You got it Chris!  Thanks for the feedback.  Stay tuned on DFS for AC and
beams...

On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 2:38 PM, Chris Ruschmann <ch...@scsalaska.net> wrote:

> Issue with Beams have cleared up for us, but the rollout was not without
> its problems, all the initial problems were with the 19’s. They work well
> enough now minus DFS.
>
>
>
> Everything else I get with the AC line. I just can’t bite off on anything
> UBNT puts out until DFS is ready. I just don’t have the spectrum to make it
> work. I hedged my bets on the Nano Beams getting this and lost on it.
>
>
>
> Thanks for your time Ben.
>
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>
> *From:* ubnt_users-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:ubnt_users-boun...@wispa.org]
> *On Behalf Of *Ben Moore
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 8, 2015 12:30 PM
>
> *To:* Ubiquiti Users Group
> *Subject:* Re: [Ubnt_users] Rocket5ac PTMP w/AirPrism availability
>
>
>
> Inline below...
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 1:58 PM, Chris Ruschmann <ch...@scsalaska.net>
> wrote:
>
> I didn’t think the lite would be available after the full launch of the
> real product. No advantages there though as it doesn’t sport any of the
> magic other than AC, which isn’t magic at all.
>
>
>
> BM: Yes, lite will continue to be available.  The advantages are achieved
> by splitting the PTP and PTMP functions.  Believe me...we definitely don't
> want to create a new sku, just to create a new sku and charge you more for
> it ;)
>
>
>
> You can’t sit here and deny the fact that the Nano Beams had issues
> initially. I had to pull all our initially installed ones from the field
> due to some serious AP wide degradations that didn’t get resolved till much
> later. We have them rolled out now in minimal fashion on newer firmware and
> some beta 5.6
>
>
>
> BM: Sorry, not aware of the issues (though admittedly I do not follow the
> SW issues as closely).  Based on demand for the product and requests for
> DFS approvals and lack of chatter regarding issues....are you still
> experiencing issues?  Can you get them sent to me and will have support
> review?
>
>
>
> Let’s see, how many other products can I list that had been rushed to
> market….
>
>
>
> BM: No question not perfect here...Especially with our announcements.  I
> think this is getting much better (edge switches shipped at time of
> announcement, NBE-5AC-19, R5AC-PTP, New AC antennas, AF-24HD just announced
> and first shipment arriving next week, etc...).  You can also see that the
> AC product line has a TON into it at launch.  It also has a number of
> networks active using it for many, many months.
>
>
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>
> *From:* ubnt_users-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:ubnt_users-boun...@wispa.org]
> *On Behalf Of *Ben Moore
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 8, 2015 11:49 AM
>
>
> *To:* Ubiquiti Users Group
> *Subject:* Re: [Ubnt_users] Rocket5ac PTMP w/AirPrism availability
>
>
>
> With the NanoBeam what is half baked?  We have heard great response from
> the product worldwide (in each market).  Software or hardware issues?  What
> were you beta testing?
>
>
>
> If you want the one rocket, you can always use the lite...This option is
> there.  However, you won't have the benefits of airPrism.  With airPrism
> you really need to break out PTP and PTMP to get best performance (and with
> AC).
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 1:44 PM, Chris Ruschmann <ch...@scsalaska.net>
> wrote:
>
> I did watch the webinar. Not sure how I feel about it yet and whether It’s
> enough to justify upgrading existing stuff. Still deciding even if I want
> to move forward with it after the Nano Beam debacle that we wasted a lot of
> time and money beta testing a fully released non half assed product.
>
>
>
> That said, I would be more inclined to buy a product that supported the
> full breadth of what 5Ghz has to offer.
>
>
>
> I rather enjoyed one rocket to rule the all as it was easier to keep stock
> this way for replacements. Now I have to keep track of multiple items and
> SKU’s.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* ubnt_users-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:ubnt_users-boun...@wispa.org]
> *On Behalf Of *Ben Moore
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 8, 2015 11:21 AM
> *To:* Ubiquiti Users Group
> *Subject:* Re: [Ubnt_users] Rocket5ac PTMP w/AirPrism availability
>
>
>
> We actually do call out what each are capable of on the data sheet.  The
> days are not gone of one device doing everything (this still applies with
> the majority of the products).  However, we have optimized a PTP product
> and a PTMP product.  Many have asked for this and I think it will be a
> welcome change.  We are not charging more for this.  we are just getting
> the most out of PTP and most out of PTMP.
>
>
>
> Yes, it will have DFS.  I would expect in Q1.  The lites are PTP and PTMP.
>
>
>
> The products are fully capable.  If you are referring to DFS, we release
> now because many want to use them now in the bands they are available in
> USA and also the rest of the world can use bands available.
>
>
>
> You may want to look at all of the enhancements/SW features discussed in
> our webinar yesterday:
>
>
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQTg-XNlF4g
>
>
>
> This is not half baked.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ben
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 1:14 PM, Chris Ruschmann <ch...@scsalaska.net>
> wrote:
>
> So much confusion with UBNT equipment. Gone are the days when one device
> could do everything I guess.
>
>
>
> Will it have DFS? Probably not. So none of the products are usable for me.
> I have PTP Lites sitting on the shelf since release cause I can’t use them.
>
>
>
> Why not wait to launch a fully capable product instead of half assed one.
>
>
>
> *From:* ubnt_users-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:ubnt_users-boun...@wispa.org]
> *On Behalf Of *Ben Moore
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 8, 2015 10:32 AM
> *To:* Ubiquiti Users Group
> *Subject:* Re: [Ubnt_users] Rocket5ac PTMP w/AirPrism availability
>
>
>
> I assume you are talking about PTP (with airPrism) and not the lite
> version right?  The Lite version can do PTP and PTMP.
>
>
>
> So, in summary, there are hardware differences for PTP and PTMP with
> airPrism that maximize performance for PTP and PTMP.  There are also
> software enhancements for PTP only version (TDMA framing, Long distance
> mode, etc...).
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ben
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 11:00 AM, Tom Fadgen <tfad...@coastinet.com> wrote:
>
> I guess I f..... up with my assumption since I just ordered PTP that I do
> not need. I guess I have to remember my old motto from the early '80's,
> "Trail Blazers sometimes get arrows in their backs" or "bleeding edge
> technology is called BLEEDING for a reason"
>
>
>
> Tom Fadgen
>
> coastinet.com
>
>
>
> On Thursday 08/01/2015 at 8:55 am, Ben Moore wrote:
>
> The PTP version will always be just PTP (at least as it currently
> stands).  They have different hardware than the PTMP version (not yet
> announced).  We are planning to start shipping PTMP AirPrism version this
> month to distributors.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ben
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 9:52 AM, Tom Fadgen <tfad...@coastinet.com> wrote:
>
> I am hoping just like the non-prizm 5ac-lite's which originally came out
> as PTP only, a firmware release will open up PTMP.
>
>
>
> Tom Fadgen
>
> coastinet.com
>
>
>
> On Thursday 08/01/2015 at 7:52 am, Jeremy Grip wrote:
>
> Not seeing this available yet from the usual suspects. Can we assume the
> price will look like the PTP version?
>
>
>
>
>
> Jeremy Grip
> North Branch Networks,LLC
>
>
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