SDS100/SDS200: Sds200 connectivity options

[mjbjr]

I'm my current living space, I'm just out of space on my desk. I have a PC solely dedicated to running this and this only. But id like to move it to the spare bedroom. I am in an apartment and can't run cables. I especially don't wanna run it down the baseboards.

1)Can it be done via wireless vs Ethernet?

2)Can my primary computer run the 200 and not be any interference with anything else? I don't stream or listen to anything on the computer.

 

[dave3825]

Myself and others use what's shown below. There are other models out there. My 200 is in one room and @ProScan in another room.

 

[Echo4Thirty]

I use the vonets adapter above as well. Works really good and the power supplied by the recievers USB port is enough.

 

[richardbritt]

Is this the same as using your regular wifi to connect the scanner with a laptop using wifi? As long as both devices are within range of a wifi router would it still work?

 

[Echo4Thirty]

Correct, i have my SDS200 on my IoT WiFi network via this adapter. This gives me access to it anywhere I can reach my network.

 

[KevinC]

X3 on the Vonets. Have had mine on my SDS200 about 2 years now.

 

[dave3825]

Is this the same as using your regular wifi to connect the scanner with a laptop using wifi? As long as both devices are within range of a wifi router would it still work?

Connecting the vonets to the scanner lets your scanner onto your home network . Proscan has a LAN option to connect over a network.

 

[richardbritt]

Cool stuff. I'll have to get one of those before NC VIPER goes to P25 phase 2. My bcd436 is at Uniden repair, and I bought a Bcd539 for my car and it's stuck at the Richmond Virginia mail facility for the last several days. So I am roughing it running Pro96com on a laptop using one of my ws1040 scanners to capture RID and talkgroups. Old school right now. Still works

 

[mjbjr]

Ive ordered it. Is it simple to setup?

 

[buddrousa]

yes just follow the directions I also set mine to a static address on my network so the address never changes

 

[mjbjr]

Now you're taking a foreign language with this"static".

 

[buddrousa]

If you do not understand NETWORKING you should hire a person that does.
This is not a simple plug and play project.
I see you have been around for 15 years do you have a high school age child or grandchild that that can help you?

Setting up a static IP address on your home network means manually assigning a fixed IP address to a device, ensuring it always has the same network address, unlike a dynamic IP which changes each time it connects, making it ideal for devices that need consistent access like network storage or security cameras; to configure this, you'll need to access your router settings and specify the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and preferred DNS server for the chosen device.

Key points about static IP addresses:

• Stability:
  A static IP address never changes, making it reliable for devices that need to be accessed consistently on the network.
  
  
• Manual configuration:
  Unlike a dynamic IP assigned by a DHCP server, you need to manually enter the static IP address details on the device.
  
  
• When to use:
  Consider using a static IP for devices like network printers, security cameras, or servers that require consistent access from other network devices.
  

How to set up a static IP address on your home network:

1. 1. Access your router settings:
   Log in to your router's web interface by opening a web browser and entering your router's IP address (usually found on a label on the router itself).
   
   
2. 2. Find the network settings:
   Navigate to the network settings section, usually labeled "LAN" or "Local Network".
   
   
3. 3. Select the device:
   Choose the device you want to assign a static IP address to from the list of connected devices.
   
   
4. 4. Enter the details:
   • IP address: Enter the desired static IP address (ensure it falls within the network range of your router).
     
     
   • Subnet mask: Input the subnet mask provided by your network.
     
     
   • Default gateway: Enter the IP address of your router (which acts as the gateway to the internet).
     
     
   • Preferred DNS server: Specify the DNS server addresses you want to use.
     
5. 5. Save changes:
   Click "Save" or "Apply" to confirm your settings.
   

Important considerations:

• IP address range:
  Ensure the static IP address you choose is within the valid IP address range of your network.
  
  
• Conflicts:
  Avoid assigning the same static IP address to multiple devices on your network.
  
  
• DHCP reservation:
  Some routers allow you to reserve a specific IP address from the DHCP pool for a particular device, which can be a good alternative to a fully static IP.