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Ebrahim Railoun asked

Is there any Compatible usb Wifi Module for the Victron Colour Controller CCGX

I am looking for a Compatable wifi module for the CCGX Victron colour controller or how to configure eg, TPlink usb wifi module to be recognised by the CCGX.

email: ebrahim@brighthousesolar.co.za Country: South Africa

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tmartin000 answered ·

I bought this and it works fantastic!

CCGX Long Range WiFi Module (ASUS USB-N14)

I ordered this unit and got the one below....Newer version?

Great price!

https://shop.pkys.com/Victron-Energy-BPP900200300-CCGX-Long-Range-WiFi-Module-ASUS-USB-N14_p_7886.html#

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ASUS USB-N14


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Guy Stewart (Victron Community Manager) answered ·

Compatible wifi adapters are listed here in the CCGX manual:

https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#internet_connectivity

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Justin avatar image Justin commented ·

Hi Guy. I have bought the Asus model. It comes with a CD. Obviously I can't use that on the color controller. Can I just plug the aerial into the USB port?

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section9bateau avatar image section9bateau Justin commented ·

Yep, that should be all you need to do, the driver is built into the CCGX.

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mmesserli avatar image mmesserli commented ·

Is it possible to add additional drivers for other WIFI devices?

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Justin Cook avatar image Justin Cook ♦♦ mmesserli commented ·

Hi @MMesserli, welcome to the Community!

That is not possible, sorry.

That being said, it is certainly possible that other wifi devices will work with the CCGX - it is just that they have not been Victron-tested and certified to work.

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johnm1 answered ·

Is there anything other than the ASUS USB-N14 Wireless-N300 USB Adapter for long range wifi? In the USA, the ASUS unit is harder to find and quite expensive.


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markus answered ·

I have tested this WiFi to LAN bridge on a CCGX and it does a good job.

Vonets 300Mbps Mini WiFi Router & Wireless Bridge und Repeater VAR11 N-300: Amazon.de: Gewerbe, Industrie & Wissenschaft

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+) stable WiFi connection

+) good WiFi reception

+) no driver or configuration needed on the CCGX

+) CCGX USB port can be used to supply power to the bridge

+) inexpensive


-) production quality (cheap appearing)

-) computer is needed to preconfigure the bridge

-) Not 5Ghz capable (there are 5Ghz capable bridges available)


This is a good alternative, to the WiFi USB adapters. Maybe useful for someone searching for a low-priced and good working CCGX WiFi solution.

BR


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