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by robertmm
Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: EnvisaLink ( IP100D, IP170D, 2DS, 3, 4)
Topic: envisalink 3 and wireless bridge
Replies: 5
Views: 8502

Re: envisalink 3 and wireless bridge

If you can avoid it, I would not use a wireless bridge. Too many points of failure. Then again, if all you're using the Envisalink for is to remotely check on your house it should be fine. I haven't had any trouble. But I also haven't had a break-in here and still pay for alarm monitoring, so what ...
by robertmm
Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:25 am
Forum: EnvisaLink ( IP100D, IP170D, 2DS, 3, 4)
Topic: Noob Questions about EnvisaLink
Replies: 3
Views: 5089

Re: Noob Questions about EnvisaLink

The alarm system manuals generally suggest 18 to 22 AWG, solid core. I have found that 22 AWG works better because it's more "flexible" and thus easier to work with. If your Envisalink is close to the alarm panel, wire gauge really doesn't matter so much. Your local home improvement stores probably ...
by robertmm
Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:48 pm
Forum: EnvisaLink ( IP100D, IP170D, 2DS, 3, 4)
Topic: envisalink 3 and wireless bridge
Replies: 5
Views: 8502

Re: envisalink 3 and wireless bridge

I have. iogear GWU627 ($25). For the power supply, I cut a mini USB cable (this is what the iogear uses) to get at the +5V/Ground wires (they are red and black). Connected those to a 10-14V to 5V DC-DC step-down from eBay ($10, current-logic.com has similar looking ones, not sure what brand mine is ...