RiscOS Edimax/WLAN

Hello Dave,

i have an older RasPI ARMv6 with 2 USB ports.
the two ports I need for mouse and keyboard

.. and somehow i cant have enough USB-ports ;o) .. even if I use RasPI2
GPS, USB-Memstick

… but its not that important .. thank you for your suggestions

Then the best is to use a Wifi to Ethernet bridge (you’ll need one USB port to give it power :) ) or a 3G/4G to Ethernet bridge (beware, it’s pricey).
You’ll also soon discover that the USB ports can’t give enough power for some keyboard, GPS receivers, or external hard drives. Best solution is a powered USB hub.

Use a wireless Mouse/Keyboard combination (my Cherry needs under 100mA, works on the Pandora and Beagle OTG without add. power) and one USB is free ;-)
You can also power a WIFI bridge via Pin 2 and 6 of the Expansionsport. Needs a (selfmade) cable.

Can i somehow use a surfstick (umts, gprs etc.) on ethernet port ?
Do you know this ?

Yes, you can – but not directly! You have to get yourself one of those tiny routers with USB and ethernet ports.

or a 3G/4G to Ethernet bridge (beware, it’s pricey).

Not really. Few companies (TP-Link for example) make them, retail price is around 20-25eur (integrated USB for 3G/4G modem, ethernet and Wi-Fi to use as AP or AP client).

You’ll also soon discover that the USB ports can’t give enough power for some keyboard, GPS receivers, or external hard drives. Best solution is a powered USB hub

https://www.riscosopen.org/forum/forums/11/topics/3596
yes … i already was thinking about this

Use a wireless Mouse/Keyboard combination (my Cherry needs under 100mA)

what model are you using ?

what model are you using ?

It looks like is no longer aviable. Comparable with this… http://www.cherry.de/cid/desktop-sets_CHERRY_DW_5100.htm?

This and this are also working.

I have this ;) http://www.voelkner.de/products/210686/100-xl.jpg

…only a keyboard.
I use mouse and and keyboard on the same USB port (one wireless dongle).