Re: [WISPA] DFS Radar Question

2009-04-21 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
It is published- FCC ULS search. Be sure to look there before trying to deploy a 5.4 link next to a 1.4 MW (yes, mega) EIRP weather radar tower like I did. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com

Re: [WISPA] DFS Radar Question

2009-04-21 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
But it will trigger on civilian weather radar signals if they're hot enough. Or if Trango TLink45's, it will trigger on someone sneezing in the vicinity. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatas

Re: [WISPA] Tower Source

2009-04-21 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I second AN wireless. Dan is great to work with. They stock Nello sections. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Scott Reed wrote: > Nello for sure. > AN Wireless in Pennsylvani

Re: [WISPA] Crude dictionary attack via ssh

2009-05-02 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
ter-based rules to customer subnets. That approach is ripe for unintended consequences, and can create a troubleshooting nightmare for your customers. -- Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasys

Re: [WISPA] Crude dictionary attack via ssh

2009-05-04 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
different story. Of course, this probably isn't an issue at all for most residential and SMB customers. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Butch Evans wrote: > On Sat, 2009-05-02 at 17:51 -

Re: [WISPA] Crude dictionary attack via ssh

2009-05-04 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
basic network-level protections, such as uRPF enforcement, blocking RFC1918 address space, etc. Any fiddling above layer 3 should be done on an opt-in basis. This is what works for my customer base (no residential), YMMV. Not saying it's what should be done in every case. Patrick Shoe

Re: [WISPA] Thanking Marlon and multipath experience

2009-05-22 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
quot; the valley with RF. It's my understanding that this phenomenon is not really worth considering at the frequencies we're using. Hope that helps! Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com

Re: [WISPA] (topic change) sort of tower failure...

2009-05-27 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Was the generator shaft seized? Variable pitch blades locked at the shallowest position? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com rea...@muddyfrogwater.us wrote: > Ok, so, two weeks ago, af

Re: [WISPA] (topic change) sort of tower failure...

2009-05-27 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Ah. Was the generator shaft spinning freely during the last two windstorms? A stalled (or nearly stalled ~ 15 RPM) rotor will present a much higher wind load to the tower than a freewheeling one will... Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358

Re: [WISPA] problems with cisco 7200 and PA-T3

2009-05-28 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
t; Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com ---

[WISPA] Trade TLink-45 INT for EXT

2009-07-27 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
offlist if interested. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org

Re: [WISPA] Small auto start generator

2009-08-03 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
phone systems, etc. Failing that, have an electrician run conduit to the parking lot and place a power inlet down there. Be sure to have 24 hours of battery capacity, and use a trailer-mounted generator in the parking lot for the rare outage that lasts longer than the batteries. Patrick Shoemaker V

Re: [WISPA] Small auto start generator

2009-08-03 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
losures or RS232 interfaces to report these conditions to your site monitoring system, in turn notifying you back at the NOC. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Tom DeReggi wrote: > We also us

Re: [WISPA] Small auto start generator

2009-08-04 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
uote. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com jp wrote: > On Mon, Aug 03, 2009 at 05:58:11PM -0400, Patrick Shoemaker wrote: >> I just got a quote for qty 8 110AH 12v AGM batteries for a new si

Re: [WISPA] backhaul choices

2009-09-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Can someone add the Radwin along with street pricing to the microwave backhaul wiki? http://www.wisptech.com/index.php/Microwave_Backhaul_Comparison_Chart Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com

Re: [WISPA] Ligo Backhauls

2009-09-16 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
and quirks? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Jayson Baker wrote: > So what's the real deal with the Ligo licensed backhauls? > > Anyone on the list using them? Performance good

Re: [WISPA] OT - Text Messages

2009-09-29 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
AT&T set a text message volume record the day MJ died... 65,000 messages per second. http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-3gs-breaks-all-kinds-of-att-sales-records-jacksons-death-breaks-texting-records-2009-7 I use a couple thousand every month. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems

Re: [WISPA] monitoring product (was Re: Ubiquiti Beta 5.2.4 Released)

2010-04-12 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
uring the guard intervals so that it showed spectrum conditions with the owner's equipment removed. Being able to see real-time spectrum conditions on an operating link is one of the most useful features on the Orthogon PTP radios, IMO. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@v

Re: [WISPA] EMI Filtering

2010-04-15 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
This is for Canopy radios: http://www.wbmfg.com/products/accessories/surge-suppressor Test port, voltage/current indicator LEDs, lightning protection. Weatherproof enclosure. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] EMI Filtering

2010-04-15 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
7;re trying to solve... Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Scott Vander Dussen wrote: > Any suggestions for filtering off FM noise? > > -Original Message- > From: wireless-boun...

