Re: [AFMUG] 450i/450m DFS false detect problem solved in later firmware?

2020-07-12 Thread Dave
If they are not running 16.0.1 nuthing can help them from some weird issues with the DFS bands.  Lots of things corrected in 15.2 and later for EIRP and SNR related calculations the help with H/V misreads and A/B channel alignments. Read the release notes in 16.0.1 for further info. On

Re: [AFMUG] is speed the issue, or price?

2020-07-12 Thread Dave
I thought internet was free? On 7/12/2020 3:26 PM, Matt Hoppes wrote: A. Yes. It’s a $$ issue. Don’t want to pay. That being said we have very few folks who complain. We try to balance speed for average household with a $$ amount the average household can afford. On Jul 12, 2020, at

Re: [AFMUG] Battery supplier

2020-07-10 Thread dave
I would look into interstate battery.. They have always had what we needed for our sites and our fleet. Trucks come thru all the time On 7/9/20 11:06 AM, Josh Baird wrote: We typically use smaller 20-50ah SLA batteries from Zeus, eBay, etc, but I'm looking to deploy some front-terminal

Re: [AFMUG] Two SiteMonitor unresponsive

2020-07-08 Thread dave
After what I have seen what lightning does to a couple planet industrial switches i would let them die in the metal chipper and move on LOL. On 7/8/20 11:05 AM, Josh Luthman wrote: I have two units (ii "newer" ones) that I can't get to 169.254.1.20.  Several laptops, several network cables,

Re: [AFMUG] American Girl Karen doll

2020-07-08 Thread dave
Dont be a Karen :) On 7/8/20 10:51 AM, Jay Weekley wrote: I feel sorry for people actually named Karen. Ken Hohhof wrote: https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/american-girl-karen-doll-parody/ -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] Syncinjector cambium sync with 3ghz 450m

2020-06-26 Thread dave
We have installed dozens of these so I wanted to chime in.  First off the difference on connecting up a 5Ghz vs 3.65ghz 450m 5Ghz will use only POE and has an aux port and a SFP port 3.65Ghz has a DC Port with 4pin connector. It also has a main,aux and SFP port. In order for any of them to use

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Frickin Noobs

2020-06-26 Thread dave
I did this with couple cisco switches and a ptp800 link with flawless operation for 4 years and we also had about 100Mbs of internet access to the studio fed by another site. for lossless audio the link has to be perfect and have a stamp of 5x9s of reliability with a measure of fade built into

Re: [AFMUG] OT oh, the humanity

2020-06-26 Thread dave
Ok, So this brings me to another question What if the panels are arranged in a Dish type of layout where the dish tracks the sun. Is that a bad design or am I doing a greater good? I only have 4 panels but could add 6. I am currently looking for a mount for a C-band 12' dish. On 6/26/20

Re: [AFMUG] OT Hand Hole Surprise

2020-06-25 Thread dave
Use a Stick :) Be sure to have a BOM. Lawn chair, Pack of cold beer, sun glasses and a bucket On 6/24/20 8:40 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: Nope.  In a UDOT HH so not gonna break the law on their turf.  Just like to get them out. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 24, 2020, at 6:44 PM, Jaime Solorza

Re: [AFMUG] Wiring position on DC Defender

2020-06-24 Thread dave
Correct +1 On 6/24/20 9:03 AM, Caleb Knauer wrote: Surge is the side where the surge comes from. So at the top, surge is your tower run and equipment is your radio. On the ground, surge is tower run and equipment is the power supply. At least that’s the way I’ve always done it. On Tue, Jun

Re: [AFMUG] Lightning/Grid Damage to Gear

2020-06-22 Thread dave
We bill for acts of God but we also see what it takes to prevent such again. From our side we will add an indoor inline sure suppressor. 9x out of 10 that is the resolve.  If it continues to be an issue we do what we can to relocate subscriber unit to get away from the A lightning zones on a

Re: [AFMUG] CBRS reliable now?

2020-05-21 Thread dave
nce with google. What numbers? Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 10:34 AM dave <mailto:dmilho...@wletc.com>> wrote: I am fully deployed with about 800 subs and 40 Aps with pmp450/450i/450m. I ha

Re: [AFMUG] CBRS reliable now?

2020-05-21 Thread dave
Well SNR goes  to crap on every sub where you and the celco overlap. So none of the spectrum they are on can be used. Which is aproximately 3550-3640 we found 2 panels facing our direction side by side look like using 40mhz x2 On 5/20/20 1:12 PM, Peter Kranz via AF wrote: Hi Dave, can you

Re: [AFMUG] CBRS reliable now?

