New User Question

NS2R -PHIL

Hi, I'm thinking of buying a Flex-6600, but after reading  through the manual, it seems that if I'm using a WI/FI  internet connection to the shack's computer, and I connect the radio to the ethernet connector on the PC, the Flex will not be connected to the internet. Is that the case?. If so, how can I get the Flex connected to the internet? Thanks for any help! 73..Phli NS2R

Bill -VA3WTB

No that is not the cace. We simply connect the radio to a router that has WiFi. Or to a computer connected to that same router. If you connect to a computer connecting with only WiFi then the WiFi needs to be solid.

NS2R -PHIL

Ted VE3TRQ

You just (famous last words :-) need to turn on Internet sharing in the PC, and the Flex will go through the PC. You WILL need to look after DHCP or set up a static IP address on the Flex, OR let the PC take care of that with a local address - I believe that will work in those situations, but I really never do that because I am against doing it that way (I do not use Windows PCs if I can avoid it).

Neal_K3NC

Bill -VA3WTB

In my case, I use a Lan hub or switch and my computer and radio are both connected to that. The switch is connected to the router. Nothing to confugure, it just works.

KB4OIF

Ted VE3TRQ

The "M" models do indeed make two connections. The radio itself has an IP address, and the front panel does as well. So, the radio connects to your network, the radio connects to the front panel, and the front panel connects to your network. Ted VE3TRQ

Dante - KM6VMR

NS2R -PHIL

TNX Dante, just got off the phone with Matt from Flex. What you are doing is exactly his suggestion. I just realized that my Netgear extender(AC1200) has an Ethernet port  on it. I need about 15ft of cat5e cable to reach the Ethernet port on my PC, then I can use an ethernet switch to connect both the PC and Flex to the internet. I suggested trying to bridge ethernet port to WI/FI, but he said in his experience, it only has 20% chance of working with Windows 10. I'm not sure at this point, of going 6600 or 6600M. Thanks for all the feedback I got from all nice guys on this forum! It was really helpful..73Phil NS2R

Dante - KM6VMR