Re: [AFMUG] 25 kM unlicensed

2018-06-06 Thread Darin Steffl
ter, Rocket 5AC + RocketDish LW > or > AF5X + AF-5G34-S45 > > ? > > Or some other brand. Hauling out PTP to a customer. Like to keep the > bandwidth up but they are not currently asking for more than 100 Mbps. > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-Wi

[AFMUG] Verizon 5G Deployment Video

2018-05-25 Thread Darin Steffl
Interesting video of Verizon's 5G testing and deployment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=169=jnyG2bliKCs -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] Looking for a new Truck/field Laptop

2018-05-21 Thread Darin Steffl
Look at used Lenovo on ebay. Lots of those are lease laptops and you can find plenty of them for cheap that are in decent condition still. That's where we buy all our work laptops. About $300 for a good 14" laptop with SSD drive. On Mon, May 21, 2018, 8:38 AM Nate Burke

Re: [AFMUG] Revisiting Backup LTE service - devices

2018-05-14 Thread Darin Steffl
Beach, FL 32962 >> <https://maps.google.com/?q=658+Old+Dixie+Highway+%0D%0A+Vero+Beach,+FL+32962+%0D%0A+772=gmail=g> >> >> 772 >> <https://maps.google.com/?q=658+Old+Dixie+Highway+%0D%0A+Vero+Beach,+FL+32962+%0D%0A+772=gmail=g>-564-6800 >> >> >> pa...@pdmnet.net >> >> www.pdmnet.com >> >> www.floridabroadband.com >> >> >> >> >> > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] OT Moviepass

2018-05-01 Thread Darin Steffl
Still only costs $2.50 per movie with the cap. And I believe it's 4 movies per month, not 1 per week. On Tue, May 1, 2018, 10:20 PM Cassidy B. Larson wrote: > Also can’t see movies more than once now. Blows. > > On May 1, 2018, at 18:48, Chuck McCown wrote:

Re: [AFMUG] drones

2018-04-30 Thread Darin Steffl
Who booed you off the stage? Many wisp's use drones, myself included and they're a great tool. I don't know anyone who thinks they're a terrible idea for things exactly like this. On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 7:22 AM Matt Hoppes wrote: > I said this a year ago and

Re: [AFMUG] After Hours Tech Support

2018-04-27 Thread Darin Steffl
I get why they do a retail store. People still like going to stores it seems, particularly for cell phones. Maybe not so much for internet but our customers like paying their bill in person. Far fewer come in for actual new service but it does happen. On Fri, Apr 27, 2018, 8:50 PM Matt Hoppes

Re: [AFMUG] After Hours Tech Support

2018-04-27 Thread Darin Steffl
Matt, Every time you send an email on this, I wonder if your customers are actually as bad as you say because our customers simply aren't this bad. We have two options, press 1 for tech support, press 2 for sales, billing, or any other questions. During business hours, both options ring in house

[AFMUG] Timer for 12v DC

2018-04-27 Thread Darin Steffl
Hello. We have a timer for DC power in our vans that we run the inverters off. The time can only be programmed for on/off times. I'm looking for something more like a 1 or 2 hours duration timer where you hit a button or turn a knob and it will only stay on for that duration, then turn off. Like

Re: [AFMUG] After Hours Tech Support

2018-04-25 Thread Darin Steffl
if I think it'll be a quick fix. Otherwise, they're told to expect a callback on the next business day. On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 1:39 AM, Matt <matt.mailingli...@gmail.com> wrote: > How or what do you pay an employee to either answer phone calls or > return voicemails after hours or on we

Re: [AFMUG] Trouble/Support Ticketing

2018-04-19 Thread Darin Steffl
do either. > > We sometimes open tickets in zendesk to email the customer. Really your > billing/CRM system should be handling phone support tickets and linking > them to the account. > > On Apr 19, 2018, at 05:18, Darin Steffl <darin.ste...@mnwifi.com> wrote: > > I am having t

Re: [AFMUG] Trouble/Support Ticketing

2018-04-19 Thread Darin Steffl
I am having trouble finding a ticket system that is also good for people who call in. Most seem like you need a customer to email in to create a ticket. It seems harder to manually enter a ticket for those who call us. Am I overlooking something obvious on zendesk for this? I don't need it

