> I'm guessing we are dealing with one of several > problems, like DHCP, user error, poor connections, etc. > Maybe it is time for sB to put together a comprehensive > survey and get some data instead of reacting in a > knee-jerk fashion to complaints in this forum. > > Jason Szumlanski >
I would like to second that suggestion. The basic product design is excellent and the price point is good. As to some of the comments lately: I'm not crazy about auto-resetting the units - it implies a more serious problem. The bracket on the ABT's isn't that bad - an inexpensive star washer goes a long way to keeping the pivot from spinning and even if you make the bracket thicker it could still be bent into position pretty easily. I don't think I would discount the CAT5 ethernet connector too quickly. Keep in mind that design of the connector is NOT new and properly crimped with good cable the connection is very reliable. The RJ connectors are used very extensivly outdoors - check any telco DMARC installed outside in the last 20 years. POE is one of the great selling points of the product - if we wanted to run LMR-400 outside there are plenty of other products out there. I have no desire to go back to that. A injector that compensates for cable loss is one method, another is a wider ranging voltage regulator in the unit. It sounds like SB is on the right track with this. The clarification from SB as to the dual purpose of the 'DHCP port' setting helps explain a lot of the remote management issues. The interactions between Windows (lots of versions), DHCP servers (lots of versions), and wireless LAN's is not very well understood. Use it with care. Mark Radabaugh Amplex (419) 720-3635 The PART-15.ORG smartBridges Discussion List To Join: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type subscribe smartBridges <yournickname> To Remove: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type unsubscribe smartBridges) Archives: http://198.63.203.6
