On Mon, 2010-11-01 at 08:15 -0700, Mark Nash wrote: > I'd like to have at least 8 ports at every site so that I don't have to > include a switch: > > 2 for backhauls > 3 for APs > 1 for UPS > 1 for remote power control unit > 1 for laptop access when technician is there
Strictly Mikrotik options for this include: RB1100 - not available at this time due to backorders and EVERY distributor. RB800 + RB816 - The 816 board is around, but the RB800 (like the 1100) is hard to come by. RB1100 will be around $400 and the RB800 with expansion will be around $475-500. RB1100 has 13GigE ports while the RB800+816 will have 19 total ports with 3 GigE and 16 10/100. FWIW, they both have the same processor and (I think) the same memory. If timing is of essence, then one of the other routers that are out there are your only choice. Every distributor is giving a time frame, but nobody really knows. > It says "thirteen individual gigabit ethernet ports, two 5-port switch > groups, and includes ethernet bypass capability" > > The two questions I have: > > 1. The "5-port switch groups"... Does this mean that the individual ports > can't be routed independently of the other 4 ports in the switch group? No. It means that you have the ability to configure 2 groups of actual switch ports. In other words, if you chose to do so, you could have 2 switches + 3 additional ports all in the same box. > 2. The "ethernet bypass capability"... What's the application for this? This just means that when the router loses power (for whatever reason), there is a pair of ports that will still pass ethernet traffic. This would be useful in the case where you have another device that (or pair of devices) that may not rely on the same power source. I have not seen a good example of where this will be useful in any WISP/tower configuration, though I am certain there may be some out there. I'm happy to work with you on getting the right parts, but like everyone else, I am at the mercy of MT and the shippers. I would hope that you consider purchasing from my own store, given the time I'm investing in trying to help you understand your options (link is below). -- ******************************************************************** * Butch Evans * Professional Network Consultation* * http://www.butchevans.com/ * Network Engineering * * http://store.wispgear.net/ * Wired or Wireless Networks * * http://blog.butchevans.com/ * ImageStream, Mikrotik and MORE! * ******************************************************************** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wireless List: [email protected] Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
