anyone try an ap-8 yet?

2004-07-26 Thread Matt Ashfield \(UNB\)
Hi All We currently use Avaya's Access Points on our campus, and the latest product they've released is the AP-8. I've read the pdf's and heard the supplier's details, but just thought I'd ask this group if anyone has used it and if so, what are their impressions? Any info you can provide is

Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] anyone try an ap-8 yet?

2004-07-26 Thread Michael Griego
It's the same product as the Proxim AP-4000. If you're using the Proxim/Avaya equipment, then the AP-4000 is a good upgrade. The .11G performance in my testing has been more solid than the performance of the .11G upgrade kit for the AP-2000 (Avaya AP-3). Other than that, the management

Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] anyone try an ap-8 yet?

2004-07-26 Thread Michael Griego
http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/antennas_5800.php It's always legal to use an external antenna as long as the EIRP does not exceed regulations (36dBm, or 4 watts normally). The FCC has, however, added extra regulations in recent years pertaining to who can purchase amplifiers. End users are

Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] anyone try an ap-8 yet?

2004-07-26 Thread Frank Bulk - iNAME.com
Chris: This URL: http://wifinetnews.com/archives/004024.html reviews some recent rulings from the FCC concerning antennas, and talks a bit about a relaxing in the 5 GHz spectrum that allows antennas in all three UNII bands (4th last paragraph) Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] Monday, July 26, 2004

RE: [WIRELESS-LAN] anyone try an ap-8 yet?

2004-07-26 Thread E.J. Von Schaumburg
- 802.11b - FCC 15.247 3.1.1 - Point to Multi-point For 802.11b point to multi-point uses, you are allowed up to 30 dBm or 1 watt of Transmitter Power Output (TPO) with a 6 dBi antenna or 36 dBm or 4 watts Effective Radiated Power over an isotropic antenna (EIRP). The TPO needs to be reduced 1