Re: [WISPA] Some opinions

2007-03-05 Thread Carlos A. Garcia G
I will send you guys the image Dave Brenton escribió: Carlos, 3 Questions: 1) How far apart are office 1 and office 2? 2) Can you see from one to the other? 3) Do you NEED to provide bandwidth to P1 P2 and P3? Dave Brenton General Manager Rural Tennessee Wireless Broadband Bringing FAST

Re: [WISPA] Some opinions

2007-03-05 Thread Lonnie Nunweiler
Are you the guy to see about Internet down there? If my passport gets here in time I'll be there after the 15th and will need Internet. Lonnie On 3/2/07, Carlos A. Garcia G [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks i 'll check this info, best regards, if you guyst ever come to cabo san lucas mexico,

Re: [WISPA] Is anyone thinking about 17 and 60 ghz?

2007-03-05 Thread Mario Pommier
Bridgewave 60Ghz works excellently! Very nice stuff. Full Gbps full duplex speeds. Few computers or laptops, if any at all, can reach those speeds. Our sysadmin figured a way to test capacity with Cisco switches on both ends by flooding the link. Expensive. Yes. I only see it

Re: [WISPA] Some opinions

2007-03-05 Thread Carlos A. Garcia G
Hi i have check some equipments sugested, and i have a question about it first someone has try the senao NL-3054CB3 it seems that it is very good equipment, and the second one its the proxim AP's wich support WDS but as far as i can see those products has onboard antennas what i dont know can

Re: [WISPA] Is anyone thinking about 17 and 60 ghz?

2007-03-05 Thread Matt Liotta
Tom DeReggi wrote: Anyone that can afford name brand high capacity unlicensed PTPs can afford 60Ghz. You can go 1/2 mile for under $10,000 with Proxim. Financed over 3 years will allow it to be paid for with the first T1 customer. The problem is back hauling it :-) Not all WISPs will be in

RE: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread Patrick Leary
802.11 and contention in general is, at least under the original RO (which is being revisited), an acceptable protocol. It is not THE protocol. This is not a debatable point, though it does have many confused. But I was there, twice, and received that answer directly from the FCC team that wrote

Re: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread George Rogato
So what your saying Patrick is, It's ok, we should go and buy some of these things and do some testing, right? :) George -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/

[WISPA] McKinney and longview TExas Service

2007-03-05 Thread Mike Delp
Looking for service at the following addresses. 8900 State Hwy 12, McKinney, TX 75050 3092 N. Eastman Road, Suite 100, Longview, TX 75605 Let me know if you service these areas. Thanks Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus

RE: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread Patrick Leary
You are trying to wind me up aren't you George? :) Speaking to the community at large: The good folks at the FCC lab in MD are already buried. In part, some of this is because of frivolous and disingenuous STA filings. Your average simple STA used to take about 2 months tops to get approved. The

RE: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread Mark McElvy
What is STA? Mark -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patrick Leary Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 2:08 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: RE: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status? You are trying to wind me up aren't you George? :)

RE: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread Patrick Leary
Special Temporary Authority. These are temporary use permits issued by the FCC, typically to use pieces of frequency not publicly generally available. Such use is limited to testing purposes, most often to learn and develop technical aspects of a new system in development. Commercial use (revenue

RE: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread Patrick Leary
From the FCC Web site: Filing Guidelines for Experimental Special Temporary Authorization To provide applicants for experimental Special Temporary Authorization (STA) with the best possible service, we offer the following guidelines: STAs are intended for experiments that will last no longer

Re: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread George Rogato
Patrick Leary wrote: You are trying to wind me up aren't you George? :) :) Well maybe a bit, but some of us have our 3650 aps in. Just figuring your a wealth of information and I knew you would expand upon this. George -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe:

RE: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread Patrick Leary
CFR 47, Part 5 http://tscm.com/47cfr5.pdf Patrick Leary AVP WISP Markets Alvarion, Inc. o: 650.314.2628 c: 760.580.0080 Vonage: 650.641.1243 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jack Unger Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 12:51

RE: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread Patrick Leary
If your STA is not for this purpose, its legitimacy is, well, questionable. 5.57 (a) Each applicant for an authorization in the Experimental Radio Service must enclose with the application a narrative statement describing in detail the program of research and experimentation proposed, the

