Re: [WISPA] SAF vs Trango

2012-11-02 Thread Travis Johnson
Feature key is NOT required on Trango for more power. All the radios are at full power regardless of the license key. Travis On 11/2/2012 6:53 AM, Gino Villarini wrote: Having more than 20+ links on both manufactures here is my input: SAF Pluses Great UI Interface, simultaneous link config

Re: [WISPA] SAF vs Trango

2012-11-02 Thread Travis Johnson
I'm curious about that as well... I know weight is a big thing for Gino due to shipping... but I'm not sure I would be willing to give up the higher output and better receive levels for a couple extra pounds. Travis On 11/2/2012 7:49 AM, Josh Luthman wrote: Why are you doing all new links

Re: [WISPA] SAF vs Trango

2012-11-02 Thread Travis Johnson
When I have priced them before, SAF was the same price as Trango with their standard power... but when you increase to High Power then it's more expensive. And SAF's 5 year warranty is very cool... the bigger question with this type of radio is how quickly can they repair/replace the unit? I

Re: [WISPA] SAF vs Trango

2012-11-02 Thread Travis Johnson
HI, I have spoken to several other WISP's and when they actually compare the SAME radio from SAF to Trango (same power, same license keys, same dishes, etc.) then Trango is 99% of the time less expensive. Yes, it only has a 2 year warranty compared to 5 years, but that's the only difference.

Re: [WISPA] Ubiquiti next product.... another router?

2012-09-14 Thread Travis Johnson
Sorry... I don't agree that Ubiquiti is in the same category as Cisco or Motorola. I have Cisco switches and routers with 5+ YEARS of uptime. My main Cisco switch is moving over 1500Mbps of graphic daily and has been up for over 2+ years. We have had many Ubiquiti radios that if they have more

Re: [WISPA] Questions for those that have bought/sold WISPs

2012-09-03 Thread Travis Johnson
There is no set formula. This is a negotiation process you will have to deal with your other partners about. They can't force you out, and you can't demand a certain amount. You would ask for a number (start high), and they will counter with a number (low), and you go back and forth until you

Re: [WISPA] Netflix to offer free caches to ISPs

2012-06-05 Thread Travis Johnson
The internet is free... don't you know that yet Doug? :) Travis Microserv On 6/5/2012 9:43 AM, Doug Clark wrote: I agree. The problem is not the bandwidth from my headend, it is the last mile which is killing the deal for me. This whole streaming video over the Internet thing is absolutely

Re: [WISPA] 100Mbps+ BH Solutions.

2012-03-16 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Licensed 11ghz with 2ft to 4ft dishes. $15,000 per hop. Travis On 3/16/2012 7:52 AM, Ryan Ghering wrote: I need any vendors on the list to please contact me on any of their offerings for short to medium distance 1 to 6 miles solutions for BH of 100Mbps to 1Gbps. I need quotes for full

Re: [WISPA] 100Mbps+ BH Solutions.

2012-03-16 Thread Travis Johnson
I'm not doing it... I just put a number out there so he could realize there is way more to it than posting a distance. :) Travis On 3/16/2012 8:18 AM, Josh Luthman wrote: You're going to have a hell of an installation when you find that 6 mile link is between two rohn 25 at 10 feet! Josh

Re: [WISPA] 100Mbps+ BH Solutions.

2012-03-16 Thread Travis Johnson
it surely can't be quality of equipment reasons? Happy Friday and St. Patty's Day, Forbes On 3/16/2012 7:11 AM, Travis Johnson wrote: Hi, Licensed 11ghz with 2ft to 4ft dishes. $15,000 per hop. Travis On 3/16/2012 7:52 AM, Ryan Ghering wrote: I need any vendors on the list

Re: [WISPA] Advertising ARIN IPs via BGP

2012-01-26 Thread Travis Johnson
This is the reason that ATT costs more and Windstream (which I have never heard of until this message) is cheap. You get what you pay for... a company with real tech support and engineers that know what they are doing and get it done, and some other company that doesn't. :) Travis Microserv

