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alexap
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purpose USB port omnitik

Wed Jan 06, 2016 11:45 pm

Hello anyone knows what is the purpose of the USB port on a omnitik?
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Re: purpose USB port omnitik

Thu Jan 07, 2016 12:14 am

Hello,

I believe you can install a 3G USB modem in that port and use it for remote monitoring etc.
 
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Re: purpose USB port omnitik

Thu Jan 07, 2016 5:23 am

You also use USB-storage for web proxy.
It also may be handy for diagnostic purposes since it supports USB<>UART bridges.
 
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Thu Jan 07, 2016 6:36 am

It's good as logging storage too.
 
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Re: purpose USB port omnitik

Thu Jan 07, 2016 6:05 pm

i use it for a GPS, for time sync on closed networks.

also for a grouding USB cable

and a also like to use it for a wardriving GPS, if someone can make a script for it.
 
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Re: purpose USB port omnitik

Thu Jan 07, 2016 7:16 pm

 
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Re: purpose USB port omnitik

Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:44 pm

how to store the log, store and cache web proxy moden 3G.
I think that these options are good for a core router on the floor but do not look so good in the air.
mikrotik someone could desirnos for what they thought when designing

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