VIA Freeze and VIA Thaw both have ethernet ports so that they can be connected to a network. Certain VIA Thaw devices also have an internal WiFi capability but if yours does not, or you want to add WiFi to a VIA Freeze, here is how you can achieve this.
You will need a specific ethernet to WiFi adapter device or a more general purpose Wireless router that supports Client mode.
GE has tested the following devices:
| Device | Notes |
|
IO Gear Ethernet-2-WiFi adapter, model GWU637 |
No configuration required, but the adapter requires power from a USB port or a separate USB charger. |
|
TP-link WR802N https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/3g-usb-adapter/tl-wr802n/ |
Must be configured for Client mode before use. |
Example connection:
Overview of wireless router modes
| Mode | Description | Suitable? |
| Access Point (AP) | Connects a device which only supports WiFi to a wired internet connection | No (wrong way round) |
| Wireless Router | Makes a local WiFi network for multiple WiFi-only devices to share a wired internet connection | No (wrong way round) |
| Repeater | Boosts the range of a WiFi network to cover a greater distance | No |
|
Bridge |
Connects to a primary WiFI network and creates a second WiFi network. (e.g. to create a guest network) | No |
|
Client |
Connects a device which only supports wired networking to a WiFi network | Yes |
|
AP Client Router |
Makes a local WiFi network for multiple WiFi-only devices to share a single WiFi connection. Useful when the internet WiFi limits the numbers of devices or asks username/password to connect. | No |
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