Wireless Networks(A/B/G/N)

kiettyyyy · February 11, 2009, 2:33pm

Hey all,

I’ve checked in the rule book, but, it doesnt specify which channels/standards of wireless will be used at the competitions this year.

Does anyone know which will be used specifically?

Would we be able to fire up a wireless access point?

Thanks!

ATannahill · February 11, 2009, 2:43pm

802.11n is used for the robots, they do not want us to set up wireless networks because of interference.

Mike_Betts · February 11, 2009, 2:44pm

Kiet,

Wireless N will be used at the competitions.

FIRST as not indicated if they will allow wireless networks other than those on the field. I would expect that decision to come soon and we will be told in a future Team Update.

Mike

XXShadowXX · February 11, 2009, 2:53pm

yes wireless networks do cause problems with the cRIO, at a meeting on of our programmers unintentionall connected (with his wireless card) to it, and broke communications…

Tom_Line · February 11, 2009, 3:04pm

Shadow,

You can correct that problem by enabling security on your router and gaming adapter. I’d do it anyway, just to be safe - you never know when someone will decide to have some “fun” and connect.