RE: Outdoor wireless emergency VoIP phone recommendation
We have gone through the same process of needing to replace an aging fleet of analog emergency phones. For many years we have used Ramtel devices (http://www.ramtel.com/SecurityTelephones/RR734.htm) which have been ok, but we were also looking for a VoIP solution. We settled on Stentofon (http://www.zenitel.com/en/Stentofon/Products/STENTOFON-Turbine/) because they addressed two basic needs - a standard emergency phone - plus a broadcast/public address system. The same device provides both capabilities. During the past several months we have replaced about 40 emergency phones (mounted at building entry locations), plus we installed an overlay of the same turbine device in a loudspeaker/horn form factor (http://www.zenitel.com/en/Stentofon/Products/Public-Address/ELSII-10H-Network-Horn-Loudspeaker-/) on a few building roof-tops. They are all VoIP/SIP based with a very small on-prem server. It has provided one more layer of institutional communications capability in the event of a campus emergency. The equipment is very high quality and rugged for outdoor use. There have been a few challenges in working with the software, but we are generally pleased with the solution. --Dave Dave Tindall Asst VP for Technology Services (CIO) Seattle Pacific University Computer Information Systems Phone: (206) 281-2239 Fax: (206) 281-2850 Email: dtind...@spu.edumailto:dtind...@spu.edu Web: http://www.spu.eduhttp://www.spu.edu/ From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Edward Ip Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 9:55 AM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Outdoor wireless emergency VoIP phone recommendation We use SIP based emergency phones for our indoor locations now which replaced all our old analog emergency phones (even in our elevator). http://www.cyberdata.net/products/voip/digitalanalog/intercomemergencyv3/index.html These units work very well with our Cisco Call Manager. It requires a bit more steps to setup, but my phone guys don't complain about them once it is setup and running. Edward Ip Algonquin College | 1385 Woodroffe Avenue | Room C316 | Ottawa | Ontario | K2G 1V8 | Canada algonquincollege.com From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Aaron Lamey Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 12:17 PM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDUmailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Outdoor wireless emergency VoIP phone recommendation I use analog products from this company: http://codeblue.com/solution/help-points/ They have some wireless SIP ones, but I've never used one. Has anyone on the list ever used their SIP products with Cisco CallManager? [cid:image001.png@01CEAAE1.8B9BF360] Aaron Lamey Director of Network and Telecommunications Christian Brothers University 650 East Parkway South Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 321- 3480 ala...@cbu.edumailto:ala...@cbu.edu www.cbu.eduhttp://www.cbu.edu The information contained in this message and or attachments is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any system and destroy any copies. From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Edward Ip Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 11:06 AM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDUmailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Outdoor wireless emergency VoIP phone recommendation Hello, I am looking for recommendations to replace our aging outdoor emergency phones. Ideally, I am looking for a wireless (Wi-Fi based) outdoor emergency VoIP phone to replace our very old landline based outdoor phones. My initial research has not produced any good candidates yet as well I was wondering if anyone has had successfully deployed such a system at their location? Any feedback would be very much appreciated. We use Aruba APs and Cisco Call Manager in our network. Regards, Edward Ip | ITS | Wireless Systems Administrator 613 727 4723 | ext 7112 Algonquin College | 1385 Woodroffe Avenue | Room C316 | Ottawa | Ontario | K2G 1V8 | Canada www.algonquincollege.comhttp://www.algonquincollege.com ** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ** Participation and subscription information for this
RE: [WIRELESS-LAN] It would seem FCC just declared WLAN quarantine features illegal
I’ll vote for you Lee!!! ☺What’s that you say… “being right has never got anyone elected…”? “the FCC is above politics…”? I thought it would be so simple… Hahahaha…. Dave Tindall Asst VP for Technology Services (CIO) Seattle Pacific University Computer Information Systems Phone: (206) 281-2239 Mobile: (206) 940-1736 Fax: (206) 281-2850 Email: dtind...@spu.edumailto:dtind...@spu.edu Web: www.spu.eduhttp://www.spu.edu/ From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Lee H Badman Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 6:48 AM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] It would seem FCC just declared WLAN quarantine features illegal To me (and I am an Extra Class licensed ham, radio hobbyist, WLAN type, and government official who understands Part 15 and others) it seems like one thing that is overdue by the FCC is the recognition of the sheer importance of WLAN to modern business environments, and the need for businesses to be able to have local policy-based control over competing signals. Basically something that boils down to if you don't agree to our rules on Wi-Fi, stay/shop/visit/whatever somewhere else. If we don't get something like this established, we're at the mercy of any number of factors laying waste to high-dollar wireless environments and services. To waive that off and say well, then don't use Wi-Fi is pretty dated in thought and contributes little to the discussion. Society has elevated WLAN to another place, the FCC needs to catch up and show creative leadership. I'm Lee Badman, and I endorse this message. Lee H. Badman Network Architect/Wireless TME ITS, Syracuse University 315.443.3003 From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDUmailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU on behalf of David J Molta djmo...