<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Drake,<br>We installed a similar system several years back. The client had a Verizon MiFi Internet connection device. We installed a wireless Ethernet bridge which was equipped with RJ-45 ports. Configured the ethernet bridge to connect to the MiFi unit. Plugged the envoy into the wireless ethernet Bridge and voilà. </div><div><br></div><div>This client travels with the MiFi device at times and so the enlighten sends a message saying the envoy failed to report. Once the MiFi unit is back in the residence the envoy reconnect's and uploads data no problems. </div><div><br>Similarly another client purchased a device from cricket mobile similar to the MiFi unit and the same connection strategy applied data plan for the cricket unit was approximately $15 a month. </div><div><br>Cheers<div>Carl</div></div><div><br>On May 16, 2013, at 10:57 AM, Drake <<a href="mailto:drake.chamberlin@redwoodalliance.org">drake.chamberlin@redwoodalliance.org</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><div>
Hello Wrenches,<br><br>
We are attempting to connect an Envoy to an ATT wireless Internet
system. Since the system provides no RJ 45 ports, we need some
other device to bridge the wireless connection to the web.<br><br>
Enphase recommended a Cradle Point router, which might have some issues,
as the site is limited access. It will be tuned on and off with a
power strip switch. I called the 3G Store, and they recommended a
"Pepwave Surf Mini."
<a href="http://3gstore.com/product/1813_pepwave-surf-mini-200.html" eudora="autourl">
http://3gstore.com/product/1813_pepwave-surf-mini-200.html</a> From
the description, it sounds like it would work. <br><br>
Has anyone connected a system like this to the Internet? What
equipment would you recommend? Also, if for some reason this is not
possible, please let me know that.<br><br>
Thank you,<br><br>
Drake <br><br>
<br>
<a name="_MailAutoSig"></a>Drake Chamberlin<br>
<i>Athens Electric LLC<br>
OH License 44810<br>
CO License 3773<br>
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer<br>
740-448-7328<br>
</i><a href="http://athens-electric.com/">http://athens-electric.com/</a>
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