Re: [AFMUG] Traco BCMU360 24 or 48v

2018-04-03 Thread Darin Steffl
; a step up kit to bring it back to 48v+ >> >> >> >> Paul >> >> >> >> *From:* Af <af-boun...@afmug.com> *On Behalf Of *Darin Steffl >> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 3, 2018 4:50 PM >> *To:* af@afmug.com; memb...@wispa.org >> *Subject:* [AF

[AFMUG] Traco BCMU360 24 or 48v

2018-04-03 Thread Darin Steffl
? It will only be powering a Netonix DC switch and the BCMU only needs a 12v battery. Also, we're looking at SiteMonitor to monitor the battery voltage and grid power as well. Do you recommend this or the Tycon webmonitor (TPDIN)? Thanks -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi

Re: [AFMUG] new DNS

2018-04-03 Thread Darin Steffl
Cloudflare has posted that their goal is to be within 10ms of every ISP in the world. So they're adding their to gear to regional datacenter's and peering exchanges, not just major ones. On Tue, Apr 3, 2018, 10:16 AM Seth Mattinen <se...@rollernet.us> wrote: > On 4/3/18 8:09 AM, Dar

Re: [AFMUG] new DNS

2018-04-03 Thread Darin Steffl
The new cloudflare dns is 3ms away from our core, opendns and Google are 12ms away. And I believe that cloudflare can run way more reliable dns than we can. They also use anycast so if their Minneapolis pop had trouble, we'll route to the next closest pop like Chicago. I would like to host our

Re: [AFMUG] OT streaming

2018-04-01 Thread Darin Steffl
You can get hbo direct for $10 monthly. On Sun, Apr 1, 2018, 7:30 PM Josh Reynolds wrote: > Can get hbo via Amazon > > On Sun, Apr 1, 2018, 7:27 PM Chuck McCown wrote: > >> I just added Philo. It has discovery. $16/month. >> And it has DVR. Directvnow

Re: [AFMUG] Spectrum fiber demarc move

2018-04-01 Thread Darin Steffl
If you have a tornado or fire, don't you have bigger things to worry about? On Sun, Apr 1, 2018, 3:37 PM Kurt Fankhauser wrote: > Matt, but then if i get hit by a tornado or have a fire contained in part > of the building the original demarc location is going to melt

Re: [AFMUG] testing

2018-03-16 Thread Darin Steffl
I've seen both your emails from yesterday and responded to one of them. On Mar 15, 2018 8:32 AM, "Jaime Solorza" wrote: > I posted two items and they haven't made to list in two days. Must be > Russians or Aliens. > > Jaime Solorza > > On Wed, Mar 14, 2018, 4:21 AM

Re: [AFMUG] Require Recent Web Browser?

2018-03-15 Thread Darin Steffl
ies, Inc.* > Tel: 406-449-3345 | Address: 3577 Countryside Road, Helena, MT 59602 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=3577+Countryside+Road,+Helena,+MT+59602=gmail=g> > forre...@imach.com | http://www.packetflux.com > <http://www.linkedin.com/in/fwchristian> <http://facebook.com/pac

Re: [AFMUG] Fwd: 8 hours no lunch

2018-03-15 Thread Darin Steffl
Beautiful work of art! On Mar 14, 2018 8:38 AM, "Jaime Solorza" wrote: > test > Jaime Solorza > Wireless Systems Architect > 915-861-1390 <(915)%20861-1390> > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Jaime Solorza > Date: Mon, Mar

Re: [AFMUG] OT: This is pretty slick - that price tag though...

2018-03-08 Thread Darin Steffl
2018 at 10:01 AM, Robert <i...@avantwireless.com> wrote: > > The Tesla is Elon's direct reach into the pockets of the wealthy to fund > his businesses > > On 3/8/18 7:38 AM, Jon Lee wrote: > > This is more my style :) > http://bollingermotors.com > > On Mar 7, 2018 5:16 PM, "Jason McKemie" <j.mcke...@veloxinetbroadband.com > <mailto:j.mcke...@veloxinetbroadband.com>> wrote: > > https://www.tesla.com/roadster > > > > > > > > > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] Epmp 3000

2018-03-08 Thread Darin Steffl
ot; <par...@cyberbroadband.net> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Coming soon >>>> >>>> Roughly doubles available throughout on ap >>>> >>>> If I heard right won't work with elevate >>>> >>>> Ac based chipset >>>> >>>> Haven't heard frequencies or available dates yet >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from my smartphone >>>> >>>> >> > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] Epmp 3000

