Re: [WISPA] You're all going to lose ( I hope not)

2007-09-09 Thread Travis Johnson
us for his house for $250/month just for his p2p stuff. :) Travis Microserv Sam Tetherow wrote: Travis Johnson wrote: Hi, We have DSL, Cable, licensed 2.5ghz wireless providers and several other WISP's in our areas. We are the most expensive out of all of them (512k = $39.95 per month

Re: [WISPA] AntiVirus Sortware

2007-09-07 Thread Travis Johnson
That's what we use and sell to our customers (including banks, insurance companies, etc.). Travis Microserv [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The highest rated software is NOD32 by _www.eset.com_ (http://www.eset.com) , compact-not bloated, good price, and available for small home systems as well

[WISPA] Trango

2007-09-06 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, I am buying any used, working Trango radios (5.3ghz, 5.8ghz, 900mhz, 2.4ghz) that you may want to sell. Please contact me off list. Travis Microserv ** Join us at the WISPA Reception at 6:30 PM on October

[WISPA] redline

2007-09-06 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Does anyone know off the top of their head the maximum power output of the Redline 5.4ghz product? And the receive sensitivity levels? Travis Microserv ** Join us at the WISPA Reception at 6:30 PM on October

Re: [WISPA] redline

2007-09-06 Thread Travis Johnson
: I'd imagine the EIRP is still 30. - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 3:52 PM Subject: [WISPA] redline Hi, Does

Re: [WISPA] [Fwd: [wireless]Emerald Incident #57098 for [EMAIL PROTECTED] (1 Wireless Conn)]

2007-09-05 Thread Travis Johnson
Um... maybe they didn't like you leaving the list? :) ducking and hiding Travis Microserv John Scrivner wrote: Guys, How did we lose this account? Is our service so bad in Bonnie that satellite is a better option? This is not a rhetorical question. I want to know how we could lose this

[WISPA] ice shields

2007-08-31 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Does anyone have a good source for inexpensive ice shields to protect a 2ft dish mounted on a tower? thanks, Travis Microserv ** Join us at the WISPA Reception at 6:30 PM on October the 16th 2007 at ISPCON

Re: [WISPA] Glossary, updated from 6 years ago post

2007-08-30 Thread Travis Johnson
Hey... I just found a drawer-full of old WaveLan 900mhz ISA cards in our office... I think we paid $400 each back in 1997. Imagine getting 1Mbps (best case) and only using the ENTIRE 900mhz band. ;) Travis Microserv Sam Tetherow wrote: You don't have any dumpsters where you live? :) Sam

[WISPA] Earthlink cuts jobs

2007-08-28 Thread Travis Johnson
EarthLink, the fourth largest US internet service provider, announced a sweeping restructuring on Tuesday to reduce costs, including the elimination of 900 jobs, or nearly half its workforce. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20485210/ Travis Microserv

[WISPA] 2.4ghz antennas

2007-08-24 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Anyone have any experience with Tranzeo's TR-24H-120-16 or TR-24H-120-13 sector antennas? thanks, Travis Microserv ** Join us at the WISPA Reception at 6:30 PM on October the 16th 2007 at ISPCON ** **

[WISPA] speedtest

2007-08-22 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, I recently found a very cool, fairly accurate web-based speed test program. You can get a trial version off their website at speedtest.net. It's Flash based (on the client side only) and runs very well under linux and apache. The catch is they want $400 PER YEAR for this program. Has

[WISPA] BLM fees

2007-08-16 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, We are currently co-located on several towers that are located on BLM (Forest Service) land. The tower owners have paid a mostly flat fee for being on the ground (even with small, 20ft Rohn towers). They are now doing audits on all of the towers in our area (Southeast Idaho) and trying

Re: [WISPA] BLM fees

2007-08-16 Thread Travis Johnson
rates. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2007 12:31 PM Subject: [WISPA] BLM fees Hi, We

Re: [WISPA] BLM fees

2007-08-16 Thread Travis Johnson
if he raises your rates, you will build instead, and solict his other tower tenants at lower rates. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; WISPA General List wireless

Re: [WISPA] BLM fees

2007-08-16 Thread Travis Johnson
is actually ahead of the game with this site: http://www.blm.gov/nhp/what/lands/realty/management.htm These figures are generated by an office in Portland, OR IIRC. ryan On Aug 16, 2007, at 9:31 AM, Travis Johnson wrote: Hi, We are currently co-located on several towers that are located

