Re: [AFMUG] list traffic

2021-07-26 Thread dave via AF
I have had trouble cat5e over time where the cable speeds fade especially over longer distance but currently Cat6 does seem to be holding its own. If the radio has a sfp port we use it. On 7/26/21 8:57 AM, Josh Luthman wrote: That's absolutely not true.  All of our gig links are cat5e.  Cat6

Re: [AFMUG] Is the Internet Working?

2021-07-18 Thread Dave via AF
MY fave is Tech: Check your internet to see if your up Cust: Walks in and grabs roku remote and turns on "Yep its working" When did internet become the goto for everything? On 7/17/2021 2:58 PM, Nate Burke wrote: New one today.  On the phone with a customer. Tech: 'Is the internet working

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Is it a full moon or something

2021-06-23 Thread dave via AF
To trouble shoot it..ASk "Is it Running?" if answer is "yes" then say you better catch it :) On 6/23/21 11:46 AM, Josh Luthman wrote: Your TV isn't connecting.  Please contact your ISP. Your phone isn't turning on.  Please contact your ISP. Your refrigerator isn't connected to the Samsung

Re: [AFMUG] Fax line replacement

2021-06-16 Thread dave via AF
efax it... LOL On 6/16/21 3:30 PM, Josh Luthman wrote: That's not an option for customers that still do faxing.  They're still faxing for a reason, whatever that may be... Josh Luthman 24/7 Help Desk: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Wed, Jun 16,

Re: [AFMUG] Fax line replacement

2021-06-16 Thread dave via AF
Ive used the cisco ones and the cambium router cant tell any difference On 6/16/21 8:17 AM, Paul McCall wrote: For you guys doing a lot of VoIP, what Internet based faxed service are you having good success with, cost effectively? Being able to reach someone and easily port numbers is

Re: [AFMUG] OT Brass

2021-06-15 Thread dave via AF
Yes or argue u should wear a mask or not and take a bullet for your cause:) On 6/14/21 3:57 PM, Bill Prince wrote: There was an interesting opinion in Slate today about vaccines. You can get Pfizer, Moderna, J, or the actual virus. All will technically "vaccinate" you. As for safety,

Re: [AFMUG] fortinet switches OMG!

2021-06-14 Thread dave via AF
I am sure they do.. They are not my switches They want to make every excuse not use wireless gear. On 6/14/21 12:03 PM, Steve Jones wrote: ahh, do you have ports set up as trunks for those VLANs? On Mon, Jun 14, 2021 at 11:40 AM dave via AF <mailto:af@af.afmug.com>> wrote: No

Re: [AFMUG] fortinet switches OMG!

2021-06-14 Thread dave via AF
is a pretty dumb bridge, unless this is two clients on an ap with sm isolation enabled, or there is a second connection between the switches causing a loop On Fri, Jun 11, 2021, 2:41 PM dave via AF <mailto:af@af.afmug.com>> wrote: Has anyone ran into issues with fortinet not abl

Re: [AFMUG] Sterilizing a raccoon latrine

2021-06-14 Thread dave via AF
I think a Flame thrower will work for this.. On 6/11/21 4:50 PM, Steve Jones wrote: We have a new site that had been abandoned for some time, there is a massive racoon latrine in the work area. Apparently theres a bad worm in them we can get, not to mention the fungal infection risk. We are

[AFMUG] fortinet switches OMG!

2021-06-11 Thread dave via AF
Has anyone ran into issues with fortinet not able to make fortinet link establish over epmp bridge link? -- -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] SIP External Ringer

2021-05-21 Thread dave via AF
+1 the ALGO product is the way to go .. We installed one for a minerals plant. It has a place for external speaker and a strobe light. On 5/21/21 1:36 PM, Daniel White wrote: With the right parts and pieces, sure.  Sometimes it can be a bit of fun to get everything to work just right if you

Re: [AFMUG] EBB Enrollment

2021-05-21 Thread dave via AF
What do we do as an ISP? Do we enroll the customer or do they enroll them selves and we submit their acceptance? On 5/17/21 7:14 AM, Mark Radabaugh wrote: We have one that we were able to fully qualify and enroll last week. Of the 5 that applied over the weekend 3 say

Re: [AFMUG] Netflow tools

2021-05-19 Thread Dave via AF
Best I have found and includes other useful features such as QOE/QOS Preseem.com On 5/8/2021 10:15 AM, Nate Burke wrote: I'm looking to get a picture of what kind of traffic our network is using.  Streaming/downloads/gaming, Etc.  I'm already using Netflow to send data to Sonar, but all it

