient.
>
> If my K4 ever gets here (grin) I will need a wireless device that can receive WI-FI from my router and provide an Ethernet jack to hose up to the K4 in my shack.
>
> So, WI-FI to Ethernet device is needed.
>
> Does such an animal exist, if so, any recommended models to look for?
>
> Many thanks for any assistance.
>
> Stay safe and healthy.

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Re: K4 Ethernet connection

In reply to this post by Joseph Trombino, Jr

There sure is. I just happened to use one yesterday while testing out a Raspberry Pi4. Mine is made by IOGEAR, model GWU627. I’ve had it for a few years, so there might be a newer model out there. Didn’t cost a lot, either - Amazon is your friend. Connects to your wireless network and has a port in the back to run an Ethernet cable to your K4. Works really well.

73, Jim / W6JHB

> On Sep 9, 2020, at 10:28 AM, Joseph Trombino, Jr <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Howdy Gang.
>
> Need someone with a bit of wireless experience to give me some assistance.
>
> Currently my Verizon home wireless phone router is not co-located in my shack.
>
> There is an Ethernet jack on the router that I’ve used to install new firmware in my Flex radios but I have to carry and power-up the Flex at the router location which is very inconvenient.
>
> If my K4 ever gets here (grin) I will need a wireless device that can receive WI-FI from my router and provide an Ethernet jack to hose up to the K4 in my shack.
>
> So, WI-FI to Ethernet device is needed.
>
> Does such an animal exist, if so, any recommended models to look for?
>
> Many thanks for any assistance.
>
> Stay safe and healthy.
>
> 73, Joe W2KJ
> I QRP, therefore I am
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Thomas Horsten

Re: K4 Ethernet connection

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An access point will do the job, it can be set up as a simple bridge
between WiFi and wired ethernet, and you can place it as far away from your
transmitting equipment in the shack as possible and run a cable to a wired
switch that provides access for your cabled equipment.

It's very worthwhile to use shielded cat5e/cat6 cabling and grounding all
switches etc. when in an RF rich environment such as your shack.

73 Thomas OZ5TN (aka M0TRN, AF7BE)

On Wed, 9 Sep 2020, 19:29 Joseph Trombino, Jr, <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Howdy Gang.
>
> Need someone with a bit of wireless experience to give me some assistance.
>
> Currently my Verizon home wireless phone router is not co-located in my
> shack.
>
> There is an Ethernet jack on the router that I’ve used to install new
> firmware in my Flex radios but I have to carry and power-up the Flex at the
> router location which is very inconvenient.
>
> If my K4 ever gets here (grin) I will need a wireless device that can
> receive WI-FI from my router and provide an Ethernet jack to hose up to the
> K4 in my shack.
>
> So, WI-FI to Ethernet device is needed.
>
> Does such an animal exist, if so, any recommended models to look for?
>
> Many thanks for any assistance.
>
> Stay safe and healthy.
>
> 73, Joe W2KJ
> I QRP, therefore I am
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Re: K4 Ethernet connection

Hi Joe
Or you need a wireless extender with ethernet port(s). I am using EAX80 from Netgear but there are cheaper alternatives
73 de ve3gno Daniel

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On Wed, Sep 9, 2020 at 14:36, Thomas Horsten<[hidden email]> wrote: An access point will do the job, it can be set up as a simple bridge
between WiFi and wired ethernet, and you can place it as far away from your
transmitting equipment in the shack as possible and run a cable to a wired
switch that provides access for your cabled equipment.

It's very worthwhile to use shielded cat5e/cat6 cabling and grounding all
switches etc. when in an RF rich environment such as your shack.

73 Thomas OZ5TN (aka M0TRN, AF7BE)

On Wed, 9 Sep 2020, 19:29 Joseph Trombino, Jr, <[hidden email]> wrote:

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Gordon LaPoint

Re: K4 Ethernet connection

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Will a USB WiFi dongle in one of the usb ports work? Is the underling
OS able to use one? Most(all) modern linux dists will use one, but do
we have the access to configure one?

Gordon - N1MGO

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