Thanks. I was not aware of that.
Does that mean that once a manufacturer installs a N connector on their
gear, it no longer is allowed to be sold at Radio Shack or Walmart. Does
that Mean WiMaxwill never be allowed to be sold at Walmart legally? Does
this mean that oncethey add an N connector they are no longer allowed to
sell it to a municipality (an end user) unless they sell it through a
reseller/consultant that will provide the work? Who is to define who is the
general publicversus skilled engineer?
And is thisdetermined by the purchaser or the distributor? If sold through
Tessco a company specializing in dealing with RF specialists, can the end
user buy it from them, if the sales rep decides to sell to a home person?
Does it mean it can't be distributed through Radio Shack if they have a
policy to check that the buyer is a professional installer? Linksys sells
both to consumers and RF specialists. If one product is labeled as"consumer
line" or labeled "professional series", even if its the exact same product,
does it define its right to use N connector? I think there are simple ways
to answer those questions, when everyone is working in good faith. But if it
ever came push to shove, it would be a hard thing to enforce.
Tom DeReggi
RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc
IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Stroh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: [WISPA] TRANGO!!
Tom:
The "unique connector" isn't required IF the equipment is intended for,
marketed, and distributed to be installed by "professional installers"
(who can be reasonably assumed to be able to do the math and not use an
antenna which results in violation of Part-15 EIRP limits.)
"Unique connector" requirement was intended for consumer gear like Wi-Fi
APs, wireless video cameras, etc. sold through the mass market. Completely
ironic and ineffective; laughable even when you consider that you can get
high-gain antennas for the Linksys AP "unique connectors" at Radio Shack.
I strongly prefer a good old reliable, sturdy easy-to-weatherproof Type N
connector on outdoor gear.
Thanks,
Steve
On Jan 18, 2006, at 17:19, Tom DeReggi wrote:
Required for FCC reuirement of unique connector rule. PErsonally Ip
refer them to stay as is with the connectors. That way they all stay the
same and one cable to stock.
Tom DeReggi
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