cDAQ-9132 Wi-Fi add-on

[nds2123]

I am using five cDAQ-9132 to measure and log data. Previously, I have successfully connected to the web on a single cDAQ by using a static IP modem plugged into the ethernet port. Since I have now expanded to five machines, I would like to use a single modem connected to a wifi router to distribute internet capability across multiple cDAQs wirelessly. 

Does this sound possible? I have a feeling cDAQs are not compatible with typical USB-Wifi adapters. But what about a Wifi to Ethernet bridge? Since the cDAQ would just see it as an ethernet connection, this seems like it might work. 

[bstreiff]

Is this a cDAQ-9132 with NI Linux Real-Time or with Windows?

If on Windows, then I would expect that any USB wireless adapter that has Windows 7 drivers should work.

If on NI Linux Real-Time, the in-tree Linux drivers for several wireless chips come precompiled as modules (a quick look on a target with the 2018 release and find /lib/modules/`uname -r`/kernel/drivers/net/wireless | grep '.ko$' shows drivers for several common USB wireless adapters). It's also possible to compile additional modules, as was done in this thread. (You may also want to explore the NI Linux Real-Time Discussions forum.)

Unfortunately, you may have to do a bit of research to determine what chipset any arbitrary USB wireless adapter has and whether or not it has a Linux driver, because they often don't list which chipset they have on the packaging. Ubuntu (although a different Linux distribution than NI Linux Real Time) does have a "By Manufacturer" list that could be a starting point.