Re: [AFMUG] Intuit & Billing

2021-05-07 Thread dave via AF
will be broken and your razor won't shave On 5/6/21 2:36 PM, dave via AF wrote: If my mind is still as sharp as it is today when im 67 I will take my time in retirement after visiting the oceans and mountains in our nation and write a complete open source product for ease of use. On 5/6/21 4:30 PM, dave

Re: [AFMUG] Intuit & Billing

2021-05-06 Thread dave via AF
If my mind is still as sharp as it is today when im 67 I will take my time in retirement after visiting the oceans and mountains in our nation and write a complete open source product for ease of use. On 5/6/21 4:30 PM, dave via AF wrote: Freeside was the goto when support was good

Re: [AFMUG] Intuit & Billing

2021-05-06 Thread dave via AF
Freeside was the goto when support was good and available We still use it heavily and its completely free outside of outside support cost to help with new upgrades and modules. I am pushing to find another open source that is widely supported. It now has inventory accounting as well. On

Re: [AFMUG] OT fired a guy today

2021-04-28 Thread dave via AF
I have soldiers with same attitude. Tried everything to put him on the right path. Sometimes  you cant fix stupid. He stayed in for his 4 years and never got passed E3. Transferred to 3 diff units over the course. On 4/22/21 5:49 PM, Chuck McCown via AF wrote: He had worked for about 3

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Why isn't the internet Free?

2021-04-28 Thread dave via AF
I have the best support folks up front If cust doesnt want to upgrade then its explained that thier problem wont go away by buying a bigger tv or router The answer is more bandwidth sorry if our pricing is too much for you then maybe another provider can help you. I cant stand stupid LOL On

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
? On Fri, Apr 3, 2020 at 3:40 PM Josh Baird <mailto:joshba...@gmail.com>> wrote: What are you using for DC surge suppression at the top and bottom? On Fri, Apr 3, 2020 at 3:23 PM dave via AF mailto:af@af.afmug.com>> wrote: We dont do batteries for our larger sites that

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] 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] 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] 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 it

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

Re: [AFMUG] CnPulse sad

2019-09-27 Thread dave via AF
Love that show lol Walking Dead on in 9 days Fear the walking Dead rapping up On 9/25/19 3:52 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: Is it like “The Good Place”? (season 4 premiere tomorrow) *From:* AF *On Behalf Of *Chuck McCown *Sent:* Wednesday, September 25, 2019 3:45 PM *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave

Re: [AFMUG] [ External ] Re: CnPulse sad

2019-09-27 Thread dave via AF
I knew he would be watching this list LOL BTW.. I  have had no issues installing ugps or cnpulse which work flawless despite its weirdness LOL On 9/25/19 2:46 PM, Matt Mangriotis via AF wrote: Just want to say THANK YOU for the feedback. I love reading this list every day… Matt

Re: [AFMUG] Grounding again

2019-09-26 Thread dave via AF
Gino,  R56 usually states for data lines that the shield be grounded aprox 3' from radio entry port or surge protection on tower and duplicate for the down stairs. The idea is to pull off as much un-wanted energy from the cable to ground. Also,consider using Surge protection devices such as

Re: [AFMUG] email client

2019-09-19 Thread dave via AF
Mozilla thunderbird ++1 On 9/17/19 8:52 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: Do any of you have an email client you recommend to people who don’t buy Outlook?  I checked out the Mail app in Windows 10, and IMHO, it really sucks, I wouldn’t recommend it to anybody. -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] Mesh whole house wifi

2019-09-06 Thread dave via AF
Are we doing this again LOL I do all cambium so it was easy for us including using CNmaestro for total MSP access. I have a shop here locally that we hand over the MSP keys for each site and they get residual for each one. Too easy and got a Tshirt for it :) On 9/5/19 1:36 PM, Clint Wiley

Re: [AFMUG] Using Radius on Cambium with LDAP credentials.

2019-09-04 Thread dave via AF
Link up with me at Wispapalooza and Ill give you a few tips. On 8/30/19 3:52 PM, Sam Lambie wrote: Has anyone been able to make Cambium EAP-MD5 play well with LDAP? Sam -- -- *Sam Lambie* Taosnet Wireless Tech. 575-758-7598 Office www.Taosnet.com -- AF mailing

Re: [AFMUG] Using Radius on Cambium with LDAP credentials.

