ETCpad, WiFi and Router

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We were originally going to connect the ELE2 to our theatre's WiFi router via a J45 WiFi remote box but was advised not to use a public network as ELE2 does not have any virus protection. So how do we connect? Am I right in saying that we can't just run on a WiFi network access point like the NETGEAR WAC104 because it would not do the DHCP bit. So what options do we have? Could we use a Router with WiFi - but that begs the question if we are not to access the WWW then what happens when we want to upgrade our software? I can't see us obtaining a separate cable ethernet connection just for the ELE2 and ETCpad.

Seth Starr · Accepted Answer

I will answer this in reverse order. 
 Updates to the software are performed via USB drives after you have downloaded and extracted the .exe file to the thumb drive. 
 As Sasha noted on the other post, the consoles should never be connected to an internet connected network. 
 Instead, you should create a localized (self contained) network that is used for your lighting system only. Depending on your space, there may already be one, or you may need to create one. 
 In order to create a wireless environment for the ETCpad to work wirelessly you will need some form of Wireless Access Point (WAP). Typically most users end up using some form of Router with WiFi, because that is what is more commonly available for purchase at a local store. (But we typically "dumb" down the Router side of the device to act like a WAP.) The console should be serving the DHCP to the pad. The Netgear WAC104 should work for you based on my quick perusal.

Seth Starr · Answer

These documents should help you along your way: 
 https://www.etcconnect.com/Support/Articles/iRFR-How-to-Setup-Your-Wireless-Network.aspx (Most of this will be done for you since you have the ETCpad.) 
 www.etcconnect.com/.../How-to-Set-Up-Your-Wireless-Network-for-Use-with-ETC-Mobile-Applications.aspx

ETCpad, WiFi and Router

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