[WISPA] Colo tower contract

2012-02-06 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Anyone want to share their colocation or tower contracts? I'll take what's submitted, combine what's good, have it reviewed by my attorney and post the final here - thanks. `S WISPA Wants You! Join today!

[WISPA] Content Filter

2010-11-07 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Recommendations on content filtering software? I'm aware of OpenDNS, thanks.. `S WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/

[WISPA] PPPoE Concentrator Redundancy

2010-11-03 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Cross posting from another list for different opinions.. We're looking to have more than one PPPoE Concentrator available so that if one goes down due to catastrophic failure, the customers associated to that concentrator will rollover to the next one. However, the concern is that because the

Re: [WISPA] PPPoE Concentrator Redundancy

2010-11-03 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
balancing your clients across the two AC's. Not a bad solution and it still provides some level of redundancy. -- Blake Covarrubias On Nov 2, 2010, at 11:36 PM, Scott Vander Dussen wrote: Cross posting from another list for different opinions.. We're looking to have more than one PPPoE

Re: [WISPA] Netequilizer

2010-05-08 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Seriously- according to some folks here, there isn't ANYTHING in LIFE you can encounter where the answer isn't either MikroTik or Ubiquity. (: `S -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Robert West Sent: Thursday, May 06,

Re: [WISPA] Imagestream (was Vyatta?)

2010-04-16 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Can you name a similiar manufacture that allows you to open their product, add 3rd party hardware yourself - and then still honor the original warranty? Doesn't seem too unreasonable to me that IS wants to provide a stable product and wants to keep the HW legit and the installation thereof

Re: [WISPA] Imagestream (was Vyatta?)

2010-04-16 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Gotta disagree Brad- show me the price point differences between any Cisco and IS that are comporable - don't forget TCO for OS upgrades etc. Are you suggesting Cisco provides a cheaper HW upgrade solution? This is like pulling your car into the oil change station, handing the guy 5 qt of your

Re: [WISPA] Imagestream (was Vyatta?)

2010-04-16 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
K- be sure to call newegg at 3am when your core router is acting up and have them walk you thru a solution. Sorry- I just don't like seeing IS bashed when I think their pricing is fair- you're buying HW, support, and profit. Aren't you guys in business yourself? Would you let your customers

Re: [WISPA] Canopy Equipment

2010-04-15 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Last Mile Gear- they sell/make Cyclones, and standard gear plus are a wisp = good support. Thanks, ‘S --- Sent mobile (and probably one handed while driving!) On Apr 14, 2010, at 11:16 PM, Dan Ferguson d...@kyes.com wrote: We have been avoiding this for some time but it looks like we will

Re: [WISPA] EMI Filtering

2010-04-15 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
maintenance adapter is right on target but I'm not big into home made stuff. So, I'm hoping someone knows of a device out there that incorporates these features and is factory made. -RickG On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 12:33 PM, Scott Vander Dussen sc...@velociter.net wrote: Rick- Obviously

Re: [WISPA] EMI Filtering

2010-04-15 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Scott Vander Dussen wrote: Any suggestions for filtering off FM noise? -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Patrick Shoemaker Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 12:03 PM

Re: [WISPA] EMI Filtering

2010-04-15 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Scott Vander Dussen wrote: Installing APs on a FM tower. Fiber from base of tower fib/copper switch at AP location. STP encased in flexible metal liquid tight from fib/copper switch NEMA enclosure to APs. APs

Re: [WISPA] Scheduling - again!

2010-02-26 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
at 11:04 AM, Scott Vander Dussen sc...@velociter.netwrote: I've brought up the vehicle route optimization scheduling question a few times and based upon the responses, it doesn't seem to be a problem for anyone else but us! (: Anyhow, we're getting a custom program built through rentacoder.com

Re: [WISPA] Scheduling - again!

2010-02-26 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Pplease don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. On Feb 26, 2010, at 2:42 PM, Scott Vander Dussen wrote: Yeah, that's a cool website - thanks for the link. Route optimization is only about 30% of the battle though, it's also remembering all the non-critical appointments

[WISPA] Route optimization and scheduling software

2010-02-23 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Looking for software to efficiently schedule/route surveys, maintenance, installations, special projects etc. based upon proximity and urgency. Most of what I've seen is geared for larger firms - thanks in advance. `S

[WISPA] BGP Load Balancing Help

2010-01-17 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
On a single ImageStream router we have two circuits: DS3 @ 45mb/s Fiber @ 100mb/s The DS3 is routed more efficiently (less hops) and the fiber less efficient (more hops). Since the BGP is routing traffic based upon number of hops to final destination only, the DS3 gets 95+% of all our internal

