[icon-discuss] Re: Braille Plus and the Internet

  • From: "Shane D" <chatter8712@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: icon-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:52:00 -0500

Okay. It's working with the connection! For some reason, though, it
shows up as "Disconnected." It sounds (from the podcasts) that the
thing has been updated well, and am downloading that right now.

On 12/12/07, Shane D <chatter8712@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Yeah. I know. I have tried everything except check B VS G. Still,
> though. is there a way I can flash the BP remotely?
>
> I would appreciate the help. I did update the sync tool just now.
>
> On 12/12/07, PAMELA RADER <PRADER@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Hi:
> >
> > First of all, when I suggest that you update, I was referring to the Sync.
> > program, not the firmware.  The link I gave you is for the Sync. program.
> >
> > Now, as far as the Firmware is concerned, with Version 105, your router
> has
> > to be set to WEP and not WPA, as 105 does not support WPA.  Also, you
> might
> > see what the router is set to as far as B or G.  If you have the option,
> set
> > it to Mixed and you should be able to get the Yifi going.
> >
> > As far as bridging USB, Jenny or someone else will have to guide you with
> > that part.
> >
> >
> >
> > Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT
> > American Printing House For The Blind
> > 1839 Frankfort Ave.
> > Louisville, KY  40206
> >
> > PHONE:  1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307
> >
> >
> > >>> chatter8712@xxxxxxxxx 12/12/07 10:34AM >>>
> > Okay. To answer some questions:
> >
> > I have the 1.05 firmware. I have been having trouble connecting to
> > WIFI, and cannot update it.
> >
> > I am downloading the most up-to-date version of the driver program
> > from the link given in one of the above e-mails. Is there any way I
> > can (A) Connect this, or (B) download the firmware and put it on the
> > machine?
> >
> > Also, how would i "Bridge" the connections?
> >
> > On 12/12/07, Yerba Bruja <yerbabruja@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > I'm wondering.  Do you perhaps have to set the braille plus on drisk
> drive
> > > mode before you connect it to your laptop through the usb?
> > > Marta
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Shane D" <chatter8712@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: <icon-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:06 AM
> > > Subject: [icon-discuss] Re: Braille Plus and the Internet
> > >
> > >
> > > > Drivers have been installed. I used the CD and hit the "Install USB
> > > > Drivers" thing, and it appears to have worked. However, I have tried
> > > > two different units and it still doesn't work.
> > > >
> > > > On 12/12/07, Jenny Axler <jaxler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > >> You need to install the USB driver on your computer first.
> > Instructions
> > > >> for
> > > >> this are in the help file under the Internet Menu.  There is also an
> On
> > > >> the
> > > >> Level podcast on it at www.levelstar.libsyn.com.
> > > >>
> > > >> Jenny
> > > >>
> > > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > > >> From: "Shane D" <chatter8712@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > >> To: <icon-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > >> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 6:42 AM
> > > >> Subject: [icon-discuss] Braille Plus and the Internet
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> > Hey all,
> > > >> >
> > > >> > I was wondering what exactly you have to do to get a braille plus
> on
> > > >> > line with a computer. I have it plugged in to my laptop, which is
> on
> > > >> > the internet. I go to "Network Connections" and set up a new
> > > >> > connection using "USB." I call is "Laptop". It shows up in the
> > > >> > connection list. I hit sellect/OK on it and it does not connect. My
> > > >> > laptopl makes a sound as if I unplug and then replug in the USB
> > chord.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Any help greatfully appreciated.
> > > >> > Shane
> > > >> >
> > > >> > --
> > > >> > -Shane
> > > >> > Blog: http://blind-geek.com/blog/
> > > >> > CoOwner: http://sjtechzone.com
> > > >> > AIM: inhaddict
> > > >> > Skype: chatter8712
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >> > --
> > > >> > No virus found in this incoming message.
> > > >> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> > > >> > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.0/1180 - Release Date:
> > > >> > 12/10/2007 2:51 PM
> > > >> >
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> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > -Shane
> > > > Blog: http://blind-geek.com/blog/
> > > > CoOwner: http://sjtechzone.com
> > > > AIM: inhaddict
> > > > Skype: chatter8712
> > > >
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> > --
> > -Shane
> > Blog: http://blind-geek.com/blog/
> > CoOwner: http://sjtechzone.com
> > AIM: inhaddict
> > Skype: chatter8712
> >
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> --
> -Shane
> Blog: http://blind-geek.com/blog/
> CoOwner: http://sjtechzone.com
> AIM: inhaddict
> Skype: chatter8712
>


-- 
-Shane
Blog: http://blind-geek.com/blog/
CoOwner: http://sjtechzone.com
AIM: inhaddict
Skype: chatter8712

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