Greetings. I just received my first batch of N550 ISM only radios.
As this is an industrial radio, I’m surprised and disappointed so far but maybe you can clarify.
- All plastic case. Not a big deal but again, this is an expensive unit in industrial environment. The manual for the N550 shows the same case as the N500 but this model is very different. I realize the price point is a little less but still surprising.
- SMA connector vs TNC. Also has a cheap piece of plastic that covers it and one the very first unit, the cover is cracked with a piece missing. Again, looks a bit shoddy.
- The ethernet firmware is newer than on the Cambium support site. 0.26360-2671 (radio) vs. 0.26058-2403 (Support). When will it be updated.
- The highest speed is 2651 8PSK whereas the N500 and N550 manual shows 3 additional modulations.
- The N550 manual online has no mention of the ISM only model and there is no N550 spec sheets to be found. At least I do not see them on the cambium site.
Martin