The backhaul would be 5Ghz Mesh with 1 Hop to the root AP. For this proof of concept 2.4Ghz is good for users but I would be looking to us 5GHz for both in the future with a Cisco AP that do FRA.
-Jimmy On Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 3:58 PM, Paul Reimer <[email protected]> wrote: > We aren’t running anything on solar. > > > > I have a question though. What’s your backhaul? Are you thinking of > bridging to the bus stops? > > > > -Paul > > > > *From:* The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *James Helzerman > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 25, 2017 3:33 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* [WIRELESS-LAN] Solar Power AP Setup > > > > Has anyone used or currently have any access points powered by solar > panels? I am looking at doing a few proof of concepts at some bus stops to > try and provide connectivity for those waiting for the bus. I am > interested with the following particular questions but please add any > comments or suggestions you may have. > > > > Questions: > > > > What make/model solar system do you have? > > > > What APs and antennas are you using? > > > > What are the power ratings of the solar system (12v, 48v, 120v, wattage, > etc.)? > > > > How does the AP connect to the power such as a power injector running > 120v, direct connect via DC, DC-to-DC converter, etc? > > > > What is your targeted uptime? Ie how long should the battery last in the > event of bad weather. > > > > Any other comments or stories to share would be most helpful. > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > -Jimmy > > > > > -- > > James Helzerman > Wireless Network Engineer > University of Michigan - ITS > > Phone: 734-615-9541 > > ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE > Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/ > discuss. > ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE > Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/ > discuss. > > -- James Helzerman Wireless Network Engineer University of Michigan - ITS Phone: 734-615-9541 ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/discuss.
