<div>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+/-.
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<div>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).
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>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). </div>
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<div>vaks emails are: <<a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:vak@alphalink.com.au" target="_blank">vak@alphalink.com.au</a>>, <<a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:vak@wireless.org.au" target="_blank">
vak@wireless.org.au</a>>, </div>
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<div>as to the functional pcmcia card, maybe keep that inside your laptop for home use!</div>
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<div>on another note, maybe in the not too distant future you could relay our signal up to wallan!</div>
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<div>hope this has been of some help</div>
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<div>rohan</div>
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<div>ps.below is a transcript of what Rfshop told me with regards to RF boxes</div>
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<div>Hi Rohan,<br><br>We do have boxes big enough for a linksys unit.<br><br><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.rfshop.com.au/Products/Hardware/tabid/426/List/1/CategoryID/765/Category2ID/765/Level/2/Default.aspx" target="_blank">
http://www.<span class="st" id="st" name="st">rfshop</span>.com.au/Products/Hardware/tabid/426/List/1/CategoryID/765/Category2ID/765/Level/2/Default.aspx</a><br><br>The CG1000 will fit a wrt54g if you take it out of the case and just fit the
<br>PCB by itself.<br><br>The CG1500 will fit a standard WRT54G without any modifications. For<br>mounting we supply two hose clamps. We also have L brackets to fit the box<br>which you just screw onto the back of the box but they are extra.
<br><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.rfshop.com.au/Products/Hardware/tabid/426/CategoryID/295/Category2ID/865/List/1/Level/2/ProductID/5613/Default.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.
<span class="st" id="st" name="st">rfshop</span>.com.au/Products/Hardware/tabid/426/CategoryID/295/Category2ID/865/List/1/Level/2/ProductID/5613/Default.aspx</a><br><br>We do do a product which is a WRT54GL in one of the CG1000 along with a
<br>panel antenna powered via POE.<br><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.rfshop.com.au/Default.aspxtabid=426&List=1&CategoryID=756&Category2ID=788&Category3=Linksys&Level=3" target="_blank">
http://www.<span class="st" id="st" name="st">rfshop</span>.com.au/Default.aspxtabid=426&List=1&CategoryID=756&Category2ID=788&Category3=Linksys&Level=3</a><br><br>We also do fit the CG1000 and CG1500 with a panel antenna without the
<br>WRT54GL if you'd prefer something like that.<br><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.rfshop.com.au/Products/Hardware/tabid/426/List/1/CategoryID/295/Category2ID/865/Level/2/Default.aspx" target="_blank">
http://www.<span class="st" id="st" name="st">rfshop</span>.com.au/Products/Hardware/tabid/426/List/1/CategoryID/295/Category2ID/865/Level/2/Default.aspx</a><span></span> <br><br>Regards<br><br>Ashley<br><br><br> </div>
<div><span class="gmail_quote">On 7/17/07, <b class="gmail_sendername">Paul Fink</b> <<a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:paul@ozisp.com.au" target="_blank">paul@ozisp.com.au</a>> wrote:
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<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid">Thanks Ryan,<br><br>But as per my original email I do not know what this board is never mind how<br>to access it or where to source firmware for it (I am not sure whether I am
<br>up to loading firmware either). As stated I have been able to access the<br>wireless card though so it is (now) free of turbocell specific setup.<br><br>Regards,<br>Paul.<br><br><br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: Ryan Abbenhuys [mailto:
<a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:sneeze@alphalink.com.au" target="_blank">sneeze@alphalink.com.au</a>]<br>Sent: Tuesday, 17 July 2007 11:04 AM<br>To: Paul Fink<br>Subject: Re: [MLB-WIRELESS] Help please
<br><br>If the unit has the Turbocell firmware then only other Turbocell clients can <br><br>connect. You can update the firmware to the standard firmware and then<br>anything can connect.<br><br><br>Paul Fink writes:<br>
<br>> Hello,<br>><br>><br>><br>> Unfortunately no response as yet to my previous email. <br>><br>><br>><br>> I have continued to investigate but perhaps the AP (board) is that old<br>that<br>> there is no longer any documentation or reference material easily found on
