can obi100/110 be connected directly to computer instead of to router?

[roky]

well, thats it in a nutshell -- i'm considering buying one of these, as we have no landline, and limited(tracphone) cell time, but half the year we live in a trailer park where we get decent wifi via an external antenna -- this means that we have no router in our trailer, as the wifi signal goes directly to the computer via its external antenna

thanks for any comments

[pc44]

Hi roky,

Yes, you can provide internet access to your OBI via your computer's wired LAN port, if your computer is also simultaneously connected to the internet via Wi-Fi.  See this post/thread.  You basically buy a crossover network cable and bridge the wired and wireless network connections on your PC.

Better yet, if you purchase an OBi202 plus OBiWiFi, you will have an OBI that can connect directly to whatever Wi-Fi signal you are getting.

Couple options,
pc44

[roky]

pc44

thanks much for the prompt reply -- i've read the link and that clarifies it completely -- i even think i have an old crossover cable in the attic, so should be all set

roky

[pc44]

Hooray!

When you are finished setting it up, let us know if you are successful!

pc44