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    Engenius emp-8602+s & CF-30 Mk1 - Will it blend?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Azrial, Aug 28, 2013.

  1. Azrial

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    Well I read and enjoyed ADORs, correction Shawn's excellent writeup :thumbsup: on using the Ubiquiti SR71e in the CF-30, but due to lack of the troublesome 3rd Antenna I am not so sure that I want to hop on the 802.11N bandwagon just yet.

    I have a Asus RT-AC66U Router that is 802.11 A/B/G/N/AC that I got for my Birthday at home, but on the job, where I use my Toughbook(s), I want RANGE!

    Anyway, I am thinking of using the old reliable 600mw Engenius emp-8602+s card in my CF-30 Mk1 over the newer Ubiquiti SR 71e! The Engenius is a Mini-PCI type III B and the Ubiquiti is a Mini-PCI type III A.

    Anyone see any problems with this? :confused:
     
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  2. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    cf30's are mini pci-e and the Engenius emp-8602+s is mini pci. The sr2 is also mini pci. so neither will fit a cf 30 without the help of a hammer. Please link me to Ador's thread..
    The n cards will work with just 2 antennas. Just much better with a 3rd. The 3rd antenna is easy. Just pick up one of those flag antennas and stick it in the cover where the wwan sled goes.
    The Ubiquiti sr71e is an n card with 2 antennas. An Intel 6300 is an n card with 3 antennas..

    I have a thread on the sr 71 in my cf 30 somewhere here.......Lemme look...........
     
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    "ADORs excellent writeup"


    I had a write up on this?
     
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  5. Azrial

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    Sorry, these 124 hour weeks are starting to get old, or I am... I made two mistakes here, confusing the SR71e and the SR2, and of course confusing Shawn with ADOR.

    As the Chinese would say, "this has been regrettable..." :D
     
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    Ador and I are actually super secret twins......Shhhhhhh he doesn't know...
     
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    Who knows, the truth is that all you CF-30 guys look the same to me! :no:
     
    Azrial, Aug 29, 2013
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    The truth is out there...I think the area 51...... no I mean cf51 guys know...
     
    Shawn, Aug 29, 2013
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