[AFMUG] Mikrotik Routers and VOIP QOS

Hello All! We have about 90 sites primarily with CCR’s of various flavours. We have yet to implement any type of QOS for our VOIP..but we are starting to feel some quality pain with a couple of our “ON NET” PBX/SIP products. I have been reading about using mangle rules to mark connections and

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

No but I’ll try to get some tomorrow. We really don’t have any other options and we don’t want to walk away from these. Rory From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Paul McCall Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 6:29 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts Rory, do

Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna

so uhh yeah exactly my thoughts. WA too much loss. On 5/10/2016 11:04 AM, Ken Hohhof wrote: It seems that all DP omni antennas suck. And of course 900 MHz sucks. So a 900 MHz DP omni would be the black hole of suck? *From:* Jaime Solorza *Sent:* Tuesday,

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

So Literal, just do some Mcgyver shiz and use some chemical and bond it to the tile{kidding} I am the only true Mcgyver LOL or you could just do the whole leverage thing with the tile itself. I saw a mount years ago back in canopy days that had used the tile as a hook and slip mount. Ill

Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna

Let us consult the Suck-O-Meter: From: Bill Prince Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 8:13 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna A DP 900 omni would be a double dose of suck. bp On 5/10/2016 9:04 AM, Ken Hohhof wrote: It seems

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

Ceramic tile? Do you mean the brown ones that look like Santa Fe adobe? On May 10, 2016 5:01 PM, "Rory Conaway" wrote: > Is there a less expensive alternative to the PRM-2 Pitched Roof > Non-Penetrating Roof Mounts? > > > > *Rory Conaway **• Triad Wireless •** CEO* > >

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

What crampons? Those were saved for tower work ;) On May 10, 2016 9:04 PM, "Eric Kuhnke" wrote: > how did people feel about walking on their roof wearing crampons? > > > > On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 6:46 PM, Josh Reynolds > wrote: > >> In Alaska, the

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

how did people feel about walking on their roof wearing crampons? On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 6:46 PM, Josh Reynolds wrote: > In Alaska, the vast majority of our installs were 2ft rocket dishes on a > tripod w/ 5ft pole mounted on 2nd and 3rd story roofs. Mine you, there's

Re: [AFMUG] Photovoltaic charge controllers and SNMP

I thought this was funny, just saw it today on one of the Canadian newspaper websites I check daily... "how not to monitor your PV charge: Aim a $40 IP webcam at the front panel" https://www.thestar.com/business/2016/05/10/riverdale-couples-grid-resilient-house-takes-on-climate-change.html I

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

In Alaska, the vast majority of our installs were 2ft rocket dishes on a tripod w/ 5ft pole mounted on 2nd and 3rd story roofs. Mine you, there's about 2 months of summer there so your boots had to be good on ice :) I'm not recommending this btw. On May 10, 2016 8:36 PM, "That One Guy /sarcasm"

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

us too, luckily very few here in central il. our techs are barely smart enough usually to make it the the second rung of a stepladder, not to mention climbing around on those roofs and falling, and if they managed to get up there, theyd try running lags through them and gluing em back together

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

Rory, do you have any pictures on the ceramic tile roof installs? We always shy away from those. From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Rory Conaway Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 7:31 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts We can’t nail into these red ceramic

Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna

A DP 900 omni would be a double dose of suck. bp On 5/10/2016 9:04 AM, Ken Hohhof wrote: It seems that all DP omni antennas suck. And of course 900 MHz sucks. So a 900 MHz DP omni would be the black hole of suck? *From:* Jaime Solorza

Re: [AFMUG] Gigabit Ethernet on Cambium 450i only running 100Mbps

Only what I reported on this thread earlier. The AP is running fine with Cambium protector. Chuck has the other surge protector for review. Steve B. From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Ken Hohhof Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 6:07 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re:

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

We can’t nail into these red ceramic tiles, it wouldn’t hold and if we cemented it, that would be bad. Rory From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of David Milholen Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 4:28 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts Liquid nails and chewing

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

Liquid nails and chewing gum ?? On 5/10/2016 6:05 PM, Rory Conaway wrote: We are dealing with ceramic tile roofs. Solid Signal has them for $85. We are just having to use a lot of them recently with new areas. Rory *From:*Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Josh Luthman