[WISPA] GPS

2007-08-16 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Has anyone equipped their installer vehicles with dash-mounted GPS systems? We have been using the cheap USB GPS adapters with the installers laptops and using Streets 2007. This works pretty well, but now with the prices down on the dash mount models, I'm wondering about installing

Re: [WISPA] BLM fees

2007-08-16 Thread Travis Johnson
So how do I apply for this status? Anyone have a quick link? Travis Microserv Forrest W. Christian wrote: Travis Johnson wrote: They are now doing audits on all of the towers in our area (Southeast Idaho) and trying to put us in the cell phone category for fees. You

Re: [WISPA] Managing your network on the go-go-go!

2007-08-07 Thread Travis Johnson
For what it's worth, Circuit City had a cheap (Everex) laptop for $349 a few days ago. Why mess around with a small screen and keyboard on a phone when you can just buy a laptop and have everything you need? :) Travis Microserv Clint Ricker wrote: Well, to chime in late and throw in my

Re: [WISPA] PtP Link Through Guy Wires

2007-08-07 Thread Travis Johnson
No. You won't even notice they are there. Install away. :) Travis Microserv Mark Nash wrote: There's a tower site that has mutliple towers. I'm wanting to mount a 5.8GHz Trango TLink-10 for a 24-mile link in such a way that it will hit a couple sets of guy wires from other towers about

Re: [WISPA] MT announces RB192 and RB333

2007-08-04 Thread Travis Johnson
, Travis Johnson wrote: And even if they do, that doesn't make a complete radio system FCC compliant... only their board. No, but it is a GOOD first step toward creating certified systems. If I were to try to build a certified system on the older boards, I'd have to spend more money, because more

Re: [WISPA] MT announces RB192 and RB333

2007-08-04 Thread Travis Johnson
Are you finding v3 to be a stable, functioning OS right now? I attempted to load it on a 532 board about two months ago and the board would reboot or lock-up about every 3-5 days. I put 2.9.40 back and it has been up solid since then. I did see about a 10% improvement on the wireless speeds

Re: [WISPA] MT announces RB192 and RB333

2007-08-03 Thread Travis Johnson
Am I correct in reading that both of these new boards will require v3 of the OS? I have yet to see a stable, production worthy v3 release. :( Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: To quote normis: Announcing RB333 and RB192, two new RouterBOARD products beginning to reach distributors at the

Re: [WISPA] Google: Wireless Internet - What to Sell?

2007-08-03 Thread Travis Johnson
One of my competitors is paying $10/month commission to anyone that signs up customers for him. His packages start at $24.95/month for up to 1.5meg and $34.95/month for 4meg down/1meg up. He is using Canopy, with a free install. I wonder how long this one will last... in the past 10 years, we

Re: [WISPA] MT announces RB192 and RB333

2007-08-03 Thread Travis Johnson
://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 10:58 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] MT announces RB192 and RB333 Am I correct in reading that both of these new boards will require v3 of the OS? I

Re: [WISPA] What are your customers worth?

2007-08-03 Thread Travis Johnson
Those are some very good comparisons... if taken very lightly in the manner you intended... but to look at some real numbers... My local cell phone company just announced a $59/month unlimited minutes plan. You can then get unlimited SMS, web, pictures, etc. for like another $35/month if you

[WISPA] DS3 converters

2007-08-01 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Someone was looking for some DS3 to Ethernet converters a while ago. If you are still looking, please contact me off-list. Travis Microserv WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/

Re: [WISPA] Nstreme2 Link Pacwireless

2007-08-01 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Now you are understanding what the rest of us have been going thru for the past couple of years. ;) The RB532 is underpowered for big backhaul links, yet any of the mini-itx or micro-itx boards need 120VAC or a seperate power cable and a power converter inside the box. Running LMR cable

Re: [WISPA] backhaul recommendation

2007-08-01 Thread Travis Johnson
Trango has a 4.9ghz system that should deliver 40meg without a problem. Travis Microserv chris cooper wrote: I need a couple sets of backhauls for a public safety application. Link distance under 3 miles, clear los. Need @ 20 meg throughput. Security is a high priority and they have to be

