I believe the adapter is the only way. By rj45 port available, do you mean a lan connection on the computer?
This FAQ discusses how to set it up w/ the adapter http://discourse.weather-watch.com/t/9671
–Dave
It will give you much needed valuable information, not only on the wiring but also on building a 1-wire network.
Yes I know, we all said it…“we only want the lightning detector”,… but before you know it you will want to add a temp sensor for this and another for that.
Basically there are 2 options to connect to computer.
And here I am averaging less than 1 false strike a month… In fact in the last two months, knock on wood, there hasn’t been a single false strike recorded…
I have two 1-wire lightning detectors at different locations about 20 kms apart, both work great with no false strikes at all here in
Wellington, New Zealand. :? 8O