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Considerations when setting up a Wi-Fi network for use with connected energizers
Considerations when setting up a Wi-Fi network for use with connected energizers

There are some things to consider when setting up a Wi-Fi network for use with connected energizers.

Updated over 2 months ago

In order to use your connected energizer with Datamars Livestock, you need to have a Wi-Fi network available at the location where your energizer is going to be installed (e.g. your shed). If you are setting up a new Wi-Fi network, we recommend speaking with an I.T. consultant to find out which option is best for you.

Wi-Fi Setup Considerations

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If you already have cellphone coverage (3G, 4G or 5G)

A router or dongle can be installed at the energizer location, creating a new Wi-Fi network. You will need to purchase a SIM card and pay ongoing data charges.

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Repeater

If a Wi-Fi network is available near to the energizer location, you may be able to extend the coverage using a Wi-Fi repeater.

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Ethernet cable option

An electrician can run an ethernet cable underground from an existing router to the energizer location (e.g. your shed).
A Wi-Fi network can then be set up there.

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Wireless bridge with two devices

One device is connected to the router and another one is installed at the energizer location (e.g. your shed).
Each device beams a signal to the other, making a bridge between the two devices. A Wi-Fi network can then be set up at the energizer location.

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Wireless bridge with one device

One device beams directly to the Wi-Fi network.
Set this up at the energizer location. This only works if the router is very close to the energizer location (less than 20-30 m).

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If a nearby building with Wi-Fi coverage shares the same electrical box as the energizer

You may be able to use Wi-Fi-over-power.
With this setup, one device is installed in the building with Wi-Fi coverage, then the internet is pushed along the power cables until it reaches the energizer location where a second device then turns this into a Wi-Fi network.

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