There were two different integrated 5GHz 450i radios Mike. The first one didn't allow for frequency reuse. It was quickly superseded by one that has that capability and is a terrific system.
Jeff Broadwick ConVergence Technologies, Inc. 312-205-2519 Office 574-220-7826 Cell [email protected] > On May 6, 2017, at 8:12 AM, Mike Hammett <[email protected]> wrote: > > As I understand it, they told people you couldn't use frequency reuse on the > integrated product. > > > > ----- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > > Midwest Internet Exchange > > The Brothers WISP > > > > > From: "Steve Jones" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 10:54:39 PM > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] RF attenuators - Integrated 450i Sector > > do I read this correct, cambium shipped a product that didn't meet their own > spec? > are they making right, as in shipping replacements at no cost? > not being a dick, their reuse has always been phenomenal, even though they to > this day refuse to admit the Motorola 320 doesn't sync for ABAB > > >> On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 4:00 PM, George Skorup <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> Slide didn't come though. Picture the new ePMP 2000 sector antenna with a >> 450i AP turned backwards and mounted directly on the back of the sector. >> It's hawt. I want 3GHz too, Matt! >> >> On 5/5/2017 9:42 AM, Matt Mangriotis wrote: >> I want to make sure everyone has the correct information on this topic. >> >> >> >> Darin - It was true that when it was first launched, and we had the 90 >> degree Mars sector antenna, the front-to-back of that antenna was not good >> enough to do frequency re-use. >> >> >> >> However, the current shipping integrated Access Points (part numbers ending >> in “B”, e.g. C050045A006B) have a Cambium Networks-designed antenna attached >> (more like a standard tall and narrow sector, rather than a 14” square flat >> panel). This antenna was built with frequency re-use in mind, and is >> optimized for use with the 450i platform. It is a true 90 degree sector, >> and eliminates the need for jumper cables as George mentions. >> >> >> >> I have attached a slide highlighting this (if it comes through). >> >> >> >> Matt >> >> >> >> From: Af [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Darin Steffl >> Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 9:03 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] RF attenuators >> >> >> >> Be careful with the integrated 450i though as the FTB isn't good enough for >> gps sync according to cambium. >> >> On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 3:00 AM George Skorup <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Accuracy. Known-good connectorized SMs to verify multiple APs in 3 and >> 5GHz. Coaxes and attenuators only. I've used antennas and bare SMs >> pointed up at the ceiling and it's just not reliable. We ended up >> redeploying an old AP that apparently has bad Tx on one polarity. Really >> trying to cut down on the BS and multiple tower climbs. Also getting >> really sick of weather-seals leaking for no apparent reason. Which is >> another reason I'm not so mad about the 450AP going away. We'll probably >> just start using that fancy new 450i integrated 90 over time. No coaxes >> to worry about with that. >> >> On 5/4/2017 7:23 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: >> > Yes. >> > But is there a reason you don't want to use the paper clip trick? >> > Single piece of wire quarter wavelength is all you need. >> > >> > -----Original Message----- From: George Skorup >> > Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2017 5:54 PM >> > To: [email protected] >> > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] RF attenuators >> > >> > So... I'm having bad luck finding 60dB attenuators in DC-6GHz or >> > greater. I found some 50's, but they're only 4GHz. WTF. >> > >> > Stupid question. Can I stack 30's to get 60? I see lots of N to N in >> > 30dB on Amazon. Up to 1W mostly. Looks like for cellular amp/repeater >> > type stuff. So I assume they won't have a problem with bi-directional Tx. >> > >> > On 5/4/2017 5:33 PM, Matt Mangriotis wrote: >> >> 60 dB pads are what we typically use internally... >> >> >> >> Matt >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> >> From: Af [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of George Skorup >> >> Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 5:31 PM >> >> To: [email protected] >> >> Subject: [AFMUG] RF attenuators >> >> >> >> I need to RF test some 450 APs with connectorized SMs. What's a good >> >> option for N to N attenuators? I'm thinking I want like 60dB so >> >> there's no chance of the SM overloading the AP Rx (because SM Tx >> >> power control doesn't kick in for a few minutes). >> > >> >> -- >> >> Darin Steffl >> >> Minnesota WiFi >> >> www.mnwifi.com >> >> 507-634-WiFi >> >> Like us on Facebook >> >> > >
