Vera 3 Lite vs Vera 2?

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Are there any advantages to getting a Vera 3 Lite over a Vera 2?

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Positives:

Twice the processor speed
lots of extra free Memory (I think at least double V2)
Nicer looking design with good WAF
On board batteries to help with inclusion

Negatives:
No built in WiFi (depending on use this may not be a negative really)
No built in network switch

So basically if you already have a router with WiFi then its a no brainer. It really is a nice upgrade with noticeable speed improvements over a V2
If you wanted it to replace a router, or you needed it to operate in WiFi client mode, then you will need to buy a V3 or V2.

Hope that helps!

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nice summary… thank you, that does help.

They should have had an option for WiFi N client in the Lite version.

Having a built-in router in an HA device is ridiculous - poor decision in sooo many ways. Then again, MCV has proven not to be marketing, or design, geniuses so it is par for the course :wink:

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There is an option for wifi, it is Vera 3. The lite version are for people who do not need a wifi option.

  • Garrett
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Having a built-in router in an HA device is ridiculous - poor decision in sooo many ways. Then again, MCV has proven not to be marketing, or design, geniuses so it is par for the course
Actually I quite like it; it means I can keep my embedded devices that use IP/wifi on a separate wireless network and IP network to my laptop etc by having them talk directly to Vera.
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Are the Wifi and Switch options the only difference between a Vera3 and the Vera3 lite version?

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The stats for all the vera units are at www.micasaverde.com, under “Products”. All three are different hardware platforms, processors, memories etc.

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Vera 3 lite is the same as Vera 3, except no wifi, switched ports, one USB port and half the memory (64MB).

  • Garrett
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I love the vera lite. I just bought one for 179.99 on ebay. Same functions as the regular vera… Just no wifi… but I’m pretty sure everyone has wifi at home anyway. Much better deal for your money.

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@autoronto or whoever can help:

So are you saying that you have two wireless networks, one for your Vera devices, and the other for things like PC internet access and maybe an xbox or TV with Netflix?

I ask because I am in this situation, not exactly by choice. I just moved in and have Comcast Xfinity. Their modem comes with an integrated wireless router. But I bought the Vera 3 and it has WiFi. What I aim to do is basically what I stated above, and what it seems you have done: two separate WiFi networks. I am looking to confirm a couple things if someone knows:

  1. Do I just plug the Vera into the comcast router into one of its regular access ports?
  2. Will this allow me to access Vera in the same manner as if it were my only router; i.e. if my PC is on the comcast network and I want to access Vera, do I still just type in the Vera IP address 164.xx.whatever?