Bob,
The "exposure" as I understand it is that it would be possible for our code
to be hacked! This has happened in the past in China and Russia. That is
why we went to the version 4.0 keying scheme. We have been told that 10% of
the WLAN software used by CHINA MOBILE is Karlnet TurboCell....that they
bought from hackers! Karlnet did not get a single dime from any of that!
So there is a concern that we NOT set ourselves up for that again!
Bottom line- you HAVE to have a special cable to load these devices, and
those with that cable COULD see our code. That is an issue. However,
UBICOM and Karlnet are working on solutions around that problem.
We do understand the need for a sub $300 device. It is what we are striving
for.
Kevin
-----Original Message-----
From: karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com
[mailto:karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com]On Behalf Of Bob Hrbek
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 3:21 PM
To: Karlnet Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Karlnet] Answers to Questions about UBICOM devices
"Ship back in?"
That doesn't sound like a good idea. I know I've made an "oops" several
times and had to reset a radio and reload it. I think that whole "software
loading process" would really put a burden on the reseller and ultimately
create additional costs for the product. There has got to be a different
way to do this.
It sounds to me like the radio is really only setup to do one thing: Bridge
5 MAC's.
Sell the device w/ software and call it a package. Licensing goes out the
door because it was sold as a complete unit. That is what it seems you are
trying to do with the WPAP stuff.
While this sounds like a good idea to me, I am imagining that your
"exposure" is in applying the standard code to other UBICOM devices. Is
this the case?
I am just not sure if I can say this any "nicer" but we really need a
inexpensive CPE. I am missing out on so many installs because folks think
$250 is to much for an install. They don't realize that we are already
eating at least $150 of the cost of their gear. Kevin, I really think it is
critical for Karlnet to get this cheaper CPE out as soon as possible.
Just my $.02
-Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Knuth" <kknuth@karlnet.com>
To: "Karlnet Mailing List" <karlnet@WISPNotes.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 1:24 PM
Subject: [Karlnet] Answers to Questions about UBICOM devices
>
> All,
>
> Since Bob asked, here is where we are on the UBICOM devices:
>
> 1. We do have a driver for the UBICOM chipset that does bridging and
> TurboCell only. It supports 5 users.
> 2. I am sure the next question is "why haven't you released the driver"?
>
> The answer is: 2 Reasons.
>
> First, you need a special cable to do the upload. YOU CANNOT DO THIS
> REMOTELY!! However you would be able to do future upgrades over the
> wireless or through the Ethernet.
>
> Secondly, There is a concern that our software could be "exposed" during
the
> upload process. I know, you guys want product, but since we make our mone
y
> off of software, we have to make sure it is secure.
>
> We are working on a concept that would allow our distributors to re-load
> your devices for you. This is still a pain, as you would have to ship
your
> units in and then have them shipped back.
>
> That is really all I know at this point. I should know more next week!
>
> Kevin
>
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