Re: [WISPA] multiple networks on one cable...

2010-01-15 Thread Ugo Bellavance
On 2010-01-14 15:47, Mark McElvy wrote: I would if I had my brain wrapped around VLan's What equipment are you using? We could provide some guidance... Mark McElvy AccuBak Data Systems, Inc. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org]

Re: [WISPA] multiple networks on one cable...

2010-01-15 Thread Mark McElvy
I have Dell managed switches. A 24 and 48 port 10/100 and a 16 port Gb -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Ugo Bellavance Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 5:32 AM To: wireless@wispa.org Subject: Re: [WISPA] multiple networks

Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-15 Thread Paolo Di Francesco
unfortunately it's an ancient hotel, cabling is VERY difficult (for aesthetics) So it's one of the reasons why I need mesh :/ Thank you in advance My hotels have 5 to 25 APs. Each of them are wired, no mesh. Some of them have switches in closets that spider out if it's easier to wire that

Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-15 Thread Faisal Imtiaz
I would vote for the Ruckus solution. You will be amazed with the results. Faisal Imtiaz SnappyDSL.net -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Paolo Di Francesco Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 8:45 AM To: WISPA General List

Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-15 Thread Josh Luthman
I've not gone down this way, but I would also look at Ruckus first. I know Daniel White of 3db did a lot of Ruckus. I'd have to guess that his bosses did, too. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 The secret to creativity is knowing how

Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-15 Thread Jerry Richardson
They have phone lines no? Moto has exactly what you need for this - it's a VDSL-type product with AP's that mount to the wall in the room. you would distribute them in a checkerboard pattern through the hotel. I saw spec sheets on one of the vendor tables (3dB?) downstairs

Re: [WISPA] Trango APEX firmware question

2010-01-15 Thread Steven McGehee
Hi all, Just to update you, Trango contacted me in the meantime and suggested doing a full 'reset' on each side and then re-entering in all my config, excluding the 'remark,' but including the license key and everything else (freqs, IPs, etc). Doing this did work, and the link is

Re: [WISPA] wind turbine

2010-01-15 Thread MDK
I've used the Air-X and had it survive many storms and winds of 60-80. I changed to Air Breeze because SWWP suggested that it would charge better in low winds, and the circuit board was not prone to die every year to 18 months. My Air Breeze failed repeatedly - it never lasted more than 45

Re: [WISPA] wind turbine

2010-01-15 Thread Randy Cosby
Good feedback. The air breeze came off the mountain just before I left for AF, so I haven't taken it apart yet. Smelled a bit toasty though. Anyone tried the Tycon Power systems turbine yet? Obviously will need an external controller and load dump. Randy On 1/15/2010 9:59 AM, MDK wrote:

Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-15 Thread Greg
Will anything else mesh with the Ruckus stuff? The fancy antenna system aside, is the wireless standards based? Greg On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 9:48 AM, Faisal Imtiaz fai...@snappydsl.net wrote: I would vote for the Ruckus solution. You will be amazed with the results. Faisal Imtiaz

[WISPA] The Story of Medicine Bow and wirelesscowboys.com

2010-01-15 Thread Matt Larsen - Lists
I recently started a new blog site that will be highlighting the stories of Wireless ISPs around the US, along with equipment reviews, opinion pieces on broadband policy and some occasional rants and raves. The site is called Wireless Cowboys and you can find it at

Re: [WISPA] wind turbine

2010-01-15 Thread Chuck Profito
Has anybody used Swift 's ? quiet and small but I have no idea how they hold up in extreme weather. But I think the one that's coming on hard is Flow Design's. Way too big for us now, but if they ever get their head out of the clouds, they could be a real contender for small home and

[WISPA] Solar suggestion for ultra low use site?

