Hello everyone,
I am looking for a way to replace the broken WiFi card on my internet radio with a cable connection (didn't find identical card for replacement)? Is it at all possible and if it is how should I approach the problem?
My internet radio suddenly stopped "seeing" WiFi networks, while its other functions (FM, remote control, etc.) remain intact.
The WiFi card actual picture is available at www.chmielna7.pl/wifi
The current card working temperature is ca. 160 deg. Celsius (320F - a bit high but tech specs say up to 250 deg. C/480F at peaks) and the green onboard LED is constantly lit (not flashing). It seems like the card is continuously seeking WiFi signals. I imagine when the connection is established the card temperature should be lower.
Since the exact same WiFi circuit board is unavailable I am looking for a way to connect the radio to the internet by wire (Ethernet port?)
Since very similar (same chip) WiFi PCBs are used in USB WIFi cards at first I thought I could use an Ethernet -> USB adapter and solder the USB plug cables to the radio main board thus replacing the WiFi board but I guess there may be a driver problem, if not all sorts of other problems.
My internet queries didn't bring hints on how to tackle the issue. And I don't want to scrap the otherwise well working radio - I just need the internet back.
Any suggestions most welcome.
Thanks!
I am looking for a way to replace the broken WiFi card on my internet radio with a cable connection (didn't find identical card for replacement)? Is it at all possible and if it is how should I approach the problem?
My internet radio suddenly stopped "seeing" WiFi networks, while its other functions (FM, remote control, etc.) remain intact.
The WiFi card actual picture is available at www.chmielna7.pl/wifi
The current card working temperature is ca. 160 deg. Celsius (320F - a bit high but tech specs say up to 250 deg. C/480F at peaks) and the green onboard LED is constantly lit (not flashing). It seems like the card is continuously seeking WiFi signals. I imagine when the connection is established the card temperature should be lower.
Since the exact same WiFi circuit board is unavailable I am looking for a way to connect the radio to the internet by wire (Ethernet port?)
Since very similar (same chip) WiFi PCBs are used in USB WIFi cards at first I thought I could use an Ethernet -> USB adapter and solder the USB plug cables to the radio main board thus replacing the WiFi board but I guess there may be a driver problem, if not all sorts of other problems.
My internet queries didn't bring hints on how to tackle the issue. And I don't want to scrap the otherwise well working radio - I just need the internet back.
Any suggestions most welcome.
Thanks!