Hi guys,
I am very new to Arduino and i have a question, I would like to make an RFID attendance system with SMS..the thing is I am going to use xampp where i can compare the id's from the database in order to see which id is valid when scan and then send a text message, I wish to use an Ethernet shield for this purpose, the problem however is that when I need to present my final product at school will I be able to connect to the local host web server knowing that i will be connecting to the school network via router? will there be any issues since my system will be dependent on the database in the web server ?
Do you wish to complete this project this year or next year?
Paul
Paul_KD7HB:
Do you wish to complete this project this year or next year?I wish to finish next year,any advice?
Paul
the thing is I am going to use xampp where i can compare the id's from the database
The first step is to understand just exactly what XAMP is. Then, you'll understand why this statement is nonsense.
I need to present my final product at school will I be able to connect to the local host web server
You need to understand, too, just exactly what localhost means. The Arduino can NOT run php scripts on localhost. When you understand what localhost means, it will be obvious why.
The Arduino WILL be able to connect to the server you specify (which will NOT be localhost) IF the ethernet cable is connected to router that is part of the same LAN that the server is on AND the router knows the IP address of the Arduino.
Typically, the router knows that because it assigned the IP address. You'll need to do some research to find out the magic behind that (hint: DHCP).
will there be any issues since my system will be dependent on the database in the web server ?
If there weren't, you wouldn't learn anything.