Wifi for Arduino Ethernet

Projects Networking, Protocols, and Devices
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Hi,

I have an Arduino Ethernet and am wondering if there is a way to have it connect to the internet using wifi? I have seen the new Arduino Wifi and will probably move towards that but i'm trying to work with what I have available instead of buying all new parts. (From what i read it the Arduino Wifi is only compatible with Diecimila and Duemilanove-- I have an Uno).

Specifically I am looking at this tutorial, and seeing if theres a way i can make it wireless by using WIFI. Arduino Project: HTML to LCD | Everett's Projects

I have read a lot about xBee but it seems that those components will only within a certain range. I'm looking for the Arduino to be a lot farther away, so it would be best if it could grab the information off of the internet, through wifi.

Thanks in advance!! :smiley:

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I use an ethernet shield connected to a wireless router. I use RouterBoard routers with Mikrotik OS. I don't know how far you want to transmit. I have tried 7 miles line-of-sight with no problem. Others report line-of-sight ranges of up to 300km with that equipment. That is across water with each end at about 1500m elevation on each end.