Several users have been succesfully deploying the IrrigationCaddy using a WiFi wireless bridge. What this means is that they can put the IrrigationCaddy anywhere they want, and not have to run an Ethernet cable all the way to that location.
For users that don’t have the ability to run the Ethernet cable to the IrrigationCaddy’s location, this is a great alternative. We just obtained a WNCE2001 “Universal Wireless Internet Adapter”, which we will be testing with the IrrigationCaddy, and posting a full review in the coming days.
WNCE2001 Universal Wireless Internet Adapter
For those wondering if there will ever be an IrrigationCaddy with integrated WiFi (so that you don’t have to buy one of these adapters); the answer is yes, we are working on a WiFi version as well.
Installed a system at my Moms’ house this weekend and it all went well. She was always complaining that the old controller was a pain to change; buttons didn’t work correctly, etc. Now she can see it from any browser and tweak at her pleasure. I used an ASUS RT-12N router (extremely inexpensive) in wireless bridge mode (dd-WRT) to connect to her AirPort Router. She’s 70+ but figured out the interface in no time, and now I can monitor or change something remotely. Nice job guys!