"Ship back in?"
That doesn't sound like a good idea. I know I've made an "oops" several
times and had to reset a radio and reload it. I think that whole "software
loading process" would really put a burden on the reseller and ultimately
create additional costs for the product. There has got to be a different
way to do this.
It sounds to me like the radio is really only setup to do one thing: Bridge
5 MAC's.
Sell the device w/ software and call it a package. Licensing goes out the
door because it was sold as a complete unit. That is what it seems you are
trying to do with the WPAP stuff.
While this sounds like a good idea to me, I am imagining that your
"exposure" is in applying the standard code to other UBICOM devices. Is
this the case?
I am just not sure if I can say this any "nicer" but we really need a
inexpensive CPE. I am missing out on so many installs because folks think
$250 is to much for an install. They don't realize that we are already
eating at least $150 of the cost of their gear. Kevin, I really think it is
critical for Karlnet to get this cheaper CPE out as soon as possible.
Just my $.02
-Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Knuth" <kknuth@karlnet.com>
To: "Karlnet Mailing List" <karlnet@WISPNotes.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 1:24 PM
Subject: [Karlnet] Answers to Questions about UBICOM devices
>
> All,
>
> Since Bob asked, here is where we are on the UBICOM devices:
>
> 1. We do have a driver for the UBICOM chipset that does bridging and
> TurboCell only. It supports 5 users.
> 2. I am sure the next question is "why haven't you released the driver"?
>
> The answer is: 2 Reasons.
>
> First, you need a special cable to do the upload. YOU CANNOT DO THIS
> REMOTELY!! However you would be able to do future upgrades over the
> wireless or through the Ethernet.
>
> Secondly, There is a concern that our software could be "exposed" during
the
> upload process. I know, you guys want product, but since we make our mone
y
> off of software, we have to make sure it is secure.
>
> We are working on a concept that would allow our distributors to re-load
> your devices for you. This is still a pain, as you would have to ship
your
> units in and then have them shipped back.
>
> That is really all I know at this point. I should know more next week!
>
> Kevin
>
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