Connect any OBi wirelessly
drgeoff:
Quote from: Shiblee on January 12, 2015, 12:30:05 am
I don't have a retailer here for OBi. Can I use regular USB wifi & bluetooth device with OBi200?
I'm 99% sure you cannot. A USB device has Vendor and Product ID codes so that the host device can recognise it and use the appropriate driver. The Obihai WiFi and BT devices seem to have codes which are unique to Obihai. Other devices, even with the same basic chips inside don't match.
Usetheforceobiwan:
A device like the TP-LINK TL-WR702N http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WR702N-Wireless-Repeater-150Mpbs/dp/B007PTCFFW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1421070229&sr=8-4&keywords=tp-link+bridge#customerReviews nano router/bridge/AP is your cheapest option for an Obi without built-in wifi capability. Once you set it up in client mode via a wired connection, connect it to the Ethernet port of your Obi110 and it will connect automatically to your wifi network whenever powered. It has the side benefit of being a portable router which you can take with you when traveling. The caveat is that you need another power outlet so for Obi 200 and 300 series devices, the ObiWifi is still the cleanest and economical option.
azrobert:
If you have an old router you might be able to convert it to a wireless bridge.
See: http://www.obitalk.com/forum/index.php?topic=5229.0
drgeoff:
Put 151407920903 into the search box at ebay.com to see what less than $12 will bring if you can accept the shipping time.
You will find the same item from many suppliers. They are clones of the Hame A15. Although described as routers they can be configured as Wi-Fi clients. (The cellular modem capability is not needed for use with an Obi.)
Power it from an OBi's USB socket (if available), or separate USB supply (not included.)
Usetheforceobiwan:
In light of the price of the alternatives, at $20 the ObiWifi looks to be very reasonably priced which is a rarety in locked in accessories. It really should be built in though and if Obihai could figure out a way to build it in to the current 200 and 300 series products and keep the same price, I think that would be great.
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