The KN-100 versions are shipping. The KN-50 version is awaiting FCC
approval.
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From: karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com
[mailto:karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com] On Behalf Of Dan Metcalf
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 4:35 PM
To: 'Karlnet Mailing List'
Subject: RE: [Karlnet] Engenius CB3 Questions
Kevin the embedded antennas are available?
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> From: karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com
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> On Behalf Of Kevin Knuth
> Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 9:59 AM
> To: 'Karlnet Mailing List'
> Subject: RE: [Karlnet] Engenius CB3 Questions
>
> Larry,
>
> 1. I really think (about 90% sure) this is a problem in the Intersil
> firmware, and we cannot change that. As for less expensive boards:
The
> KN-100 lists for $150. Since we sell them through distributors, there
> is a little markup for them, but frankly, Karlnet is only making a
> couple dollars per board. The problem here is you are comparing the
> KN-100 to an RG-1000. It is more accurate to compare the KN-100 to an
> AP-1000. Regardless, we have a more affordable board, the KN-50 which
> is Ubicom based, but it will always have limited features. We are
> working on SEC software for it now, and it should be released shortly.
> Street price for the board, radio and 802.11 software (not sure of the
> features yet, probably just bridging- but it is 802.11 NOT TurboCell),
> should be $155 (BUT PLEASE NOTE THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE POWER
SUPPLY).
> The KN-50 supports PoE. We will have them in embedded antennas as
well,
> with a list price of $295 COMPLETE!
>
> Kevin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com
> [mailto:karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com] On Behalf Of Larry Yunker
(Cyber
> Broadcasting)
> Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 12:05 AM
> To: equipment-l@wisp-equipment.net
> Cc: karlnet@WISPNotes.com
> Subject: [Karlnet] Engenius CB3 Questions
>
>
> 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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