transfering data through WiFi or GSM

[gdah]

Hi there,

I need some help here..I want to send and receive data through the wiFi or GSM..Is it possible??What module that I have to use?Please assist me...I need some idea how to start my project..

Please..

[tst]

You can use shared variables or the TCP primitives. There are some examples in the example finder (Help>>Find Examples). In either case, you need to set up your network connection at the OS level (you'll need to know which IP addresses and ports to use, etc.). For GSM, this would usually mean getting a phone number from the cellular company which will let you into their network.

[gdah]

Hi tst,

I want to do wireless data transmission. Can I do that using my pc? How to setup my network connetion at OS level? Have you ever heard about NI PXI-5670 or PXI-5660?..Please help me..

Thanks..

[tst]

A Wi-Fi connection replaces the physical part of an IP based network. You need to buy Wi-Fi access points and configure them to form your network (there are all kinds of access points on the market) and then you need to connect one end to the PXI module (assuming it has an Ethernet port) and one end to the PC (usually through an Ethernet port or through USB). Once you do that and you have the IP addresses of at least one device, you can communicate between them.

To learn how to set up a Wi-Fi network I suggest you go to a local computer store and ask them. I'm sure they'll be happy to sell you some equipment.

[Phil Brooks]

If you are trying to use the 5660 and 5670 to build a communications test setup, you might want to look at products from seasolve.

If you are just trying to add WiFi or GSM access capabilities to your PXI chassis, these products are serious overkill.  It would be more cost effective to use the existing network interface on your computer and a wireless bridge device to connect to a larger network or the internet.