2010-01-15 Thread AJ
Thought I'd tap in to the collective intelligence of the WISP group for this question... Looking at setting up a solar powered VHF ham repeater in the middle of a metro area for infill coverage... Site is land locked by ghetto on one side and rail tracks on the other - commercial power is not an

Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-15 Thread Josh Luthman
Ruckus is 802.11 Wifi + mesh. It has three antennas, I believe. Heard nothing but it works great. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources. --- Albert Einstein On Fri, Jan 15,

Re: [WISPA] The Story of Medicine Bow and wirelesscowboys.com

2010-01-15 Thread Tom DeReggi
Matt, What a great idea and name. Congrads with the launch! Tom DeReggi RapidDSL Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: Matt Larsen - Lists li...@manageisp.com To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org; Mikrotik discussions

Re: [WISPA] Solar suggestion for ultra low use site?

2010-01-15 Thread Christopher Erickson
Latitude and average cloud cover will be factors. I would use MorningStar MPPT solar charge controllers. Get every last watt of solar charging you can manage. Each controller can handle one to three 75 to 200 watt panels. If you end up needing more than three panels, add controllers and panels

Re: [WISPA] Solar suggestion for ultra low use site?

2010-01-15 Thread Mike Hammett
or smog cover. ;-) There's more usable sunlight here in Chicago than there is in LA and they're a bit south of us. - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com -- From: Christopher Erickson

Re: [WISPA] Send MONEY Now!

2010-01-15 Thread Curtis Maurand
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Re: [WISPA] Solar suggestion for ultra low use site?

2010-01-15 Thread AJ
As far as sun hours are concerned, this is in the Boise, Idaho area which falls within Zone 4 with an average 4.5 sun hours per day. The site itself should be in full sun the majority of the day as it sits on a bench above the downtown area. The inversion haze is pretty bad in the winter -

Re: [WISPA] Solar suggestion for ultra low use site?

2010-01-15 Thread Josh Luthman
Lot of sun down there in Hawaii, Christopher? Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources. --- Albert Einstein On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 3:05 PM, Christopher Erickson

Re: [WISPA] Solar suggestion for ultra low use site?

2010-01-15 Thread richard sterne
I would go for a dual site wind and solar. It covers for long spell of cloud. Richard WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/

Re: [WISPA] Solar suggestion for ultra low use site?

2010-01-15 Thread AJ
Oops, forgot to mention that part - license from the city parks and rec department (who owns the land the abandoned railroad building and wooden poles sit on) specifically prohibits the use of wind generation equipment. Small inconvenience for a free site :) Thanks! -AJ On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at

Re: [WISPA] Solar suggestion for ultra low use site?

2010-01-15 Thread Christopher Erickson
Lots and lots of sun here! Nothing at all like building high-reliability off-grid power systems for frigid mountain top comm sites during my 25 years in Alaska. Speaking of which, I generally try to avoid wind generators in snow and ice country. All it usually takes is a bit of ice on the

Re: [WISPA] wind turbine

2010-01-15 Thread Scott Parsons
Randy, You don't need a dump load with the Tycon Power Systems turbines. It's just an option. Some folks like to dump any extra power (after the batteries are fully charged) off to a heater or other load. Scott -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org

Re: [WISPA] Solar suggestion for ultra low use site?

2010-01-15 Thread Scott Parsons
You have plenty of battery capacity to handle your intermittent load so you just really have to deal with the standby load. A 10W solar panel would handle your standby load. There's a handy calculator at tyconpower.com/learning_center I would recommend a small 30W solar panel to take care of

Re: [WISPA] wind turbine

2010-01-15 Thread Randy Cosby
What does happen when the battery is fully charged if you do not have a dump load with the tycon turbines? Scott Parsons sc...@e-zy.net wrote: Randy, You don't need a dump load with the Tycon Power Systems turbines. It's just an option. Some folks like to dump any extra power (after the

Re: [WISPA] Solar suggestion for ultra low use site?

2010-01-15 Thread AJ
Wow those Tycon panels look right up our alley - what exactly seems to be the preferred mounting bracket/hardware for these? Thanks! -AJ On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 5:33 PM, Scott Parsons sc...@e-zy.net wrote: You have plenty of battery capacity to handle your intermittent load so you just really

[WISPA] Skype To FCC Request Net Neutrality

2010-01-15 Thread Eje Gustafsson
http://gigaom.com/2010/01/14/skype-to-fcc-keep-internet-open-neutral/ If this already been posted my apologies but can't recall seeing anything about this today. / Eje WISPA Wants You! Join today!