Re: [WISPA] BGP Load Balancing Help

2010-01-17 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] BGP Load Balancing Help The simplest way is to prepend the DS3 circuit. Scott Vander Dussen wrote: On a single ImageStream router we have two circuits: DS3 @ 45mb/s Fiber @ 100mb/s The DS3 is routed more efficiently (less hops) and the fiber less efficient

Re: [WISPA] BGP Load Balancing Help

2010-01-17 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
and keeping them balanced (incoming traffic) is quite a chore. It can be done, but it takes using communities and other BGP tricks. It would be worth finding a BGP Guru that can do some BGP magic and paying them a couple hundred $$'s to make it happen... Travis Microserv Scott Vander Dussen

Re: [WISPA] Network Gigabit Switch Recommendations

2010-01-12 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
. NetGear has a good one for about $550, might even have OSPF, but lacks a few VLAN features, but allows ports to have names.. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: Scott Vander Dussen sc...@velociter.net To: WISPA

Re: [WISPA] Network Gigabit Switch Recommendations

2010-01-12 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
...@spectraaccess.com wrote: HP ProcurvesI not only consider them on the same level as Cisco's, but I think they are better for less cost. Gino Villarini wrote: Cisco 2970 Sent from my Motorola Startac... On Jan 12, 2010, at 1:25 AM, Scott Vander Dussen mailto:sc...@velociter.netsc

Re: [WISPA] Network Gigabit Switch Recommendations

2010-01-12 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Randy Cosby Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 7:56 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Network Gigabit Switch Recommendations Do you want to do MPLS in the future? On 1/11/2010 10:24 PM, Scott Vander Dussen wrote: Need to upgrade several 10/100 switches

Re: [WISPA] Network Gigabit Switch Recommendations

2010-01-12 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
it. But I did not check the highest end SMC yet. I'll plug one in, and check for you, shortly.. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: Scott Vander Dussen sc...@velociter.net To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent

[WISPA] Network Gigabit Switch Recommendations

2010-01-11 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Need to upgrade several 10/100 switches to 10/100/100; I'm looking for recommendations on good reliable equipment. Will need 24 and 48 port units, Rx/Tx port mirroring is a must! Thanks in advance, Scott WISPA

Re: [WISPA] Tower Lease Agreement

2010-01-04 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Tower Lease Agreement You're welcome to use the attached but it comes with no guarantees. -RickG On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 4:13 PM, Scott Vander Dussen sc...@velociter.netwrote: Looking for a boiler-plate tower lease agreement - anyone willing to share? Thanks

[WISPA] Tower Lease Agreement

2009-12-23 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Looking for a boiler-plate tower lease agreement - anyone willing to share? Thanks in advance. `S WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/

[WISPA] MT Lamer question

2009-10-27 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Lamer question- I have a MT box we use for a public hotspot and logs reveal folks are trying to hack the password (from WAN, not actual customers) - IPs trace back to China and stuff.. anyhow - is there an easy way to implement a temporary (12 hour) or so ban on an IP after x attempts? Thanks.

Re: [WISPA] MT Lamer question

2009-10-27 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
at 12:03 PM, Scott Vander Dussen sc...@velociter.netwrote: Lamer question- I have a MT box we use for a public hotspot and logs reveal folks are trying to hack the password (from WAN, not actual customers) - IPs trace back to China and stuff.. anyhow - is there an easy way to implement

[WISPA] Long + Fast BH

2009-10-10 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Pathing a ~43mile backhaul with little luck meeting the throughput requirements. I'd buy whatever radio and antenna set could get me there - any help would be greatly appreciated! Licensed link would be most desirable. Offlist sales to sc...@velociter.net OK, thanks. Sacramento (rooftop):

Re: [WISPA] Barriers to WISP growth

2009-10-08 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Well said! -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Josh Luthman Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 9:56 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Barriers to WISP growth Seriously? Name one thing the government has done

[WISPA] NetEqualizer Question

2009-10-06 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Anyone running a NetEqualizer? I set one up on our network but noticed the Active Connections list is very low - although the configuration is set to monitor up to 3000 connections, less than 200 are ever recognized by the system. Anyone have input on that? My understanding is from this

Re: [WISPA] NetEqualizer Question

2009-10-06 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Mike- Thanks - I have a feeling something is still wrong, the connection count is just too low - there are 10's of 1,000s of connections on our network and this thing is only showing 120 or so at a time. Investigating this closer, I see (even when refreshing and taking into consideration this