Re: [WISPA] BridgeMaxx Status

2011-12-17 Thread Travis Johnson
Every day. Always. On 12/17/2011 11:59 AM, Scott Reed wrote: I just had a friend call wondering if BridgeMaxx was having issues. Issues as in their phone in 1 city is apparently disconnected and in another just rings forever. Since he has their service and it is out, he was wondering what is

Re: [WISPA] Wireless Without Limits

2011-11-03 Thread Travis Johnson
The most interesting part is the cruise was only $279 per person. How much cheaper could he have gotten it with an employee discount? And how much would DR have to charge to allow this person into all the sessions/keynotes/afterhours free drinks/etc.? Travis On 11/3/2011 10:02 AM, Cameron

Re: [WISPA] Wireless Without Limits

2011-11-03 Thread Travis Johnson
$139/night? The standard cabins were $279 for all 4 nights. Travis On 11/3/2011 10:29 AM, Chuck Hogg wrote: I know I checked on the cruise for myself, and with my timeshare discounts it was $139/night (or free if I transferred some of my timeshare in) in a much better room, not the base

Re: [WISPA] Wireless Without Limits

2011-11-03 Thread Travis Johnson
[mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] *On Behalf Of *Travis Johnson *Sent:* Thursday, November 03, 2011 12:10 PM *To:* WISPA General List *Subject:* Re: [WISPA] Wireless Without Limits The most interesting part is the cruise was only $279 per person. How much cheaper could he have gotten it with an employee

Re: [WISPA] Wireless Without Limits

2011-11-03 Thread Travis Johnson
I think WISPAPALOOZA needs to be $399 or $499 next year, then give multiple employee discounts. Travis Microserv On 11/3/2011 6:17 PM, Mike Hammett wrote: That brings up another point. WISPAPALOOZA was a couple hundred bucks. Most conferences are $1,000+. VMWorld was like $1300. - Mike

Re: [WISPA] Who Knows eRate

2011-10-29 Thread Travis Johnson
eRate is used if you are selling services to the school (like internet access, or even just transport between their own schools, etc.). Travis On 10/29/2011 10:02 AM, Eric Rogers wrote: Who knows eRate on this list? We have an opportunity to rent fiber to provide a connection to our tower

Re: [WISPA] UBNT Rocket M5 Throughput

2011-10-24 Thread Travis Johnson
Turn AirMax on. Travis On 10/24/2011 1:36 PM, Patrick D. Nix, Jr wrote: What is the best real TCP throughput up/down anyone is getting on a PtP ubnt connection? We have two rocket M5 approx 1.5 mi, CCQ 97-98%, 40mhz channel width, airmax off. Displayed TX/RX rate is 270/270. Real TCP

Re: [WISPA] 7 days till Vegas

2011-10-01 Thread Travis Johnson
WHAT? I was really looking forward to chatting with you... better hire someone to take your place for a while so you can come... :) Travis Microserv On 10/1/2011 9:41 PM, Charles Wu wrote: Unfortunately, I just found out that I'm not going to be able to go =( -Charles

Re: [WISPA] UBNT

2011-09-24 Thread Travis Johnson
But can you play WoW on your smartphone? :) Travis On 9/24/2011 5:17 PM, Mike Hammett wrote: I agree, but I can get more throughput on my phone in metro Chicago than is available in most rural areas. I have topped 8 megs. My friend has topped 20 megs on his in metro Chicago. - Mike

Re: [WISPA] Rack Mount POE Injector

2011-09-15 Thread Travis Johnson
12 port is here: http://www.streakwave.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=TP-NCMS312-24eq=Tp= Travis On 9/15/2011 4:38 PM, Matt wrote: Looking for a rack mount POE injector that supports Ubiquiti at 24 volts. Anyone know of anything? Would like around 16 ports.

