Since I had a new monitor, I attempted, successfully, to revive the older unit. Working side by side, the two units produce nearly identical results, much to my surprise! And, both compare favorably, considering the price differential, to the Campbell Scientific station I set up a couple of years, ago.

Now, after the long-winded introduction….
I am in the process of moving all of my computer operations from Windows to Linux. I have already converted the CSI programming. Now I am looking at the Vantage Pro 2 units, and need a connection for the second monitor. Obviously, I do not need the Windows software that is bundled with the dongle. Are you aware of a source to acquire the dongle only? Or, are you aware of a better option?

Hey Thomas! My understanding is that WeatherLink Live replaces the console in receiving data. While there is an ethernet port on it, to my knowledge that’s for a direct connection to the router versus a cabled connection. I had our test WS-5000 installed for quite an extended period. In my experience, it is probably the closest you’ll get to Davis in terms of accuracy without the Davis premium. Plus, there are the smart home capabilities, which I’m not sure Davis will ever offer at this point. I hope this helps.