In article <u9a3r297sdr7npnqfoep17m6rbdlpam7im@4ax.com>,
Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote:
>gglave@softtracks.com hath wroth:
>
>>I'm looking for a source for a waterproof enclosure so I can place a
>>Linksys router outside, i.e. something like this:
>>http://tinyurl.com/y7g7v6
>
><http://www.stahlin.com>
>Lots of choices. Actually, too many choices. All are either PVC,
>PolyCarbonate, or fiberglass. No metal. Try the "CL" series or
>"classic series" which are cheap.
><http://www.stahlin.com/DisplaySelConfig.cfm?navid=1&sublinkid=6&familyid= 1&configid=176&CFID=152464&CFTOKEN=36508898>
>Plastic is kinda nifty because you can mount the antenna inside. Try
>to avoid building an oven. I posted some rubbish on how to deal with
>heat issues in the past. For example:
><http://groups.google.com/group/alt.internet.wireless/browse_frm/thread/5c3e8e11d30ac0a6/0916279de4a3ea22?tvc=1&hl=en#0916279de4a3ea22>
><http://groups.google.com/group/alt.internet.wireless/browse_frm/thread/893a4abb6997046/5374bcd914fd4661?tvc=1&hl=en#5374bcd914fd4661>
>etc...
>
>>In a nutshell, I'm looking for a waterproof enclosure in order to
>>enclose a Linksys WRT54G wireless access point along with a Linksys
>>power-over-ethernet adapter ( http://tinyurl.com/y68tf9 )
>
>You don't need a PoE adapter with a WRT54G. The internal swithcing
>regulator has a very wide range of applied voltage. It will run on
>anything between about 4VDC and 18VDC. Here's a photo of a similar
>unit (BEFW11S4) with the same switcher running on 3.6VDC:
><http://802.11junk.com/jeffl/pics/drivel/slides/low-volt.html>
>Basically, just hot wire the extra 4 wires in the CAT5 cable to the
>circular power connector on the WRT54G. Connect the other end to the
>12VDC wall wart or battery. You'll have some loss in the CAT5, but
>the WRT54G will run anyway. Incidentally, I've been running some of
>my WRT54G installs using a 6V gel cell and a charger. It's a bit
>easier and cheaper than 12V (but not much).


google for "diy poe" and you'll come up with some diagrams.

--
a d y k e s @ p a n i x . c o m
Harrison for Congress in NY 13CD www.harrison06.com
Don't blame me. I voted for Gore. A Proud signature since 2001