High Performance Node - Specification

High Performance Node Development & Test Network

moved to High Performance Node - Dev and Test Network

Hardware

Current Bokkie router (Poynting)

HPN based on current “Bokkie” router, to become “Bokkie v2”

Block Diagram of HPN

Block diagram of HPN

Enclosure

• Based on Poynting Enclosure (Product code:WLAN-A0033)
• Modifications to the WLAN-A0033 are needed: swap 1x 2.4 GHz omni-directional antenna for 1x 5.8 GHz omni-directional antenna

Electronics

• 1x Gateworks Avila GW2348-4 Network Platform

Gateworks Avila Network Platform

• 3x 802.11a/b/g mini PCI Atheros based WiFi cards - CX-WLM54AG23 Complex High Power dual-band Mini PCI Card (note not the wlm54sag)

High Power dual-band Mini PCI Card

• • 2x configured at 5.8 GHz
  • 1x configured at 2.4 GHz
  • (It maybe worthwhile to search and evaluate some of the new cards on the market, but our current "bokkie" routers use the above one from Miro)
  • Suppliers we have used:
    • http://www.miro.co.za/detail.aspx?pid=208&p=2&sp=&spp=
    • http://www.pcengines.ch/wlm54sag23.htm
  • OR The R52H which is the same as the wlm54sag23, also manufactured by Compex. http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=49_52&products_id=577 (still need to review though)

• 1x 1GB compact flash card (have used Kingston & Sandisk - but anyone that is compatible)

Current Compact flash card being used

• • Sourced from the following two suppliers:
    • http://www.pcpalace.co.za
    • http://www.pcengines.ch/cf1024dp.htm

• 3x U.FL to SMA connector (Male) 30cm length

U.FL to SMA pigtail (300mm)

Closeup of the U.FL connector on pigtail

U.FL connector on Wireless Card

• • Suppliers we have used in the past:
    • http://www.poyntingdirect.co.za/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=CAB-025
    • http://www.otto.co.za/
    • http://www.miro.co.za ( not standard item )
    • http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=49_41&products_id=493

Enclosure - Other

• 1x External weatherproof Ethernet connector (UTP Gland) with Ethernet pigtail for POE (install on left side – looking at bokkie – keeping with current standard)

Weatherproof UTP gland

Weatherproof UTP gland

• In the first assembled version we received, this External weatherproof Ethernet connector has been changed to a Poynting designed one. See pics below.

New Weatherproof UTP gland

New Weatherproof UTP gland

New Weatherproof UTP gland

New Weatherproof UTP gland

• • Weatherproof UTP gland suppliers
    • Currently sourced from Poynting
    • http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=49_54&products_id=531

• 4x Gateworks board mounting standoffs (supplied as part of the enclosure)

• External Mounting bracket (supplied as part of the enclosure)

Accessories

• Powered 48V power-over-Ethernet injector - We've been using the following two products (Miro and Soekris):
  • 48V Power Supply Unit - 1Watt - PSU-48V-1W from Miro
  • http://www.soekris.com/power_accessories.htm (31954804, last one on the page)
  • http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?products_id=638

• Ethernet Cables
  • 1x UV resistant outdoor CATV cable [have different lengths available (5m, 10m, 20m)]
    • Supplier of UV protected UTP cable: http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?products_id=632
  • 1x indoor CATV cable [have different lengths available (5m, 10m, 20m)]
  • Need for longer cables, custom make ?

• Some type of surge protection on the power side.
  • Thinking of a product from http://www.clearline.co.za/. Still need to investigate

Other

• Wall mounting bracket (different types depending on type of wall - specification)

• Mounting pole (different types - spec)

• M10\M12 Coach Screws and fisher plugs (# depending on wall mounting bracket)

• 10x pack Cable ties

• Earthing kit Webb Industries have earthing kits that can be used. see http://www.webb.co.za/index.php?nav=news&ID=50
  • Clamp\lug on one end of earthing cable for attachment onto wireless installation mounting bracket
  • Earthing cable: Length (?), Gauge (?) - 10-15mm diameter
  • Clamp on spike for other end of earthing cable for attachment onto earthing spike
  • Earthing spike - 1m (driven into the ground at base of wall of the wireless installation)

Software

Moved to High Performance Node - Software

Further Developments to Functionality

migrated to wireless dev