2020-05-20 Thread dave
I am fully deployed with about 800 subs and 40 Aps with pmp450/450i/450m. I have seen some great numbers since moving to CBRS with total confidence with google. Loving the new move to 30Mhz channels and 20mhz sizes. We are seeing a celco fire up some of its gear though almost like a wall block

Re: [AFMUG] Sync 900 MHz PMP100 and PTP450i?

2020-05-15 Thread dave
Get a Syncpipe delux or a CNpulse... One and done! On 5/14/20 4:51 PM, cg...@graytechsoftware.com wrote: I have a PTP450i feeding a small site with a PMP100 AP. Is it possible to sync PTP450i and PMP100? Can I pull sync off the PTP450i slave into the PMP100 AP? Thank you - Chris --

Re: [AFMUG] OT I need a smuggler

2020-05-14 Thread dave
I have used E6000 from autozone in a pinch On 5/12/20 4:46 PM, ch...@wbmfg.com wrote: For some reason, no supplier will ship MEK solvent to me anymore.  They say not to Utah... That is my #1 adhesive for ABS plastic parts. -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] 450 software upgrade Path

2020-05-07 Thread dave
CBRS is 16.1-->16.2(beta5)-->16.2-->16.2.1(beta2) On 5/6/20 9:04 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: I would take everything to 15.2 or 16.0.1.1 before going to 16.2. Cambium warns in the release notes that an SM on 15.1.5 or earlier will not register to an AP on 16.1 or later. Probably should do SMs

Re: [AFMUG] 450 software upgrade Path

2020-05-07 Thread dave
+1 On 5/6/20 7:21 PM, Bill Prince wrote: I've generally gone to at least the first major version number, as the increment in major version has indicated some serious design change. So taking your example, I would have gone from 13.x, to the first 14.x, then to the first 15.x, then the first

Re: [AFMUG] Source for pre-made outdoor OS2 LC fiber cable

2020-05-07 Thread dave
BEST-Tronics.com On 5/7/20 11:52 AM, Ryan Ray wrote: Anyone have any sources for some pre-made outdoor OS2 lc - lc fiber? We need various lengths between 100ft - 180ft. Need this within a few weeks. Any ideas? We'd use the Cambium branded cable if we have to. -- AF mailing list

Re: [AFMUG] customer wants to switch WISPs to solve WiFi problem

2020-05-05 Thread dave
+1000  Plenty of crappy cable corps out there. On 5/4/20 8:37 PM, Sean Heskett wrote: I’d just be honest with the potential customer and quote them what it’ll take to make it work correctly.  Use your expertise to sell them a while home system.  if they switch to you then they will probably be

Re: [AFMUG] Hit the big time - Cambium Case Study

2020-05-04 Thread dave
Thats awesome... welcome to the all cambium club. We are on our second white paper now.. This is going to be a another run for show. What kind of pole is that all mounted to? On 4/22/20 6:08 PM, Steve Jones wrote: Im pretty excited about this. Cambium has been outstanding to work with.

Re: [AFMUG] anybody else having SAS problems this morning?

2020-04-30 Thread dave
This reminds of the Southpark episode when Stan had to reboot the giant blu faced linksys router and was right with the world afterwards LOL! On 4/30/20 9:46 AM, Ken Hohhof wrote: We have sessions up now for over 20 minutes so I’m guessing they fixed something.  Which could mean they

Re: [AFMUG] anybody else having SAS problems this morning?

2020-04-30 Thread dave
I havent seen any since moving to CBRS but we use google. On 4/30/20 9:15 AM, Mark Radabaugh wrote: Cambium confirmed they are aware of an issue.   No details or ETA yet.   Or even exactly whose issue it is. Big organizations have way way way too much faith in ‘cloud computing’. Mark On

Re: [AFMUG] That Darn Cat!

