Idea: ethernet shield help

[SXRguyinMA]

Alright so I've got an idea for a project. I've been doing a little research on ethernet sheilds for the Arduino. If I make this project work, I want to be able to hook the Arduino to my router and have it have it's own IP address, and depending on it's sensor's input it'll display a webpage with the readings. Is this feasible? Or should I find a way to just hook it straight to my computer via CAT5 cable (too long of a distance for USB I believe, ~30ft) and write a C+ program to give me a display of the values from the Arduino?

I'm looking to have a display somewhat like this:

http://www.practicalarduino.com/sitebuilder/projects/knowledge/asset/medium/28/tankdepth-web-flash.png

which I can do witht he help of this neat website (http://www.pachube.com/).

I was looking at this sheild (http://www.robotshop.ca/adafruit-ethernet-xport-shield-kit-arduino-6.html) with this module (http://www.nkcelectronics.com/wiznet-wiz812mj-tcpip-network-mod812.html) or this one (http://www.lantronix.com/device-networking/embedded-device-servers/xport.html).

Any ideas?

[x88x]

I would go with this shield instead:
http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17_21&products_id=201

You're gonna need additional storage for the images/etc anyways, so you might as well get it all in one shield. I think that's what this shield was designed for in the first place, actually.

Also, check out this site, it's a tutorial on building an arduino webserver.
http://arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/WebServer

[SXRguyinMA]

cool thanks for the links!

[Oneslowz28]

Hey when you get this set up if you need some server space to test it on I am willing to let you use some on the workbench if you want. All ya gotta do is post a build log on there!

[SXRguyinMA]

cool thanks CJ!