Re: [WISPA] Pager controlled remote power switch

2008-02-15 Thread Aaron D. Osgood
Actually - there are extremely few areas of the country that cannot be reached via pagers - where are you? I'll shake the trees and find a company that provides service there Aaron D. Osgood Streamline Solutions L.L.C P.O. Box 6115 Falmouth, ME 04105 TEL: 207-781-5561 FAX: 207-781-8067

Re: [WISPA] Pager controlled remote power switch

2008-02-15 Thread Joe Miller
I just bought one of this cool devices and it works great. It also does auto-ping reboot. http://www.controlbyweb.com/ www.dslbyair.com --- Aaron D. Osgood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually - there are extremely few areas of the country that cannot be reached via pagers - where are you? I'll

Re: [WISPA] pcb

2008-02-15 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
Let me know when you order. They have a min order number. I got some a couple yrs ago and sold a bunch. I think you had to order 500-1000. Now I am a little low. I might take some off your hands if you don't want that many. Brian Travis Johnson wrote: Hi, Who sells the plastic 3M PCB

Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] WLAN stress test uncovers802.11performance problems

2008-02-15 Thread Kurt Fankhauser
One thing I have noticed after adding 50+ customers on a omni is that you get better performance by turning the TX power DOWN on the clients within 1 mile. I would assume this is so because of some kind of self interference. Kurt Fankhauser WAVELINC P.O. Box 126 Bucyrus, OH 44820 419-562-6405

[WISPA] Small unmanaged switches

2008-02-15 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I'm looking to purchase some small unmanaged switches (5 ports) to use at business customer locations to connect a Canopy CPE, a VoIP ATA, and the Netopia router we use for customer installs. I want something as simple as possible that is ROCK SOLID. No power cycling, no oops the switch locked

Re: [WISPA] Small unmanaged switches

2008-02-15 Thread David E. Smith
On Fri, February 15, 2008 11:56 am, Patrick Shoemaker wrote: I'm looking to purchase some small unmanaged switches (5 ports) [ snip ] You may want the Netgear ProSafe FS105. http://www.netgear.com/Products/Switches/DesktopSwitches/FS105.aspx The current crop are basically as small as

Re: [WISPA] pcb

2008-02-15 Thread Blair Davis
I'd be interested in some of those too... Mike Hammett wrote: How many and what size are you after? I have some of two different sizes (though I forget their sizes). -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From:

Re: [WISPA] pcb

2008-02-15 Thread Mike Hammett
How many and what size are you after? I have some of two different sizes (though I forget their sizes). -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: Brian Rohrbacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List

Re: [WISPA] pcb

2008-02-15 Thread Graham McIntire
I use these for about everything: http://shop.defactowireless.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1070/.f Graham On Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 11:26 AM, Blair Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd be interested in some of those too... Mike Hammett wrote: How many and what size are you after? I have some of two

Re: [WISPA] MT tools

2008-02-15 Thread Tom DeReggi
It has not. We have been using SNMP proactive monitoring for years. It takes more custom programming to make the SNMP data as realtime as one needs it to be viewed. And that is a much more complicated issue, as it requires consideration of a whole management platform and how that data is

[WISPA] Based on list comments I did a MT ROS upgrade...

2008-02-15 Thread rabbtux rabbtux
Hearing good things about routeros 3.2 I upgraded my office system. Big problem, look before you leap. I had an old soekris X86 client system with a prisim card talking to another 2.9.x system with an SR2 radio. I upgraded from 2.9.50, to 3.2 and ran into some issues, like my ethernet

Re: [WISPA] Small unmanaged switches

2008-02-15 Thread Blair Davis
Same here. Netgear is all we use for remote locations Joe Fiero wrote: I concur, the 5 port Netgear is a workhorse. We use them exclusively at all our AP's, hops and customer locations. Joe -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David

Re: [WISPA] pcb

2008-02-15 Thread Tom DeReggi
Well, I'd rather ask... How have the adhesive backed mounts been working out? I'm afraid to use them. We use the little golden metal standoffs, bolt them in, and water proof. Afraid the board will come loose and short out, after significant heat or cold or moisture. Accident waiting to happen,

Re: [WISPA] Based on list comments I did a MT ROS upgrade...