Re: [WISPA] Catalyst for BGP

2011-07-30 Thread Travis Johnson
Why not just use a Cisco router then? Lots of used, cheap Cisco stuff on ebay... :) Travis On 7/30/2011 11:26 AM, Gino Villarini wrote: Yes, we have considered others, would like a HW platform that has many support options... Cisco is well documented and you can get someone to help out

Re: [WISPA] Ubiquiti

2011-07-06 Thread Travis Johnson
We have AP's using 10mhz channel size with 40+ customers and not seeing that problem. Travis Microserv On 7/6/2011 11:11 AM, Pat Nix wrote: We are starting to notice an evident limitation with ubiquiti's polling method. It seems that when we have more than about 15 or so subs on an AP (M2)

Re: [WISPA] UBNT files $200M IPO

2011-06-26 Thread Travis Johnson
Ever radio we have sent back for RMA we have gotten a replacement (brand new) radio within 2 weeks. We just follow the normal, published procedures on the website. Travis Microserv On 6/26/2011 11:23 AM, Tom Sharples wrote: Maybe you're a bigger fish in their pond Rick, but I can only go from

Re: [WISPA] electro-comm or?????

2011-06-16 Thread Travis Johnson
These places are probably tired of people calling and getting free advise and support and then having people buy elsewhere. Buy it and try it. That's my motto. Travis On 6/16/2011 5:19 PM, Marlon K. Schafer (509-982-2181) wrote: Anyone else miss having these guys around? Know where the

Re: [WISPA] [WISPAOLD] Licensed 11ghz Hops

2011-05-14 Thread Travis Johnson
When you do the license, you get two 40mhz channels. The frequency coordinator will take care of all that, once you apply for the license. Travis Microserv On 5/14/2011 10:27 AM, Scott Carullo wrote: Below is part of a conversation from last November. Josh mentions the SAF Lumina using

Re: [WISPA] 24port POE switch recommendation

2011-04-25 Thread Travis Johnson
Why not the Netgear switch you listed? We just installed one and it seems to work great, especially for $350 for 24 ports that are PoE, with GigE uplinks. Travis Microserv On 4/25/2011 9:11 AM, ja...@hensleycrew.com wrote: I know this is slightly OT, but anyone have a recommendation for a

Re: [WISPA] 24port POE switch recommendation

2011-04-25 Thread Travis Johnson
, and I've always had good luck with Netgear, but also open to other suggestions. Where did you get it for $350? Cheapest I can find is in the $600 range... --- Original Message --- From: Travis Johnson[mailto:t...@ida.net] Sent: 4/25/2011 10:19:42 AM To : wireless

Re: [WISPA] 24port POE switch recommendation

2011-04-25 Thread Travis Johnson
- for the price difference we may stick with 10/100 for now --- Original Message --- From: Travis Johnson[mailto:t...@ida.net] Sent: 4/25/2011 10:39:20 AM To : wireless@wispa.org Cc : Subject : RE: Re: [WISPA] 24port POE switch recommendation Sorry

Re: [WISPA] New self-supporting tower

2011-04-25 Thread Travis Johnson
Cost for just the tower? Travis Microserv On 4/25/2011 4:46 PM, Kurt Fankhauser wrote: You wanna look at American Tower http://www.amertower.com http://www.amertower.com/ We just put up one of their Standard Duty 120 footers. About half the cost of Rohn and I think it's a better built

Re: [WISPA] Verizon 4G LTE - WOW - update

2011-04-05 Thread Travis Johnson
The other question is how much do you pay for the service? It all comes down to price. I can deliver 10Mbps x 10Mbps up to 300Mbps x 300Mbps to anyone that wants it... however, most people don't want to pay for it... ;) Travis Microserv On 4/5/2011 5:37 AM, Charles Wu wrote: It's generally

Re: [WISPA] Verizon 4G LTE - WOW

2011-04-03 Thread Travis Johnson
But then nobody in your household could be on the internet unless you were home... Travis On 4/3/2011 8:12 AM, Charles Wu wrote: Since the kids discovered Netflix, my main Comcast broadband connection has gotten completely trashed and is unusable Included with the Thunderbolt is free

Re: [WISPA] Indoor N Mikrotik Router

2011-03-06 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Do they require a CAT5 run to each AP, or are they repeaters as well? Travis On 3/6/2011 11:41 AM, Jerry Richardson wrote: Does it need to be MikroTik? I just installed 8 UniFi AP's and the coverage is outstanding. The centralized control and information software puts it in a

