Charles, Are you ever going to tell us if the new boards work in 802.11b mode
with Prism 2.5 cards or are you going to keep that secret to yourself?
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On 2003-Mar-08 at 1:33 PM Charles Chia Sheng Wu wrote:
>ok...
>
>after a brief recall false alarm (KarlNet issue), boards are shipping again
>and everyone is happy
>
>Pricing is as follows
>
>1 Port Boards:
>
>Q1-9: $150
>Q10-29: $145
>Q30-49: $140
>Q50+: Offlist
>
>2 Port Boards:
>
>Q1-9: $185
>Q10-29: $177.50
>Q30-49: $172
>Q50+: Offlist
>
>Also...there are even better deals if you buy software w/ the board
>
>-Charles
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com
>[mailto:karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com]On Behalf Of Bill Fisher
>Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 10:42 AM
>To: Karlnet Mailing List
>Subject: Re: [Karlnet] Intro - Board Specs
>
>
>
>Charles there are no List-Nazi's here. Feel free to post your pricing if
>you like.
>
>Bill Fisher
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Charles Chia Sheng Wu" <cwu@cwlab.net>
>To: "Karlnet Mailing List" <karlnet@WISPNotes.com>
>Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 11:10 PM
>Subject: RE: [Karlnet] Intro - Board Specs
>
>
>> yes - offlist (we shipped our first boards on Thursday)
>>
>> -Charles
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com
>> [mailto:karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com]On Behalf Of Nate McLain
>> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 10:01 PM
>> To: Karlnet Mailing List
>> Subject: RE: [Karlnet] Intro - Board Specs
>>
>>
>> Charles,
>>
>> Do you have these in stock currently??
>> If so I'm ready to order a few.
>>
>> Nate
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com
>> [mailto:karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com]On Behalf Of Charles Chia Sheng Wu
>> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 8:51 PM
>> To: Karlnet Mailing List
>> Subject: RE: [Karlnet] Intro - Board Specs
>>
>>
>> Full Version WPAP+ / WPBASE+
>> SPECIFICATIONS
>> CPU ST-PC Elite @ 133MHz
>> BIOS KarlNet Optimized, PC-compatible, in Flash ROM.
>> RAM 16MB on-board DRAM for programs and data.
>> Storage 512KB on-board Flash ROM (BIOS and
>> KarlNet firmware); Linear Flash support for factory loading.
>> Data Interface
>> PCMCIA / CARDBUS sockets
>> 3.3/5V Selectable operations
>> 10/100mbps Auto-sense Fast Ethernet
>> Power Input 9V to 15V DC in, either from the Input Jack, or Power over
>> Ethernet input from the RJ45 port supports the proposed IEEE 802.3af PoE
>> Standard. Power consumption ~9W fully loaded.
>> Second Ethernet port may be used as a PoE injector when DC power is
>applied
>> to first Ethernet Port.
>> Additional Features
>> Fully Industrial Strength Chipset
>> Reset / Reload Pushbutton Switches,
>> Hardware Watchdog Timer,
>> Programmable GPIO register for Input/Output,
>> FCC Class A Certification
>> Compact Flash Socket for Future Upgrades
>> Piezo Buzzer
>> Software control for header for external fan (voltage supply, 5 volt / 1
>AMP
>> or sync current)
>> Speaker output header
>> LEDs for Board Power status, Link/ Activity for Ethernets & Link /
>Activity
>> for PCMCIA / Cardbus sockets
>> Form Factor 3.8" x 5.2" x 1.1" basic board size, with dual-side major
>> component placement, the same basic mounting holes as the RG-1000.
>> Operating Temperature
>> -30° to 55° Celsius (° to 131° Fahrenheit) predicted temperature range,
>> with non-condensing humidity.
>>
>> Lower cost Version WPCPE+
>> SPECIFICATIONS
>> CPU ST-PC Elite @ 133MHz
>> BIOS KarlNet Optimized, PC-compatible, in Flash ROM.
>> RAM 16MB on-board DRAM for programs and data.
>> Storage 512KB on-board Flash ROM (BIOS and
>> KarlNet firmware); Linear Flash support for factory loading. Compact
>Flash
>> socket for future software upgrades.
>> Data Interface
>> PCMCIA / CARDBUS sockets
>> 3.3/5V Selectable operations
>> 10/100mbps Auto-sense Fast Ethernet
>> Power Input 9V to 15V DC in, either from the Input Jack, or Power over
>> Ethernet input from the RJ45 port supports the proposed IEEE 802.3af PoE
>> Standard. Power consumption ~9W fully loaded.