<br>> the Internet. I have determined that it (and Megalink) uses Turbocell <br>which<br>> is a little different and perhaps the board is set up and programmed<br>> specifically for this.<br>><br>><br>><br>
> It may be best that I look to replace this with something similar -<br>><br>> An AP board that will take the NL2511CD PLUS EXT2 card (as the card seems<br>> good and I have the pigtail)<br>><br>> The AP may be able to use the same POE Ethernet cable but perhaps a
<br>> different power supply (it is currently fed by a 24VDC 1A power supply) <br>><br>> The AP is smallish so that it will fit in the existing outside enclosure.<br>><br>><br>><br>> If anyone has such a board / AP for sale or knows where I could source one
<br>I<br>> would much appreciate guidance. Still happy to hear any other suggestions. <br><br>><br>><br>><br>> Still happy to look at getting involved in a node at Wallan.<br>><br>><br>><br>> Regards,
<br>><br>> Paul<br>><br>><br>><br>> _____<br>><br>> From: <a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:melbwireless-bounces@wireless.org.au" target="_blank">melbwireless-bounces@wireless.org.au
</a><br>> [mailto:<a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:melbwireless-bounces@wireless.org.au" target="_blank">melbwireless-bounces@wireless.org.au</a>] On Behalf Of Paul <br>> Sent: Friday, 13 July 2007 3:48 PM
<br>> To: <a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:melbwireless@wireless.org.au" target="_blank">melbwireless@wireless.org.au</a><br>> Subject: [MLB-WIRELESS] Help please<br>><br>>
<br>><br>> Hello,<br>><br>> I am new to this list and looking for some help and guidance.<br>><br>> I have spent some time going thru a few years of postings in the archives<br>> for this list and am a little more clued as a result, but did not find the
<br>> particular answers I was looking for.<br>><br>> I am wanting to set up a wireless link over 6km and believe I have the<br>> appropriate equipment and connectors.<br>><br>> At one end I am wanting to utilize a redundant setup that already exists.
<br>> There is a grid antennae and outdoor Access Point and power to it via the<br>> Ethernet cable.<br>><br>> My current problem is I cannot talk to the Access Point. How do I access<br>it?<br>><br>> I have removed from the outdoor enclosure the board that had a "NL2511CD
<br>> plus ext2" card inserted in it. I have managed to get this card operating<br>> fine in my notebook but how do I access it when it is on the board via the<br>> network cable. I was not able to talk to it when it was in place and since
<br>I<br>> have removed it I have issues getting power to it. The whole setup was<br>> working fine when connected to MegaLink (a wireless ISP) but I now want to<br>> use it for my link. I believe with MegaLink it ran some sort of VPN and
<br>was<br>> not detectable by me. I have tried to get info on the board without<br>success,<br>> I do not believe it is an AP2000; it has the following markings on it 'YDI<br>> Wireless Inc', PWB-0005-01', 'blackbird-A', 'SD071805', 'KN-051E',
<br>> 'BAS-0319-02', '0020f6052bdd'. It has room for 1 PCMCIA card and has one<br>> RJ45. It seems if I could get this working then that is the ideal solution<br>> as the card seems to be well regarded and I have the connections - pig
<br>tail<br>> to antennae and power.<br>><br>> If that is too hard then I am happy to use another AP but of those I have<br>> immediate access to I have issues with pigtails and power.<br>><br>> The other end I believe I am right with but goodness knows what issues I
<br>may<br>> have when I try to make the connection. I have the appropriate powered<br>grid<br>> antennae with appropriate pigtail and a few standard APs to choose from. I<br>> have line of sight.<br>><br>> Although I am happy learning and progressing slowly there is a degree of
<br>> urgency to setting up this link and I am happy to organise some assistance<br>> if it is available. If there is a simple answer re accessing the board<br>then<br>> that would be appreciated but I would be happy to have someone help me /
<br>> complete the job and would be happy to pay for such assistance if an<br>amount<br>> could be suggested / proposed.<br>><br>> I am in Wallan and am positioned high with line of sight to the city and<br>> more significantly west. I notice the Northern suburbs group of Melbourne
<br>> wireless is aiming for a presence in Wallan, I am happy to assist with the<br>> location (if suitable), provision of some equipment and my cooperation and<br>> assistance; if it is of interest.<br>><br>> Thanks,
<br>><br>> Paul.<br>><br>> I<br>><br><br>_______________________________________________<br>Melbwireless mailing list<br><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:Melbwireless@wireless.org.au" target="_blank">
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