On Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:51:59 -0400, jeff wrote:


Thumbs way up for our Delta anchor which always set quickly and held
securely, especially when the T'storm hit with 40+ kt winds! Thumbs
down for the CQR that failed the Tartan next to us, forcing them to
circle the anchorage while the storm blew out!

And if you think the Delta is good, try a Spade or Rocna. My Delta
was good also but I sold it recently after many years with a Spade.


Thumbs up to the new alternator belt, a Gates Green Stripe HD (similar
to the XL series) which shows no sign of wear after a summer.

Yes, I'm pulling 130 amps from a single 1/2 inch Gates XL with the
notches in the belt with no slippage. I get mine at NAPA.


Thumbs up to the EnGenius 362 EXT USB WiFi with 7 dB antenna (about $65
from Keenan Systems) which has been able to connect up with the 'net
almost wherever we are. Thumbs down for not providing a native Linux
driver. (And I suppose a thumbs up to those who neglect to turn on
security on their routers!)

I still use my 362 once in a while but our real workhorse is now a
Engenius EOC-3610S-EXT from www.wlanparts.com It is not quite as
easy to configure as the 362 but it requires no driver at all, has
minimal co-ax losses and gives a more stable conection. The 3610 can
be mounted at the top of the mast if you wish, with a POE ethernet
down feed.

Thumbs up to the CPP bottom paint I put on 16 months ago - we got some
slime, but were still able to sail at 8.5 knots. Detractors said going
down from Micron Extra (twice the price!) would have a big penalty but
it doesn't seem to be that bad.

Exactly what paint is CPP and where do you get it?

Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:51:59 -0400, jeff wrote:
....

Thumbs up to the EnGenius 362 EXT USB WiFi with 7 dB antenna (about $65
from Keenan Systems) which has been able to connect up with the 'net
almost wherever we are. Thumbs down for not providing a native Linux
driver. (And I suppose a thumbs up to those who neglect to turn on
security on their routers!)

I still use my 362 once in a while but our real workhorse is now a
Engenius EOC-3610S-EXT from www.wlanparts.com It is not quite as
easy to configure as the 362 but it requires no driver at all, has
minimal co-ax losses and gives a more stable conection. The 3610 can
be mounted at the top of the mast if you wish, with a POE ethernet
down feed.

Yes, maybe I'll go with the POE next year. This was my first year of
WiFi connection, and all and all it was pretty nice, though always an
adventure.

Thumbs up to the CPP bottom paint I put on 16 months ago - we got some
slime, but were still able to sail at 8.5 knots. Detractors said going
down from Micron Extra (twice the price!) would have a big penalty but
it doesn't seem to be that bad.

Exactly what paint is CPP and where do you get it?


West Marine ablative, like Micron. I believe that the year I bought it,
Interlux was the supplier, but it probably goes to the lowest bidder
each year!

Jeff, thanks for the write-up

jeff wrote:
Thumbs up to the EnGenius 362 EXT USB WiFi with 7 dB antenna (about $65
from Keenan Systems) which has been able to connect up with the 'net
almost wherever we are. Thumbs down for not providing a native Linux
driver. (And I suppose a thumbs up to those who neglect to turn on
security on their routers!)

Does it matter that much? Some systems you have to re-configure often,
some don't work as well with security enabled; and it doesn't seem
likely that there's any big reason to... other than keeping Wilbur and
his sockpuppets from downloading porn via your connection

FWIW I'm seeing a lot more secured wi-fi in the metro areas of the
SouthEast. More than half actually.

Wayne.B wrote:
I still use my 362 once in a while but our real workhorse is now a
Engenius EOC-3610S-EXT fromwww.wlanparts.com It is not quite as
easy to configure as the 362 but it requires no driver at all, has
minimal co-ax losses and gives a more stable conection. The 3610 can
be mounted at the top of the mast if you wish, with a POE ethernet
down feed.


I can attest that Wayne's system works very well, pulling in clear wi-
fi from unbelievable distances. I think he's getting on line via some
of those nuclear subs from the other thread

FB- Doug

On Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:45:24 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

I think he's getting on line via some
of those nuclear subs from the other thread

Now you've done it - they'll be encrypting their access points before
you know it.