2019-09-04 Thread dave via AF
Head... Exploding!!! On 8/30/19 3:52 PM, Sam Lambie wrote: Has anyone been able to make Cambium EAP-MD5 play well with LDAP? Sam -- -- *Sam Lambie* Taosnet Wireless Tech. 575-758-7598 Office www.Taosnet.com -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] You want your WiFi to work?

2019-09-04 Thread dave via AF
Why not both :) On 9/4/19 2:06 PM, Eric Muehleisen wrote: 30 AP's or SSID's? On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 9:38 PM Jaime Solorza mailto:losguyswirel...@gmail.com>> wrote: 30 Cisco Access Points in a warehouse where 6 would cover it nicely.  The white graph line is my Cambium HotSpot I

Re: [AFMUG] You want your WiFi to work?

2019-09-04 Thread dave via AF
U...  Turn off all of the cisco for half a day.. Or add 30 cambium aps :) On 9/3/19 9:37 PM, Jaime Solorza wrote: 30 Cisco Access Points in a warehouse where 6 would cover it nicely.  The white graph line is my Cambium HotSpot I used for tests during site survey...their bar code scanners

Re: [AFMUG] OT saw a wreck yesterday

2019-08-30 Thread dave via AF
+100% On 8/30/19 11:56 AM, ch...@wbmfg.com wrote: I developed the habit when I was first learning to fly when I was 17 years old. I feel naked if I don’t click that seat belt. *From:* Sterling Jacobson *Sent:* Friday, August 30, 2019 10:51 AM *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group *Subject:*

Re: [AFMUG] No escape!!

2019-08-30 Thread dave via AF
My tech put that on one of our towers yesterday LOL! On 8/30/19 9:32 AM, Mathew Howard wrote: That is awesome! On Fri, Aug 30, 2019 at 7:15 AM Adam Moffett > wrote: That is literally the funniest graffiti I've ever seen. On 8/29/2019 9:27 PM, Jaime

Re: [AFMUG] Using Surge Suppressors at CPE? Who does it?

2019-08-30 Thread dave via AF
The Bottom line is if its too difficult to ground an SS outdoors at the bare minimal place an inline protector at the router. We do all of the above where it makes sense to otherwise inline is where its at. They have saved us tons of routers from being blown. On 8/29/19 1:43 PM, Carl Peterson

Re: [AFMUG] 900mhz Noise

2019-08-27 Thread dave via AF
My beef with utilities is insted of using unlicensed spectrum use a band that make sense for this like 220Mhz which is widely available in most rural areas. One license would take care of our county and it would be your channel completely free of pissed off wisp and baby monitors lol. I almost

Re: [AFMUG] FSK Stability

2019-08-27 Thread dave via AF
Decompd our last one 3 months ago On 8/27/19 2:57 PM, Nate Burke wrote: Getting ready to decom some old FSK aps.  Almost makes me sad to unplug it. -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] FCC Proposes Fines Against WISPs and Issues Warning to Industry

2019-08-23 Thread dave via AF
radar is extremely sensitive. They use 60 dB antennas and scan in all directions. If you are within 100 miles of them and using their 5.4 channels it is almost ceartain you will be caught. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 23, 2019, at 6:49 AM, dave via AF wrote: It means dont be THAT guy

Re: [AFMUG] FCC Proposes Fines Against WISPs and Issues Warning to Industry

2019-08-23 Thread dave via AF
It means dont be THAT guy :) On 8/22/19 3:44 PM, Seth Mattinen wrote: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-proposes-fines-against-wisps-and-issues-warning-industry-0 -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] Wifi Campus"

2019-08-22 Thread dave via AF
will mean.  Is the focus on the development team, cloud management, or the WiFi hardware? *From:*AF *On Behalf Of *dave via AF *Sent:* Thursday, August 22, 2019 8:06 AM *To:* af@af.afmug.com *Cc:* dave *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Wifi Campus" Paul,  Have a look at the E700/E500 outdoor APs by Ca

Re: [AFMUG] Wifi Campus"

2019-08-22 Thread dave via AF
Paul,  Have a look at the E700/E500 outdoor APs by Cambium networks. I have done 2 large campus projects and now doing our first Campground. Easy to mesh and configure and performance hits the nail. On 8/21/19 5:44 PM, Paul McCall wrote: We have a small agriculture “campus” where we need

Re: [AFMUG] Pipe

2019-01-22 Thread dave via AF
Have you tried an Electrical supply warehouse. I was amazed at some of the pipe for mounting and conduit they have. On 1/22/19 10:31 AM, Matt wrote: Has anyone found a local source for pipe with OD of around 3.5 inches heavy enough for mounting larger dishes, etc? Anything at big chains to