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    is it possible to hook up the viewsat to a router (this is a Motorola router with no serial connection like x-fta...only has ethernet connections) running dd-wrt and xx-client with some kind of serial-to-ethernet cable? Or will only serial-to-usb work?

    thx in advance for the help

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    Would need to know more about the router.

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    Its a Motorola WR850G
    Was on firmware 6.14 before ddwrt conversion

    This router does not have a usb port

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    Quote Originally Posted by jcbeads View Post
    Its a Motorola WR850G
    Was on firmware 6.14 before ddwrt conversion

    This router does not have a usb port
    It is listed at dd-wrt.com.

    Code:
    http://dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Motorola_WR850G

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    Well the modded file for rq-sssp in the vs uses serial output from the box, so if your router does not have serial port, you can't get the data in. Don't see how a serial to ethernet dongle would really help you any--that is what the router is there for , and if you don't have usb port a serial to usb adapter would be rather pointless too. Now the data you need to get into the box is not very big, you could setup some other way of getting it into the router if you know your programming, but a router that would do the job is pretty cheap.

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    TP-LINK TL-WR703N Portable Mini 150M 802.11n 3G WiFi AP Wireless Router
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    Running XX-Client.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jvvh5897 View Post
    Well the modded file for rq-sssp in the vs uses serial output from the box, so if your router does not have serial port, you can't get the data in. Don't see how a serial to ethernet dongle would really help you any--that is what the router is there for , and if you don't have usb port a serial to usb adapter would be rather pointless too. Now the data you need to get into the box is not very big, you could setup some other way of getting it into the router if you know your programming, but a router that would do the job is pretty cheap.
    Most routers have a TTL header inside. You have to put your own TTL To Serial adapter on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by goofather View Post
    Most routers have a TTL header inside. You have to put your own TTL To Serial adapter on.
    I have a RS232 To TTL Converter Module COM Serial Board MAX3232...but my router has no serial pins inside so it would require soldering...not sure how to do that or where to get the pins....I see the holes on the board to install it....just don't know how...might go with the option goofather suggested and get a TP Link


    Also...will this router work like the TP Link:

    Share N300 Wireless N+ Router
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    TP-LINK TL-WR1043ND Ultimate Wireless N300 Router
    Last edited by jcbeads; 08-03-2013 at 04:53 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jcbeads View Post
    I have a RS232 To TTL Converter Module COM Serial Board MAX3232...but my router has no serial pins inside so it would require soldering...not sure how to do that or where to get the pins....I see the holes on the board to install it....just don't know how...might go with the option goofather suggested and get a TP Link


    Also...will this router work like the TP Link:

    Share N300 Wireless N+ Router
    or
    TP-LINK TL-WR1043ND Ultimate Wireless N300 Router
    You'll have to check if a certain router can run dd-wrt or OpenWRT. Any router that can run a 3rd party firmware can be made to work. It is just easier if the router has a USB port and I only push the tl-wr703n because it is cheap, VERY small and is known to work well.

    Besides I can only personally support a handful of routers, mainly I have chosen tl-wr703n and the wrt54g. I only have two hands lol

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    goofather would you explane if you have to load dd-wrt on tl-wr703n and how to i just ordered one . thank you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by adib97 View Post
    goofather would you explane if you have to load dd-wrt on tl-wr703n and how to i just ordered one . thank you.
    Go to dd-wrt.com and search 'tl-wr703n'

    Code:
    http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database
    You'll want to use the "Webflash image for first installation" image. You just flash it from the tp-link web interface.

    After you get the router and flash it for the first time, PM me....I may have a surprise for you

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    thank you goofather i checked it from the site you gave me it is supported and saved the webflash image for first installation. will let you know when i get it .

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    Need a little help please. Been trying to get viewsat ultra going
    with router based rq-sssp-client-broadcom. Did successfully get it running
    with windows based version, so I think the right software is on the box; coolsat protocol selected.
    Router I have is wrt54gv2 with openwrt firmware. I can get as far as Server connected,
    Client Ready - waiting for requests. Tried to connect ttl outputs direct
    to null modem cable; did not figure that would work; so I got me a ttl to rs232
    adapter from nkcelectronics. rx/tx led's light occasionally but I can't establish
    any communications. Pretty sure correct comport selected /dev/tts/1.
    Also I have null modem adapter that i've tried so tx/rx mixup should not be an issue.
    nkcelectronics.com is their website in the breakout section; I got the one with the male DB9;
    you can view the schematic once you click on the board picture if that's any help.
    Also tried wrt54glv1.1 with both rq-sssp-client & xx-client; same results.
    I'm powering the board with the 3.3 volts on the ttl header inside router.
    Any assistance anyone can lend; will be much appreciated.

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