While a bit of a burden, that is a plus. Another plus is that it should cut
down on theft - if they police it?

On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 8:07 PM, Jason Wilson via Mikrotik-users <
[email protected]> wrote:

> I believe that they also use the unlock for warranty purposes. Warranty
> does not start until it is activated. That way you can have spares on the
> shelf and not burn warranty time while they are collecting dust.
>
> Jason
>
> On Nov 22, 2016 4:34 PM, "Jeremy Austin via Mikrotik-users" <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 3:32 PM, OWS Optimum Wireless via Mikrotik-users
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> Unlock? A key is needed to unlock those equipments? Is it at extra cost?
>>>
>>
>> No additional cost. It allows them to ship one SKU and then activate it
>> based on local rules (FCC in the USA), according to Jaime.
>>
>> The caveat (printed in large letters on the box!) is that you have to be
>> online to generate the key, specific to each device — or else pre-register
>> before you head out into the field, if you'll have no Internet access.
>>
>> It's not terribly burdensome, but it is an additional step to consider
>> when planning deployment(s).
>>
>>
>>
>>
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