SWART2-54125 and USB usage

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SWART2-54125 and USB usage

Post by jiml » Sun May 10, 2009 8:46 am

I have a Safecom SWART2-54125 which was bricked by Safecoms upgrade.
I was "rescued" by Routertech and have used the V2.5 for some time now, it has work perfectly.
Occationally I have to reboot say ever two months but that's not a problem.
My router has a USB connection. What can this be used for?
Can I connect a USB memory stick.
Can I use a USB web cam.
And details would be appreciated.
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Post by Alan » Sun May 10, 2009 10:10 am

Unfortunately you can only connect a PC to the usb port on the router. Used if there isn't a NIC fitted to the PC.
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Post by jiml » Sun May 10, 2009 11:17 am

OK thanks
I don't really want a router, basically a small wireless linux server with a USB and some digital IO.
So in a nearby outbuilding ( within range ) I can control some relays and perhaps get some webcam pics.
I was looking at openwrt which looked promising. Some of the routers they support seem to fit the bill. Any one suggest any router or other small server ( cheap being high on the list ! ).
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Post by Steve » Sun May 10, 2009 1:26 pm

Should be possible using an older PC as a cheap headless server running something light like xubuntu. A couple of cheap NICs,switch to connect multiple IP camera's, and a wireless card or access point maybe.

This link seems to show something similar working.

Sounds like a fun project :D I know it's possible to do using M$ (split on floor!!) server software at considerable cost - unless you can try using the trial versions available (still??)
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Post by jiml » Mon May 11, 2009 8:57 am

Thanks I have an old Compaq which is very quite and runs Linux. It also goes in to power down and can be woken up with a magic packet.
However it's too big and has a harddrive, Fan etc.

A small router style server would be ideal.
Needs to be
Small size
12v powerd ( via mains adaptor )
Cheap
No hard drive
Usable USB port
Wireless LAN
Some digital IOs possibly bodged LEDs.
No Fan
ADSL ( maybe ).

I will find one eventually.
http://www.omnima.co.uk/store/catalog/E ... 16140.html
goes some way to meet my requirement.

Could possible get a LAN base web cam and dispense with the USB.

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