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Re: [Karlnet] Intro - Board Specs

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Subject: Re: [Karlnet] Intro - Board Specs
From: "Bill Fisher" <fisher@akorn.net>
Reply-to: Karlnet Mailing List <karlnet@WISPNotes.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2003 11:42:20 -0500
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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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