August 26, 2007 15:39
Hi Scot,
No drivers needed, you access it via a web interface that is very simple, but you do need to create an "Engenius" location in your preferences to get your Mac to talk to the Engenius radio, the instructions in the manual are quite clear on how to do this. Be warned however, there is no reset button in the radio, so don't copy me and tell it to go into DHCP client mode or you will spend some time scratching your head as I did!
I have yet to understand some of the other settings available that may mimic "interference robustness" but this will take time and practice.
It is powered by 48vDC (power over ethernet), it is supplied with a 110vAC power brick that delivers 48vDC to a POE injector. I bought my unit in the USA while working there and found that the AC power brick takes 110 - 240vAC. While in the USA I also bought a 12vDC - 48vDC power supply from:
http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/12v_to_...verter.php
I have not used it yet but eventually plan to inject 48v into the ethernet cable from behind the bulkhead at the chart table taking 12vDC from the main distribution board. The Hyperlinktech sales team were VERY good and very responsive.
I have only used it from home so far and it did see access points invisible to my portable mac. I have bought some weatherproof ethernet cable to run up the mast and have tested the unit at home over 10 metres of POE. So far so good, now for a field test!
No drivers needed, you access it via a web interface that is very simple, but you do need to create an "Engenius" location in your preferences to get your Mac to talk to the Engenius radio, the instructions in the manual are quite clear on how to do this. Be warned however, there is no reset button in the radio, so don't copy me and tell it to go into DHCP client mode or you will spend some time scratching your head as I did!
I have yet to understand some of the other settings available that may mimic "interference robustness" but this will take time and practice.
It is powered by 48vDC (power over ethernet), it is supplied with a 110vAC power brick that delivers 48vDC to a POE injector. I bought my unit in the USA while working there and found that the AC power brick takes 110 - 240vAC. While in the USA I also bought a 12vDC - 48vDC power supply from:
http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/12v_to_...verter.php
I have not used it yet but eventually plan to inject 48v into the ethernet cable from behind the bulkhead at the chart table taking 12vDC from the main distribution board. The Hyperlinktech sales team were VERY good and very responsive.
I have only used it from home so far and it did see access points invisible to my portable mac. I have bought some weatherproof ethernet cable to run up the mast and have tested the unit at home over 10 metres of POE. So far so good, now for a field test!