2020-04-24 Thread dave
LOL! I loved my cat he was skittish around other people unfamiliar to the family unit. We had him before his eyes opened and bottle fed him. He only knew the home as his world nothing more. He never scratched furniture or chewed on things he shouldn't. He only came around to get

Re: [AFMUG] CCR2004 coming out

2020-04-23 Thread dave
My thoughts exactly because Im looking at replacing my powerv4 with a 1072 On 4/23/20 2:47 PM, Josh Baird wrote: Yeah - we need to see diagrams to see what is actually going on under the hood.. This is supposedly the "new 1009," so I suspect there are some limitations here. On Thu, Apr

Re: [AFMUG] OT still a bit of hope and optimism

2020-04-20 Thread dave
It mutating and soon im sure the mutation could have the same affect as the walking dead. On 4/20/20 11:08 AM, Bill Prince wrote: I think fall is overly optimistic. That would barely be enough to get through early testing. Early 2021 is my bet for the earliest availability of an actual

Re: [AFMUG] OT masks

2020-04-08 Thread dave
Once an assclown always an asshat :) On 4/7/20 10:25 PM, Forrest Christian (List Account) wrote: I would have probably said something like "I'm wearing this for *your* benefit *not* mine.   Don't call me a chicken for protecting your life.". On Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 8:23 PM

Re: [AFMUG] OT masks

2020-04-08 Thread dave
Yeah it sucks getting old :) On 4/7/20 8:43 PM, ch...@wbmfg.com wrote: Put on gloves and a mask to pick up a few things at the grocery store.  Walked in and there was a construction worker in a mask, then a soccer mom then a skinny redneck, with his skinny redneck wife.  Started clucking

Re: [AFMUG] OT COVID-19 Key

2020-04-07 Thread dave via AF
Way too much time on our hands lol! I think a productive way to devote our time is to come up with a radiated laser system that would target Covid in the body and ZAP it! On 4/6/20 2:24 PM, can...@believewireless.net wrote: What's the key to COVID-19? How about this door opener that allows

Re: [AFMUG] SMS Messages

2020-04-07 Thread dave via AF
yes, we use telepathy now a days where have you been :) On 4/6/20 5:02 PM, Jay Weekley wrote: Have people forgotten that they can make phone calls from their texting device? Nate Burke wrote: Why do customers send an SMS message to the main office number.  But then don't even say who they

Re: [AFMUG] Fiber Up Tower

2020-04-06 Thread dave via AF
and have a battery back up source we will drop that source if there is approaching storm within 3 mile or less. Takes about 10-15 min the storm will move out and power can be restored. On 4/3/20 2:49 PM, Kurt Fankhauser wrote: Dave, You power all your DC sites down during lightning storms

Re: [AFMUG] Fiber Up Tower

2020-04-03 Thread dave via AF
30, 2020 at 6:24 PM dave via AF <mailto:af@af.afmug.com>> wrote: That may work for most radios limited by 4 possibly 6 450i or something equivalent.  If running medusa 3.65 and 5.7 radios youll need #8 min by 2 pair pvc jacket or better for outdoor operation. We hav

Re: [AFMUG] Porn for Chuck

2020-04-02 Thread dave
WOW think of the poor bastard who had to fine tune all those LOL! On 4/1/20 8:40 AM, Chuck McCown wrote: Some serious filtering going on.  I counted 32 cavities.  8 per filter.  Might have needed so many due to using ceramic resonators rather than helical or quarter wave cavities.  They could

Re: [AFMUG] Fiber Up Tower

2020-03-31 Thread dave
Best-tronics and its priced per foot  It doesnt have the boot like cambium but I do believe they are making it. Call for pricing. On 3/30/20 8:06 PM, Nate Burke wrote: Where are you getting the Tatical SM fiber from?  Pricing? On 3/30/2020 5:22 PM, dave via AF wrote: That may work for most

Re: [AFMUG] Fiber Up Tower

2020-03-30 Thread dave via AF
That may work for most radios limited by 4 possibly 6 450i or something equivalent.  If running medusa 3.65 and 5.7 radios youll need #8 min by 2 pair pvc jacket or better for outdoor operation. We have a few like this and learned the hard way even with #10 hybrid cable that would not fly due

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Looking for a wisp

2020-03-24 Thread dave
yES! I Believe you are it.. On 3/24/20 1:27 PM, Mark - Myakka Technologies wrote: Re: [AFMUG] OT: Looking for a wisp That fits my description, what's up? -- Best regards, Mark mailto:m...@mailmt.com Myakka Technologies, Inc. www.Myakka.com -- Tuesday, March 24,

Re: [AFMUG] CNMaestro Defaulting EPMP AP

2020-03-24 Thread dave
I had seen this very same thing.. What I found out was the firmware on the ap was in the 2.6 range and jumping to 3.56 I believe may have caused the hiccup. Not 100% on that but it was the only thing I could see that was different because the others had 3.15 on them On 3/24/20 11:56 AM, Nate

[AFMUG] OT: Looking for a wisp

2020-03-24 Thread dave
Hey to the borg! Does anyone know the Fiber company in florida that has won a few grants for doing fiber. For the life of me cannot remember his name but I would see him at wispapalooza every year and I think he was at an Animal farm show as well. Thank you -- -- AF mailing list

Re: [AFMUG] Free standing 25g on roof (one section)

2020-03-20 Thread dave via AF
Exactly more professional and possibly a long term install. If you have a steel building with pitch im sure there would be a place somewhere on the outside to do a small pad and pin and building attachment to go above peek height needed.  I mean if your gonna do it make it last ten years...

