Bullet2HP vs PS2-ext as AP platform

[Otto]

Hello,

Now that the Bullet2HP is out are there any advantages in still using the PS2-ext as an access point? Would it support more concurrent users for example?

I know the PS2 has a higher throughput but this is not an issue since we only offer 256 or 512kbps to our users. But would the processor in the PS2-ext support more concurrent CPE's than the Bullet2HP?

Thanks for your help.

Best Regards

Otto Melzig

[WHT]

Considering the PS2 and Bullet 2 & 2 HP have the same processor speed of 180 MHz, I would say they all have the same 30 to 35 active user limit.

Since you only offer up to 256 Kbps to your users, I see no advantage of using the PS2 or the Bullet HP, the Bullet 2 standard power would be sufficient.

HD Communications retail pricing
B2 @ $49
B2 HP @ $99
PS2-EXT @ $179

[UBNT-Mike.Ford]

Hello,

The only advantage to the PS2-EXT is the temp range that it operates. The bullet 2 HP will only operate to -20C to +70C while the PS2-EXT operates from -40C to +85C

Thanks,

Mike

[WHT]

Opps...sorry. I keep forgetting that there is such a thing as cold weather.

[UBNT-Mike.Ford]

Lol no problem ;) Also the housing of the PS2 ext is pretty much bullet proof.

Mike

[Otto]

Thanks. We just received our PS2-ext and we will order some Bullet2 and Bullet2HP later today. Our deployment is bug enough to experiment with a few different options.

The bulets will be easier to mount than the PS2-ext which is a bit bulky. Also we don't have to worry about sealing the second antenna connector so rain does not get in.

In terms of temperature we would be more worried about the heat. I don't have any scientific evidence but the Nanostations seem to perform better on a cooler day.

We are in the WET tropics so generally it is not really that hot but during the dry season we do get into the high 30's (celsius). No idea what that is in fahrenheit. Do you think we will have a problem with heat inside the Bullet if it is in direct sunlight? We might be able to build some sort of sunshade for it.

As regards Bullet2 vs Bullet2HP I am just wondering if 100mw will be enough. 800 or 1000 mw will be a bit too much for most of our applications but we can always throttle it down.

To cut a long story short we will deploy the ps2-ext for now. I just received them today and we will order some Bulle2 / 2HP to play around with.

Again thanks for all your help.