2018-03-07 Thread Darin Steffl
r...@cyberbroadband.net> >> wrote: >> >>> Coming soon >>> >>> Roughly doubles available throughout on ap >>> >>> If I heard right won't work with elevate >>> >>> Ac based chipset >>> >>> Haven't hear

Re: [AFMUG] 39ghz

2018-03-01 Thread Darin Steffl
Letter came via FedEx with required signature. You'll get it soon On Mar 1, 2018 6:48 PM, "Jason McKemie" wrote: > I've got a similar setup, haven't received a letter as of yet though... > > >

Re: [AFMUG] 39ghz

2018-03-01 Thread Darin Steffl
We'd need someone to reach out to ceragon and find out if it's possible to use it in another band. I know the radios were special made for straight path. On Mar 1, 2018 6:43 PM, "Adair Winter" wrote: > My thought was, is it possible to use it in any other freq

Re: [AFMUG] anyone seen this letter yet

2018-03-01 Thread Darin Steffl
h in their pockets too. >>> >> >> >> What is it with companies that are such shitholes that they have nothing >> but to threaten and intimidate? >> > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] anyone seen this letter yet

2018-02-28 Thread Darin Steffl
Also their Google and Facebook reviews are absolutely horrible. Some of the worst I've seen for a wisp. They must be really struggling to stay afloat and offer decent service. On Feb 28, 2018 9:57 PM, "Steve Jones" wrote: > man, that sucks. He probably paid this

Re: [AFMUG] anyone seen this letter yet

2018-02-28 Thread Darin Steffl
We all know 5ghz is unlicensed and there's nothing they can do about it. Ignore the letter and deploy where you want. Just don't purposefully go on the same channel they're on when you can scan and pick a clean channel if available. The letter is a scare tactic and nothing more. On Feb 28, 2018

Re: [AFMUG] Sonar Billing Portal

2018-02-27 Thread Darin Steffl
for over a day now. > > Sonar can't figure it out and want me to nuke it and start over, which if > I remember, cost me a few hours of time to arrange DNS, SSH access, IPv4/6 > changes, firewall, SSL, logo placement etc beyond their initial load. > > I blame myself for not having s

Re: [AFMUG] RodeoTV vs. RealChoice TV

2018-02-25 Thread Darin Steffl
Matt, We received a transport quote for 1g ethernet for $400 monthly to real choice. I'm working to see if I can get it even lower. If you're in any on-net datacenter there's a good chance the cost is much lower than a year ago. On Feb 25, 2018 1:04 PM, "Matt Hoppes"

Re: [AFMUG] epmp 2000 AP real world Wattage.

2018-02-16 Thread Darin Steffl
2000 definitely has a heater in it for startup if it's too cold. This only powers on during power up if the radio has been offline and is below a certain temperature. It only runs run 2 minutes or less in our experience until a certain internal temp is reached. We see about 16 watts usage with the

Re: [AFMUG] moviepass now strong arming....

2018-01-28 Thread Darin Steffl
I've gone to 4 movies so far with mine. Card showed up within 8 days I think. Haven't need to contact them for any issues yet. I Park the car at the theater, check-in with the app, walk into the theater and pay with the card. Has worked perfect each time for me so far. Let's hope it keeps

Re: [AFMUG] Where to buy fiber optic patch cords etc.

2018-01-26 Thread Darin Steffl
Fs.com On Jan 26, 2018 10:41 AM, "Jay Weekley" wrote: > Where are some good websites to buy fiber optic patch cables, sfps AND > media converters? I'm hoping to save on shipping by buying from one source. > Specifically, I need patch cables with SC to SC connectors

Re: [AFMUG] OT MoviePass

2018-01-20 Thread Darin Steffl
think interest > rates should be zero. > > On Fri, Jan 19, 2018, 6:38 PM Darin Steffl <darin.ste...@mnwifi.com> > wrote: > >> Received my moviepass yesterday. Activated today and am at a movie now. >> The movie cost $10.82 but I only paid the equivalent of $7.50 pe

Re: [AFMUG] OT MoviePass

2018-01-19 Thread Darin Steffl
gt; wrote: > >> Here’s a random question I had about this.. Can I buy my seat really >> early for a premier, then go by the next day and the next to buy another >> seat as a “buffer” on each side and in front and back. >> Then, could I give some of these tickets to friends and f

Re: [AFMUG] OT Bitcoin

2018-01-17 Thread Darin Steffl
People losing money maybe? I heard it dropped 20% On Jan 17, 2018 4:11 AM, "Lewis Bergman" wrote: > I haven't heard allot of Bitcoin bragging lately. What's going on?

