Re: [WISPA] tips for ptp link

2013-05-13 Thread Chris Fabien
-INTERNET_DNP] ** ** *From:* wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] *On Behalf Of *Chris Fabien *Sent:* Monday, May 13, 2013 8:44 AM *To:* WISPA General List *Subject:* Re: [WISPA] tips for ptp link ** ** Update to latest firmware, 5.5.4. If you want

Re: [WISPA] Portable Alternators?

2013-05-08 Thread Chris Fabien
I am not sure exactly what you are getting at by using the term alternator. But a good option is any of the honda or yamaha inverter generators. These have a DC generator system running a power inverter so the power output is much more constant. They are also quieter and more fuel efficient

Re: [WISPA] Portable Alternators?

2013-05-08 Thread Chris Fabien
goes down, but the Hz remains constant. On 5/8/13 1:00 PM, Chris Fabien wrote: I am not sure exactly what you are getting at by using the term alternator. But a good option is any of the honda or yamaha inverter generators. These have a DC generator system running a power inverter so

Re: [WISPA] Portable Alternators?

2013-05-08 Thread Chris Fabien
noticed -- it all runs fine when we plug it into the generator directly -- but why chance it? On 5/8/13 1:16 PM, Chris Fabien wrote: Do you have equipment that is very sensitive to frequency? Most newer stuff uses switch-mode supplies which typically can operate fine over a wide range

Re: [WISPA] Are Ubiquiti cables failing???

2012-11-02 Thread Chris Fabien
I just saw our first failure a couple weeks ago, it was consistent with photos I've seen of other ubnt toughcable failures. The jacket has turned from the original grey color to a translucent green, and hairline cracks then develop across the diameter of the cable. Almost like the plastic has

Re: [WISPA] Another Ubiquity question

2012-10-19 Thread Chris Fabien
, Oct 18, 2012 at 3:57 PM, Chris Fabien ch...@lakenetmi.com wrote: No current = no voltage drop. Ohms Law. On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 3:38 PM, Jeromie Reeves jree...@18-30chat.net wrote: The resistance of the length of wire. On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 11:03 AM, Greg Ihnen os10ru...@gmail.com

Re: [WISPA] Another Ubiquity question

2012-10-18 Thread Chris Fabien
No current = no voltage drop. Ohms Law. On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 3:38 PM, Jeromie Reeves jree...@18-30chat.net wrote: The resistance of the length of wire. On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 11:03 AM, Greg Ihnen os10ru...@gmail.com wrote: A voltage difference with no load? What's causing the drop? On

Re: [WISPA] Another Ubiquity question

2012-10-18 Thread Chris Fabien
Volt meters are typically very high input impedance, 1 Mohm or more, so that they don't have any effect on the circuit when testing. On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 4:18 PM, Mike Mattox wi...@mcmsys.com wrote: The volt meter is a load, though. On 10/18/2012 2:57 PM, Chris Fabien wrote: No current

Re: [WISPA] Ubiquiti Radios as routers

2012-10-11 Thread Chris Fabien
We run Ubiquiti CPE in router mode and it acts as the NAT router for the customer. We install a wifi router inside as part of standard install package, but just run it as a switch+AP. This gives us more visibility into customer network for troubleshooting and abuse detection (why does this house

Re: [WISPA] Recommended MT product for effective bandwidth shaping on 100Mbit/s + link

2012-09-05 Thread Chris Fabien
The CPU and RAM are identical on the 450G and 493G, the difference is the 493 has more eth ports and mini-pci. I don't think there would be any performance difference in regards to bandwidth shaping. On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 5:27 PM, Ben West b...@gowasabi.net wrote: Thank you all for the

Re: [WISPA] What's this 900mhz Interference look like?

2012-08-25 Thread Chris Fabien
? on weekends too? Thanks, On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 10:16 AM, Chris Fabien ch...@lakenetmi.com wrote: I've got an interference problem affecting two of my 900mhz towers. Attached is a Airview scan of what I'm seeing, the 910mhz signal is the concern. It is intermittent, usually occurring

Re: [WISPA] FCC broadband deployment report

2012-08-23 Thread Chris Fabien
Our coverage area is not displayed on that map. Is it only including wireline providers? On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 5:28 PM, Sean Heskett af...@zirkel.us wrote: Hi all, Sorry for all the cross posts on multiple lists but this seems troubling to me. We submitted our coverage data to the state of

[WISPA] Invoice from FCC Interstate TRS Fund

2012-08-19 Thread Chris Fabien
and is sending a bogus bill in hopes I'll just pay it? I have heard other WISP mention similar scams on the list. We did just start filing 477499 recently so maybe it's a legitimate expense I was unaware of? Thanks for your input, Chris Fabien ___ Wireless

Re: [WISPA] Invoice from FCC Interstate TRS Fund

2012-08-19 Thread Chris Fabien
. Regards, Chuck On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 9:41 AM, Chris Fabien ch...@lakenetmi.com wrote: I've gotten a number of emails in the last few days from Rolka Loube Saltzer Assoc, t...@r-l-s-a.com which state As the Administrator of the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund (“TRS Fund”) I am

