Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller
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The sprinkler controller for our corporate offices went out and a guy here is really excited about wireless sprinkler controllers, like Rachio. After a brief Googling session, I haven't found any yet that are more business/industrial. I have reservations about having something like this/IoT devices on the network. I would have to create a separate SSID and VLAN for it.
Thoughts on allowing this on the network and maybe recommendations for alternatives?
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Start by looking at your local fire codes. Do they even allow wireless controlled sprinkler systems?
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Just put it on a guest network, I support. IoT isn't a concern as a category, it all comes down to the specific device. And, of course, my general recommendation is that IoT is only scary when you have other exposures from LAN based security. If you have things locked down and not dependent on the LAN for security, IoT is of no concern. That doesn't mean that walling it off in a VLAN isn't a good idea, but it should be icing, not the security cake. Same with any device that doesn't require LAN resources.
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...or get a regular, non WiFi enabled sprinkler controller and deploy it with far less effort and probably far better results and longevity.
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@dustinb3403 said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
Start by looking at your local fire codes. Do they even allow wireless controlled sprinkler systems?
Really? WTF....
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@dustinb3403 said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
Start by looking at your local fire codes. Do they even allow wireless controlled sprinkler systems?
Yeah, I am referring to the gardening type, not fire suppression.
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@dustinb3403 said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
Start by looking at your local fire codes. Do they even allow wireless controlled sprinkler systems?
It's weird but I thought this was for fire suppression as well.
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@jaredbusch said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@dustinb3403 said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
Start by looking at your local fire codes. Do they even allow wireless controlled sprinkler systems?
Really? WTF....
I was assuming fire suppression sprinkler systems. . . not the yard variety of sprinkler systems. . .
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@rojoloco said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
...or get a regular, non WiFi enabled sprinkler controller and deploy it with far less effort and probably far better results and longevity.
My thoughts exactly. The main reason he wants it is because it is on the edge of the property, across the parking lot. I don't even know if they are designed to be used outdoors or if they are only for garage/indoor use.
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@wrx7m Can your wifi reach that far? If not, then back to the conventional controller you go.
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@dustinb3403 said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@jaredbusch said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@dustinb3403 said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
Start by looking at your local fire codes. Do they even allow wireless controlled sprinkler systems?
Really? WTF....
I was assuming fire suppression sprinkler systems. . . not the yard variety of sprinkler systems. . .
Sorry for not being clear. Generally, you would assume it was more business in nature. Sadly, I get these types of requests more often than I should.
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@wrx7m said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@rojoloco said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
...or get a regular, non WiFi enabled sprinkler controller and deploy it with far less effort and probably far better results and longevity.
My thoughts exactly. The main reason he wants it is because it is on the edge of the property, across the parking lot. I don't even know if they are designed to be used outdoors or if they are only for garage/indoor use.
So, who is this "guy" who insists on deciding on new network attached items? C-level? Your boss? Manager of any kind? Or just some loudmouth who read some marketing material or saw a commercial on HGTV? How lazy does one have to be to not be able to make it to the edge of this property? Is this parking lot the size of the Mojave desert or something?
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@nerdydad said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@wrx7m Can your wifi reach that far? If not, then back to the conventional controller you go.
I told him no, but he went out there and said he got a signal.
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@rojoloco - C-Level/partner
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@wrx7m said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@nerdydad said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@wrx7m Can your wifi reach that far? If not, then back to the conventional controller you go.
I told him no, but he went out there and said he got a signal.
Reduce your power on your AP's.
Problem solved.
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@dustinb3403 said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@wrx7m said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@nerdydad said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@wrx7m Can your wifi reach that far? If not, then back to the conventional controller you go.
I told him no, but he went out there and said he got a signal.
Reduce your power on your AP's.
Problem solved.
LOL - Had I known this was coming, I would have.
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@dustinb3403 said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@jaredbusch said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@dustinb3403 said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
Start by looking at your local fire codes. Do they even allow wireless controlled sprinkler systems?
Really? WTF....
I was assuming fire suppression sprinkler systems. . . not the yard variety of sprinkler systems. . .
Hopefully those are controlled directly by heat
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@wrx7m said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@rojoloco - C-Level/partner
That complicates things. Write up an estimate to expand the wifi and all the network config it will take to get it running, then show them the dollar amount. They might change their minds. If not, you work for imbeciles.
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@wrx7m said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@dustinb3403 said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@wrx7m said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@nerdydad said in Wi-Fi Enabled Sprinkler Controller:
@wrx7m Can your wifi reach that far? If not, then back to the conventional controller you go.
I told him no, but he went out there and said he got a signal.
Reduce your power on your AP's.
Problem solved.
LOL - Had I known this was coming, I would have.
Just because he can pick up the signal does not mean that he can communicate with the signal. Communication is a 2-way street.
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@rojoloco He is also the guy that told everyone that they should have XBMC on their laptops to stream "free" movies and TV shows. I get to look like the dick for taking it off.
