People don't really call that much once they have a calix. UPnP opens most ports that users would need unless they are running their own servers (which we don't allow anyway) but if they have their own sever surely they are technical enough to figure out port forwarding etc.
On Thursday, April 28, 2016, Sterling Jacobson <[email protected]> wrote: > That sounds interesting. > > > > I kind of like the idea of a rented supported system. > > > > But I don’t like the idea of people calling in every time their wireless > doesn’t reach their attic, or to open up ports to their gaming thingy. > > > > So my real question is this, at $7 a month, does it make enough money to > hire someone full time to answer the phones on these and be the go-to guy > for every single problem on their internal network? > > > > If not, then I’m fine staying completely away from this (and hiring people > to man the phone calls). > > > > > > *From:* Af [mailto:[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>] *On Behalf Of *Craig > Schmaderer > *Sent:* Thursday, April 28, 2016 5:01 PM > *To:* [email protected] <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Calix or others 802.11ac Home Gateways > > > > It is a addon straight from calix. Ask your sales rep. > > Craig schmaderer > Skywave Wireless, Inc. > > > > > > On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 6:21 AM -0700, "Chris Fabien" <[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: > > Craig how are you getting the 5yr warranty? > > On Apr 28, 2016 9:01 AM, "Craig Schmaderer" <[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: > > If you use consumer connect the are even cheaper. Best routers i have > ever sold. We are starting to use their gigapoints with a 844E and sell a > $7 managed service. We have about a 90% take rate. I also get them with 5 > year warrantys so i know i will never loose money on them. They also have > an app for the home owner that we are starting to use. > > Craig schmaderer > Skywave Wireless, Inc. > > > > > > On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 10:04 AM -0700, "Chuck McCown" <[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: > > We have been renting them out for $8/mo > > Nice thing is we can totally get in and troubleshoot anything. > > And the parents can control which devices and which services they allow > their kids to use. > > > > *From:* Sean Heskett <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > > *Sent:* Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:39 AM > > *To:* [email protected] <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Calix or others 802.11ac Home Gateways > > > > Best router ever! Highly recommend them. > > > > We sell it as a managed wifi service instead of selling just the router. > Customer pays $99 "setup fee" and $12/mo. Clients love them and so do our > support staff. > > > > -Sean > > On Wednesday, April 27, 2016, Gino Villarini <[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: > > We are looking for a Home Gateway / Router that supports 802.11AC wifi and > gigabit speeds on the LAN. > > I have read that Calix is a good option, what is the cost? Experience with > them or others? > >
