Dension opens the door to a world of new media for BMW vehicles

Posted in Wheel Adapters Articles on July 2nd, 2010
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Dension has worked hard in recent months to ensure compatibility and functionality BMW Dension kit in that field. The new kits are part of the Dension Gateway area and offer more power than the old and obsolete> Link Plus ice in many ways. Because of the complexity of BMW cars and the production and installation of new options when they buy Dension had many variations of design kits BMW.

The kits are produced mainly differdifferent types of connection frames, how many head unit (stereo) different physical compatibility. Moreover, (software, firmware) installed on your stereo is also different from one unit to another, adding to the complexity of the area Dension Gateway.

Dension has developed two types of kit has been installed, depending on the vehicle and stereo. Only one option on the Gateway Dension Gateway 100 or 300 for vehicles with standard cables. Usually found in vehicles2004 / 5: Gateway 100 and 300 and have the same car and stereo compatibility, so if one of the kits are compatible, then the other. These kits offer a digital connection to your stereo via the CD changer port, and offers complete control over your iPod and follow the selection of stereo and / or via paddles on the steering wheel.

The 100 and 300 also offer select titles to display stereo and charge all iPods, including the new collection 5V iPod and iPhone 3G and 3G. The DensionGateway 300 also has an additional USB port for mass storage is connected and allows you to save 10,000 's of other securities, or if you notice that you have your iPod connected to a backup and is ready for use.

The second option is the Gateway 500, Dension flagship series. Gateway 500 is a fiberglass kit, which extends the power of the BMW plant are enormous. Combining the optical system of the Gateway 500 offers full integrationiPod connectivity via the iDrive control. Gateway 500, you can also use the factory CD changer and a USB input (as required to maintain the 300). But there are improvements' to open a new world of entertainment in cars for BMW.

Dension has expanded further to 500 updates are designed to improve performance and usability of the system as a whole. BTA1500 Bluetooth adapter connected to the system in a hands-free Bluetooth system offersThe phone can connect a machine, and above all have a Dension device rings multi-media source choose AVR created. Dension AVR design recently, you may have joined the full use of all devices on the system gateway 500. multiple control devices and select which device plays where in the car, you can play your iPod in the front, as the children are back in their favorite DVDs.

Dension has shown us the futureCar Entertainment products and few in the pipeline, the more doors of opportunity for the Digital Media Age "opened.

Develop a plan for the wireless home network

Posted in Wheel Adapters Articles on June 30th, 2010
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It 's amazing how easy it is to build a wireless home network at home or office. I also think that it is easier to a wireless network than it is to obtain the components of these hard plastic cases.

But you need to do some 'planning ahead. The time spent in the assessment of your network needs, a little 'research on what is possible for These needs and shop for the best values for the necessary components, you save time and effort, how you meetit.

Here is a list of items to check before you can refer to the "gadget" to save his boss:

What kind of computer you connect to the network? Do you have PC or Mac … or both?

The network is a hybrid mixed computer users to be hard wired and wireless?

Which wireless standard will be installed? (See my article. "What should I know about choosing the right wireless network?" For more information about standards)

Computer Adapter – DetailsIt connects to any computer with the wireless network? Internal Adapter for PC? USB device? PC or a PCMCIA card?

Want to access a network printer? How many? As the printer is connected to today? The printer must be connected to a computer, access, or will have direct access to the network print server for your users?

What will your Internet access? Do you have a broadband connection (DSL / cable modem) connection? Are you with dial up? YouInternet connection from one computer to share or accept the use of a router?

How much money you have allocated for the construction of the network?

Think about the future use of the network in minutes. It is not expected to run a server for access to media entertainment MP3 music files, streaming video, downloading movies or TV shows? What about replacing the transition to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony services for fixed line services?

Asprotect the network? What action should be taken to ensure that the network prevents unauthorized access from your Internet connection, file system, and maintain browser (or worse!) From your computer?

Noting a few minutes to these questions into categories, you can quickly organize your thoughts into questions and answers. This will help build the kind of necessary components of what I would have a "three-call S wireless network sinceStart: secure, stable and secure

Convert your car air conditioning refrigerant R-12 to R-134

Posted in Wheel Adapters Articles on June 20th, 2010
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If you have a bigger car, the R12 refrigerant in air conditioner may have. You can still buy R12, but is very expensive. If you are ready to convert your system to R134, a brief explanation of the procedure, with some good suggestions to help you. At first you need a conversion kit with all necessary materials. It contains two new adapter bracket, 2 or 3 cans R-134 and a hose with an adapter. Once you have all the materials you can start the process. The firstyou have to do is back with a machine refrigerant R12. (E 'illegal just to open the valve and allow it to air.) After the conditioner' no air pressure, it's time to install the new valve kit. At this point some people freeze (no pun intended) because they are afraid of mixture pressure card on the top and bottom. Do not worry, they are different sizes. The higher you go down the system andcooling tubes are connected only to the low side valve. It 'pretty hard to this mess.

Now that the adapter valves are connected, it's time to start the machine and load the air conditioner. Switch to open the fan to its maximum intensity, and the windows. Get a can of R134 and connect the hose and T valve that came with the kit. With the pipe to start turning the T-valve can be connected until the bites can. Then open the valve to let some freon and purgeair into the tube. Turn the can upside down and connect the adapter valve low side. Now slowly open the valve and let the Freon to flow into the system. At this point the compressor to start the bike and off. Do not panic, this is normal. Then add Freon to cool, to boot. You can feel the low pressure begins to cool and condensate accumulates there. (Do not try the high-pressure. It can burn.) You will probably not need all 3 cans and be carefulnot to overload the system. If the air conditioner is not cooling is still possible after the other, there is something wrong. It could be a leak in the system or other problems.

Do not be tempted to keep pumping Freon in the lines. If the low pressure cold and soaking wet, you are done. If you have a air conditioning manifold gauge set, the low side should have a psi with a pressure of 40-50

Good luck and stay cool!