@syr.edumailto:djmo...@syr.edu Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 9:23 AM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDUmailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] It would seem FCC just declared WLAN quarantine features illegal While I understand the concerns of enterprise Wi-Fi managers, I think it would be difficult for the FCC to modify these rules in a way that protects everyone’s interests. One option might be for the FCC to redefine rules for 2.4 GHz such that only non-overlapping 20 MHz channels are permitted for non frequency hopping devices. That wouldn’t solve co-channel interference problems, but it would address the adjacent channel interference issues that cause the biggest problems. A few years ago, I had a couple students do some testing of the relative impact of co-channel and adjacent channel interference in the 2.4 GHz band. While the results weren’t conclusive (there are a lot of variables that are difficult to control for, especially the physical proximity of AP’s and client devices), they do show that you are better off with devices operating on the same channels than on adjacent channels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sbPPM93nbA The real question in my mind is why manufacturers of MyFi devices choose to configure the default to a channel other than 1, 6 or 11. We’ve seen a lot of devices defaulting to channel 2, which really messes up performance on channel 1. This obviously isn’t as much of an issue in the 5 GHz bands since we don’t have adjacent channel interference to contend with. In these situations, a MyFi device operating in your air-space doesn’t introduce significant interference issues. Assuming it complies with FCC rules (if it is certified by the FCC, it should), it just looks like another 802.11 device contending for air time. You could make the argument that a MyFi device configured for maximum output power may cause co-channel interference with other cells in a micro-cellular deployment but the same thing can be said for client devices that default to maximum radio output power. -- Dave Molta Associate Professor of Practice Syracuse University School of Information Studies email: djmo...@syr.edumailto:djmo...@syr.edu phone: 315-443-4549 From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Peter P Morrissey Sent: Monday, October 27, 2014 7:27 PM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDUmailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] It would seem FCC just declared WLAN quarantine features illegal That’s my point. If it isn’t my network, then it isn’t the MiFi owner’s network either. Pete Morrissey From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU] On Behalf Of Tony Skalski Sent: Monday, October 27, 2014 7:18 PM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDUmailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] It would seem FCC just declared
RE: [WIRELESS-LAN] Spotwave- Testimonials
We've had two Spotwave repeaters for about 3 years. They were originally installed and mostly paid for by Verizon. We've had no problems and they operate as advertised. Verizon does come out and test/adjust about once a year. Dave Tindall Asst VP for Technology Services (CIO) Seattle Pacific University Computer Information Systems Phone: (206) 281-2239 Fax: (206) 281-2850 Email: dtind...@spu.edu Web: http://www.spu.edu -Original Message- From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:wireless-...@listserv.educause.edu] On Behalf Of Lee H Badman Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 4:58 AM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Spotwave- Testimonials Thanks, Frank. Hope you're doing well... how long has this one been in service? I'll come a bit cleaner with what I'm wondering about. I've no doubt they boost signals as advertised, but now that Verizon is a Juni partner (they used to sell and recommend Spotwave) I'm hearing some non-specific trash talk from Verizon about Spotwave reliability over time- would be nice to know if anyone has had any Spotwave running for a while. Online, where I can find reviews, they tend to all be positive in that weak signals were pleasingly and consistently made usable and strong by the Spotwave solution. But there are no real ...and a year later, we're still happy! reviews. Nor are there any declared cases where people were disappointed and removed them, either. Both might just mean that it's simply a component that works- put it in and forget about it- but would be nice to hear any good examples of good or bad. Of specific interest to me is the Spotwave 2500xe. -Lee From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [wireless-...@listserv.educause.edu] On Behalf Of Frank Bulk [frnk...@iname.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:12 AM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Spotwave- Testimonials We just implemented our first one at a customer and they converted a 1 or 2 bar office to a strong 4-bar connection. We've been happy with it so far. Frank From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:wireless-...@listserv.educause.edu] On Behalf Of Lee H Badman Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 5:42 PM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Spotwave- Testimonials Can anyone comment either on list or off, good or bad, about experience with Spotwave cell boosters? Thanks. Lee H. Badman Wireless/Network Engineer Information Technology and Services Syracuse University 315 443-3003 ** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