Re: [WISPA] EMI Filtering

2010-04-15 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
That is different than the 600ss. The 600ss is made by Transtector for Motorola and is a Moto part. The one I linked is made by WB Mfg (Chuck McCown). I would imagine it only works with Canopy/Trango 24V reverse polarity PoE. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak

Re: [WISPA] EMI Filtering

2010-04-15 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
a PoE switch or is there some hacking of the ethernet cables going on to inject power for the APs? What kind of APs? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Scott Vander Dussen wrote: > Installing

Re: [WISPA] EMI Filtering

2010-04-15 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
ly connected to the power pairs in the cat-5, I'd say it's very likely that's the source of your ethernet errors. The run up the tower is coupling to the FM antenna and re-radiating all that RF back inside your nicely sealed enclosure system. Patrick Shoemaker V

Re: [WISPA] EMI Filtering

2010-04-16 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
There are status LEDs in the beehive one- these won't work with reversed polarity unless they've designed for that scenario... Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Scott Vander Du

Re: [WISPA] VoIP

2010-04-19 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
w and have pleased with the experience. You'll find that the margins are not as high this way, but it will allow you to build a voice customer base without much capital expenditure. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 35

Re: [WISPA] Cheap Bird Deterrent Methods

2010-04-23 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
, but it definitely won't be coming off in the wind. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com chris cooper wrote: > http://www.birdbgone.com/products/plastic-bird-spikes > > These work

Re: [WISPA] ISM vs UNII

2010-04-25 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Two different sets of regulations. ISM has more permitted uses and generally looser rules. UNII has more restrictions but more spectrum is available than just ISM. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] ISM vs UNII

2010-04-26 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
mission". Or is this another case of using the term "ISM" too loosely? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com ralphlists wrote: > Not exactly correct. > > You do not want to run un

[WISPA] Radwin 2000 Nagios templates

2010-05-04 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Does anyone have Nagios definitions written for the RadWin 2000 radios? Something to monitor the basics like modulation level, RSL, etc. If so, mind sharing them? I'm lazy. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36

Re: [WISPA] 6 mile 100MB link 5Ghz non-licensed

2010-05-12 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
lable for this... Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Jerry Richardson wrote: > just got an email this morning that radwin has a new 100m Fdx link > that runsbin all bands. > > the

Re: [WISPA] Rad-Win 2000 firmware upgrades

2010-05-17 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
.shtml Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Steve Barnes wrote: > *UPDATE* > > The new 2.4.50 firmware does work with hardware version 3. It does not make > any performance increas

[WISPA] TLink45 integrated for connectorized trade?

2010-05-28 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I've got a TLink45 radio with integrated 23 dBi antennas. Anyone want to trade for a connectorized version? -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystem

Re: [WISPA] OT: RAdwin 2000 freq and channel change?

2010-06-08 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
You must be logged in as installer to perform a freq. band change. However operator can change frequencies within a band. L series will support max 20 MHz channel BW. C series lets you do 40 with the latest firmware. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com

[WISPA] HSS for RW2000

2010-06-11 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Does anyone know if it is possible to use a straight through cat-5 cable to connect the HSS ports on two RADWIN 2000 radios (without using an HSS module)? If so, anyone know the electrical specs on these signals so I can use proper surge protection? -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems

Re: [WISPA] LOA for VoIP

2010-06-11 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Attached. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Chuck Hogg wrote: Does anyone have any standard LOA's for their VoIP agreements? We've been using one, but would like to see what others

Re: [WISPA] GPS synced systems

2010-06-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
sectors wouldn't have nearly enough isolation between the two sectors if they were running on the same frequency to maintain an acceptable SNR. So in short, you need three channels to run a standard 6 AP sector GPS sync'd with Canopy. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems L