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

we use just the mat and two solid blocks connected with u strut and some concrete screws. On 5/10/2016 6:03 PM, Josh Luthman wrote: $143? http://www.balticnetworks.com/non-penetrating-roof-peak-tray.html Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy,

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

Ronard? On May 10, 2016 5:05 PM, "Rory Conaway" wrote: > We are dealing with ceramic tile roofs. Solid Signal has them for $85. > We are just having to use a lot of them recently with new areas. > > > > Rory > > > > *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

Tripod would be penetrating =( Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 7:03 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: > Tripods? > > *From:* Rory Conaway > *Sent:* Tuesday, May 10, 2016 5:01

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

We are dealing with ceramic tile roofs. Solid Signal has them for $85. We are just having to use a lot of them recently with new areas. Rory From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Josh Luthman Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 4:04 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

$143? http://www.balticnetworks.com/non-penetrating-roof-peak-tray.html Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 7:01 PM, Rory Conaway wrote: > Is there a less expensive alternative to the

Re: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

Tripods? From: Rory Conaway Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 5:01 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: [AFMUG] pitched roof mounts Is there a less expensive alternative to the PRM-2 Pitched Roof Non-Penetrating Roof Mounts? Rory Conaway • Triad Wireless • CEO 4226 S. 37th Street • Phoenix • AZ 85040

[AFMUG] pitched roof mounts

Is there a less expensive alternative to the PRM-2 Pitched Roof Non-Penetrating Roof Mounts? Rory Conaway * Triad Wireless * CEO 4226 S. 37th Street * Phoenix * AZ 85040 602-426-0542 r...@triadwireless.net www.triadwireless.net "I

Re: [AFMUG] Gigabit Ethernet on Cambium 450i only running 100Mbps

I’m actually having trouble negotiating GigE with some 450i APs on the bench right now using my laptop, short cables, and a Cambium 56V POE. The first one went OK, the next two the speed LED on the AP is either red (10Mbps) or off (???). If I connect it to a 100M device, or configure it to

Re: [AFMUG] Calix sales rep contact?

On Tue May 10 2016 16:30, Eric Kuhnke wrote: > Hey afmug people, would anyone here like to recommend a Calix sales rep? I > have some pre-sales questions and would like to talk somebody known to have > clue. Steve Rawlston Senior Sales Engineer, Mid Atlantic T

Re: [AFMUG] 320 with a public IP

Ill just leave this guy on internal IP space On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 1:55 PM, jeff pastuck wrote: > The 320 CPE's have a known open DNS resolver issue (responding to DNS > queries from external hosts). I have seen some of the NAT enabled CPE's > choke on the external DNS

[AFMUG] Calix sales rep contact?

Hey afmug people, would anyone here like to recommend a Calix sales rep? I have some pre-sales questions and would like to talk somebody known to have clue.

[AFMUG] Does anyone have a link for Bahame 5GHz regulations?

Sorry, wrong thread before. Rory Conaway * Triad Wireless * CEO 4226 S. 37th Street * Phoenix * AZ 85040 602-426-0542 r...@triadwireless.net www.triadwireless.net "I wish I could play little league now. I'd be way better than

Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna

Does anyone have a link for regulatory rules for 5GHz in the Bahamas? Rory From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Rory Conaway Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 2:11 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna It would be the same size as the current sector

Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna

It would be the same size as the current sector if you want the same gain. Rory From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Mathew Howard Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 11:26 AM To: af Subject: Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna that would still be huge... On Tue, May 10, 2016

Re: [AFMUG] 320 with a public IP

The 320 CPE's have a known open DNS resolver issue (responding to DNS queries from external hosts). I have seen some of the NAT enabled CPE's choke on the external DNS requests and we then see 95% packet loss to them. Most of our 320 CPE's operate in bridge mode. On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 10:38 AM,

Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna

that would still be huge... On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 12:44 PM, Rory Conaway wrote: > I think it would be easier to build one using the same type of mechanicals > that Mimosa is using versus the way it’s done with the current omnis. > > > > Rory > > > > *From:* Af