RE: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread Patrick Leary
Subpart D, Operating Requirements, General Limitations 5.151: (1) Stations may make only such transmissions as are necessary and directly related to the conduct of the licensee's stated program of experimentation as specified in this application for construction permit and license and the related

RE: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread Patrick Leary
Inspection Rights... § 5.160 Inspection of stations. All stations and records of stations in the Experimental Radio Service shall be made available for inspection at any time while the station is in operation or shall be made available for inspection upon reasonable request of an authorized

Re: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread Jack Unger
Hi John, The Ubiquitu XR3 spec sheet is misleading. As far as I know, there is no current legal license-free 3650 operation allowed, as Ubiquity states. Operation on 3650 can only take place when a Special Temporary Authorization aplication has been submitted to the FCC and an STA approval

[WISPA] Getting an STA if you already run an illegal network

2007-03-05 Thread Patrick Leary
So anyone operating an illegal network is also inviting further trouble upon themselves if they file for an STA. I have had an FCC officer visit the site on an STA. File one, and you draw direct attention to yourself and that's not something you want to do if your operation is not legal to

RE: [WISPA] Why the STA George?

2007-03-05 Thread Patrick Leary
George, why do you have an STA application pending? What are your plans for the gear? What is the experiment you will be performing? Patrick Leary AVP WISP Markets Alvarion, Inc. o: 650.314.2628 c: 760.580.0080 Vonage: 650.641.1243 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [WISPA] Why the STA George?

2007-03-05 Thread George Rogato
First, lets clear things up. I already know that we are not supposed to use it as part of our network, regardless of what others might think. We have already heard someone else say other wise on a different list as part of a different organization. So, for me, it's to experiment with and to

RE: [WISPA] Why the STA George?

2007-03-05 Thread Patrick Leary
George, to the extent that this thread contributes to myth quashing (a never ending task in this business), it is all good, as the colloquialism goes. Be careful though. STA's are not designed for every WISP out there to discover the same thing and the body of knowledge about how 3.65 propagates

Re: [WISPA] Why the STA George?

2007-03-05 Thread George Rogato
It's actually a very good thread. Just think of those who heard some one else last year say they were using their for backhaul... Now they know better. These new cards, which have actually been talked about for quite some time, will help some of the guys (the RF Gearheads) to do more

RE: [WISPA] Why the STA George?

2007-03-05 Thread Patrick Leary
... Now they know better. Alas, we can, and I always do, hope that people learn. Patrick Leary AVP WISP Markets Alvarion, Inc. o: 650.314.2628 c: 760.580.0080 Vonage: 650.641.1243 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George

Re: [WISPA] Why the STA George?

2007-03-05 Thread George Rogato
Patrick Leary wrote: ... Now they know better. Alas, we can, and I always do, hope that people learn. That is the whole point of these lists. To educate and help wisps understand better. What good is a dormant list? Some may think that a lot of these posts are just talk and hopefully

Re: [WISPA] Why the STA George?

2007-03-05 Thread Matt Liotta
George Rogato wrote: Lets hope this time, the manufacturer acts responsibly and doesn't just sell them to just anyone with a cc. I didn't think a radio vendor was allowed to sell a product for use with an experimental license. I thought the radio vendor could only let you use the radio for the

RE: [WISPA] McKinney and longview TExas Service

2007-03-05 Thread Brad Belton
The McKinney, TX address doesn't come up as a good address using Yahoo or Google maps. Can you confirm the address, provide coordinates or possibly identify the closest major intersection? What type of service are they looking for? Best, Brad -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

RE: [WISPA] Why the STA George?

2007-03-05 Thread Patrick Leary
That's why operator-acquired STAs are usually worked cooperatively with vendors, i.e. the vendor is looking for the operator to perform specific real world tests for the purposes of product validation, refinement, etc. Even when I've received an STA for demonstrating 3.x GHz product in a show

Re: [WISPA] Why the STA George?