>> Additional Features
>> Fully Industrial rated Chipset
>> Reset / Reload Pushbutton Switches,
>> Hardware Watchdog Timer,
>> Programmable GPIO register for Input/Output,
>> FCC Class A Certification
>> Compact Flash Socket for Future Upgrades
>> Piezo Buzzer
>> Software control for header for external fan (voltage supply, 5 volt / 1
>AMP
>> or sync current)
>> Speaker output header
>> LEDs for Board Power status, Link/ Activity for Ethernets & Link /
>Activity
>> for PCMCIA / Cardbus sockets
>> Form Factor 3.8" x 5.2" x .9" basic board size, with dual-side major
>> component placement, the same basic mounting holes as the RG-1000.
>> Operating Temperature
>> -30° to 55° Celsius (-22° to 131° Fahrenheit) predicted temperature
>range,
>> with non-condensing humidity.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com
>> [mailto:karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com]On Behalf Of George Minich
>> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 7:54 PM
>> To: Karlnet Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [Karlnet] Intro
>>
>>
>> Please post all hardware and pricing.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> George
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Charles Chia Sheng Wu" <cwu@cwlab.net>
>> To: "Karlnet Mailing List" <karlnet@WISPNotes.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 8:47 PM
>> Subject: RE: [Karlnet] Intro
>>
>>
>> > >Hi All,
>> >
>> > Hi Caleb
>> >
>> > >I've been using Karlnet for about a year and I only just now stumbled
>> > accross this mailing list. I've been going through
>> > >the past threads looking for some of the problems I've experienced.
>> >
>> > that's good
>> >
>> > >I've seen a few posts regarding Karlnet's "support" for Linux. If
>anyone
>> > is looking for help with the Linux drivers, pay a
>> > >visit to my FTP site. You will find RPM's and documentation for
>getting
>> > the Linux TurboCell drivers working.
>> > >ftp://ftp.pathcom.ca/i-Path/TurboCell/Linux
>> >
>> > >About me.. I'm managing a small WISP west of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
>> The
>> > company I work for, Pathcom Wireless Inc.,
>> > >provides high-speed internet service in an area of roughly 1000 square
>> > miles using 13 base stations (Karlnet SA-4400 on AP-
>> > >1000). Backhaul from each base station to our fiber gateway is via
>> various
>> > high-bandwidth radios.
>> >
>> > cool
>> >
>> > >I've been using high-power, 23dBm Prism 2.5 based PC Cards sucessfully
>in
>> > RG-1100's and AP-1000's for a few months now with
>> > >only one problem that re-occured a couple of times: overheating. The
>two
>> > brands that I've used are: Zcomax XI-325HP
>> > >(Expensive, $179!), Netgate (re-branded Senao) NL-2511CD Plus Ext2
>($95
>> > from www.netgate.com)
>> >
>> > that's why you need the new KarlNet board - just released, but built to
>> > withstand the greater power draw of the prism cards
>> >
>> > >What I could use some help with:
>> >
>> > >- I was trying to set up a Wi-fi hotspot and wanted to use a high
>power
>> > card. I was shocked when I discovered that although >the AP-1000 with
>one
>> > of the Netgate cards operates flawlessly when setup as a TurboCell base
>> > station, the AP-1000 will not
>> > >finish booting when it is set up as an 802.11b compatible access
>point!
>> >
>> > You need the new 2 card slot, 2 port KarlNet board - retails for $185 -
>> > check the archives for more details (or I can post em again if people
>want
>> > to see em)
>> >
>> > >So far, I've tried to work around the problem by:
>> > >- Flashing the Netgate card with 4 different versions of the base &
>> station
>> > functions firmware from Intersil.
>> > >- Trying to use one of the Zcomax cards in 802.11b access point mode.
>> (same
>> > problem, AP-1000 will not finish booting)
>> >
>> > do you have 2 cards in your AP-1000? if so, which cards?
>> >
>> > >Anyone have experience with using Prism 2.5 based cards in 802.11b
>mode?
>> > According to Karlnet release notes for v4.31
>> > >firmware, Intersil Prism 2.5 based cards are supposed to work in both
>> > TurboCell and 802.11 mode. See:
>> >
>>
>>http://www.karlnet.com/Documents/ReleaseNotes/Software%20Release%20version%
>> > 204.31.htm#_Toc32119586
>> >
>> > IMO, it's probably not a firmware issue, rather, if you have 2 cards
>> loaded
>> > in the AP-1000, it's a power draw issue
>> >
>> > -Charles
>> >
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