Re: [AFMUG] dumb DFS questions

2020-03-19 Thread dave
Gotta love those guys popping up trying to out sell the 10yr veteran LOL! Been there done it twice in 15 yrs On 11/21/19 10:31 AM, Ken Hohhof wrote: We mostly avoid DFS frequencies on APs because of the impact if we get false radar detects.  Also we are mostly a Cambium shop.  So I’m a bit

Re: [AFMUG] COVID-19 and WISPAmerica

2020-03-13 Thread dave
As an M1A1 crewman I remember we carried 11400 of 7.62 for the loaders m240b and the gunners coax used the majority and 900 rounds of .50cal for the M2. We shared an M16A1 with about 200 rounds and each carried 35 rounds of .45 for our 1911s we had 52rounds of 120mm rounds of Sabot and mixed

Re: [AFMUG] CBRS Transition Woes

2020-03-06 Thread dave
, at 10:43 AM, dave <mailto:dmilho...@wletc.com>> wrote: Awesome, Did any of you move to wider channel size as well for the increased capacity? We  had to on most of ours due to density. I am really concerned about incumbents lighting up their stuff then we fight over a couple pals to s

Re: [AFMUG] CBRS Transition Woes

2020-03-06 Thread dave
...@af.afmug.com>> *On Behalf Of *dave *Sent:* Friday, March 6, 2020 8:44 AM *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group <mailto:af@af.afmug.com>> *Subject:* [AFMUG] CBRS Transition Woes How is everyone doing with their migration to CBRS before April 17? I still have 30 more aps to move over with o

[AFMUG] CBRS Transition Woes

2020-03-06 Thread dave
How is everyone doing with their migration to CBRS before April 17? I still have 30 more aps to move over with only 10 migrated. Like chickens with our heads cut off here. Then I get some moron who throws up a device in front of one my sectors and wreaks havoc for a few days setting us back for

Re: [AFMUG] 450m 365 sync

2020-03-02 Thread dave
enclosures using Dinrail and Packetflux On 3/2/20 9:29 AM, Josh Baird wrote: Do you have a solution for fiber+power to each radio?  We're looking at a few different options right now.. On Mon, Mar 2, 2020 at 10:26 AM dave <mailto:dmilho...@wletc.com>> wrote: We have a few cmm5 i

Re: [AFMUG] 450m 365 sync

2020-03-02 Thread dave
We have a few cmm5 in service and had absolutely no issues with them and yes pricey for sure but havent went to a site for a cmm5 issue ever. Cmm4 did what it was designed to do  and we still  have a couple in service. If I had learned to ground them properly I would not of had to replace any

Re: [AFMUG] [ External ] Re: Cambium LTE

2020-02-28 Thread dave
AM *To:*AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group <mailto:af@af.afmug.com>> *Subject:*Re: [AFMUG] [ External ] Re: Cambium LTE Still in winter. I'd like to see how it performs when the leaves are full in May. On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 9:26 AM dave <mailto:dmilho...@wletc.com>> wrote: We R starti

Re: [AFMUG] [ External ] Re: Cambium LTE

2020-02-28 Thread dave
On 2/27/20 10:28 AM, Eric Muehleisen wrote: Still in winter. I'd like to see how it performs when the leaves are full in May. On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 9:26 AM dave <mailto:dmilho...@wletc.com>> wrote: We R starting to see some real world impressive results with just the pmp

Re: [AFMUG] [ External ] Re: Cambium LTE

2020-02-27 Thread dave
We R starting to see some real world impressive results with just the pmp450i CBRS radios on a 20Mhz channels This guy is nearLOS about 2.5 miles of some tree and pointing into edge of panel Current Results Status Stats for LUID: 65   Test Duration: 10   Pkt Length: 1714   Test Direction

Re: [AFMUG] .6 KM shot with 1G Full Duplex

2020-02-24 Thread dave
and Aviat. Aviat probably gives you the best bang for your buck. Cambium has a new mmWave product, but I don't know anything about it. Josh On Mon, Feb 24, 2020 at 9:31 AM dave <mailto:dmilho...@wletc.com>> wrote: Not sure which product mentioned but the PTP550 unlicensed will