Re: [AFMUG] Wiring batteries with F terminals in parallel+series

Fuses or circuit breakers when paralleling batteries are really non optional. Run each ground wire to a ground block or bus bar. Run each power wire to a fuse and bus the other sides together. The least expensive way is probably the dual level DIN rail fuse blocks if you’re talking fairly low

Re: [AFMUG] Wiring batteries with F terminals in parallel+series

I see now, if you zoom in it's one male and one female. That's fantastic! 5A slowblo fuses have worked just fine for me. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 2:05 PM, George Skorup wrote: >

Re: [AFMUG] Wiring batteries with F terminals in parallel+series

n+1 wires on one 1/4" QD post is exactly what that does. Maybe I don't understand I would lean towards the standard of fusing between paralleled batteries though. At least with large-ish batteries that can dump enough current from a good string to another with a shorted cell and burn up

Re: [AFMUG] Photovoltaic charge controllers and SNMP

+1 for the sitemonitor monitoring. The web interface ***of the charge controller*** is in no way protected. I would not trust it on a network even if I had it behind a firewall. Whoops. ryan On 5/10/16 11:03 AM, D. Ryan Spott wrote: Make sure you have the most recent firmware for the

Re: [AFMUG] Photovoltaic charge controllers and SNMP

Make sure you have the most recent firmware for the charge controllers. There is a memory leak in older (5 years+) versions that would knock out monitoring. Charging would happen like normal but details about that charging were just static numbers. The new firmware now only leaks enough to

Re: [AFMUG] Wiring batteries with F terminals in parallel+series

That's pretty neat! I need two wire one F tab though. On May 10, 2016 1:48 PM, "George Skorup" wrote: > These can come in handy too... > > > http://www.amazon.com/Morris-Products-Disconnect-Insulated-12-10/dp/B005GDFDI0 > > On 5/10/2016 11:48 AM, Josh Luthman wrote: > > Oh

Re: [AFMUG] Large panel

Both. We get drawings from engineers or our engineer designs them. On May 10, 2016 11:36 AM, "Chuck McCown" wrote: > Is this thing designed totally by someone else before you start building > it or do you design and build it in one operation? > > *From:* Jaime Solorza

Re: [AFMUG] Wiring batteries with F terminals in parallel+series

These can come in handy too... http://www.amazon.com/Morris-Products-Disconnect-Insulated-12-10/dp/B005GDFDI0 On 5/10/2016 11:48 AM, Josh Luthman wrote: Oh awesome, thank you! I wish I had saved one of these pictures. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St

Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna

I think it would be easier to build one using the same type of mechanicals that Mimosa is using versus the way it’s done with the current omnis. Rory From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Chuck McCown Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 10:36 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG]

Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna

Can be done. It would be huge. From: Rory Conaway Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 9:55 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna To the best of my knowledge, nobody ever made one. Robert Pera said he would consider it if the product line took off. Since they

Re: [AFMUG] Large panel

Is this thing designed totally by someone else before you start building it or do you design and build it in one operation? From: Jaime Solorza Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 9:37 AM To: Animal Farm Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Large panel Holding the wires while tightening terminal blocks...that's what

Re: [AFMUG] Wiring batteries with F terminals in parallel+series

Buying a crimper for Anderson Power Pole and a set of the connectors has saved me a lot of time. I found them useful for vehicle repair/modification purposes as well. It's just a regular ratcheting crimper but comes with the die for the three most common sizes.

Re: [AFMUG] Wiring batteries with F terminals in parallel+series

I got it on list. I don't have access via Drive (don't need it, though =) Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 12:47 PM, Jason Wilson wrote: > If the image was stripped here is the

Re: [AFMUG] Wiring batteries with F terminals in parallel+series

Oh awesome, thank you! I wish I had saved one of these pictures. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 12:45 PM, Jason Wilson wrote: > I hit send too quick. This is what APC does.

Re: [AFMUG] Wiring batteries with F terminals in parallel+series

If the image was stripped here is the link ​ IMG_20160510_094036733_HDR.jpg ​ Jason Wilson Remotely Located Providing High Speed Internet to out of the way places.

