well...we haven't had any luck w/ the prism 2.0 - waiting for the prism 2.5
cards to come in
-Charles
-----Original Message-----
From: karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com
[mailto:karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com]On Behalf Of Caleb Carroll
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 6:24 PM
To: Karlnet Mailing List
Subject: RE: [Karlnet] Intro - Board Specs
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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