[WISPA] ice bridge

2007-07-30 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, I am looking for an inexpensive ice bridge to cover some 2ft dishes. Ideally something that will mount to a 2 inch pole. We have some towers that have ice pieces as large as 4-5ft and fall almost 100ft before they hit the top of our dish. :( We have made one before and it works, but it

Re: [WISPA] Backup Generator

2007-07-27 Thread Travis Johnson
I would make sure the one you buy is liquid cooled... some of the cheaper ones are air cooled and the time when you need the generator will be when it's 110F outside. Travis Microserv Mac Dearman wrote: I bought a 16kw Generac from Lowes for $2900.00 delivered to my NOC. It is duel fuel, but

Re: [WISPA] self inflicted interference

2007-07-26 Thread Travis Johnson
There are ways to do it without sync. I have over 120 Trango AP's (over 30 of them with omni antennas) all running perfectly. Some towers have as many as 4 AP's in the same band within 10ft of each other. Travis Microserv Forrest W Christian wrote: Marlon K. Schafer wrote: Hmmm. Would you

Re: [WISPA] Outch.. Drunk employee....

2007-07-25 Thread Travis Johnson
Does seem strange that a simple power outage would take down a datacenter, which should have backup generators and UPS systems. Travis Microserv kimo wrote: Read the updated post - it was the SF Power Outtage... :) On 7/25/07, Dennis Burgess [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [WISPA] Google makes it official -- putting up $4.6 billion

2007-07-23 Thread Travis Johnson
I don't fear the ILEC's... they are regulated and can be easily sued. We have sued Qwest twice and won both times... once for slow delivery of new lines and another time for billing errors. Travis Microserv Michael J. Erskine wrote: Travis Johnson wrote: Yes, I remember the dark fiber

Re: [WISPA] Google makes it official -- putting up $4.6 billion

2007-07-23 Thread Travis Johnson
with a one year commitment. Then the FCC decided that they did not have to let us buy at wholesale... You frigure it out. ;) -m- Travis Johnson wrote: I don't fear the ILEC's... they are regulated and can be easily sued. We have sued Qwest twice and won both times... once for slow delivery

Re: [WISPA] Google makes it official -- putting up $4.6 billion

2007-07-23 Thread Travis Johnson
think I will choose mine with a dash of common sense. -m- Travis Johnson wrote: I figured it out a long time ago wireless internet go around the big bad phone company... since 1997. :) Travis Microserv Michael Erskine wrote: Try filing a suit for taking your customers

Re: [WISPA] Google makes it official -- putting up $4.6 billion

2007-07-22 Thread Travis Johnson
Erskine wrote: Travis Johnson wrote: I'm not sure what the hell your problem is, but you really need to get a grip. I started in the internet space in 1994... back before Google or even Altavista... back when there were no real search engines to speak of... and now today, Google's search is used

Re: [WISPA] Google makes it official -- putting up $4.6 billion

2007-07-22 Thread Travis Johnson
(paper-presenting) members of MAAWG and CEAS ...organizations you all should watch...and start that now, too. . . . j o n a t h a n Jonathan Schmidt Perftech, Inc. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Saturday, July 21

Re: [WISPA] Google makes it official -- putting up $4.6 billion

2007-07-22 Thread Travis Johnson
without some plan on how to make it back and then some. Travis Microserv Michael Erskine wrote: Travis Johnson wrote: And thus you just hit the nail on the head... and it brings us back full circle to the original subject of this thread... Google is going to bid on 700mhz spectrum... billions

Re: [WISPA] Google makes it official -- putting up $4.6 billion

2007-07-21 Thread Travis Johnson
Google is quietly and methodically taking control of the internet. They already control what results we see on a search... and with the purchase of Postini, they will be able to control what emails we actually receive. And now they are bidding on wireless spectrum. They are just slowly taking

Re: [WISPA] Google makes it official -- putting up $4.6 billion

2007-07-21 Thread Travis Johnson
: Travis Johnson wrote: Google is quietly and methodically taking control of the internet. They already control what results we see on a search... No they don't... Once upon a time there was CERN's search engine and then there was Altavista, and then there was Yahoo, and then there was MSN

Re: [WISPA] trango repairs

2007-07-19 Thread Travis Johnson
, that sell for $200 new, I'd agree a lower priced alternative would be needed to justify repairing. But is that realistic to find, (for specialize proprietary radio equipment)? Tom DeReggi RapidDSL Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson

Re: [WISPA] Witching hour looms for 5.3 GHz - Can't buy any more aftertomorrow

2007-07-19 Thread Travis Johnson
Rumor has it that Trango is just waiting FCC approval for a new triband 5ghz AP (5.3ghz, 5.4ghz and 5.8ghz). It will also have more horsepower than the current 5830, but still be backward compatible with existing SU's. Same 10Mbps bandwidth limit however. Travis Microserv Brad Belton wrote:

[WISPA] pricing

2007-07-18 Thread Travis Johnson
Hey, Anyone seen current pricing for purchase of a WISP? The last I saw it was around 12x the monthly... has that changed at all lately? I have the opportunity to purchase a neighboring WISP. Travis Microserv

Re: [WISPA] pricing

2007-07-18 Thread Travis Johnson
Matt Liotta wrote: Without knowing anything else, 12x monthly is a good deal for the buyer. -Matt Travis Johnson wrote: Hey, Anyone seen current pricing for purchase of a WISP? The last I saw it was around 12x the monthly... has that changed at all lately? I have the opportunity to purchase

[WISPA] trango repairs

2007-07-18 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Is there anyone doing Trango repairs for a reasonable rate? Trango wants $200 per radio. Thanks, Travis Microserv Would you like to see your advertisement here? Let the WISPA Board know your feelings

Re: [WISPA] Tower Accident

2007-07-10 Thread Travis Johnson
If you read the post, the wrench hit the ladder and then bounced into his face. Even if he had a hard hat on (which I am guessing he did), it does not protect your face. Travis Microserv Justin S. Wilson wrote: One of the reasons climbers need to wear hard hats and be 100 percent tied off.

Re: [WISPA] Fw: Judges OK warrantless monitoring of Web use

2007-07-09 Thread Travis Johnson
We are seeing about one per month right now. Mainly child porn stuff. :( Travis Microserv Sam Tetherow wrote: Been in business for over 3 years and haven't had one yet *knock on wood*. Sam Tetherow Sandhills Wireless Michael Erskine wrote: Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181 wrote:

Re: [WISPA] Low cost generator

2007-07-01 Thread Travis Johnson
this feature, do they? Brad -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 11:57 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Low cost generator Brad, You can adjust the sensitivity

Re: [WISPA] Low cost generator

2007-06-30 Thread Travis Johnson
Brad, You can adjust the sensitivity of the APC UPS's to handle just about any type of incoming power. We have run a tower off a cheap Home Depot 2000watt by adjusting the APC so it would not keep switching off an on. Travis Microserv Brad Belton wrote: We have found many (most all?)

Re: [WISPA] TrangoLINK Giga

2007-06-26 Thread Travis Johnson
I have a price quote for a Dragonwave 18ghz licensed link from 6 months ago for that price range. ;) Travis Microserv Tom DeReggi wrote: Because until two months ago, there wasn't a licensed radio for $10K-$12K. Its price competition from companies like Trango, that forces other

Re: [WISPA] Pigtails

2007-06-22 Thread Travis Johnson
Do you have a part number from Tessco? Travis Microserv Matt Liotta wrote: Kelly Shaw wrote: We are having a time with our radio pigtails. As some of you may know, the Trango pigtails (RP-SMA) leave a lot to be desired. The small connector at the radio is very hard to water proof and, for

Re: [WISPA] Pigtails

2007-06-22 Thread Travis Johnson
We have had MANY pigtail failures... mostly from Hyperlink cables. Ends coming off while hand-tightening, center pins falling out, cables failing after a year, etc. Travis Microserv Tom DeReggi wrote: Without meaning to be disrespectful... Maybe you have a waterproofing method problem? We

Re: [WISPA] TrangoLINK Giga

2007-06-22 Thread Travis Johnson
Honestly I was a little disappointed with the pricing... I thought it would be more aggressive from the newest player on the block. For the 100Mbps full-duplex version, it was only about 25% less than a similar Dragonwave setup. I guess I was hoping for more like 50% less. :) Travis Microserv

Re: [WISPA] TrangoLINK Giga

2007-06-22 Thread Travis Johnson
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 6:34 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] TrangoLINK Giga Honestly I was a little disappointed with the pricing... I thought it would be more aggressive from