[WISPA] Climbing harness accessories

2009-08-11 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Anyone have a tower climbing harness tool/junk bag that works better than these: http://bit.ly/LuMGK and http://bit.ly/dLiN1 I had a zippered bag that fit around the harness belt but I can't buy those anymore. Also, we've used and really liked these radio holsters: http://bit.ly/10ER2c

Re: [WISPA] Customer contract

2009-07-28 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Randy- We're just using the ghetto $10/mo. Pro account, it's great. We used to email the docs to customers from within the Echosign portal which gave more control over who can read them and it also let us know how long they had the link before they e-signed, could send reminders and all that

Re: [WISPA] Customer contract

2009-07-27 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Mike- You can read ours at http://velociter.net/index2.html by clicking on the New Subscriber link on the bottom. Personally, I think our agreement rocks (: Lots of junk we learned the hard way has made its way in there. Hope it helps you out. `S -Original Message- From:

Re: [WISPA] Used gear

2009-07-20 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
I need 18GHz DW dishes 2' or larger - I'd pay $70 for working 900MHz Trango SUs with internal antenna. Thanks, `S -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Michael Baird Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 9:11 AM To: WISPA General

[WISPA] Content Filtering

2009-04-12 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Recommendations for home user grade content filtering (either software or hardware) - thanks. `S WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/

[WISPA] Need service near San Diego, CA

2009-03-16 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Need descent 2mb/s symmetrical package or so for this address: 31812 Rancho Amigos RD Bonsall CA 92003 Please contact off list if you have any service, thanks. `S WISPA Wants You! Join today!

Re: [WISPA] Mesh just for kicks

2009-02-17 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
;) /me laughing while running for cover Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: Scott Vander Dussen sc...@velociter.net Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:13:03 To: WISPA General Listwireless@wispa.org Subject: [WISPA] Mesh just for kicks Looking to deploy a small mesh

Re: [WISPA] Mesh just for kicks

2009-02-17 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Scott Vander Dussen Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 9:13 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] Mesh just for kicks Looking to deploy a small mesh network downtown in a small city just for kicks. Low budget ($4k for ~10 nodes) - just want

Re: [WISPA] Mesh just for kicks

2009-02-17 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
any computer. e...@wisp-router.com wrote: MT and a consultant ;) /me laughing while running for cover Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: Scott Vander Dussen sc...@velociter.net Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:13:03 To: WISPA General Listwireless@wispa.org

[WISPA] Mesh just for kicks

2009-02-16 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Looking to deploy a small mesh network downtown in a small city just for kicks. Low budget ($4k for ~10 nodes) - just want to get my feet wet and have some fun. I'd charge for the service if it was easy enough to do and it worked good enough to justify a cost, otherwise free. Was hoping

[WISPA] FOR SALE: Spectrum Analyzer + Trango Stuff

2009-01-09 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Nice Bumblebee SA + Trango Stuff http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZscottvd Thanks, `S WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/

Re: [WISPA] Postage

2009-01-05 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Travis- As Brad and some others have mentioned, we use a PB stamping system as well - monthly fees are nominal and works well. As a side note we charge $2.99/mo paper statement fee for customers who demand paper statements mailed monthly, 6mo and 12mo pre-paid customers get them for free

[WISPA] Kernmantle Rope

2008-12-22 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Looking for 1200' of kernmantle rope. I found a spool here (sorry for the long URL, TinyURL doesn't work for this link) - https://www.nettechdi.com/eserv/eclipse.ecl?PROCID=WEBDISP.WOEB.MAINID~1=107ID~2=864ID~3=865CLEV=5PLEV=1QLEV=1PN=12764ITEM.NO=8PN.CT=21TRACKNO=J2537830143BANNERID= Price

Re: [WISPA] Colored Lanyards

2008-12-16 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
wrote: Yeah. Midwest Unlimited Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Scott Vander Dussen sc...@velociter.net Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:52:34 To: WISPA General Listwireless@wispa.org Subject: [WISPA] Colored Lanyards I'd like to pick up some new nylon web

[WISPA] Colored Lanyards

2008-12-15 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
I'd like to pick up some new nylon web lanyards for tower work but was hoping to get something other than the common yellow. I think it'd be an extra layer of safety to have different colored lanyards - if they're all the same color it's easier to get them mixed up which one you're clipping or

[WISPA] OSBridge Needed

2008-10-22 Thread Scott Vander Dussen
Looking for an OSBridge 5GXT HPN radio needed for upcoming deadline (highgain is out of stock) - please email me scottatvelociter.net offlist if you have one to sell - thanks. `S WISPA Wants You! Join today!