Changing from Wifi to Ethernet on Duet2 Wifi
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Hi,
I recently commissioned a ModixBigMeter and the it got delivered with the Duet Wifi, which works great.
However they decided to no longer use WiFi and bought a Ethernet Module. From what I read and saw on the board itself the WiFiModule is soldered on the board. Or at least it pretty much looks like it.
On the otherhand, why would I be able to buy the EthernetModule extra, if it couldnt be replaced?I also didnt find any guide on such a conversion, does someone know if this is possible?
Cheers
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@sungod3k You can buy the Ethernet module separately to replace a defective Ethernet module on an existing card.
Yes, you can desolder the WiFi module, and replace it with the Ethernet module; the underlying Duet 2 board is common to both, unlike Duet 3 Mini 5+. You'll need some two 6x1 low profile header pins to solder into the board for the Ethernet module to plug into, and two plastic 5mm high standoffs. I think these are supplied with the replacement module.
There are a couple of threads on doing it, this is the best I think (from 2017):
https://forum.duet3d.com/topic/2890/converting-a-duet-wifi-to-a-duet-ethernetIan
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@droftarts I see, well then a WiFi repeater in the room where the printer is located might be the easier choice here
