Wifi connection advice please

[chrisp9au (Chris)]

I'm looking for some advice on Wifi options in my observatory/shed.

I have a Dell micro 9020 PC setup and running well using my NBN Wifi connection.
My mount is a Skywatcher AZ-GTI with built-in Wifi, it sets up it's own network.

To control the AZ-GTI from the PC I have to disconnect the PC from the NBN network and connect to the AZ-GTI network.
It all works beautifully, no problems at all.

But, using the AZ-GTI network means I no longer have an internet connection.

Is there any way I can get my NBN Wifi network to recognize and communicate with the AZ-GTI network?

Any and all advice would be most appreciated!
I know my way around computers, but networking is a mystery to me!

[ReidG]

HI Chris,
I have a similar situation with slightly different gear.
My simple solution was a USB WiFi device to give my laptop a second WiFi connection.
One for the SkyWatcher and one for the Internet.

[chrisp9au (Chris)]

Thanks Reid,

Not sure that helps me, I don't need another network, I just want 2 that talk to each other!
As shown in attached pic.

Cheers, Chris

[ronson]

You need to use the mount in Station Mode and connect it to your NBN wifi. Here is one of the first Google results how to do it: https://indilib.org/telescopes/skywatcher/az-gti.html

Your NBN wifi will need to have enough coverage to reach the mount where you have it installed.

[chrisp9au (Chris)]

Thank you Ronson, I will check it out!
Cheers, Chris