[MLB-WIRELESS] Help please

[Paul Fink]

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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