I don't want this to appear an advert, because that wouldn't go down well on WISPA.
But reading the posts, thought it might be of interest to note our co makes complete x86 boxes with 500MHz or 1GHz CPUs that run Nstreme2 at full speed (77Mbps Full Duplex with bandwidth test utility) with plenty of CPU horsepower to spare. They've been shipping for a while and we have excellent feedback. Data here: http://www.cablefreesolutions.com/radio/CableFree%20HPR%20Radio%20Datasheet. pdf HPR boxes have 24V proprietary POE and will support reasonable length cables (50m or more), and have been proven to operate in some harsh climates round the world. Specifically, we have several installed in the UAE/Dubai where they have extreme heat of +60C on rooftop sites. The boxes are waterproof & passively cooled, will take up to 5 radio cards, are supplied complete and tested with full version of RouterOS 2.9.x installed - does not require V3 beta to operate. Our customers have used them with Gabriel dual-pol antennas, and I know have tested with a couple others too. Not tried the Pacwireless but am sure someone soon will. Very happy to share more info if anyone wants - just drop a line. Best regards Stephen CableFree Solutions -----Original Message----- From: Travis Johnson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 02 August 2007 14:27 To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Nstreme2 Link & Pacwireless Yes, but nothing is shipping right now (that I know of). Several of our towers will be "wintered" here in about 3 months (meaning harder access, PITA to climb and work on, etc.). Plus, doesn't one or more of the new boards require v3 of the OS? I have tried several times with v3 to load on existing RB532's and had horrible problems (lock-ups, random reboots, incorrect software loads, etc.) and when I go back to 2.9.40 everything was fine. This was only about a month ago. I have also done the mini-ITX boards with the PicoPSU units (running a seperate 18AWG cable for power). It worked fine, but it was kind of a cluster. Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: > They make ATX power supplies with DC inputs, but I don't know if PoE > can pass enough wattage for them. > > Have you seen any of the RB announcements? > > > ----- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Travis Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org> > Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 3:50 PM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Nstreme2 Link & Pacwireless > > >> Hi, >> >> Now you are understanding what the rest of us have been going thru >> for the past couple of years. ;) >> >> The RB532 is underpowered for big backhaul links, yet any of the >> mini-itx or micro-itx boards need 120VAC or a seperate power cable >> and a power converter inside the box. Running LMR cable works for >> short runs (20-30ft), but after that it just limits the signal too much. >> >> What we really need is an 800mhz Routerboard in the same form factor >> as the current RB532. :) >> >> Travis >> Microserv >> >> Jory Privett wrote: >>> I have been doing some research and these seem great, almost. The >>> main problem I have is power where it needs to be. If I could get >>> 120v then I could easily use one of these units or a standard PC. >>> Most of my sights are on water towers so there is no electricity at >>> the top of them and the radio ahs to be feed with PoE. I have tried >>> putting the radios lower and using LMR cableis to the antennas but >>> have had bad experiences with that in the past. >>> >>> Jory Privett >>> WCCS >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David E. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org> >>> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 12:19 PM >>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Nstreme2 Link & Pacwireless >>> >>> >>>> Jory Privett wrote: >>>>> These look very interesting. Does anyone have any >>>>> recomendations/experinces with any in particular? Do they >>>>> support the MikroTik RouterOS? >>>> >>>> Just get something fanless and low-power, and you're good. I >>>> usually suggest "fanless" because you can get the whole No Moving >>>> Parts assembly, which means fewer things that can break; the >>>> benefit of that should be obvious :) Low-power is optional, but >>>> usually goes along with fanless, because otherwise your computer >>>> could cook itself. >>>> >>>> The biggest downside is probably the "some assembly required" bit - >>>> you're basically buying all the parts for a small desktop computer, >>>> and assembling them yourself. There's a bit of learning curve even >>>> if you've worked with desktop PCs before (those power supplies >>>> especially are tiny, and can be annoying to work with). Your first >>>> system will probably take an hour or two to assemble. >>>> >>>> It will be a bit bigger than a Routerboard 500 - probably six >>>> inches square, two or three inches tall. And you'll need "real" >>>> power, as you can't usually run these with POE. >>>> >>>> RouterOS is available for "standard" x86 hardware, which most >>>> mini-ITX boards would be. >>>> >>>> You may also want to look at the new Soekris 5501. I haven't tested >>>> RouterOS on it, but Soekris is standard x86 hardware, so problems >>>> are pretty unlikely. It's a single-board unit, so you don't have to >>>> assemble anything; you'll be getting a bit less performance at >>>> about the same price, but you don't have to spend an hour putting >>>> bits together. >>>> >>>> mini-box.com has a good selection of bits and pieces; I've bought >>>> from them before and they took good care of me. >>>> >>>> David Smith >>>> MVN.net >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> ------------- >>>> >>>> >>>> WISPA Wants You! Join today! >>>> http://signup.wispa.org/ >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> ------------- >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org >>>> >>>> Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >>>> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless >>>> >>>> Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ >>>> >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> ------------ >>> >>> >>> WISPA Wants You! 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