[WISPA] WaveIP 900 MHz OFDM or DSSS
Does anyone have any experience with either of these products and can provide some range and speed readings NLOS and LOS? Thanks. Sincerely, Joshua -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] Competing with WiMax 3G+
I've been interested in using 900 MHz technology to start a small WISP in a few areas in my region but am a bit intimidated by the vast amount of competition. Just when I get started on the business plan and feasibility of it all I start hearing about WiMax providers and 3G technology and wonder if it would even be worth it. I mean by the time I get setup and running and start to recover my original costs I will have to compete with not only DSL Cable but with other wireless type providers. It doesn't seem that 3G has the true speed or pricing that people want but has the penetration (literally). As for WiMax it will have the speed and interoperability to make the equipment cheaper but the penetration (literally) of walls and other items like trees will be lacking. So 900 MHz does seem to be the way to go since speed can be obtained to compete with the standard wired providers and I can get the penetration. Does it even all seem worth it to anyone else? Sincerely, Joshua -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] 900 MHz Omni-Directional Antennas PRICE!?
Hello all, Im planning on purchasing some test equipment designed around the SR9 900 MHz equipment. Im debating between MikroTik and WRAP boards at the moment and have found an outdoor enclosure that should work fine. However, the big question is what antennas to use for both the AP and the CPE. I found some sites that offer 900 MHz Omnis but the prices are CRAZY! Into the $300 range! As for a client side it seems to be a little more realistic of around $20 up to the hundreds of dollars depending on the type needed. Am I crazy or am I destined to pay about $300 for an Omni-directional antenna!? Also, if anybody has any EXACT configurations they would like to recommend for my first SR9 AP and CPE setup please feel free to post the details of you recommended configurations! Thanks! Sincerely, Joshua M. Andrews www.QCSitter.com -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] Anyone used Ubiquiti Networks?
Has anyone had the chance to use or test Ubiquiti's hardware/software? I'm most interested in the 900 MHz but any information would be great. Thanks. Sincerely, Joshua -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] Re: CPE Cost Ideas Needed
Carl: You really hammered home the point that everyone seems to be making. It's not about the price.. it's about the quality of the technical and social service provided. Thank you for your excellent points. -- Chris Cooper: Yes, they have POE on their CPE's. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] Re: CPE Cost Ideas Needed
Chris: I've heard so much about Trango that I'm really intrigued! What is it that you use for 900 MHz? Why would I choose Trango over WaveRider anyway? Thanks. - Pete: Thank you very much for the detailed response. I wouldn't say I will be desperate as I'm doing it mostly as a benefit to the community and money is a side-note for me (I already have a great career so I'm really in it for the fun). Have you tried Trango's 900 MHz, and if so, did it compare well to WaveRider? Secondly, what equipment for the 802.11b have you had the success with? Thanks again! -- JohnnyO: It seems to be the consensus is not to have any contracts for the service. It also seems to be the consensus that other successful WISPs are having great success not charging rock bottom prices. I've heard great things about WaveRider in general and it seems virtually everyone also says that if I offer more than 1 Mbps to customers then I'm pushing it with WaveRider. You're right about the local business comments.. I've seen it work very well in our "tight-nit" community. I probably should up the price a bit and rethink my WaveRider strategy. I HAVE to have 900 MHz.. other WISPs have seriously come and gone with their 2.4 GHz stuff due to the trees and so I'm stuck between a rock (WaveRider) and a hard place (Trango). Any ideas in this regard? Thank you kindly. - Mark: Thank you very much for your comments. I'm planning on the snail pace to get started. :) Brian: I can probably help you with this. What OS is the sub using? What kind of backup do you want? Data only, Ghosting, Full backups with incremental, how often, etc? How many machines, is this server-based, or client-based? Matt: You stated that you "used trango in the past and don't use them anymore"... who do you use now? Thanks. Blair: I wanna be your friend. I need hand-holding and you sound like you were in the position I'm in today and can really help. What equipment are you using? Thanks. Sincerely, Joshua -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] Re: CPE Cost Ideas Needed