Re: [AFMUG] Colo on Verizon owned Tower

2018-01-15 Thread Darin Steffl
Verizon doesn't own their towers anymore. They sold every one to American Tower. So it must be AT that you're looking at. On Jan 15, 2018 6:28 PM, "TJ Trout" wrote: > I noticed one of my competitors service trucks inside of the fence of one > of Verizon's owned sites. > > Does

Re: [AFMUG] AF24 link that won't pass an RFC2544 test at 500 Mbps

2018-01-15 Thread Darin Steffl
Siklu would be a better radio for this link. I don't recall anyone ever running that test on Airfiber radios from what I've read. On Jan 15, 2018 11:27 AM, "Eric Kuhnke" wrote: Same results for sequence errors either with or without flow control enabled on the radios,

Re: [AFMUG] OT MoviePass

2018-01-14 Thread Darin Steffl
Original Message - > *From:* Chuck McCown > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Sent:* Saturday, January 13, 2018 4:06 PM > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] OT MoviePass > > Patience sometimes is hard to come by... > > *From:* Darin Steffl > *Sent:* Saturday, January 13, 2018 1:38 PM > *T

Re: [AFMUG] OT MoviePass

2018-01-13 Thread Darin Steffl
Chuck, I activated mine as well but the FAQ states we have to wait for the physical card to arrive before we can activate it and use it. This is unless your theater supports the e-ticket through movie pass which none of my theaters do. Your billing date starts when you receive and activate the

Re: [AFMUG] Employee clocking out and such...

2018-01-09 Thread Darin Steffl
the job is done? Or when they ‘get back’? What about gas usage > if they take it home? > > Thanks > > Jon Langeler > Michwave Technologies, Inc. > > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] OT movie review

2018-01-07 Thread Darin Steffl
a $4.50 surcharge is all for non-members. On Sun, Jan 7, 2018 at 11:30 AM, Chuck McCown <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote: > If I sign up for the costco deal right now, can I use it in an hour? > > *From:* Darin Steffl > *Sent:* Sunday, January 07, 2018 9:45 AM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *

Re: [AFMUG] OT movie review

2018-01-07 Thread Darin Steffl
t15...@gmail.com> wrote: > You need to use it before they go bust. > > > bp > <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> > > > On 1/7/2018 8:40 AM, Chuck McCown wrote: > >> Are there any limitations to moviepass? >> > > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwif

Re: [AFMUG] OT Movie Review

2018-01-07 Thread Darin Steffl
roadwick > CTIconnect > 312-205-2519 <(312)%20205-2519> Office > 574-220-7826 <(574)%20220-7826> Cell > jbroadw...@cticonnect.com > > On Jan 6, 2018, at 11:03 PM, Darin Steffl <darin.ste...@mnwifi.com> wrote: > > Went to "Molly's Game" today a

Re: [AFMUG] OT movie review

2018-01-07 Thread Darin Steffl
Saw that too. Very good with a little humor mixed in. On Jan 7, 2018 6:29 AM, "Lewis Bergman" wrote: > Darkest hour. Very good. Very interesting inside view. I am no Churchill > expert so I have no idea if it was even close to accurate.

Re: [AFMUG] OT Movie Review

2018-01-06 Thread Darin Steffl
ot; <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote: > >> I Tonya >> >> Two thumbs up. Enjoyed every minute of it. >> > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] AF5X cold weather ethernet problems

2018-01-02 Thread Darin Steffl
ernet decided to drop out. One > tower cleared itself up on its own after 2 days, another one just started > this morning. Looks like i am going to have to climb to replace a radio and > its freaking -5 degrees out right now. > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com

Re: [AFMUG] Does unlimited mobile data decrease bandwidth usage

2017-12-04 Thread Darin Steffl
I guess when between my family and business our Verizon bill is upwards of $770 per month, I use as little wifi as possible so I keep my mobile usage on their network to get my money's worth. On Dec 4, 2017 11:20 AM, "Mike Hammett" wrote: > I've almost always had unlimited and

Re: [AFMUG] Does unlimited mobile data decrease bandwidth usage

2017-12-04 Thread Darin Steffl
When I'm not home, I have wifi turned off to use my unlimited. I would do the same at home but to run Sonos, my phone needs to be in wifi otherwise I'd just use my unlimited to keep the load off my network and keep it on Verizon. Basically, I no longer seek out wifi in order to save data on my

Re: [AFMUG] 900mhz 450i make sense to deploy?