Re: [WISPA] non-802.3 rackmount poe switch

2011-02-28 Thread Travis Johnson
This would be cool however, I'm sure price is the factor. How much would you be willing to pay for the 12 port version? My guess is something like this would be $600-$800. :( Travis On 2/28/2011 10:52 AM, Brad Belton wrote: And here I am thinking all this time that I was the only one

[WISPA] OT: Cisco line card

2011-02-12 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Has anyone ever used a Cisco 3GE-GBIC-SC line card in a 12000 series router and a WS-G5483 GBIC module (copper)? The data sheet on the line card says it requires a fiber GBIC module, yet the single GE line card will use a copper GBIC without an issue. Travis Microserv

Re: [WISPA] NSM2 StarOS

2011-02-08 Thread Travis Johnson
I would question whether using 10mhz channel size would work... you probably have to go back to standard 20mhz channel sizes to make them talk... this is just a guess... Travis Microserv On 2/8/2011 9:13 AM, Roger Howard wrote: So I've heard of several people now who are running StarOS APs

Re: [WISPA] Mikrotik RB411

2011-02-05 Thread Travis Johnson
Matt... we have over 1,000 of the regular 411 boards in the air... including many point to point backhaul links. We saw temps down to -30F this last week and didn't have a single failure. Travis Microserv On 2/5/2011 11:41 AM, Matt Larsen - Lists wrote: I just wanted to take this opportunity

Re: [WISPA] IP Space WHOIS Data Update

2011-01-10 Thread Travis Johnson
We still have IP space in our name that we haven't even had that carrier for 5+ years... Travis Microserv On 1/10/2011 3:05 PM, Matt wrote: We have returned some IP space to our upstream few days ago. How long does it typically take for them to update the WHOIS data so it no longer points

Re: [WISPA] Can't make a competitor happy.

2010-12-29 Thread Travis Johnson
I agree with Jerry 100% on this. Travis Microserv On 12/29/2010 1:46 PM, Jerry Richardson wrote: This is different than having to deal with consumer routers. This is a matter of paying attention the environment you are rolling into. Had NB looked at the spectrum, he would have have seen

Re: [WISPA] Can't make a competitor happy.

2010-12-29 Thread Travis Johnson
I upgraded our main billing server hard disks in the time it took to write that reply... :) Travis Microserv On 12/29/2010 3:19 PM, Chuck Hogg wrote: Tom: I'm always impressed with the time you take in writing the responses you do. I wish I had that kind of time, I barely have enough time

Re: [WISPA] Email Accounts

2010-12-15 Thread Travis Johnson
We are hosting 10,000 email accounts on a single box running Linux with Postfix. Using 4GB of RAM and a simple RAID10 config with SATA drives. Travis Microserv On 12/15/2010 8:38 AM, Matt wrote: Our current email server is getting a bit over loaded. Disk I/O is getting to be an issue on it.

Re: [WISPA] Problems with facebook and hotmail

2010-11-25 Thread Travis Johnson
I would guess you are running out of bandwidth. 5meg isn't much for 120 customers, especially since most of them are probably trying to use it at nearly the same time (6:00PM - 10:00PM). Travis Microserv On 11/25/2010 6:45 AM, Optimum Wireless Services wrote: Hello. Lately my customers

Re: [WISPA] Ubiquity PowerBridge5M @ 12miles

2010-11-10 Thread Travis Johnson
I have a few brand new ones (still sealed) I would let go if you really wanted them... hit me offlist. Travis Microserv On 11/10/2010 4:16 PM, Jerry Richardson wrote: The calculator indicated a great link. However it's moot since they are out of stock everywhere. Turns out it's less cost

Re: [WISPA] New UBNT 900 gear

2010-11-09 Thread Travis Johnson
Got my CPE's two days ago... On 11/9/2010 12:35 PM, Robert West wrote: I've been able to find the sectors and rockets for some time but the CPEs aren't available. Once they show up then the sectors and rockets will be gone. Grab what ya can when you can! :) -Original