Re: [AFMUG] Wiring batteries with F terminals in parallel+series

I hit send too quick. This is what APC does. Here is the Power Pole Connector that they use. Pretty much a standard. https://powerwerx.com/anderson-sb-connectors-sb50-50amp Jason Wilson Remotely Located Providing High Speed Internet to out of the way places. 530-651-1736 530-748-9608 Cell

[AFMUG] Wiring batteries with F terminals in parallel+series

I have 8 batteries that I want 24v to come off of. Any suggestions or parts to get two leads on the F terminals? http://i.imgur.com/r3X21cw.jpg My only idea right now is to solder the wires together near the terminals and then tape/wrap it. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct:

Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna

They exist... probably not practical though - super expensive, if I remember right... and low gain. http://alphaantennas.com/products/small-cells/aw3464/ On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 10:55 AM, Rory Conaway wrote: > To the best of my knowledge, nobody ever made one. Robert

Re: [AFMUG] Large panel

We use it sparingly...it tires you more actually On May 10, 2016 10:01 AM, "Ken Hohhof" wrote: > Where’s your super duper hexagonal ferrule crimper? > > > *From:* Jaime Solorza > *Sent:* Tuesday, May 10, 2016 10:37 AM > *To:* Animal Farm

Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna

KP has one in the works. Don't have a release date yet. Jeff Broadwick ConVergence Technologies, Inc. 312-205-2519 Office 574-220-7826 Cell jbroadw...@converge-tech.com > On May 10, 2016, at 11:55 AM, Rory Conaway wrote: > > To the best of my knowledge, nobody ever

Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna

It seems that all DP omni antennas suck. And of course 900 MHz sucks. So a 900 MHz DP omni would be the black hole of suck? From: Jaime Solorza Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 10:44 AM To: Animal Farm Subject: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna Buehler? Anyone?

Re: [AFMUG] Large panel

Where’s your super duper hexagonal ferrule crimper? From: Jaime Solorza Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 10:37 AM To: Animal Farm Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Large panel Holding the wires while tightening terminal blocks...that's what does it On May 10, 2016 9:21 AM, "Josh Reynolds"

Re: [AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna

To the best of my knowledge, nobody ever made one. Robert Pera said he would consider it if the product line took off. Since they never made one…. Rory From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Jaime Solorza Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 8:45 AM To: Animal Farm Subject: [AFMUG] 900MHz

[AFMUG] 900MHz Dual Polarity Omni Antenna

Buehler? Anyone?

Re: [AFMUG] Large panel

Holding the wires while tightening terminal blocks...that's what does it On May 10, 2016 9:21 AM, "Josh Reynolds" wrote: > After messing with small wires, nuts, bolts, etc for awhile my hand > cramps up and turns into a claw. :( > > Looks purty tho, and the pic isn't nearly

Re: [AFMUG] Large panel

After messing with small wires, nuts, bolts, etc for awhile my hand cramps up and turns into a claw. :( Looks purty tho, and the pic isn't nearly as blurry! On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 10:17 AM, Jaime Solorza wrote: > My fingers and hands are feeling the burncramps

Re: [AFMUG] Photovoltaic charge controllers and SNMP

Yeah, this is cool stuff, thanks Forest. I like the idea of pulling the data stream directly from the controller. Jesse DuPont Network

Re: [AFMUG] 320 with a public IP

Does 320 have 'remote configuration interface' in the NAT tab? I think this is equivalent to 'separate management interface'. I'm not very familiar with the 320 line... or maybe change it to a random nonstandard port just for said customer and then firewall the port at the tower/edge? On Tue, May

Re: [AFMUG] Photovoltaic charge controllers and SNMP

Pretty graphs. Me likey. On Mon, May 9, 2016 at 10:58 PM Jesse DuPont wrote: > Here's the Cacti graphs, in case its helpful. This site only has a load of > 900mA so it's done charging after less than 2 hours in the morning. > "Negative" current (red) is battery

Re: [AFMUG] 320 with a public IP

I wouldn't recommend doing it there are not any known security issues that I can speak of. I do know however that your performance on that CPE will be go down significantly and I do know outside request can kill them. I guess a sort of vulnerability. On 5/9/2016 11:41 PM, That One Guy