I just recieved the new boards and tried 802.11b compatible access point mode.
It doesn't work with Prism 2.5 cards.
Works with Orinoco Gold, Avaya Gold, Avaya Silver.
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On 2003-Mar-08 at 8:51 PM Charles Chia Sheng Wu wrote:
>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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