On 2008-08-26 09:45:24 -0400, said:

Wayne.B wrote:
I still use my 362 once in a while but our real workhorse is now a
Engenius EOC-3610S-EXT fromwww.wlanparts.com It is not quite as
easy to configure as the 362 but it requires no driver at all, has
minimal co-ax losses and gives a more stable conection. The 3610 can
be mounted at the top of the mast if you wish, with a POE ethernet
down feed.

Hmmm. I missed this.

How does this work? I've a Mac laptop that I'd like to use for light
work: mail & such.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-à-Deux -- Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/
Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:27:53 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:

On 2008-08-26 09:45:24 -0400, said:

Wayne.B wrote:
I still use my 362 once in a while but our real workhorse is now a
Engenius EOC-3610S-EXT fromwww.wlanparts.com It is not quite as
easy to configure as the 362 but it requires no driver at all, has
minimal co-ax losses and gives a more stable conection. The 3610 can
be mounted at the top of the mast if you wish, with a POE ethernet
down feed.

Hmmm. I missed this.

How does this work? I've a Mac laptop that I'd like to use for light
work: mail & such.

The EOC-3610S-EXT is a long range WiFi bridge with an ethernet
interface. It supports Power-Over-Ethernet (POE), so it can be
mounted remotely with no wiring other than the ethernet cable.
Configuration is done via your laptop web browser. No driver
software is required.

You need 110 volt power for the POE injector which can be obtained
from a small inverter, also useful for powering the laptop.

On 2008-08-27 08:28:23 -0400, Wayne.B said:

On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:27:53 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:

On 2008-08-26 09:45:24 -0400, said:

Wayne.B wrote:
I still use my 362 once in a while but our real workhorse is now a
Engenius EOC-3610S-EXT fromwww.wlanparts.com It is not quite as
easy to configure as the 362 but it requires no driver at all, has
minimal co-ax losses and gives a more stable conection. The 3610 can
be mounted at the top of the mast if you wish, with a POE ethernet
down feed.

Hmmm. I missed this.

How does this work? I've a Mac laptop that I'd like to use for light
work: mail & such.

The EOC-3610S-EXT is a long range WiFi bridge with an ethernet
interface. It supports Power-Over-Ethernet (POE), so it can be
mounted remotely with no wiring other than the ethernet cable.
Configuration is done via your laptop web browser. No driver
software is required.

So, I could set it for "bridge" operation, toss it on the deck with the
antenna high to extend my range to -- how far? I seem to be getting
about a half mile, line of sight, at the marina with the internal
antenna.

You need 110 volt power for the POE injector which can be obtained
from a small inverter, also useful for powering the laptop.

What's this POE injector? Sounds like a separate unit.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-à-Deux -- Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/
Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:39:49 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:

So, I could set it for "bridge" operation, toss it on the deck with the
antenna high to extend my range to -- how far? I seem to be getting
about a half mile, line of sight, at the marina with the internal
antenna.

Yes. Using a 9 db omni-directional antenna 20 ft off the water, I
have maintained solid connections at 3 to 5 miles. That assumes an
outdoor AP on shore with a decent antenna also. Indoor APs usually
top out at 1/2 mile or less depending on the situation but sometimes
more. I can access my own indoor AP from about 1,000 ft, going
through a wall, glass doors and pool screening.

The POE injector inserts power into the ethernet cable to operate the
bridge. It consists of a small wall wart transformer going to an
even smaller box with ethernet in/out jacks.

On 2008-08-27 13:18:19 -0400, Wayne.B said:

On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:39:49 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:

So, I could set it for "bridge" operation, toss it on the deck with the
antenna high to extend my range to -- how far? I seem to be getting
about a half mile, line of sight, at the marina with the internal
antenna.

Yes. Using a 9 db omni-directional antenna 20 ft off the water, I
have maintained solid connections at 3 to 5 miles.

Hmmm. The unit seems to have a 3db (or so) antenna. Where are the
antennas available? Or does it matter if most probably won't be good
for more than 1-2000 feet?

The POE injector inserts power into the ethernet cable to operate the
bridge. It consists of a small wall wart transformer going to an
even smaller box with ethernet in/out jacks.

So that looks like it comes with the EOC-3610s/8610/s series (mostly
saying that so I can fid it again.)

Looking at the quick-start and users guides, this isn't quite as simple
as setting up a Mac wireless network. ;-)

--
Jere Lull
Xan-à-Deux -- Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/
Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/