Re: [WISPA] TrangoLINK Giga

2007-06-22 Thread Travis Johnson
the Horizon would be the same or less and its poe Gino A. Villarini [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Friday, June 22

Re: [WISPA] TrangoLINK Giga

2007-06-18 Thread Travis Johnson
I'd be happy to even get a price quote from them... :( Travis Microserv Charles Wu wrote: The question with Trango always is who wants to be first... (Free beta testers don't count) -Charles --- WiNOG Wireless Roadshows Coming to a City Near

Re: [WISPA] Pricing

2007-06-12 Thread Travis Johnson
Or you work on a call-back tech support basis. ;) We changed to that model almost 8 years ago and it was the best thing we ever did. No hold times for customers, less tech support personnel, better tech support when they do call back (because they can review the notes about the call BEFORE

Re: [WISPA] MT Babble

2007-06-11 Thread Travis Johnson
Or fear that their competition is watching... it's bad enough I have my competitors actually climbing my towers to see what equipment I am using... it's hard to give any more info here... :( Travis Microserv George Rogato wrote: I wonder how many wisps who would usually discuss their

Re: [WISPA] MT Babble

2007-06-10 Thread Travis Johnson
I said this several months ago and I'll say it again MT and Star-OS are used because of price. Period. If the certified systems come out and are double the price (so $400 for a RB532 type solution compared with $200 now) how many people are going to start using the certified ones? Very

Re: [WISPA] MT Babble

2007-06-10 Thread Travis Johnson
Ryan, Currently a typical MT AP with wireless card, outdoor case, pigtails, etc. with an RB532 board is going to be about $350ish without antenna. Can you give an example of what this PREMIUM price is that you are willing to pay for the same system certified? Travis Microserv D. Ryan Spott

Re: [WISPA] MT Babble

2007-06-10 Thread Travis Johnson
to sell this to me? My credit card is standing by. ryan - The troll trying to kill this thread. :P -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 4:38 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] MT Babble Ryan

Re: [WISPA] How much does FCC certification cost?

2007-06-10 Thread Travis Johnson
The current 532 board will NOT pass FCC certs. Too much noise coming directly off the board at 150mHz and 400mHz ranges. Thus the reason it has never been FCC tested. Travis Microserv joelaura wrote: So are we saying that it would be under 5K to get MT certified with different antennas? If

Re: [WISPA] How much does FCC certification cost?

2007-06-10 Thread Travis Johnson
? I had trouble interfering with HAM repeaters until I went to 10 mbps... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 10:47 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] How much does FCC certification cost

Re: [WISPA] MT Babble

2007-06-10 Thread Travis Johnson
to try a solution that would do routing at the ap. Glad I didn't go that route! I'd still be working to get customers back online. It was sure nice to have all of the test modes that the MT has though. Pretty cool stuff. marlon - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL

[WISPA] bandwidth usage

2007-06-08 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has seen any stats on bandwidth usage trends over the past 3 years? My big question is: Are people using more bandwidth today compared with 3 years ago, or are there just more people on the internet? It would be interesting to see a breakdown of total internet

Re: [WISPA] Want a bucket truck?

2007-06-05 Thread Travis Johnson
I bet mileage is measured in gallons per mile. :) Travis Microserv Tom DeReggi wrote: What Class License is required to drive this puppy? What's the typical gas mileage? Tom DeReggi RapidDSL Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: Michael J.

Re: [WISPA] Trangolink Giga

2007-05-31 Thread Travis Johnson
I'd love to... but it seems they aren't real excited about trying a 30 mile link with 18ghz. ;) Travis Microserv Charles Wu wrote: Saw them in Vegas, they're completely separate / different radios from Dragonwave As for deployments, it's still pretty new and probably still in beta (they

Re: [WISPA] Nice CPE

2007-05-30 Thread Travis Johnson
Mikrotik has said on their forum that they don't plan to support any other platforms than what they already do. Too much extra support work as well as RD expense. Travis Microserv Jeromie Reeves wrote: The MIPS version of MT will not run on these. They would need to patch and recompile for

Re: [WISPA] Shannon's Law

2007-05-30 Thread Travis Johnson
It sounds like when the first 14.4 modem came out and they said that's as fast as it can ever go... and then came the 28.8 modem and then the 33.6 modem and then the 56k modem... or even with fiber how they could only push so much down a fiber strand... then they figured out how to use

