[CUWiN-Dev] equipment purchase options

[Sascha Meinrath]

On Thu, 31 Mar 2005, Daniel McLeod wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am a member of non-specialist community group interested in starting a 
> network in Massachusetts.  I have compiled a list of equipment for a 
> node and am hoping to get feedback on whether or not these are the best 
> options.  I have included a link to each item and specific questions are 
> indicated by a "Q".
>
> Any suggestions would be much appreciated and apologies if this is the 
> wrong forum for such inquiry!
>
> Best, Daniel
>
> ****
>
> Draft Equipment Purchase List:
>
> 1.  Single Board Computer:  Soekris Engineering net4526-30 board
>    More info: http://www.soekris.com/net4526.htm
>
> 2.  Wireless NIC:  CM9 802.11 a/b/g
>    Info: http://metrix.net/metrix/products/radios/
>
> 3.  Enclosure: NEMA-4x
>    Info: http://metrix.net/metrix/products/enclosures
>    Q: What dimensions are needed:  2.3" x 6.3" x 6.3" OR 3.5" x 6.3" x 
> 6.3"

Either one will work -- if you're planning to add a second radio (e.g., 
for WAP services), you may want the larger one.  You may also want to look 
into the WRAP-based systems -- several folks on this list have good things 
to say about them.

> 4.  Antenna: HGV-2409U
>    Info: http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/hg2409u.php
>
> 5.  Antenna Cable: LMR-400
>    Info: http://www.wiredzone.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=30973787&source=froogle
>    Q: How many feet are needed per node?

A 3-foot jumper should be plenty.

> 6.  Mount: Radio Shack Chimney Mount (cat no 15-839)
>    Info: 
> http://www.radioshack.com/search.asp?find=chimney+mount&hp=search&SRC=1
>
> 7.  Grounding: Gas-discharge Lightning Arrestor RFLSP3-350-BFF
>    Info: 
> http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:3uJQ1smbAyMJ:www.rflinx.com/Cables-Connectors-LAR/Lightning_Arrestors_Main.htm+gas+discharge++lightning+arrestor&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
>
> 8.  Outdoor Cable: CAT5E Patch Cord Molded W/Boot & Bubble
>    Info: 
> http://www.cyberxlink.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/33_42_130/products_id/505
>    Q: How Many Ft./Node are needed?

We use a 75' run as our standard -- it's long enough to get most places we 
need.

> 9.  PoE Injector: Model PS4820-POE
>   Info: http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/ps4820-poe.php

--Sascha

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