Re: [WISPA] New UBNT 900 gear

2010-11-09 Thread Travis Johnson
Stock was gone a month ago... before it ever arrived. On 11/9/2010 12:30 PM, rwf wrote: Anyone tried any of the UBNT 900 gear yet? How did it work? Anyone know who has some in stock? Ralph WISPA Wants

Re: [WISPA] Full BGP on RouterOS

2010-11-03 Thread Travis Johnson
It's about 30 tall and weighs about 100 pounds (literally). Travis Microserv On 11/3/2010 12:01 AM, Tom DeReggi wrote: That is way cool, to have that much real redundancy in a router. How big is Big? Tom DeReggi RapidDSL Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband -

Re: [WISPA] Full BGP on RouterOS

2010-11-03 Thread Travis Johnson
*From:*wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] *On Behalf Of *Travis Johnson *Sent:* Tuesday, November 02, 2010 11:37 PM *To:* WISPA General List *Subject:* Re: [WISPA] Full BGP on RouterOS Tom, I agree that Linux works very well as a router, but it still doesn't compare

Re: [WISPA] Full BGP on RouterOS

2010-11-03 Thread Travis Johnson
[mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 11:37 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Full BGP on RouterOS Tom, I agree that Linux works very well as a router, but it still doesn't compare to a dedicated hardware platform (like Cisco

Re: [WISPA] Full BGP on RouterOS

2010-11-03 Thread Travis Johnson
From:wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 11:37 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Full BGP on RouterOS Tom, I agree that Linux works very well as a router, but it still doesn't compare

Re: [WISPA] Full BGP on RouterOS

2010-11-03 Thread Travis Johnson
:53 -0600, Travis Johnson wrote: Having two routers talking to each other is not the same as a single router with redundant parts. I can pull the CPU card from my Cisco and the box never misses a single packet because the 2nd CPU card is in the same box. Same with the route processor cards. Same

Re: [WISPA] Full BGP on RouterOS

2010-11-03 Thread Travis Johnson
this too. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 9:53 PM, Travis Johnson t...@ida.net mailto:t...@ida.net wrote: Having two routers talking to each other is not the same

Re: [WISPA] Full BGP on RouterOS

2010-11-02 Thread Travis Johnson
Tom, I agree that Linux works very well as a router, but it still doesn't compare to a dedicated hardware platform (like Cisco) that was built from the ground up to do nothing but routing. We purchased a used Cisco 12008 router about 1.5 years ago off ebay. They are very, very cheap... the

Re: [WISPA] Looking for Bandwidth Manager

2010-10-15 Thread Travis Johnson
Run... run far far away... We ran an ETINC box for many years, until we couldn't take his support and attitude any longer... or his nazi licensing system. Travis Microserv On 10/15/2010 10:36 AM, Marlon K. Schafer wrote: Dennis has been around for a very long time. http://www.etinc.com/

Re: [WISPA] Looking for Bandwidth Manager

2010-10-14 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, You need to fix your network, not the hardware/software you are running. I have over 60 Mikrotik backhaul links, with over 1,000 Mikrotik customer radios (plus thousands more Trango and Canopy) and have NONE of the issues you describe. Our main edge router is a Mikrotik box (x86 with

Re: [WISPA] 189 mile wifi link- 5.8G Ubiquiti

2010-09-22 Thread Travis Johnson
Dang they just beat my 127 mile link using Trango radios from 4-5 years ago... :( I don't think I have two mountaintops that far apart :( Travis Microserv On 9/22/2010 4:49 PM, Tom DeReggi wrote: Pretty impressive for 5.8Ghz. I'm aware of numerous long 2.4G links, but this is

Re: [WISPA] I'm pulling Mikrotik

2010-09-17 Thread Travis Johnson
Time to route. I can't imagine having my entire network bridged. We see problem on the same towers between AP's because there is no routing between them. Spend your time re-doing your network to routed. Travis Microserv On 9/17/2010 2:27 AM, Forbes Mercy wrote: How my day ended, I really