Re: [WISPA] MikroTik Hardware

2007-05-27 Thread Travis Johnson
Use a systemboard that has built-in GigE ports. The RB PCI card may be your problem, as I have two very stable PC platform boxes with dual GigE ports that will push over 600Mbps without a problem. Travis Microserv Don Annas wrote: Guys, I'm looking for a solid state, rack mountable hardware

Re: [WISPA] Routerboard 532 Speeds

2007-05-22 Thread Travis Johnson
I thought MT was going to release a 1ghz routerboard next week at the MUM? Travis Microserv Tom DeReggi wrote: I have found that MT test tools are accurate with enough CPU power. Thats part of the reason higher CPU's are needed. How does one troubleshoot and certify their links remotely on an

Re: [WISPA] Credit Card Processing

2007-05-22 Thread Travis Johnson
I think it's about 3%. Travis Microserv Chadd Thompson wrote: Doesn't paypal charge a pretty hefty transaction fee when accepting payments with this type of account? Thanks, Chadd -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Ralph

Re: [WISPA] Routerboard 532 Speeds

2007-05-22 Thread Travis Johnson
The RB1000 is listed as rack mountable aluminum case. Wonder if that means no outdoor PoE use? Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: http://www.czfree-ol.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2745 The new MT boards. - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com -

[WISPA] routers

2007-05-16 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Does anyone have a source for generic 802.11b firewall/routers that are cheap? The last two places have run out of stock. Travis Microserv -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives:

Re: [WISPA] Try it out vs. Cingular

2007-05-10 Thread Travis Johnson
Our current cell contract is 50% of the remaining contract price. So if you have a $50/month contract with 12 months left, you would owe $300 to get out. Travis Microserv Peter R. wrote: The contract has the termination penalty written in it. For cell phones it is usually $150-$300. I don't

Re: [WISPA] Try it out vs. Cingular

2007-05-10 Thread Travis Johnson
Wow... I guess I'm more of a person of my word. If I sign a contract that says I'm going to be billed for overage, etc. and then I go over, I pay the bill. Apparently some people's signature (or handshake) isn't worth anything. :( Travis Microserv George Rogato wrote: It's hard for me to

[WISPA] Motorola Powerline

2007-05-03 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Has anyone used the Motorola Powerline products? How did it work for you? Thoughts? Travis Microserv -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/

Re: [WISPA] Tilting at Windmills

2007-05-03 Thread Travis Johnson
The wind turbines we have here in town are 300ft tall poles with 100ft blades. The center hub is only 20 feet below the top of the tower. Travis Microserv [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Because these aren't built yet, the image in my mind is for us to stick up above the blades...meaning the

[WISPA] WISPA task

2007-05-02 Thread Travis Johnson
Yes! There is a job for WISPA. Gather all the email addresses for all the congresspeople in all the states and post the list to this mailing list. Then everyone can write their reps with little or no effort. It was a little short sighted for Marlon to say The time for changing minds is past,

Re: [WISPA] WISPA task

2007-05-02 Thread Travis Johnson
or any number of other websites to find your Congress Critter's email?? Do you know what your zip code is? Then plug it in here: http://www.rad-info.net/fcc/ (in the red-white-and-blue box that says Write to Congress). - Peter Travis Johnson wrote: Yes! There is a job for WISPA. Gather all

Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering

2007-04-30 Thread Travis Johnson
is usually the culprit when something goes down? Not my some guy on a cell phone gear. It's usually L3! 2 or 3 to one over the last couple of years. marlon - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 9

Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering

2007-04-29 Thread Travis Johnson
running 96% ahead of last years growth. I may be in a very small market, but I'm a damned good operator! laters, marlon - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 9:19 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] WISP

Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering

2007-04-29 Thread Travis Johnson
Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 11:38 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering Marlon, Your comment that I was short sighted because I don't turn

Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering

2007-04-29 Thread Travis Johnson
! laters, marlon - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 9:19 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering Well, I seem to be holding my own ground pretty well... and I DON'T turn customers over

Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering

2007-04-29 Thread Travis Johnson
fiber cut a couple of weeks ago? We're ALREADY, ALWAYS dependant on others. Teamwork! marlon - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 7:11 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering Except in Marlon's case

Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering

2007-04-28 Thread Travis Johnson
etter targets to aim at. - Original Message - From: "Travis Johnson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "WISPA General List" wireless@wispa.org Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 9:19 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering Well, I seem to be holding my own ground pretty well.

