[MLB-WIRELESS] Help please

Tue Jul 17 13:52:18 EST 2007

given your in a bit of a hurry and it sounds like you have cash, i reckon
your best bet is to get a new open-wrt compatible router/ap (any of the
mitsubishi r100s, linksys wrt54gs or those flash asus routers will do)
($100+/-.
you didn't specify the type of pigtail you had but presumably one end fits
the grid antenna (the end that likely has an n-connector on it) so you could
salvage that cable, you'd just need to swap the other end out with something
compatible with the router (rp-sma or rp-tnc usually).

if the new router doesn't fit the old box make or get yourself a new one.
rfshop sells boxes that fit the wrt54g for $30-40.

as to PoE you should b able to retain the same cable with the
new router, however (depending on the voltage drop due to length of cable)
you may need to drop the voltage with a new power supply or otherwise.

there's a nice MW guy called Vak who deals with cables he should be able to
sort you out with your requirements (you're looking at $20 for a new one).

vaks emails are: <vak at alphalink.com.au>, <vak at wireless.org.au>,

as to the functional pcmcia card, maybe keep that inside your laptop for
home use!

on another note, maybe in the not too distant future you could relay our
signal up to wallan!

hope this has been of some help

rohan

ps.below is a transcript of what Rfshop told me with regards to RF boxes

Hi Rohan,

We do have boxes big enough for a linksys unit.

http://www.rfshop
.com.au/Products/Hardware/tabid/426/List/1/CategoryID/765/Category2ID/765/Level/2/Default.aspx

The CG1000 will fit a wrt54g if you take it out of the case and just fit the
PCB by itself.

The CG1500 will fit a standard WRT54G without any modifications. For
mounting we supply two hose clamps. We also have L brackets to fit the box
which you just screw onto the back of the box but they are extra.
http://www.rfshop
.com.au/Products/Hardware/tabid/426/CategoryID/295/Category2ID/865/List/1/Level/2/ProductID/5613/Default.aspx

We do do a product which is a WRT54GL in one of the CG1000 along with a
panel antenna powered via POE.
http://www.rfshop
.com.au/Default.aspxtabid=426&List=1&CategoryID=756&Category2ID=788&Category3=Linksys&Level=3

We also do fit the CG1000 and CG1500 with a panel antenna without the
WRT54GL if you'd prefer something like that.
http://www.rfshop
.com.au/Products/Hardware/tabid/426/List/1/CategoryID/295/Category2ID/865/Level/2/Default.aspx

Regards

Ashley

On 7/17/07, Paul Fink <paul at ozisp.com.au> wrote:
>
> Thanks Ryan,
>
> But as per my original email I do not know what this board is never mind
> how
> to access it or where to source firmware for it (I am not sure whether I
> am
> up to loading firmware either). As stated I have been able to access the
> wireless card though so it is (now) free of turbocell specific setup.
>
> Regards,
> Paul.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ryan Abbenhuys [mailto: sneeze at alphalink.com.au]
> Sent: Tuesday, 17 July 2007 11:04 AM
> To: Paul Fink
> Subject: Re: [MLB-WIRELESS] Help please
>
> If the unit has the Turbocell firmware then only other Turbocell clients
> can
>
> connect.  You can update the firmware to the standard firmware and then
> anything can connect.
>
>
> Paul Fink writes:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> >
> >
> > Unfortunately no response as yet to my previous email.
> >
> >
> >
> > I have continued to investigate but perhaps the AP (board) is that old
> that
> > there is no longer any documentation or reference material easily found
> on
> > the Internet. I have determined that it (and Megalink) uses Turbocell
> which
> > is a little different and perhaps the board is set up and programmed
> > specifically for this.
> >
> >
> >
> > It may be best that I look to replace this with something similar -
> >
> > An AP board that will take the NL2511CD PLUS EXT2 card (as the card
> seems
> > good and I have the pigtail)
> >
> > The AP may be able to use the same POE Ethernet cable but perhaps a
> > different power supply (it is currently fed by a 24VDC 1A power supply)
> >
> > The AP is smallish so that it will fit in the existing outside
> enclosure.
> >
> >
> >
> > If anyone has such a board / AP for sale or knows where I could source
> one
> I
> > would much appreciate guidance. Still happy to hear any other
> suggestions.
>
> >
> >
> >
> > Still happy to look at getting involved in a node at Wallan.
> >
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Paul
> >
> >
> >
> >   _____
> >
> > From: melbwireless-bounces at wireless.org.au
> > [mailto:melbwireless-bounces at wireless.org.au] On Behalf Of Paul
> > Sent: Friday, 13 July 2007 3:48 PM
> > To: melbwireless at wireless.org.au
> > Subject: [MLB-WIRELESS] Help please
> >
> >
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am new to this list and looking for some help and guidance.
> >
> > I have spent some time going thru a few years of postings in the
> archives
> > for this list and am a little more clued as a result, but did not find
> the
> > particular answers I was looking for.
> >
> > I am wanting to set up a wireless link over 6km and believe I have the
> > appropriate equipment and connectors.
> >
> > At one end I am wanting to utilize a redundant setup that already
> exists.
> > There is a grid antennae and outdoor Access Point and power to it via
> the
> > Ethernet cable.
> >
> > My current problem is I cannot talk to the Access Point. How do I access
> it?
> >
> > I have removed from the outdoor enclosure the board that had a "NL2511CD
>
> > plus ext2" card inserted in it. I have managed to get this card
> operating
> > fine in my notebook but how do I access it when it is on the board via
> the
> > network cable. I was not able to talk to it when it was in place and
> since
> I
> > have removed it I have issues getting power to it. The whole setup was
> > working fine when connected to MegaLink (a wireless ISP) but I now want
> to
> > use it for my link. I believe with MegaLink it ran some sort of VPN and
> was
> > not detectable by me. I have tried to get info on the board without
> success,
> > I do not believe it is an AP2000; it has the following markings on it
> 'YDI
> > Wireless Inc', PWB-0005-01', 'blackbird-A', 'SD071805', 'KN-051E',
> > 'BAS-0319-02', '0020f6052bdd'. It has room for 1 PCMCIA card and has one
> > RJ45. It seems if I could get this working then that is the ideal
> solution
> > as the card seems to be well regarded and I have the connections - pig
> tail
> > to antennae and power.
> >
> > If that is too hard then I am happy to use another AP but of those I
> have
> > immediate access to I have issues with pigtails and power.
> >
> > The other end I believe I am right with but goodness knows what issues I
>
> may
> > have when I try to make the connection. I have the appropriate powered
> grid
> > antennae with appropriate pigtail and a few standard APs to choose from.
> I
> > have line of sight.
> >
> > Although I am happy learning and progressing slowly there is a degree of
>
> > urgency to setting up this link and I am happy to organise some
> assistance
> > if it is available. If there is a simple answer re accessing the board
> then
> > that would be appreciated but I would be happy to have someone help me /
>
> > complete the job and would be happy to pay for such assistance if an
> amount
> > could be suggested / proposed.
> >
> > I am in Wallan and am positioned high with line of sight to the city and
> > more significantly west. I notice the Northern suburbs group of
> Melbourne
> > wireless is aiming for a presence in Wallan, I am happy to assist with
> the
> > location (if suitable), provision of some equipment and my cooperation
> and
> > assistance; if it is of interest.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Paul.
> >
> > I
> >
>
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