2017-11-30 Thread Darin Steffl
stuff. > > Is it just me or does this not make sense worth deploying? > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] computer upgrade

2017-11-14 Thread Darin Steffl
I'd also stick with SSD. Prices have dropped dramatically. On Nov 14, 2017 6:28 PM, "Simon Westlake" wrote: > I would never put a spinning disk in a PC at this point. > > On 11/14/2017 3:24 PM, CBB - Jay Fuller wrote: > > � > a client of mine is looking at some new

Re: [AFMUG] Best Radios (Licensed) for 2 gig

2017-10-21 Thread Darin Steffl
The new bridgewave navigator can run 4 channels total. So about 600mbps x 4 = 2.4 gbps full duplex. You would need to have two 80mhz channels available in both vertical and horizontal polarities to work with that much bandwidth. On Oct 21, 2017 7:08 PM, "Jon Langeler"

Re: [AFMUG] Ceragon/820C XPIC way off?

2017-10-21 Thread Darin Steffl
The range is printed on the radio with the serial number. It should be obvious what the range supports for that radio. You cannot change the range the radio operates in. You would need a different radio head to support the band you want to operate in. On Oct 21, 2017 4:52 PM, "Sterling Jacobson"

Re: [AFMUG] Sonar

2017-10-17 Thread Darin Steffl
I'm in agreement with Simon that it's much faster and reliable to host in the cloud than a server on site. It would cost me many more hours, hand holding, and worry if I had to host this server in my network. If I went on vacation and something happened, I'd be stressed. With sonar living in the

Re: [AFMUG] I heard that....

2017-10-17 Thread Darin Steffl
So it's border patrol radar? On Oct 17, 2017 9:39 AM, "Jaime Solorza" wrote: > This telescoping tower is less than quarter mile from international bridge > and river. The same dome antenna is on high rise bank building downtown > and another on hospital rooftop all

Re: [AFMUG] Unbound DNS server with Raspberry Pi

2017-10-16 Thread Darin Steffl
the pi rig will > perform worse > > On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 10:38 PM, Darin Steffl <darin.ste...@mnwifi.com> > wrote: > >> Bump. >> >> Hello, >> >> Will the latest Raspberry Pi 3 model with quad-core processor be able to >> handle a signifi

Re: [AFMUG] Unbound DNS server with Raspberry Pi

2017-10-16 Thread Darin Steffl
, 2017 at 10:46 PM, Darin Steffl <darin.ste...@mnwifi.com> wrote: > Hello, > > Will the latest Raspberry Pi 3 model with quad-core processor be able to > handle a significant DNS load with Unbound running on Linux? I can't seem > to find much data out there showing what to e

[AFMUG] Unbound DNS server with Raspberry Pi

2017-10-11 Thread Darin Steffl
Hello, Will the latest Raspberry Pi 3 model with quad-core processor be able to handle a significant DNS load with Unbound running on Linux? I can't seem to find much data out there showing what to expect for performance with different CPU and hardware options. Thanks -- Darin Steffl Minnesota

Re: [AFMUG] Vegas Mass Shooting

2017-10-02 Thread Darin Steffl
Jaime, I agree that guns need to be harder to purchase. I own plenty of guns and it's way too easy! I wouldn't mind one but if they made it harder to purchase one or go through a psychological evaluation for assault rifles that can do lots of damage. Damn it I'm sick of people caring more about

Re: [AFMUG] Verizon Wifi

2017-09-14 Thread Darin Steffl
-Original Message- From: "Darin Steffl" <darin.ste...@mnwifi.com> To: af@afmug.com Date: 09/14/17 08:41 Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Verizon Wifi Rory, That's not correct info. What I posted is accurate and verified on Verizon site listed here. The network never pushes you t

