Absolutely NOT. While designing the WaiterECC system, we knew many installations wouldn’t have access to an internet connection, so we created our own dedicated WiFi access point (AP) that doesn’t require an internet connection.
The Waiter ECC touch screen computer serves as a dedicated WiFi network AP for the sole purpose of allowing Waiter ECC control modules to connect to it without any wiring. The WiFi network is named WaiterControl or WaiterControl2.
EXAMPLE:
The main control module connects to the WaiterControl WiFi network. This is how it communicates back and forth with the touchscreen.
Our REMOTE touch screen automatically connects to the WaiterControl WiFi network, making it possible to have two fully functional touchscreens in the motorhome.
Optional control modules are currently in development and will also connect to the dedicated AP WiFi network. These control modules are currently in the works:
Leveler controller – We are currently developing a leveler controller that would control a Power Gear manual leveling system from the touch screen.
Generator controller – Start and stop the generator based on time, quite times, and to re-charge batteries based on voltage readings.
Water heater controller – allows control of the water heater temperature, turn it ON and OFF, Set schedules to change temperatures at different times of day.
Residential Refrigerator controller – Control compressor and defrost cycling, allow defrost cycle to be turned off, this is great for when boon-docking and need to conserve batteries.