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High Performance Node Development & Test Network
moved to High Performance Node - Dev and Test Network
Hardware
HPN based on current “Bokkie” router, to become “Bokkie v2”
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
- 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)
- 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:
- 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)
- Sourced from the following two suppliers:
- Suppliers we have used in the past:
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)
- In the first assembled version we received, this External weatherproof Ethernet connector has been changed to a Poynting designed one. See pics below.
- Weatherproof UTP gland suppliers
- Currently sourced from Poynting
- http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=49_54&products_id=531
- Weatherproof UTP gland suppliers
- 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 ?
- 1x UV resistant outdoor CATV cable [have different lengths available (5m, 10m, 20m)]
- 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