Re: [AFMUG] Verizon Wifi

2017-09-14 Thread Darin Steffl
system at 22GB if I’m not mistaking. > > > > Rory > > > > *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Harold Bledsoe > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 13, 2017 3:56 PM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Verizon Wifi > > > > Or maybe it was 15

Re: [AFMUG] Verizon Wifi

2017-09-13 Thread Darin Steffl
, Sep 13, 2017 at 6:54 PM Darin Steffl <darin.ste...@mnwifi.com> > wrote: > >> After 15GB of usage, mobile hotspot drops to 600kbps or 0.6 mbps speed >> for remainder of month. Not meant for streaming or home usage. >> >> On Sep 13, 2017 5:47 PM, "Travis Johns

Re: [AFMUG] Hughes net claiming 25Mbps

2017-09-13 Thread Darin Steffl
Hughesnet new satellite does 25 mbps but still has very bad data caps. They don't charge overage anymore, just throttle speed to about 1 mbps. On Sep 13, 2017 5:10 PM, "Jaime Solorza" wrote: > Just saw a HughesNet commercial claiming 25Mbps but in small print said >

Re: [AFMUG] Verizon Wifi

2017-09-13 Thread Darin Steffl
After 15GB of usage, mobile hotspot drops to 600kbps or 0.6 mbps speed for remainder of month. Not meant for streaming or home usage. On Sep 13, 2017 5:47 PM, "Travis Johnson" wrote: > Hi, > > I just recently added a Verizon Wifi Jetpack to my personal cell plan. It > costs me

Re: [AFMUG] Serverplus/powercode users, OT

2017-09-02 Thread Darin Steffl
h >>> 95 percent of the routers on the market list the freaking >>> wireless mac. They cant seem to follow simple poe >>> instructions, >>> constantly escalating (and billing) when they hook poes >>>

[AFMUG] Contract templates

2017-08-25 Thread Darin Steffl
and 2 year terms to help lower the install cost for some people. Thank you -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] Serverplus/powercode users, OT

2017-07-11 Thread Darin Steffl
> > > > Closing and resolving unresolved issues is bad business for me too. > > > > > > Im thinking its just a matter of getiing on the same page, but if others > have had similar issues and found workarounds ... or walked away, please > let me k

Re: [AFMUG] Serverplus/powercode users, OT

2017-07-11 Thread Darin Steffl
>>> >>>>> Closing and resolving unresolved issues is bad business for me too. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Im thinking its just a matter of getiing on the same page, but if >>>>> others have had similar issues and found workarounds ... or walked away, >>>>> please let me know. >>>>> >>>>> Serverplus was not my first choice for an outsourced it, so i may be >>>>> jaded. >>>>> >>>>> On Jul 10, 2017 10:13 PM, "Steve Jones" <thatoneguyst...@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Not impressed, a short time in, by any means. Serverplus guys, no >>>>>> offense, i need info to make this work outside a retention response. I >>>>>> know >>>>>> luthman uses them, but anyone else with powercode, please OT me so i can >>>>>> find out whats broke on our side before i have the boss talk. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >> -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] Mikrotik OSPF

2017-07-05 Thread Darin Steffl
m >> *Subject:* [AFMUG] Mikrotik OSPF >> >> >> >> Has anyone seen issues with Mikrotik OSPF neighbors just disappearing for >> no apparent reason? All of my links are ok, but I OSPF just isn't picking >> anything up on one of them. I might try upgrading

Re: [AFMUG] Iridium 2.0?

2017-07-05 Thread Darin Steffl
non-geostationary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite >> constellation. OneWeb says its satellites will enable carriers and ISPs to >> offer affordable broadband access in rural areas. >> >> OneWeb Satellites >> <http://insidetowers.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d1b803ea3d99f4c1c1335a213=72046ebfaa=cc20c00449> >> is >> a joint venture between OneWeb communications and Airbus Defense and Space. >> The Toulouse factory will validate production methods for a larger factory >> near the Kennedy Space Center, FL. The company plans to initially launch 10 >> satellites, and grow the constellation to 900 satellites to offer >> high-speed internet with global coverage and bridge the digital divide by >> 2027. >> >> >> >> >> > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] OT: Exchange Server replacement

2017-06-24 Thread Darin Steffl
hey can be a resource > hog. I use Touchdown client with my Android phone and “if just works” > > > > I don’t want to do a cloud based replacement per se. Not comfortable with > my entire business email system, etc. being out in the world. > > > > S….

