1) This is actually a Karlnet and CB3 question.... is there any way to have
a CB3 unit show up as anything other than generic "PRISM I" in the
association list on a Karlnet enhanced 802.11b SEC access point? The CB3
seems to have a spot to list the "station-name", but it doesn't look like
Karlnet reads that particular variable. This same question could apply to
the WET11 or many other 802.11b Bridges... why do they all show up as PRISM
I to a Karlnet AP? It makes the monitoring on a Karlnet AP limited and with
the End-of-Life/End-of-Supply of RG1000's, we need a new client device to
use with our existing Karlnet APs. Yes I know Karlnet has a few of it's own
boards available now, but they cost double what an RG1000 used to cost. Are
you listening Karlnet? Make more affordable boards or your SEC client
software won't sell anymore!
2) This is just strictly a CB3 question... Has anyone tried putting a LOWER
powered card into a CB3? I like the PoE capability of the CB3 and I like
the price-point of a CB3. However, I don't want to pump 200mw into every
client antenna. We've been getting along just fine with the 35mw Lucent
cards until now and I'd like to conserve spectrum and be responsible about
our noise-floor. So, I'd like to put lower powered cards into the CB3 when
I'm doing short-range shots and only use the higher power cards when I
absolutely need them. Anyway.. I know this seems to go against the common
trend of MORE POWER IS BETTER?!?!?@#&@! But I WANT less power when it will
do the job. So anyone know of a lower powered PRISM card that will work in
a CB3? I don't suspect that the Lucent cards would be recognized since
their not PRISM chipsets.
Thanks,
Larry
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