Re: [AFMUG] .6 KM shot with 1G Full Duplex

2020-02-24 Thread dave
Not sure which product mentioned but the PTP550 unlicensed will take all of your 5g spectrum and there is the ptp850E On 2/24/20 8:27 AM, Lewis Bergman wrote: What are the current recommendations for something like this. I see Cambium has something that looks like it will work but their 

Re: [AFMUG] 3.5Ghz FCC Auction 105

2020-02-21 Thread dave
+1 TY WISPA :) On 2/20/20 6:10 PM, Mark Radabaugh wrote: Correct - the CMA bidding portion was rejected based on WISPA advocacy. Mark On Feb 20, 2020, at 2:44 PM, Seth Mattinen wrote: On 2/20/20 11:35 AM, Jason McKemie wrote: What is "Proposed CMA Bidding"? Cellular market area, it

Re: [AFMUG] End users contacting Provider consultants

2020-02-20 Thread dave via AF
LOL +1 On 2/20/20 7:32 AM, Lewis Bergman wrote: Priceless. On Thu, Feb 20, 2020, 12:27 AM Timothy Steele mailto:timothy.pct...@gmail.com>> wrote: So I just had an odd experience an end-user contacted me via my website wispconsult.com she used my

Re: [AFMUG] CBRS SAS options from Cambium

2020-01-30 Thread dave via AF
Still working on migration so I will know soon..  I just wanted to re validate each site we onboard before doing so because I dont want to have to go back for incorrect information. We have had an NN license since 2010 and since the first cambium pmp450 3.65 we have been on board for this but

Re: [AFMUG] Cat5 Water Blocking Dry Tape

2020-01-28 Thread dave via AF
We only use Superior Essex Cat5e and now Cat6 https://www.discount-low-voltage.com/Cable/Burial-Category-5e/SE-04-601-55 The link is just for the image not specific to vendor choice. On 1/28/20 4:50 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: We use the Shireen stuff. I'd rate the dry gel tape as good not great.

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread dave via AF
I guess it would make sense for those who are wanting to have something inside the metro areas or places with dense population otherwise yes this is a great opportunity for those who are in the rural areas. I have both so I am wanting at least 1 pal to secure our future here. I dont have too

Re: [AFMUG] CPI training & exam

2020-01-22 Thread dave via AF
I also did mine through commscope as well and yes a it take a bit to get thru it but its not a rush thing and the online testing is monitored very well. On 1/21/20 5:39 PM, David Coudron wrote: I did it online through Commscope.   It goes pretty fast.   Online sessions and test are a big

Re: [AFMUG] The Future

2020-01-21 Thread dave via AF
Actually seen that done LOL! On 1/20/20 12:43 PM, Mark - Myakka Technologies wrote: Seth, That's the equivalent of putting a Linksys router in a Tupperware container and calling yourself a WISP. -- Best regards, Markmailto:m...@mailmt.com Myakka

Re: [AFMUG] OT Swimming Pools

2020-01-21 Thread dave via AF
Around here the above ground pool doesnt  de-value the property due to possible removal if wanted. In ground pools here sell for much less than a home without one here. There are some really nice above ground systems but the only thing I would be concerned with is the decking or construction to

Re: [AFMUG] Schematic Drawings

2020-01-15 Thread dave via AF
+1000 I still use it both on windows and my linux console Also, there is KI-Cad for the more intuitive folks On 1/15/20 12:29 PM, Mark - Myakka Technologies wrote: Matt, I've used https://wiki.gnome.org/action/show/Apps/Dia?action=show=Dia in the past. Older software, but did what I needed.

Re: [AFMUG] WISPA email list

2020-01-07 Thread dave via AF
Its a mellinal thingy or how ever you say it :) On 1/6/20 11:20 PM, Daniel White wrote: Yes it is going away to a forum.  Personally not a fan myself but demand seems to be more for forums than the mailing lists.  Will also make some of the committee work that happens easier so I have been

Re: [AFMUG] Heights Towers

2020-01-06 Thread dave via AF
ALSO because PHYSICS LOL! On 1/6/20 8:32 AM, Adam Moffett wrote: .because it's light, not because it's strong. Aluminum flexes.  Structural steel has bounce too, but aluminum a lot more so.  It'll flex enough that climbers will comment on how much it moves.  Presumably it's safe if you

Re: [AFMUG] Heights Towers

2020-01-06 Thread dave via AF
Just started looking at these for end users to have at their home to even get service or improve on what they have. Single dish or radio perfect for a max of 80' if needed. For the most part we see around 40 and 50' for LOS in my part of the woods. On 1/3/20 1:29 PM, Matt Hoppes wrote: Has

Re: [AFMUG] why can't guys call tech support?