2008-02-15 Thread Dennis Burgess - Link Techs Inc
There have been some settings that get lost in the upgrades. Especially on 532s. Make sure you make a backup first to be on the safe side. Dennis M. Burgess Mikrotik Certified Consultant Link Technologies, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri --WISP/Network Support Services-- +1 314-686-1302

Re: [WISPA] pcb

2008-02-15 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
But you might not want 1000 sitting around collecting dust George Rogato wrote: They are only like 10 cents a piece. So a 1000 is only 100.00 David Peterson wrote: You can get them in 100 packs from Microcom. David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [WISPA] pcb Ask Tony Morella

2008-02-15 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
It was suppose to say Have you had a problem Tony? Brian Rohrbacher wrote: Demarctech has used them for a couple years. Have you had a problem. I have not had a problem with the ones in the Demarctech products. Brian Tom DeReggi wrote: Well, I'd rather ask... How have the

Re: [WISPA] pcb

2008-02-15 Thread Mike Hammett
I've only been using them for about a year, but I haven't had a need to go back into a unit to look. I got the idea from Brian and he somehow assured me at the time that it wasn't a problem. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message

Re: [WISPA] pcb

2008-02-15 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
I avoid tiny screws like the plague. Nothing like being up 300ft on a tower in 0 degree weather and trying to deal with tiny screws. I try to build everything so I can work on it with big fat gloves. Brian Graham McIntire wrote: I use these for about everything:

Re: [WISPA] MT tools

2008-02-15 Thread Tom DeReggi
I guess the idea is that MT might be monitoring these lists. But you are right, the best approach might be to Email MT directly. But the truth is, Emailing support by an individual will likely not get results. Manufacturers tend to want to see numerous individuals interested in the command or

Re: [WISPA] pcb

2008-02-15 Thread David Peterson
You can get them in 100 packs from Microcom. David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Rohrbacher Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 7:29 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] pcb Let me know when you order. They have a min

Re: [WISPA] Based on list comments I did a MT ROS upgrade...

2008-02-15 Thread rabbtux rabbtux
IS anyone using ROS 3.2 or 3.3 and prisim cards without problems? On Feb 15, 2008 2:00 PM, rabbtux rabbtux [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just flushed my office configuration for a simple 2 port router, one of the ports is a prisim card. When I upgraded to 3.3 I get the same 'packet gain' problem

Re: [WISPA] pcb

2008-02-15 Thread George Rogato
They are only like 10 cents a piece. So a 1000 is only 100.00 David Peterson wrote: You can get them in 100 packs from Microcom. David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Rohrbacher Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 7:29 AM To:

[WISPA] Broadcaster Gloats over Dead Microsoft Whitespace Test Device

2008-02-15 Thread Jack Unger
http://www.tvtechnology.com/pages/s.0115/t.11322.html -- Jack Unger - President, Ask-Wi.Com, Inc. Serving the Broadband Wireless Industry Since 1993 FCC License # PG-12-25133 Author of the Cisco Press Book - Deploying License-Free Wireless WANs Vendor-Neutral Wireless

Re: [WISPA] Small unmanaged switches

2008-02-15 Thread Scott Reed
I like the Trendnet units. I have had some in unheated outdoor cabinets for over a year and they just run. Patrick Shoemaker wrote: I'm looking to purchase some small unmanaged switches (5 ports) to use at business customer locations to connect a Canopy CPE, a VoIP ATA, and the Netopia

Re: [WISPA] MT tools

2008-02-15 Thread Dennis Burgess - Link Techs Inc
I work very closely with Mikrotik and I do understand what you are saying. Lets do this... What is the exact feature and results that we are looking for. The reason why I ask, is they will ask! This is what I got so far: 10 second test Test reliability of link Overall throughput of the link