Re: [WISPA] Emergency Broadcast

2012-08-16 Thread Chris Fabien
If you run Mikrotik you can turn on hotspot feature, edit the login page with a message. On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 3:22 PM, Victoria Proffer victo...@stlbroadband.com wrote: I am thinking not. Where are you located? ** ** Victoria Proffer President/CEO St. Louis

Re: [WISPA] USF/CAF

2012-05-29 Thread Chris Fabien
As it was explained on the list a few days ago by Stephen Coran, the CAF rules do not include a definition or Facilities Based. If you use the definition as listed in the Form 477 instructions, most WISPs would qualify as facilities based. On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 1:05 PM, Randy Cosby

Re: [WISPA] Site Survey Method

2012-05-18 Thread Chris Fabien
Nope, don't have any need for a service like that. On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 9:27 AM, timothy steele timothy.pct...@gmail.com wrote: what do you guys think of a phone number you could all call and have someone remote in and check signals for you and this office was not competing with you 

Re: [WISPA] Site Survey Method

2012-05-16 Thread Chris Fabien
Carry it all with you on the roof. Small battery, small wireless travel router, use a smartphone to check signal level. I made an adapter to use my 18v cordless drill batteries. One possible issue is if you use 2.4ghz CPE and your portable router is on same freq, you can't do a reliable speed

Re: [WISPA] Site Survey Method

2012-05-16 Thread Chris Fabien
where the battery, pico and NSM2 attach.  Hardest/slowest part is making the mold for the battery. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 2:09 PM, Chris Fabien ch...@lakenetmi.com wrote: Carry it all

[WISPA] Telescoping Masts

2012-05-15 Thread Chris Fabien
Does anyone use the Rohn H50 or similar telescoping masts? I found some while traveling so I picked up a few to keep on hand. I think they might be a good option for those customers who need to get up ~50ft but can't afford a tower. Any suggestions on best methods for install, or things to avoid?

Re: [WISPA] EFT Billing

2012-05-15 Thread Chris Fabien
We use ProPay and do EFT and Credit/Debit. EFT is cheaper so we try to go that way. On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 10:18 AM, ch...@mycountrylink.com wrote: How do you do your EFT (transfers directly from the subscriber's account) billing?  Is everyone using authorize.net or IPPAY?  Or do most WISPs

[WISPA] Toll-free number for VOIP customer

2012-05-11 Thread Chris Fabien
there. What would they expect to pay from the telco for an 800 number, so I can have a ballpark price in mind? I've never done anything with toll-free numbers. Thanks Chris Fabien LakeNet LLC ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org

Re: [WISPA] Toll-free number for VOIP customer

2012-05-11 Thread Chris Fabien
speaking. Of Course  YMMV. Regards. Faisal Imtiaz Snappy Internet  Telecom 7266 SW 48 Street Miami, Fl 33155 Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 Helpdesk: 305 663 5518 option 2 Email: supp...@snappydsl.net On 5/11/2012 10:42 AM, Chris Fabien wrote: We offer residential unlimited VOIP service

Re: [WISPA] Tower Identification - Photos Attached

2012-05-03 Thread Chris Fabien
would lean toward Pirod unless someone else says otherwise. Just because they were manufactured in Northern Indiana. From: Chris Fabien ch...@lakenetmi.com Reply-To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012 12:46 PM To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Subject

Re: [WISPA] Worlds Largest Hamfest

2012-05-03 Thread Chris Fabien
You guys that have been to the Hamfest before - is there usually a large selection of used tower material at reasonable prices? On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 2:49 PM, Josh Luthman j...@imaginenetworksllc.comwrote: Could you let me know what Ubnt stuff you're bringing there? Josh Luthman Office:

Re: [WISPA] Customer Routers

2012-04-26 Thread Chris Fabien
We use TP-Link WR340G and can usually get them for about $20 shipped. Just a basic G router, but adequate for most customers/houses. We have over 100 in the field and only 1 bad one in about a year of using them. Used to use Linksys and Netgear, had 3-4 times the failure rate on those. On Thu,

[WISPA] vUnity DSL bonding service

2012-03-21 Thread Chris Fabien
about them? Seems similar to what SharedBand and Mushroom Networks offer but their pricing and IP availability seem more geared toward ISP usage. Chris Fabien LakeNet LLC ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [WISPA] RTS Fragmentation Threshold UBNT

2012-02-17 Thread Chris Fabien
The only time I have found any benefit to these on an Airmax link is with an interference problem, by making the frames going over the air smaller, it seems to be somewhat more resilient. I usually do this by lowering or disabling the aggregation or lowering the fragmentation threshold. In any

Re: [WISPA] Broadcom Annouces 802.11AC chips

2012-02-13 Thread Chris Fabien
It's compliant to a draft version of the protocol - same thing happened with 802.11N, Draft-N routers were on the market for a while. Chris Fabien LakeNet LLC On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 1:24 PM, Josh Luthman j...@imaginenetworksllc.comwrote: How can that be? They haven't even finished

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