Hi,
I would very much like to add Mobilinc / Smartlinc capability to my home system. Can you tell me if this will work for my situation?
Basically, my home is equipped with X-10 dimmers and a couple of fluorescent switches, and an appliance switch also. 15 modules in-all. Presently, I control the dimmers/switches via X-10 HR12A remotes and a RR501 transceiver.
My home receives WiFi from WiFi routers which broadcast publicly within the campground I am located in. The signals are poor, so I make use of a Netgear WiFi range extender which receives a decent signal from a chosen access point, and rebroadcasts my own SSID with good strength. I also secure my extender's "local" WiFi network with WPA.
My laptop, iPhones, iPad, and WiFi-enabled Epson printer are all on my local WiFi network, and all do work well together. Is there any reason that a Smartlinc 2412N would not also work properly via the range extender's SSID / network also? The range extender does have an Ethernet port for hardwired connection to a device, and I'm not currently using that port for any devices; it is vacant and available. I don't think I should have a problem with this configuration, but I'm sure you would have more knowledge on this than I.
My main interest would be to control my system via Mobilinc on iPhone, within range of my extender's Wifi. Control via cellular/Internet does not really matter to me, and I imagine that would not be possible as I don't have access to port configuration on the campground's access points / routers.
Second question, in regard to obtaining a 2412N controller. I've seen some units offered and photos show labeling on the units marked Ver. 2.0. Are these suitable? I'm assuming that's a hardware, not firmware version, and I can update the firmware should it be necessary..?
Thanks for your advice!!