Re: [WISPA] GFCI outlet trips

2010-06-28 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
surges, spikes, etc. Your equipment should not be plugged into a GFCI outlet. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com RickG wrote: > I suppose you have to weigh between possibly losing an occatio

Re: [WISPA] VoIP Contract

2010-06-29 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Well that was supposed to go offlist, would appreciate it being shared only with WISPA members, even though it's now all over the place. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Patrick Shoe

Re: [WISPA] VoIP Contract

2010-06-29 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
This is the public list. [WISPA Members] and [WISP] are the restricted lists. Oops... Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Josh Luthman wrote: > We're all WISPA members on this list, I

Re: [WISPA] VoIP Contract

2010-06-29 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I hope you can find something slightly more interesting to post to your facebook profile! Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Jerry Richardson wrote: > So I assume that means I can't po

Re: [WISPA] Vox outage

2010-06-30 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Yes, IP connectivity to their SIP servers is gone so everything is down hard. Sure would be nice if they ran their support line out of band. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Jeremie Chism

Re: [WISPA] Vox outage

2010-06-30 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
LY unhappy. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Mike Hammett wrote: > Just like my support line that runs over VoIP. If you can't call me, I > know the Internet is down. If you can't cal

Re: [WISPA] Vox outage

2010-06-30 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Has anyone got any working contact method for anyone at Vox? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Jeremie Chism wrote: > Anyone else using vox experiencing an outage. I am unable to get any

Re: [WISPA] Vox outage

2010-06-30 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
They're a wholesale telephone carrier. They should have a nontechnical staff member available to take calls from their resellers in these situations. And yes, I see that we've got IP connectivity back to them. Devices haven't started to reregister yet though. Patrick Shoema

Re: [WISPA] Vox outage

2010-06-30 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
The tubes are flowing again... Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Patrick Shoemaker wrote: > They're a wholesale telephone carrier. They should have a nontechnical > staff member a

Re: [WISPA] ClearWire

2010-06-30 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_McCaw Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Chuck Profito wrote: > ??? > I know it was an old database #, so I tried it and got thru, I'm sure the &g

Re: [WISPA] Generators

2010-07-29 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
work monitoring system is. Generators need to be tested frequently. Even the best ones love to die at very inopportune times. Mine exercise weekly and I run a load test every month after hours. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 35

[WISPA] Need a Trango P5055M-EXT single end

2010-07-30 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I think this is kosher since it's Friday and all... I need a single end of a Trango P5055m. EXT version (connectorized). Not the Atlas 5010m, the TLink45 P5055m. If anyone has one, please email me offlist with a price. Thanks, -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC sh

Re: [WISPA] contract for use or tower

2010-08-04 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
If you can't find what you need on the Wiki, let me know and I will forward along tower contracts I've used in the past. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Liam Cummings wrote: > K

Re: [WISPA] Strange managed switch request

2008-02-04 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Slightly above your budget, but managed DIN mount with 12-48 VDC compatibility: http://www.bb-elec.com/product_multi_family.asp?MultiFamilyId=81&TrailType=Sub&Trail=5 Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector Data Systems LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] office: (301) 358-1690 x36 mobile: (410) 991-5

[WISPA] Small unmanaged switches

2008-02-15 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
s SD205- does anyone have real-world experience with these? Thanks, -- Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector Data Systems LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] office: (301) 358-1690 x36 mobile: (410) 991-5791 http://www.vectordatasystems.com --

[WISPA] TrangoLINK-45

2008-02-19 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
same band- am I wrong assuming the Trango product will have good enough receiver selectivity to get along with the other equipment too? It will likely be run H-pol with the other stuff on v-pol (except the Orthogon which uses both polarities via MIMO). Thanks, -- Patrick Shoemaker President

Re: [WISPA] TrangoLINK-45

2008-02-19 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Oh yeah, one hop is 6.5 miles so 5.3/5.4 is out unfortunately. The other is 0.5 miles so I will probably run that in 5.3. There are a lot of weather radar towers around here that junk up 5.4. Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector Data Systems LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] office: (301) 358-1690 x36

