Thanks - sounds like it's the Groove all the way then. My knowledge of antennas is pretty limited - is a 6Dbi 2.4Ghz / 8Dbi 5Ghz good for the type of setup I have outlined? Ben Ben Jackson eLogik m:0404 924745 e: ben@elogik.net w: www.elogik.com.au [image: http://www.elogik.com.au] <http://www.elogik.com.au> On Tue, Feb 7, 2017 at 9:15 AM, Thomas Jackson <thomas@thomax.com.au> wrote:
I've used the Groove 52 (the original model without 802.11ac) in a similar setup before, works very well. If you can get away with the included omni antenna, it is simply a matter of using a couple of hose clamps to mount the Groove to a pole and plugging the cable in to get up and running.
The only benefit that I can see in the board + card + enclosure + antenna solution is if you need more flexibility - eg installing a 4G card, multiple Ethernet ports, etc.
-----Original Message----- From: Public [mailto:public-bounces@talk.mikrotik.com.au] On Behalf Of Ben Jackson - eLogik Sent: Tuesday, 7 February 2017 8:53 AM To: MikroTik Australia Public List <public@talk.mikrotik.com.au> Subject: Re: [MT-AU Public] Hardware Recommendation
Thanks very much Mike and Ben. The Groove AC sounds ideal if it can be used as a station, is weatherproof and switchable between 2.4 and 5Ghz, it will reduce my build time too.
Are there any advantages in going for the board + card + enclosure + antenna solution that Ben is talking about?
Best regards,
Ben Jackson eLogik
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On 6 Feb 2017 2:49 PM, "Ben Farmer" <ben.farmer@myport.com.au> wrote:
Hi Ben,
The RB433 board may also be a good board to look at, as it features three Ethernet ports and three miniPCI slots (allowing for multiple cards). If size is a matter, then the RB411 may suit.
The R52HnD is also a good card, and can be changed between 2.4GHz and 5GHz, with support for 802.11a/b/g/n.
Regards, Ben Farmer
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Hi,
I'm needing advice on Mikrotik (or other) hardware to use in station mode to which I can connect a 2.4 / 5 Ghz (Omni) antenna and also swap out the 802.11 cards depending upon the site, i.e. some customers have 2.4Ghz g/n access points, where others may have 5Ghz n/ac access points so I want a platform that I can vary the 802.11 card to suit.
The range to the access point from the station will be variable, but no more than about 100m. Line of sight may not be feasible.
I have been pointed in the direction of the RB411 with an enclosure and suitable 8dbi antenna - any other takers?
It also needs a Gig Ethernet port ;).
Cheers,
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