Re: [WISPA] Small unmanaged switches

2008-02-15 Thread Joe Fiero
I concur, the 5 port Netgear is a workhorse. We use them exclusively at all our AP's, hops and customer locations. Joe -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David E. Smith Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 1:07 PM To: WISPA General List

Re: [WISPA] pcb Ask Tony Morella

2008-02-15 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
Demarctech has used them for a couple years. Have you had a problem. I have not had a problem with the ones in the Demarctech products. Brian Tom DeReggi wrote: Well, I'd rather ask... How have the adhesive backed mounts been working out? I'm afraid to use them. We use the little golden

Re: [WISPA] Small unmanaged switches

2008-02-15 Thread Tom DeReggi
Truthfully, I think that what you are asking for does not exist. Small switches are designed to be cheap, not reliable. Thats jsut the reality of the business. However, with that said, we have had excellent luck with the Intellinet brand. ICIntracom makes/sells them. Very few lockups or failed

Re: [WISPA] Small unmanaged switches

2008-02-15 Thread David Peterson
Garrettcom has a 4 port hardened switch designed for factory floors and I believe they have larger ones. They retail between $83 and $112 for the 12v version. Hit me offlist if you would like more information. David WirelessGuys Inc. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [WISPA] Small unmanaged switches

2008-02-15 Thread John Valenti
I would just warn you away from the NetGear GS108. I only had one, but it locked up repeatedly. (sitting in a phone closet) Comments on NewEgg claimed that model had the bad capacitor problem (I just had 2 Dell motherboards replaced for that) - but I haven't opened up the switch to look

Re: [WISPA] Based on list comments I did a MT ROS upgrade...

2008-02-15 Thread rabbtux rabbtux
I just flushed my office configuration for a simple 2 port router, one of the ports is a prisim card. When I upgraded to 3.3 I get the same 'packet gain' problem and marginal link performance. Had to fall back to 2.9.50 just to send this email ... On Feb 15, 2008 12:18 PM, Dennis Burgess -

Re: [WISPA] Small unmanaged switches

2008-02-15 Thread Randy Cosby
I have used these in a number of my pops without a single problem in uncooled (even no fans) enclosures. It gets up to 115+ here in the summer. http://www.ctrlink.com/eiba.htm Lots of power options (DC 10--36 V or AC 8--24 V, 47--63 Hz) Randy Cosby InfoWest Patrick Shoemaker wrote:

[WISPA] 900MHz Yagis

2008-02-15 Thread David Peterson
I have 50 13dB Yagi's in stock that I need to move for cost, free ground shipping to the US. Please hit me off list if you are interested. David Peterson WISPA Wants You! Join today!

Re: [WISPA] Broadcaster Gloats over Dead Microsoft Whitespace Test Device

2008-02-15 Thread John Valenti
Another opinion piece spreading FUD about whitespaces: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/09/opinion/09nadler.html This guy claims And in rural areas, white spaces are often used for broadband access. That isn't true, is it? I didn't think anyone was currently using whitespaces. On

Re: [WISPA] Broadcaster Gloats over Dead Microsoft Whitespace Test Device

2008-02-15 Thread Patrick Leary
Broadcasters are simply doing what should be expected, but in the end they cannot stop innovation and progress. All the technical issues will be solved over time. Patrick Leary AVP, Market Development Alvarion, Inc. o: 650.314.2628 c: 760.580.0080 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-

Re: [WISPA] Broadcaster Gloats over Dead Microsoft Whitespace Test Device

2008-02-15 Thread Jack Unger
This piece is FUD of the worst kind. 1) You are correct; no one is using whitespaces yet for broadband access. 2) This article appears to be a hit piece against the use of white space for license-free devices. The article is not only a hit piece but it's inaccurate as well. The inaccuracy