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Free WiFi Information

Easily add WiFi to a Rain8net system with these Do it yourself instructions. Tmanufacturing does not
provice any technical support for WiFi installations.

ELIMINATE THE RS-232 CABLE to your RAIN8NET!

The Rain8net with a Serial to WiFi Adapter gives you one more way to use the WGL and Associates Rain8net (not tested with the Rain8netPRO). The Adding WiFi to a Rain8net allows you to use the proven Rain8net and your favorite Rain8 software package over your wireless 802.11b network! No RS-232 cable to run. The connection between your PC and Rain8 will no longer be a location factor.

WiFi Diagram
(RUNNING Rain8net compatible IRRIGATION SOFTWARE! Using comm port redirector driver)

Irrigation control from the convenience of your computer with no wires to terminate, bury, or hide. After the system is configured to your wireless network, simply connect the valve wires and 24vac power to the irrigation modules, and using the Rain8 software you now have a powerful and reliable irrigation system!

Wireless Networking knowledge level= Intermediate to advanced

WiFi Rain8 System Enables You to:

  • Control your irrigation from your computer, any computer on your network, or anywhere in the world with an internet connection with Rain8 irrigation software!

  • Utilize your wireless network to locate the sprinkler controllers where you need them, not just where the cable reaches.

  • Highlights:

  • No serial cable distance limitations-enables communication between a host PC and Rain8nets located anywhere across an 802.11b wireless Ethernet network . WEP security only.
  • Web-based configuration

  • Use with any Rain8net compatible irrigation software using the virtual comm port driver. One static IP address can control up to 2000 zones!


    Easily add WiFi to a Rain8net system with these Do it yourself instructions. Tmanufacturing does not
    provice any technical support for WiFi installations.