2019-12-24 Thread dave via AF
+1000 On 12/21/19 4:25 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: I think the worst are the self proclaimed IT professionals. *From:* Mathew Howard *Sent:* Saturday, December 21, 2019 3:14 PM *To:* AFMUG *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] why can't guys call tech support? You should probably be happy those guys don't call...

Re: [AFMUG] CAD software

2019-12-23 Thread dave via AF
I used DraftChoice back in the early 90's and it did a simple animation with your drawing if u had arcs in joints and such On 12/23/19 9:08 AM, ch...@wbmfg.com wrote: I was in the same boat.  I am pretty good with solidworks but that is for 3D stuff.  I will always use solidworks if I can,

Re: [AFMUG] OT back to the future

2019-12-23 Thread dave via AF
I could watch that over and over s Cl! On 12/22/19 4:09 PM, ch...@wbmfg.com wrote: Maybe this link will work: https://www.kcra.com/article/stanford-engineers-teach-self-driving-delorean-to-drift/30301978 *From:* ch...@wbmfg.com *Sent:* Sunday, December 22, 2019 3:08 PM *To:*

Re: [AFMUG] Billing Platform

2019-12-18 Thread dave via AF
We still use freeside and now added preseem recently and seeing how well the mapping goes but we have integrated cacti as well into freeside so customers can see their actual usage. On 12/16/19 10:37 AM, Matt wrote: Looking at outsourcing our database, ticketing and billing platform. What is

Re: [AFMUG] Ethernet qualification

2019-12-16 Thread dave via AF
Our electricians here will pull and daisy chain them from wall port to wall port because you know telephone... LOL On 12/16/19 1:41 PM, Lewis Bergman wrote: I charge $200 per port if I am just certifying it for someone else. This gets them a full report as a pdf for each port tested against

Re: [AFMUG] Picking a SAS for CBRS

2019-12-10 Thread dave via AF
If u have your CPI then worry about a sas and since all this is new I dont think it will matter so much at first which one u go with. Since I am pure cambium my logical is to go with google. On 12/9/19 10:36 AM, Darrick Potter wrote: Which SAS to use? Can anyone shed some light on either

Re: [AFMUG] Aviat

2019-11-20 Thread dave via AF
Aviat is being used extensively here on the AWIN sites. On 11/19/19 9:47 PM, Steve Jones wrote: What do you old hippie degenerates know about these folks? I did a dot I cross T on SAF vs Cambium gear post so I could keep getting my SAF gear and this Aviat fella pissed on my parade. This is an

Re: [AFMUG] tired of entitled streamers

2019-11-18 Thread dave via AF
Yeah, I know wut ya mean... We have 23 sites both rural and urban sites and our heaviest sites sit both urban and rural with 2 cable providers and all the other mobile and satellite options in our area.  We use Medusa on 5 of our largest sites and everything else falls within 450i or epmp

Re: [AFMUG] tired of entitled streamers

2019-11-18 Thread dave via AF
LOL I know your pain.. retirement city on the rise. Cant have a zombie apocalypse soon enough On 11/16/19 11:31 AM, Ken Hohhof wrote: Anybody else losing their patience with streamers? The people who just moved from somewhere they had gigabit fiber to the middle of nowhere in a low spot

Re: [AFMUG] Started a WISP discord server

2019-11-14 Thread dave via AF
OMG.. Teamspeak still rocks.. Uhg quick re-inventing the wheel On 11/14/19 12:10 PM, Josh Luthman wrote: Discord replaced Teamspeak and Ventrillo. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 11:51 AM Nate Burke

Re: [AFMUG] Disney+ Starting

2019-11-12 Thread dave via AF
Whats an ISP?  LOL On 11/12/19 9:57 AM, Ken Hohhof wrote: All these sub-$10 services are like "you expect tech support with that? Call your ISP". Of course that's not the end game price once they reach market penetration goals. But they will still say call your ISP. -Original

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Live TV Streaming

2019-11-12 Thread dave via AF
Love my plex with 2500 titles and 12TB supermicro server to provide a UHD smooth stream experience LOL :) On 11/8/19 8:57 AM, Joe Novak wrote: Plex + hdhomerun quatro for locals. Sling for the few other channels I watch, and I can watch both of them anywhere. On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 6:58 PM

