Re: [WISPA] POE

2008-07-07 Thread Cameron Kilton
Easy really, more and more locations including schools are using VoIP systems for internal phone systems. So opposed to have a power pack for each phone, it is all just provided via the switch. Easier to manage for the sys admin in charge. Also certain PoE switches can power their Remote AP's for

Re: [WISPA] POE

2008-07-07 Thread Steve Barnes
POE Offers a flexibility that a standard Switch does not. It gives the administrators the ability to put Wireless access units anywhere without running special cabling. It also gives them the ability to install IP cameras for surveillance anywhere there is a network drop. These may not be

Re: [WISPA] solar equipment / partners?

2008-07-07 Thread Randy Cosby
Here's one situation where solar worked out for us. We're on a water tank about 200' from power. The cost of the trenching (lots of rocks) and power hookup was more than the solar equipment I'd need for this small POP. But I agree, solar just isn't easy to cost justify yet. Now if we could

Re: [WISPA] top 10 benefits of Wimax in 3.65ghz

2008-07-07 Thread jeffrey thomas
Chuck, Not an ad. Yes I have deployed. I know of 2 competitors that offer sub 400 dollar CPE, as well as us. BR, Jeff Booher Channel Manager, North America www.apertonet.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 24/7: 206-455-4950 On Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:57:08 -0600, Chuck McCown - 3 [EMAIL

Re: [WISPA] top 10 benefits of Wimax in 3.65ghz

2008-07-07 Thread jeffrey thomas
Scottie, We already do that. We have a sliding scale licensing model that starts at 16 CPE per sector. I know one other competitor that does this as well ( Airspan ) Jeff Booher Channel Manager, North America www.apertonet.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 24/7: 206-455-4950 On Sun,

Re: [WISPA] top 10 benefits of Wimax in 3.65ghz

2008-07-07 Thread jeffrey thomas
Jack, Drew is an operator who is already deployed with Airspan, I believe. Is this correct Drew? Yes, forested areas always present a challenge, whether its 900, 700, 3.65ghz, 5.8ghz, etc etc. - Jeff Booher Channel Manager, North America www.apertonet.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[WISPA] DMS Antennas

2008-07-07 Thread Jason Hensley
Anyone used DMS Antennas? In particular, I'm looking at their OM5712H - 5.8GHz H-pol omni. Not a bad price on it but want to be sure it's a decent antenna. Thanks! WISPA Wants You! Join today!

Re: [WISPA] top 10 benefits of Wimax in 3.65ghz

2008-07-07 Thread Matt
We already do that. We have a sliding scale licensing model that starts at 16 CPE per sector. I know one other competitor that does this as well ( Airspan ) Is there an omni option? We have some rural sites that only have like 15 users on the total site. They don't make us much money but I

Re: [WISPA] DMS Antennas

2008-07-07 Thread Chuck McCown
I can tell you that DMS got served a patent infringement order for knocking off my products. They did a similar thing to Equinox. The stinger knock off had 5 dB gain if you were lucky. That should give you an idea of their quality. - Original Message - From: Jason Hensley [EMAIL

Re: [WISPA] DMS Antennas

2008-07-07 Thread Chuck McCown
Last Mile Gear. - Original Message - From: Jason Hensley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'WISPA General List' wireless@wispa.org Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 11:45 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] DMS Antennas Suggestions for a 5GHz H-pol Omni then? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [WISPA] top 10 benefits of Wimax in 3.65ghz

2008-07-07 Thread Drew Lentz
We operated in 2.5/6 with Navini and saw some great results. I know that it is a different monster than 3.65, but I guess the point that I was trying to make was the overall difference in using a robust product, like what's available in 3.65, vs using off the shelf or even Moto 900. I

Re: [WISPA] DMS Antennas

2008-07-07 Thread Bo Ring
Pac Wireless makes a solid one. http://www.pacwireless.com/products/OD5x.shtml On Jul 7, 2008, at 12:45 PM, Jason Hensley wrote: Suggestions for a 5GHz H-pol Omni then? inline: ctilogo200.jpg Bo Ring Account Manager [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 630-743-1162 • office: 312-205-2515 16W235 83rd

Re: [WISPA] DMS Antennas

2008-07-07 Thread Kurt Fankhauser
Think he was looking for HPOL Kurt Fankhauser WAVELINC P.O. Box 126 Bucyrus, OH 44820 419-562-6405 www.wavelinc.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bo Ring Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 4:59 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA]

Re: [WISPA] DMS Antennas

2008-07-07 Thread Jason Hensley
It's not H-pol. Given the problems with PacWireless meeting delivery expectations lately, I was hoping for someone else. What about a 120* H-pol sector (5.8GHz)? Anyone? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bo Ring Sent: Monday, July 07,

Re: [WISPA] DMS Antennas

2008-07-07 Thread Bo Ring
Sorry, I crossed my lines. Microcom has an Omni H-Pol. Pac does have the H-pol sectors, but I understand about their delivery issues. I really understand that part all too well. On Jul 7, 2008, at 4:03 PM, Jason Hensley wrote: It's not H-pol. Given the problems with PacWireless meeting

Re: [WISPA] top 10 benefits of Wimax in 3.65ghz

2008-07-07 Thread Mike Hammett
That sounds great. I know I talked to someone from Aperto before, but could someone hit me up offlist? Since Airspan does this as well, could someone from there? -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: jeffrey thomas

Re: [WISPA] POE

2008-07-07 Thread WWS2
Cameron- First, it is costing us $90,000 for equipment and installation. Second, they just had installed a brand new telephone/intercom system-non VoIP :( Third, I am told the PoE capability is for the 'future' What future is what no one can tell me/explain. Walter

Re: [WISPA] POE

2008-07-07 Thread Mac Dearman
Wayne, They may just have a really good salesman and an uninformed board. Someone is leading that circus and that is where you will find the man behind the curtain who is making the decisions. Mac -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: [WISPA] Board of Directors, Tell us about your Networks

2008-07-07 Thread John Scrivner
On Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 2:14 PM, John McDowell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to know how each and everyone of the Board of Directors runs his/her network: Routers? Imagestream Core and Mikrotik Edge - Star OS routing for 2.4 APs Billing Software? Emerald VoIP? Noe yet. Evaluating