Cliff: Thank you for the information. The areas of DSL are very spotty and cable is very inexpensive and unreliable. Many people are upset at both situations. DSL is offered for about $30 per month with purchase of a DSL "modem" at around $50 or so and a 1 year contract is required. Cable service rents you the modem for $10 per month and charges $40 per month for service on top of that ($50 per month total for those of you out there in other posts that think half-duplex is as good a full-duplex). I'm shooting at offering 1.5 Mbps service at around $24.95 and offering VOIP for another $24.95 if they so choose. So the competition hasn't a chance against me if I can get around that $350 CPE cost. -- Tom: I understand what you mean by offering a "free month" per year of service and how wireless year-long+ terms may not appeal compared to similar terms with a wired service. What does your company do to alleviate this problem? Thanks. --- Peter: Jeez, do you want me to provide you with my business plan!? ha-ha! I will continue to own the CPE and I'm shooting for a 1-3 term most likely. I could offer a priority guaranteed 24 hour turn around for example but at what price can I afford such a thing. My service is basically self-install. I'm using WaveRider 900 MHz and anybody within about 2 miles (for sure in my area) can do it on their own very easily. So "priority installation" is kind of a mute point. Any other ideas? Thanks! --- Mac: Thank you for your response. I'm not using Trango equipment and I know their prices are lower but that can't be really helped since I've chosen a different provider. Have you had much success with your $400 install costs on the 900 MHz? Thanks. --- Pete: Thank you for the detailed response. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I don't want to be rude but I took a look at your website and it needs some work. :( In any case, I think you have a point. Could you elaborate more on what you meant by going with a 802.11b AP/CPE. Do you mean you are shooting a signal out to an area using WaveRider and then distributing it via another 802.11b AP from there? I think your right about contracts and install fees and it sounds like your saying that I'm just going to have to eat the cost and extend my ROI per user. Thanks again. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] CPE Cost Ideas Needed
I'm about to get my first WISP up and running but the major factor that's holding me back is the initial cost of the CPE's. I've decided to go with WaveWireless (formerly WaveRider) 900Mhz but the lowest prices are around $350 or so. I've been thinking of pitching the service by saying the following: Option 1: 1 Year Contract and install is $295.95. Option 2: 2 Year Contract and install is $195.95. Option 3: 3 Year Contract and install is $99.95. Option 4: 4 Year Contract and install is FREE. Anybody else have any suggestions to help offset the initial cost per customer in this regard? Thanks in advance. Sincerely, Joshua M. Andrews Support Corps of America www.SupportCorps.us -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] RE: ping utility response
Dear Brian: Create a batch script with this code: @echo off :: Response.batClay Calvert 12 July 2001 if NOT %3'==' goto Test echo. echo. echo Syntax: %~n0 XXX.XXX.XXX YYY ZZZ [Up ^| Down] echo. echo Where XXX.XXX.XXX = The first three octets of the IP echo address range to check, YYY is the first IP address echo to check, and ZZZ is the last IP address to check. echo. echo Example: %~n0 123.45.67 10 20 echo. echo ... will ping from 123.45.67.10 through 123.45.67.20 echo. echo Specifying Up or Down as the fourth parameter will echo only indicate addresses matching that condition. goto:eof :Test echo. Set Down=Down Set Up=Up if /I %4'==Down' set Up=^nul if /I %4'==Up' set Down=^nul for /l %%a in (%2,1,%3) do ( Title Now working on: %1.%%a ping -n 2 %1.%%a |find TTL=nul if errorlevel 1 (echo %1.%%a %Down% ) else ( echo %1.%%a %Up%)) Pause Then use it like this... Response 192.168.0 0 255 This will ping every address from 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.0.255 and tell you which ones are up or down. :) Hope it helps. Sincerely, Joshua M. Andrews Director Support Corps of America www.supportcorps.us -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: None To: wireless@wispa.org Subject: Wireless Digest, Vol 12, Issue 25 Send Wireless mailing list submissions to wireless@wispa.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Wireless digest... Today's Topics: 1. ping utility (Brian Rohrbacher) -- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 12:54:22 -0500 From: Brian Rohrbacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [WISPA] ping utility To: Conversations over a new WISP Trade Organization wireless@wispa.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Is there a program out there that will work on windows to ping addresses? I hung a Trango AP and don't know it's IP address. Any way to get it? I think I know what range it's on, but that is a lot of addresses to ping. Any program that will do this? -- Brian Rohrbacher Reliable Internet, LLC www.reliableinter.net Cell 269-838-8338 Caught up in the Air 1 Thess. 4:17 -- ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless End of Wireless Digest, Vol 12, Issue 25 -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
