Differences in VMC3030 models?

[andreoas]

Hi Guys,

I was wondering if there is any critical difference between the model VMC3030-100PAS and the VMC3030-100EUS?

While visiting Canada I got a kit with two cams and then got a 3rd one, all 100PAS.

I guess I am getting excited because I might want to buy two more, but now in Europe i found out the model being sold was 100EUS. Will it work with my base station?

Are there any real differences?

Thank you in advance for the assistance!

[TomMac]

Prob the most important diff would be the power source/plug for base..   US goes with 120v, Eur with 220v.

If sold with cams ?

[andreoas]

Thanks TomMac, but I am referring to the cameras only.

The specification seems to be different for the cameras. The ones I brought from the Canada are VMC3030-100PAS, while the ones I found selling in Europe are VMC3030-100EUS.

The basestation power supply is both 110-220 compatible and works fine.

[jguerdat]

Haven't researched it but I believe EU WiFi is somewhat different from the US version. At least more channels, iirc.

[TomMac · Accepted solution]

think we have a winner... J !

Spectrum assignments and operational limitations are not consistent worldwide: Australia and Europe allow for an additional two channels beyond the 11 permitted in the United States for the 2.4 GHz band (1–13), while Japan has three more (1–14). In the US and other countries, 802.11a and 802.11g devices may be operated without a license, as allowed in Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations.

A Wi-Fi signal occupies five channels in the 2.4 GHz band. Any two channel numbers that differ by five or more, such as 2 and 7, do not overlap. The oft-repeated adage that channels 1, 6, and 11 are the only non-overlapping channels is, therefore, not accurate. Channels 1, 6, and 11 are the only group of three non-overlapping channels in North America and the United Kingdom. In Europe and Japan using Channels 1, 5, 9, and 13 for 802.11g and 802.11n is recommended.[

[andreoas]

Excelent TomMac!

So if I got it right... the Euro version has more channels, which in principle should make them at least compatible with a US base station.

I think I'll risk buying one and test it.