M1XEP

[BB22]

Hi everybody,

I trying to to connect my M1XEP but on step 2 from the installation section of the manuel it says to connect a network patch cable from the M1XEP to the LAN switch or router. The issue is that my router is not on the same floor as my M1 main board. Since the M1XEP is connected to the main board how can I manage to connect my M1XEP the LAN switch or router?

Thanks in advance for the help

 

[chrisexv6]

Hi everybody,

I trying to to connect my M1XEP but on step 2 from the installation section of the manuel it says to connect a network patch cable from the M1XEP to the LAN switch or router. The issue is that my router is not on the same floor as my M1 main board. Since the M1XEP is connected to the main board how can I manage to connect my M1XEP the LAN switch or router?

Thanks in advance for the help

A really long patch cable?

Or run a Cat5 from your router/switch/modem to a wallplate with a jack where your M1 is located.

Or possibly ethernet over power (PowerLine I think its called)

Not sure if there are any wireless adapters that would work (since you cant install the s/w on the M1 itself)

 

[jpmargis]

Not sure if there are any wireless adapters that would work (since you cant install the s/w on the M1 itself)

Yes, any wireless router that can run DD-WRT or Tomato can be set up to function as a wireless adapter for the ELK M1. This is a great solution when it is just too hard to make a wired connection! I've used it several times.

 

[chrisexv6]

Yes, any wireless router that can run DD-WRT or Tomato can be set up to function as a wireless adapter for the ELK M1. This is a great solution when it is just too hard to make a wired connection! I've used it several times.

I figured that part would work, but something needs to be plugged into the M1EXP, like a wireless adapter, yes?

At that point I wasnt sure if drivers were necessary.

 

[wuench]

You would plug an ethernet to wifi bridge into the ethernet port, no drivers are needed. NOT a USB wifi adapter. You need something like these:

http://www.newegg.co...e=Ethernet Port

But, as mentioned above, it might be cheaper just to buy another router and configure it as a bridge. The best solution is to run a CAT5 cable to your upstairs.

 

[tmbrown97]

I'd go with what Wuench said... they're often sold as Wireless Bridge or Wireless Gaming Adapters. They're purpose-built for exactly what you're trying to do.

Something like this:

You configure it once then plug it into the XEP. One note though - the XEP's can be problematic on their own; adding Wireless to your troubleshooting might make life a little more difficult; if you can wire, you should.

 

[Del91574]

If you're dealing with existing infrastructure, you can also adapt and run TCP/IP via coax to another location, although it's not the preferred way.