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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