Re: [AFMUG] Monday Funnies

2019-11-11 Thread dave via AF
I have been Enlightned :) ROFL! On 11/11/19 2:00 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote: Weapon Delivery System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyAi8HXgFR8=youtu.be *GinoVillarini *Founder/President @gvillarini t: 787.273.4143 Ext. 204 m: aeronet-logo inc500

Re: [AFMUG] Gigabit speeds

2019-11-11 Thread dave via AF
I run into that with ATT as well On 11/9/19 4:18 PM, Mark Radabaugh wrote: Yes, we have our server on a 10Gb port for precisely that reason. 940Mbps is about the actual limit due to TCP overhead on a 1Gb link. We routinely see good test results. It does take a wired connection and a good

Re: [AFMUG] Preterminated armored jumpers

2019-11-06 Thread dave via AF
I think one would have to make them I have not seen any pre-terminated except the ones in the cambium Lpu kits On 11/6/19 10:42 AM, Adam Moffett wrote: If you wanted some pre-terminated jumpers made of Superior Essex BBDGE or equivalent then where would you buy them? -- AF mailing list

Re: [AFMUG] RF Goggles

2019-11-06 Thread dave via AF
I think the shear power of such a tool may cause temporary teleportation of ones self to parts unknown. On 11/5/19 10:09 PM, Colin Stanners wrote: I have a pretty good idea to create some, but it's a massive project and I constantly lack energy and time... On Tue, Nov 5, 2019, 9:48 PM Ken

Re: [AFMUG] AFMUG.com website seems down?

2019-10-25 Thread dave via AF
These are not the droids your looking for.. On 10/24/19 11:29 AM, ch...@wbmfg.com wrote: There seems to be normal amounts of traffic to me. *From:* Colin Stanners *Sent:* Thursday, October 24, 2019 6:23 PM *To:* Chuck McCown *Subject:* AFMUG.com website seems down? -- AF mailing list

Re: [AFMUG] Falling Foliage

2019-10-25 Thread dave via AF
drone with Flame thrower LOL On 10/25/19 7:41 AM, Chuck McCown wrote: I wonder how strong a laser would have to be?  And then there is the fire risk.  Drones with agent orange would do the trick.  Drone with chainsaw.  Drone with shotgun. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 24, 2019, at 11:29 PM,

Re: [AFMUG] Buying new IP space

2019-10-23 Thread dave via AF
X.25 left after interoperability between each DOD branch. Someone in a gov dark basement somewhere maybe running older os's and protocol but the surface is definitely staying with the times. There are new MOS's that are requiring comp science degree to work in. On 10/21/19 2:39 PM,

Re: [AFMUG] Buying new IP space

2019-10-23 Thread dave via AF
Yeah.. No.. They are more up to date than you think just not ahead On 10/21/19 2:20 PM, Steve Jones wrote: yeah, no. .gov agencies still run dos 10 years at best til the ones that matter will be organized enough to shut down ip4 access On Mon, Oct 21, 2019 at 2:12 PM Dennis Burgess via AF

Re: [AFMUG] Buying new IP space

2019-10-23 Thread dave via AF
Yes, Doing some trial runs with a smaller site we have. Pretty cool.. On 10/21/19 1:42 PM, Adam Moffett wrote: If you're not doing it already, start thinking about dual stack with IPv4 CGN and IPv6 public IPs.  There's a learning curve, but it's not that bad. -Adam On 10/21/2019 12:51

Re: [AFMUG] Mikrotik CRS switches

2019-10-18 Thread dave via AF
I have a few CRS328 ans love them and configuring vlans is cake even port isolation. Work with cisco before which was like breathing to me when doing vlans and other port isolation techniques. I think one must really understand each manufacture on how they name a feature and understand the how

Re: [AFMUG] Office Laser Printer

2019-10-11 Thread dave via AF
Little know fact about what I used to do before 2004... I was a master tec with sharp office products LOL Sharps were expensive in their own right but built to last. The first encounter I had was with a copier that had tongs to remove a paper jam lol I think it was a model sf-400 0r 300 that

Re: [AFMUG] Office Laser Printer

2019-10-11 Thread dave via AF
Yeah, Those $10 ones can be vicious LOL On 10/11/19 9:08 AM, Lewis Bergman wrote: I have a lot better luck with dedicated scanners. My Fujitsu ScanSnap IX1500 is 50 times better than any scanner I have ever used as part of a printer. It is faster, produces files sizes about a third the size,

Re: [AFMUG] the Internet ate my homework

2019-10-11 Thread dave via AF
LOL +1000 Likes On 10/10/19 8:31 PM, Seth Mattinen wrote: -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] SiteMonitor Base 3

2019-10-10 Thread dave via AF
Me Likey alot! Anxious to see all the new stuff this year. Dave On 10/8/19 5:55 PM, Forrest Christian (List Account) wrote: In addition to my SNMP response, I just remembered there was something else I wanted to add. In re: the base II, if you're comfortable and familiar with the way

Re: [AFMUG] Cisco AP clean up..