Re: [WISPA] RE: [WISP] Post card marketing

2007-04-28 Thread Travis Johnson
I have done both (door hangers and postcards). The postcards are much more effective than door hangers, and much cheaper overall. You have to offer a "special discount" on the postcard... like "$50 off installation when you mention this card". Travis Microserv Mark Koskenmaki wrote: Hey,

Re: [WISPA] School WiFi / Wireless info ?

2007-04-27 Thread Travis Johnson
How about the fact that 1000 other schools around the country are using it? :) Travis Microserv Smith, Rick wrote: I plan to use an FCC Certified solution. That's not the issue. The issue is, is standard documentation from Ubiquiti good enough as to radio strengths, etc for the

Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering

2007-04-27 Thread Travis Johnson
. BGP will become very confused, and thus WISP-A will essentially be down. All of this with a single network entry by WISP-B... they just wiped out WISP-A. Travis Microserv Zack Kneisley wrote: On 4/26/07, Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My personal concern would be turning over my IP

Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering

2007-04-27 Thread Travis Johnson
and they can stop accepting your /20 from WISP-B's advertisement. Easy as that. Travis Johnson wrote: This is not correct. Let's do an example: WISP-A is getting bandwidth from Provider A. They have a /20 network. Provider A has to allow that /20 in their BGP filters. WISP-B is getting bandwidth

Re: [WISPA] School WiFi / Wireless info ?

2007-04-27 Thread Travis Johnson
The Trango MESH box uses Trango radios (thus FCC certified) and an RB532 for doing the routing. The RB is NOT providing any wireless service. Travis Microserv George Rogato wrote: If the mesh box that is a MT box is legit and certified, why not just drop trango from the picture? What is the

Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering

2007-04-27 Thread Travis Johnson
wrote: That could also happen anywhere on the net, though. - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 12:24 PM Subject: Re

Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering

2007-04-27 Thread Travis Johnson
are not, why is my company 10x the size and making 10x the profit when both of us started at the same time? Travis Microserv Marlon K. Schafer wrote: - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 8

Re: [WISPA] School WiFi / Wireless info ?

2007-04-27 Thread Travis Johnson
ngo's mesh manual, the trango atlas radios are for backhaul. hope this helps frank - Original Message - From: "Travis Johnson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "WISPA General List" wireless@wispa.org Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 12:25 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] School WiFi / Wireless

Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering

2007-04-26 Thread Travis Johnson
My personal concern would be turning over my IP block to my competition. They would have to have enough control to allow BGP routes from their upstream. Technically they could misconfigure a router accidentally and take your entire network down. :( Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: If

Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering

2007-04-26 Thread Travis Johnson
There are many issues involved... we used to peer with one of our competitors in the area. It worked pretty well, but honestly wasn't worth the extra time and efforts for what it actually saved in bandwidth, etc. Now, if you could find a neutral location to bring in a bigger pipe, and then

Re: [WISPA] WISP Peering

2007-04-26 Thread Travis Johnson
Why wouldn't you just put up your own AP's and service the same area rather than give that customer away to the competition? I would spend $5k and put up my own tower before I turn a potential customer away to the competition. I've done it many times over the years and it has always paid off.

Re: [WISPA] Open Meeting on 700 MHz

2007-04-25 Thread Travis Johnson
them) in that area. We went back the next day and installed those two customers. Spend the money TODAY and use equipment that is available TODAY. Get those customers installed TODAY. Just my $0.02 worth. Travis Microserv John Scrivner wrote: Travis Johnson wrote: John, This is just my

Re: [WISPA] Open Meeting on 700 MHz

2007-04-25 Thread Travis Johnson
of it and then they could gloat over what a great thing they did and I would lead that charge right to the press. Mac Dearman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 9:01 AM To: WISPA General List Subject

Re: [WISPA] Network Monitoring and Graphing

2007-04-25 Thread Travis Johnson
WhatsUp and JFFNMS both. What'sUp is very quick to notify via SMS (I get the messages within 10 seconds of a host being down). JFF for keeping historical data, etc. Travis Microserv Jory Privett wrote: I am looking some a software package that does network monitoring and graphing. I have

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