Re: [AFMUG] Contact for CTI.

2017-06-13 Thread Darin Steffl
I forgot to say that Wav ships out of Chicago and anything FedEx ground from them to us in Minnesota is always next business day. On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 10:29 AM, Darin Steffl <darin.ste...@mnwifi.com> wrote: > Wav has been good to us as has CTI so not sure why you're having trouble.

Re: [AFMUG] Contact for CTI.

2017-06-13 Thread Darin Steffl
go the next day. Its > one of the main reasons along with my sales rep I have been using > Convergence. > > > > Thanks, > > Brandon > > > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] 1Gb 12 miles

2017-06-11 Thread Darin Steffl
gt;<mailto:cstann...@gmail.com <cstann...@gmail.com>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>> 11 / 15 / 18ghz depending on your uptime, rain zone, dish size >>>>> >>>>requirements or limitations. Two single polarity radios or one

[AFMUG] Customer agreements and signature

2017-05-16 Thread Darin Steffl
customers sign? Thank you -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] Outdoor enclosures for WS-12-250-DC

2017-05-15 Thread Darin Steffl
and >>> DC up the tower to feed a WS). >>> >>> Josh Luthman >>> Office: 937-552-2340 <(937)%20552-2340> >>> Direct: 937-552-2343 <(937)%20552-2343> >>> 1100 Wayne St >>> Suite 1337 >>> Troy, OH 45373 >>> >> >> > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] OT: firewall maintenance

2017-05-09 Thread Darin Steffl
ticularly sluggish and there seemed to be alot of application bloat, >>>>> initially i just attributed this to poor code maintenance resulting in a >>>>> memory leak. >>>>> We did a basic Netstat this weekend and discovered a traffic anomaly. &g

Re: [AFMUG] RF attenuators

2017-05-05 Thread Darin Steffl
me 450 APs with connectorized SMs. What's a good > >> option for N to N attenuators? I'm thinking I want like 60dB so > >> there's no chance of the SM overloading the AP Rx (because SM Tx > >> power control doesn't kick in for a few minutes). > > > > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] Phone line passthrough for in-wall AP

2017-05-04 Thread Darin Steffl
ike it. >> > > > > -- > > Carl Peterson > > *PORT NETWORKS* > > 401 E Pratt St, Ste 2553 > > Baltimore, MD 21202 > > (410) 637-3707 > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] [Texas] Rural Bandwidth

2017-04-26 Thread Darin Steffl
of you have encountered this before and might has some > solutions that I have not thought about or even know about. > > � > > All suggestions and any advice is welcome. > > � > > Address is 101 Nance Street Jacksonville, TX 75766. > > � > > Thank you in advance. > > � > > *Jon Paul Kelley* > > *903-589-0044 x-102 <(903)%20589-0044>* > > [image: logo-small2] > > www.ckswireless.com > > � > > > -- > Mitch Koep > > A Better Wireless218-851-8689 <(218)%20851-8689> cell > > > > -- > Mitch Koep > > A Better Wireless218-851-8689 <(218)%20851-8689> cell > > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

[AFMUG] PTP600 bandwidth allocation

2017-04-12 Thread Darin Steffl
or is there an "Auto" mode that allows traffic to flow freely in either direction without being locked like I'm used to with Cambium PMP? Thanks -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

[AFMUG] 80-90 foot tower

2017-04-12 Thread Darin Steffl
hould he be seeing for hardware plus labor for a tower that can support this height and small load? Any manufacturers/models would be appreciated. Thank you -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://ww

Re: [AFMUG] IPArchitects - feedback

2017-03-21 Thread Darin Steffl
these folks in the area of > Mikrotik consulting? > > > > Paul McCall, President > > PDMNet, Inc. / Florida Broadband, Inc. > > 658 Old Dixie Highway > > Vero Beach, FL 32962 > > 772-564-6800 > > pa...@pdmnet.net > > www.pdmnet.com > > www.flo

Re: [AFMUG] [WISPA Members] DC Power Site

2017-03-20 Thread Darin Steffl
ight off the > battery bank. > > > > On March 20, 2017 12:28:39 PM CDT, Josh Baird <joshba...@gmail.com> > <joshba...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Just use a AD-155B or AD-155C like has been said. Don't bother with 12V. >> >> On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 1:

