No doubt, even if they just sold the ubicom devise w/ the TC driver
loaded...
Dan Metcalf
Wireless Broadband Systems
http://www.wbsysnet.com/
781-577-2780
dan.metcalf@wbsysnet.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com
[mailto:karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com]
> On Behalf Of Bob Hrbek
> Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 4:21 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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