Re: [WISPA] TrangoLINK-45

2008-02-19 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Due to windloading restrictions on one of the towers, I am limited to using the 23 dBi panel built into the TrangoLINK-45. I also would like to avoid the cost and hassle of external antennas if possible. Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector Data Systems LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] office: (301) 358

Re: [WISPA] TrangoLINK-45

2008-02-19 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
there's no mention of VLAN configuration in the user manual. Is it possible to assign a VLAN to the management interface of these radios? Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector Data Systems LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] office: (301) 358-1690 x36 mobile: (410) 991-5791 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Mik

Re: [WISPA] TrangoLINK-45

2008-02-19 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
;>> >>>>> After running the numbers, it does look like I can get some decent >>>>> throughput out of this thing in 5.3 using the integrated antennas at >>>>> 6.5 >>>>> miles. Certainly better than the Canopy BH I&#x

[WISPA] For-sale

2008-03-12 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Is it against the rules to post equipment for sale on this list? I am not a vendor or reseller. -- Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector Data Systems LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] office: (301) 358-1690 x36 mobile: (410) 991-5791 http://www.vectordatasystems.com

[WISPA] TrangoLink-45 Review

2008-03-13 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
A few weeks back I asked for opinions of the TrangoLink-45 radios. Since then I've installed two pairs and figured I'd share my experiences with the list. Physical design. The antenna and radio housing are solidly built and look like they will last. However, the mounting system is not as well

Re: [WISPA] TrangoLink-45 Review

2008-03-13 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
n - 2 wrote: > Steel housing? Not aluminum or die cast zinc? > Is it machined out of billet or folded and welded or what? > - Original Message ----- > From: "Patrick Shoemaker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "WISPA General List" > Sent: Thursday, March

Re: [WISPA] TrangoLink-45 Review

2008-03-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband > > > - Original Message - > From: "Marty Dougherty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "WISPA General List" > Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 10:08 PM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] TrangoLink-45 Review > > >

Re: [WISPA] uptime

2008-04-07 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
ss@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > -- Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector Data Systems LLC [

Re: [WISPA] tower lighting

2008-04-21 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
ublic airport must be either painted and lit with red at night, or strobed (and optionally lit with red at night in lieu of the strobe). Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector Data Systems LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] office: (301) 358-1690 x36 mobile: (410) 991-5791 http://www.vectordatasystems.com

Re: [WISPA] OT: Plesk

2008-04-28 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
(email split across multiple physical boxes with web and DNS on another box, for example). It lacks a few features such as easy management of reverse DNS. If you're a UNIX guru most of that type of functionality can be managed manually. http://www.psoft.net/hsphere-overview.html Patrick Shoe

[WISPA] Paging

2008-04-29 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
ure or do... anything. I'm looking for a simple, RELIABLE alphanumeric paging provider with reasonable rates and nationwide coverage. Suggestions? Located in MD just outside of DC. -- Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector Data Systems LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] office: (301) 358-1690 x36 mobile:

Re: [WISPA] Paging

2008-04-29 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
esn't use the vtext.com email gateway? Patrick David Sovereen wrote: > Have you considered Verizon's TAP number? We've had no problems with it. > The number is 866-823-0501. You need a modem, but its very reliable. > > Dave > > - Original Message

Re: [WISPA] Paging

2008-04-29 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
ment worked > out with the cellcos? I get alerts from them for servers down, > perhaps there would be some means of routing traffic thru them. > -John > > > On April 29, at 3:23 PM April 29, Patrick Shoemaker wrote: > >> Looking for opinions on paging providers. R

Re: [WISPA] traffic reporting

2008-05-01 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
ter to > force connections to transparently proxy behind the smoothwall box. > I haven't seen the smoothwall interface, so I can't speak for it > specifically, but my understanding is that what they wanted was a > way to track websites that were being used. > >

Re: [WISPA] traffic reporting

2008-05-01 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ >> >> >> > > > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://

Re: [WISPA] Canopy Help

2008-05-06 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
ists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > http://motorola2.motowi4solutions.com/support/knowledge/index.php?page=index_v2&id=252&c=14 -- Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector Data Systems LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] office: (301)

