Re: [Server-devel] Technical questions

2010-01-20 Thread akleider
Thank you, James, very much for breaking down the issues and warning of the pitfalls. I for one would be interested in knowing if you can comment about specific hardware (hopefully things currently available) that might serve as examples of some of the things you've discussed: i.e.: access points

Re: [Server-devel] We need: examples of XS hardware in use --

2010-01-13 Thread akleider
Ray, May I ask: did you use the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G as is or did you reflash it with openWRT or ddwrt? what power does it use: a 12 volt DC supply? I am (still unsuccessfully) looking for a usb dongle wireless device that can provide this server for XO clients connectivity. Without such a devi

Re: [Server-devel] We need: examples of XS hardware in use --

2010-01-13 Thread akleider
>> We have looked at two machines. The Fit PC and the Fit PC2. Both were >> for >> small deployments (<25 units). >> >> The Fit PC: >> 500MHz Geode, with 512MB RAM. Full specs at >> http://www.fit-pc.com/fit-pc1/whats-new.html >> Power consumption at the AC/DC powerbrick = 8W >> Stays warm to the t

Re: [Server-devel] We need: examples of XS hardware in use --

2010-01-13 Thread akleider
Does their Wireless card provide the connectivity necessary to serve as an access point for the client XOs or do you need another device, and if so, which device is being used in Afghanistan or any where else for that matter? The specs on this device sound very much like those of the fit-PC2 which

[Server-devel] eth1 problems

2009-10-28 Thread akleider
I'd be gratefull if someone on the list could help me set up an XS using a desktop. For reasons I can not understand, the eth1 is not recognized although research suggests that the correct driver is there. ie dmesg output includes skge eth1: addr 00:26:5a:05:ac:31 ... bonding: lanbond0 is being cr