2007-03-05 Thread Matt Liotta
Patrick Leary wrote: That's why operator-acquired STAs are usually worked cooperatively with vendors, i.e. the vendor is looking for the operator to perform specific real world tests for the purposes of product validation, refinement, etc. Sure... we just had to give the radios back

Re: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread John Scrivner
Patrick Leary wrote: You are trying to wind me up aren't you George? :) Does it take much? I think you are probably a one twist is all it takes sort of guy. :-) Speaking to the community at large: The good folks at the FCC lab in MD are already buried. In part, some of this is

RE: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread Patrick Leary
So now you want to bitch because too many people are trying to get stuff certified? I can't wait for this fun thread to blossom into what I am sure will be as much fun as my last trip to the dentist. John, sorry but this post eludes me. This thread has zip, zero, nada to do worth product

Re: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread John Valenti
Jack Patrick: thanks for all the info on 3650 status. This type of response is why I'm on this mailing list. That March 10, 2005 announcement is near-and-dear to me, since that is what started me on the WISP path. I haven't closely followed the progress on 3650, so when I saw the XR3 info

Re: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread George Rogato
Part-15 org people selling a help get licensed on 3650 manual -- their webpage doesn't indicate to me that it is still experimental. http://www.part-15.org/sales/3650manual.asp Catch this from that page: Training Manual Have you looked into using 3650MHz for the security of

RE: [WISPA] test

2007-03-05 Thread Patrick Leary
Last post I received until the below was John's post entering this thread just over one hour ago. Did the list go down? Patrick Leary AVP WISP Markets Alvarion, Inc. o: 650.314.2628 c: 760.580.0080 Vonage: 650.641.1243 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread Jack Unger
John, To learn the propagation characteristics of 3.x GHz gear, testing in the 3300-3500 MHz ham band is clearly the best way to go. Personal experimentation (advancing the radio art) and performing public service were (and are) the reason that the amateur radio service exists. Of course, we

RE: [WISPA] McKinney and longview TExas Service

2007-03-05 Thread Mike Delp
It is a construction company client of ours that has locations all over the US. They would need a temporary (3-6 months or more connection for the constructions office.) The address is for a future building. I will try some variations -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [WISPA] test

2007-03-05 Thread George Rogato
Test received... Patrick Leary wrote: Last post I received until the below was John's post entering this thread just over one hour ago. Did the list go down? Patrick Leary AVP WISP Markets Alvarion, Inc. o: 650.314.2628 c: 760.580.0080 Vonage: 650.641.1243 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- WISPA

Re: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread Marlon K. Schafer
The folks at the FCC aren't stupid. My *guess* is that they are allowing some use of the band by commercial operators to gather field data about what'll really happen when they release the band. marlon - Original Message - From: Jack Unger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List

[WISPA] Press Release: WISPA, Part-15.org concur on whitespace usage issues

2007-03-05 Thread David Hughes
PHONE: (509) 982-2181 FAX: (509) 982-2238 1 DR. Park Road Suite H1 Mt. Vernon, Il. 62864 WISPA and Part-15.Org Concur on use of Whitespace Spectrum Washington, DC (March 1, 2007) One of the key issues concerning commercial wireless broadband providers is how the FCC will control the unused

Re: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread John Scrivner
I thought that STA was a certification process for getting 3650 stuff certified. My bad. Sorry for the rude comments. I'll shut up now. Scriv Patrick Leary wrote: So now you want to bitch because too many people are trying to get stuff certified? I can't wait for this fun thread to

[WISPA] 18ghz links

2007-03-05 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, We have had several 18ghz links up and running for almost 4 years. Using many of the path calc programs, they show as much as 28 minutes per year of outage (due to multi-path and rain fade). Yet, during the entire last 4 years, we have never seen the signal change by more than 3-4db. We

Re: [WISPA] 18ghz links

2007-03-05 Thread John Scrivner
Are these Dragon Wave links? This is good news for the up-time you are seeing. Do you have much rain where you are? I am definitely more interested in this band now. What kind of speeds can a guy expect from links like this? How much do they cost? Thanks much, Scriv Travis Johnson wrote:

Re: [WISPA] 18ghz links

2007-03-05 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, The last three links we installed have been Dragonwave (two AirPair 50's and one AirPair 100). They provide full-duplex operation at whatever speed you buy (so the AirPair 50's will do 50Mbps x 50Mbps). I have been able to get 52Mbps across the 50's using the Mikrotik speed test program

Re: [WISPA] 3650, ok, so what's current status?

2007-03-05 Thread wispa
On Mon, 5 Mar 2007 18:40:33 -0500, John Valenti wrote Jack Patrick: thanks for all the info on 3650 status. This type of response is why I'm on this mailing list. That March 10, 2005 announcement is near-and-dear to me, since that is what started me on the WISP path. I haven't closely