Re: [WISPA] wifi heat maps

2008-05-19 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
> Does anyone have any suggestions on how I might do this? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> WISPA Wants You! Join today! >>> http://signup.wispa.org/ >>> >>> --------

Re: [WISPA] IDS

2008-05-30 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
y now. Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector Data Systems LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] office: (301) 358-1690 x36 mobile: (410) 991-5791 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Travis Johnson wrote: > Hi, > > I'm looking for a quick and easy IDS package (ISO would be preferred) > that I can install

Re: [WISPA] easy voip

2008-06-10 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
There are at least two VoIP providers here that are WISPA vendor members. I am using one for my customers and would be happy to relate my experiences offlist. I'd encourage you to stay away from any software or PC based VoIP solutions and stick with ATAs. Patrick Shoemaker President, V

Re: [WISPA] buzzard attenuation?

2008-07-17 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I have this stuff on one of my sites: http://www.nixalite.com/PlasticSpike.aspx Obviously want to use the plastic version rather than the metal ones. Who knows what the 1/4 wave frequency of the spikes are, but definitely don't need to take the chance. Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector

Re: [WISPA] top 10 benefits of Wimax in 3.65ghz - my 2 cents

2008-07-21 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
back in February but has been unable / unwilling to fix it so far... Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector Data Systems LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] office: (301) 358-1690 x36 mobile: (410) 991-5791 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Tom DeReggi wrote: > The T45 is probably my favorite ptp radio today,

Re: [WISPA] top 10 benefits of Wimax in 3.65ghz - my 2 cents

2008-07-21 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Should have read "have you been affected"... Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector Data Systems LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] office: (301) 358-1690 x36 mobile: (410) 991-5791 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Patrick Shoemaker wrote: > Tom, on a semi-related note, have affected by the VLAN

Re: [WISPA] Tower site licensing problem

2008-08-12 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
without going through the permit process. Theoretically this would allow one to construct a tower using the amateur radio protections, then load it up with antennas for WISP use once the tower is constructed and signed off. Patrick Shoemaker President, Vector Data Systems LLC [EMAIL PROTECTED] of

Re: [WISPA] Tower site licensing problem

2008-08-12 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
KB3PHD here. BTW, I have not used the above approach. It was a last resort plan. After 9 months of council meetings, writing letters to residents, countless trips to the county gov't building, and other shenanigans, I was able to get the permit I needed "by the books". Pa

Re: [WISPA] External battery on UPS

2006-11-25 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
It certainly won't work with a linear power supply- the transformer at the input will not accept a DC input. I'm not 100% sure whether it will work with a switching mode power supply. Most likely not because the input voltage would be below the rated AC input voltage. Also the input rectifie

Re: [WISPA] Fw: [WISP] Sort of OT: Long list of answers...

2007-03-10 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Could you forward along the Motorola thread as well for comparison? Thanks. Patrick Marlon K. Schafer wrote: I found this thread interesting. Enjoy, marlon - Original Message - From: Patrick Leary To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 5:51 PM Subject: [WISP] Sort o

Re: [WISPA] Service in York PA.

2007-03-27 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I have seen CPEs on a few commercial buildings in the York area near I-83, so there is likely a WISP in the area. I don't know what company owns them though. Patrick On Tue, March 27, 2007 7:45 am, Tim Wolfe said: > I need to know if anyone can service the York PA area. I have a client > there

Re: [WISPA] Wireless Providers in Pennsylvania?

2007-04-18 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Here are two that I know of: http://www.evenlink.com/ http://www.chilitech.com/ Patrick On Wed, April 18, 2007 2:25 pm, John Scrivner said: > The message below came to us through the WISPA Board Contact Form. If > any of you are serving wireless broadband in Pennsylvania then please > forward

Re: [WISPA] Free Standing Towers

2007-05-25 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Check into Sabre site solutions. They have several pre-engineered towers that are comparable to the SuperTitan series in price but seem to be better quality. I have never seen one in person however. http://www.sabrecom.com/tower_components_catalog.aspx Patrick Kelly Shaw wrote: Folks, I

Re: [WISPA] Plastic jacket is the major cause of ESD damage...