2019-10-10 Thread dave via AF
are peeing on the furniture because you have too many WiFi APs. https://www.jacksongalaxy.com/ https://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/my-cat-from-hell/ *From:*AF *On Behalf Of *dave via AF *Sent:* Thursday, October 10, 2019 9:15 AM *To:* af@af.afmug.com *Cc:* dave *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Cisco AP

Re: [AFMUG] Cisco AP clean up..

2019-10-10 Thread dave via AF
Yep never thought about cats in that way LOL On 10/10/19 9:00 AM, Ken Hohhof wrote: Maybe it’s like the rule that for N cats you need N+1 litter boxes. *From:*AF *On Behalf Of *dave via AF *Sent:* Thursday, October 10, 2019 8:12 AM *To:* af@af.afmug.com *Cc:* dave *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG

Re: [AFMUG] Cisco AP clean up..

2019-10-10 Thread dave via AF
Nice, I am sure the guy who originally did the initial deployments of all those aps was a resident expert in all things techy lol. Love it when a pro comes in and shows how its done with very little effort. Just goes to show leave it to the pros the first time On 10/9/19 8:28 PM, Jaime

Re: [AFMUG] Mikrotik queues and packet loss

2019-10-04 Thread dave via AF
I have been curious about this... Is your tracking set to yes in the connection tracking for the firewall? On 10/4/19 11:08 AM, Adam Moffett wrote: I have a device with a direct ethernet connection to a CCR 1016. There's a simple queue limiting it to 100mbps. If I ping that host aggressively

Re: [AFMUG] PMP 450 upgrade order

2019-10-04 Thread dave via AF
. I have not had problems taking the SMs to 16.x first, but I think you can have problems connecting if the SMs are too far behind the AP. *From:*AF *On Behalf Of *dave via AF *Sent:* Friday, October 4, 2019 7:37 AM *To:* af@af.afmug.com *Cc:* dave *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] PMP 450 upgrade order I

Re: [AFMUG] PMP 450 upgrade order

2019-10-04 Thread dave via AF
I typically try to move them up between major release firmware. I would go from 15.0 to 15.2.1 then straight to 16.1 On 10/3/19 3:58 PM, Ryan Ray wrote: Nope. You should be able to go straight to 16.1 On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 1:32 PM Adam Moffett > wrote: I'm

Re: [AFMUG] Grounding again

2019-10-02 Thread dave via AF
kool thing about utility is that if the pole doesnt have a ground lead or the transformers do not have the surge block on it then yes your asking for an end of run nightmare LOL On 9/28/19 9:14 AM, Ken Hohhof wrote: Nice.  I like it. I’ll bet that utility pole in the background with the

Re: [AFMUG] Grounding again

2019-10-02 Thread dave via AF
Yeah that makes sense because to give it an umbrella or cone of protection for everything in its direct radi. Probably about 20 to 30 foot from center for good protection. The signal and electrical all go back to single point Main earth Very cool stuff  The most important, is hope that the soil

Re: [AFMUG] Tower Grounding

2019-10-01 Thread dave via AF
Yes, +1 I have proof a tower where the sections have little or no conductivity. We did exothermic at the base but did crimp at the top and we used the harger clamps every 3' down the tower and no longer have any issues with the site. BTW it was 440' in height This has been installed since

Re: [AFMUG] switch recommendation

2019-09-27 Thread dave via AF
+1 I have a couple in my network and a Campus that uses them for standard deployments On 9/27/19 12:23 PM, Sterling Jacobson wrote: I’ve been using the UBNT POE switches (48 port SFP+ uplink) for a few years now in my small office and they work great. Even better use the unify version and

Re: [AFMUG] Grounding again

2019-09-27 Thread dave via AF
No, I mainly use Mikrotik with Packet flux in front of switch. I still dont take chances anymore with anything on a tower :) On 9/26/19 5:20 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote: Are you using Netonix switches? *From: *AF on behalf of dave via AF *Reply-To: *AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group

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