Re: [AFMUG] DC Power Site

2017-03-20 Thread Darin Steffl
m COO/Chairman > Internet Exchange - Peering - Distributed Fabric > > On Mar 20, 2017, at 1:11 PM, Darin Steffl <darin.ste...@mnwifi.com> wrote: > > Hello all, > > We're looking to build our first DC power site for small MicroPops and I > see two options after reviewing

[AFMUG] DC Power Site

2017-03-20 Thread Darin Steffl
with the battery taking longer to charge but I'm just most worried if the 13.3V will wreck the battery or not. Thanks all -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] Outsource Sales

2017-03-06 Thread Darin Steffl
sion about outsourcing technical > support. > > > > Does anyone have experience outsourcing the sales process? I’m talking > about new internet access account signup process not marketing. > > > > Steve B. > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507

[AFMUG] Verizon Unlimited coming back

2017-02-12 Thread Darin Steffl
/get-unlimited-data-network-you-deserve-verizon -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

[AFMUG] Gin pole for lifting gear up grain legs

2017-02-03 Thread Darin Steffl
the railings at our sites. Any idea what exactly I should be looking for and any recommended products for us to look at? Thanks -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] CenturyLink installing these

2017-02-01 Thread Darin Steffl
ome and as long as the users of the > PSTN pay their USF FEES, it will continue. Again, no tax dollars are > harmed in this process. > > *From:* Darin Steffl > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 01, 2017 10:45 AM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] CenturyLink insta

Re: [AFMUG] CenturyLink installing these

2017-02-01 Thread Darin Steffl
t; <https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-computing-solutions> >>>> <https://twitter.com/ICSIL> >>>> Midwest Internet Exchange <http://www.midwest-ix.com/> >>>> <https://www.facebook.com/mdwestix> >>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-internet-exchange&g

Re: [AFMUG] CenturyLink installing these

2017-01-31 Thread Darin Steffl
istian (List Account)" < > li...@packetflux.com> wrote: > >> Out of curiosity, do you know how are they feeding these shelves? >> >> I know that in at least one case a couple of years ago, Qwest was feeding >> an entire neighborhood on I think 4 T1's. >> >>

Re: [AFMUG] CenturyLink installing these

2017-01-31 Thread Darin Steffl
gt; wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Does anyone know what these are? They are popping up on fairly rural >>>>> areas of our coverage areas and on the state highways. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> > > > -- > > Carl Peterson > > *PORT NETWORKS* > > 401 E Pratt St, Ste 2553 > > Baltimore, MD 21202 > > (410) 637-3707 > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] managed router craziness

2017-01-26 Thread Darin Steffl
> off the damn Internet and do your homework”? Are parents too lazy > > now to get up off the sofa and check on the kids? When I was a > > kid, a parent could yell from 50 paces and make you soil your > > underwear. > > > > No virus found in this message.

[AFMUG] Tower locations for techs in the field

2017-01-24 Thread Darin Steffl
locations so they're easy to find for your techs? Preferably when they click a pin, it can show a little info like sectors, frequencies, etc. like Google does now when it works. Thanks -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> L

Re: [AFMUG] Managed routers for customers

2017-01-17 Thread Darin Steffl
Harold, Can you elaborate further on the gateway you're referring to? I thought you guys only had access points, not home routers. On Wed, Jan 18, 2017 at 12:17 AM Harold Bledsoe wrote: > This. > > I think the main point is that when you are delivering an internet >

Re: [AFMUG] VoLTE

2017-01-10 Thread Darin Steffl
I've never had static on a volte call yet. Works very well in our area. We did have a verizon contractor accidentally cut and remove a few of our sectors on a shared grain leg site. They were removing their gear and going to a nearby monopole. Anyway, contractor thought our small sectors were

Re: [AFMUG] VoLTE

2017-01-09 Thread Darin Steffl
awesome, sounds great. > -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi>

Re: [AFMUG] 450m-epmp Frankenstein

2016-12-22 Thread Darin Steffl
Doing this to save on tower rent? On Thu, Dec 22, 2016 at 12:54 PM Gino Villarini wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > Ill try that too > > > > > > > > > > > > From: Af on behalf of Bill Prince < > part15...@gmail.com> > > > Reply-To: "af@afmug.com"

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