2010-08-26 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
nearby electric fields. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 8/26/2010 9:25 PM, Scott Carullo wrote: Mike Ford says in this post: http://ubnt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22612&pa

Re: [WISPA] Plastic jacket is the major cause of ESD damage...

2010-08-27 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
ch the ethernet conductors. If you have a lightning protector at either end of the cable, this wouldn't matter much as the energy would go to ground through this instead of through the ethernet chipset in your radio or switch. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasyst

Re: [WISPA] Moto BH Reset to Default

2010-09-08 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
First it would help to know what model BH you have. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 9/8/2010 6:08 PM, Forbes Mercy wrote: > This is the third Motorola backhaul where the remote end re

Re: [WISPA] Moto BH Reset to Default

2010-09-08 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
PTP400/500/800 is a completely different platform than PTP100/200. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 9/8/2010 8:06 PM, Josh Luthman wrote: It's all the same hardware isn't it?

Re: [WISPA] Moto BH Reset to Default

2010-09-08 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
ld be unlikely. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 9/8/2010 8:44 PM, Josh Luthman wrote: > The subject says BH as in BH10 or BH20... > > Josh Luthman > Office: 937-552-2340 > Direct:

Re: [WISPA] Moto BH Reset to Default

2010-09-09 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I don't see much of anything useful in there. Is there anything in common with the ones that have lost their config? Same site, same power supply, same manufacturing batch, etc? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36

Re: [WISPA] Moto BH Reset to Default

2010-09-09 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I would make sure that the SNMP community string is set to something other than default, and disable write access if you're not using that functionality. I forget if it's enabled by default, but I think it is for Prizm. Also, might want to upgrade that software? Patrick Shoemaker V

Re: [WISPA] Tower mounting pics wanted!

2010-09-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Hey, that looks like our Hughes Memorial Tower here in DC: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Washington,+District+of+Columbia&ll=38.963889,-77.027759&spn=0,0.006539&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=38.963786,-77.027765&panoid=4Ar2-y_7Pek7ryLgjPdMUA&cb

Re: [WISPA] Carrier pigeons faster then rural wierless?

2010-09-22 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Check your math... Best case scenarios: c = 3e8 m/s = 3e5 km/s l = 22000 mi = 35406 km (35406 km) / (30 km/s) = 0.118 s = 118 ms Round trip packet time due to RF delays only from ground point to ground point = 472 ms Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak

Re: [WISPA] Fwd: EFF needs your help to stop the Senate's DNScensorship bill

2010-09-28 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
the Senate Judiciary Committee to pursue alternate means to limit illegal Internet activity. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems, LLC http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 9/28/2010 4:19 PM, Tom DeReggi wrote: > If anyone interested, these are

Re: [WISPA] Network Monitoring

2010-10-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
If this is all Motorola, have you looked at Prizm? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 10/14/2010 11:58 AM, Carl Shivers wrote: > We have a monitoring system, but it doesn’t meet the needs

Re: [WISPA] Network Monitoring

2010-10-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
It is expensive, and has some quirks, and can be a pain to configure, but it is definitely the best choice for close integration with Motorola equipment. There is a customer management module in there and there are reports for top bandwidth users, etc. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC

Re: [WISPA] Network Monitoring

2010-10-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
third party app, but is it worth it to pay your network admins to customize the system rather than just buying some Prizm licenses? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 10/14/2010 4:48 PM, Josh

Re: [WISPA] bad day at a tower in Texas 1982

2010-11-09 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
This disaster was used as an example when I was in engineering school. Why the engineering drawings need to be followed and avoid "field redesigns". -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.

Re: [WISPA] bad day at a tower in Texas 1982

2010-11-09 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Here's an article about the incident with additional photos: http://ethics.tamu.edu/ethics/tvtower/tv3.htm -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 11/9/2010 4:29 PM, Patrick Shoemaker

Re: [WISPA] Ductch Claim that Wi-Fi is killin Trees

2010-12-03 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Yes, wi-fi kills trees for sure... When they're in the fresnel zone, we cut them down! -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 12/3/2010 8:36 AM, St. Louis Broadband wrote: > Wi-Fi is

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