Re: [WISPA] I'm pulling Mikrotik

2010-09-16 Thread Travis Johnson
Same here. I think we had up to 1500 MT radios in the field. No higher failure rate or issues than any other product (Trango, Canopy, etc.). Travis Microserv On 9/16/2010 12:39 PM, Chuck Hogg wrote: At one point we had about 1300 MikroTiks in the field. I never had this problem. I

Re: [WISPA] Taking the plunge

2010-09-13 Thread Travis Johnson
And I think that's a very optimistic number even at that... but time will tell. Travis Microserv On 9/13/2010 1:53 PM, Tony C. Loosle wrote: I think UBNT means 300 per cell or per 3 radios. So, only 100 per ap radio. t Glenn, My concern is I already have 58 clients on a MT AP. I need

Re: [WISPA] OT: Looking for Layer 3 Switch with BGP?

2010-09-08 Thread Travis Johnson
The RB1000 is not much of a router when under load. You can build a 1u ATOM based system for less money that has 4x the horsepower. Travis Microserv On 9/8/2010 9:20 PM, Faisal Imtiaz wrote: So here is a nice ref. document from Cisco, pps rating on their routers... Take a look at the

Re: [WISPA] OT: Looking for Layer 3 Switch with BGP?

2010-09-08 Thread Travis Johnson
for? On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 11:25 PM, Travis Johnson t...@ida.net mailto:t...@ida.net wrote: The RB1000 is not much of a router when under load. You can build a 1u ATOM based system for less money that has 4x the horsepower. Travis Microserv On 9/8/2010 9:20 PM, Faisal Imtiaz

Re: [WISPA] OT: Looking for Layer 3 Switch with BGP?

2010-09-08 Thread Travis Johnson
it was only $700. How much can you build the Atom unit for? On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 11:25 PM, Travis Johnson t...@ida.net mailto:t...@ida.net wrote: The RB1000 is not much of a router when under load. You can build a 1u ATOM based system for less money that has 4x

Re: [WISPA] mikrotik vs ubiquiti

2010-09-04 Thread Travis Johnson
Won't happen... at least not with the current radios. Travis Microserv On 9/3/2010 9:50 PM, Robert West wrote: UBNT + GPS?!!! Stop it! You're making me think that there may be a brighter future after all! Shame on you for causing me to dream yet again! Bob- -Original

Re: [WISPA] mikrotik vs ubiquiti

2010-09-04 Thread Travis Johnson
And even then, it won't be backward compatible with everything else in the field. And, you will have to set the up/down percentage, etc. just like with Canopy... it can't be a free for all and still have sync. Doesn't work like that. ;) Travis Microserv On 9/4/2010 8:29 AM, Gino Villarini

Re: [WISPA] mikrotik vs ubiquiti

2010-09-04 Thread Travis Johnson
To each their own... we use 100% MT on our backbone (over 70 production links, some up to 73 miles). We are fully routed (even on each wireless hop), so using MT works great because I don't have to have a separate router like if I used UBNT. I have full telnet, speed test, packet sniffing,

Re: [WISPA] Akamai / other caching servers

2010-09-01 Thread Travis Johnson
Yes, but the bandwidth savings are not worth the headaches (another box or two to maintain, some sites don't like to be cached, customer support calls, web sites blocking a certain IP address because ALL the traffic from your network is coming from the cache server IP, etc.). Unless you are

Re: [WISPA] Bandwidth Providers

2010-09-01 Thread Travis Johnson
So what you are saying is that YOU shouldn't have to uphold YOUR end of the contract? How does that make sense? Travis Microserv On 9/1/2010 1:41 PM, Eric Rogers wrote: I am looking for multiple connections to the internet. We currently have ATT Fiber and IPs. We want to look at

Re: [WISPA] Akamai / other caching servers

2010-09-01 Thread Travis Johnson
for $500/month and pay for ANY additional bandwidth it may save me. And I can do this every day. :) Travis Microserv On 9/1/2010 2:29 PM, Blake Covarrubias wrote: On Sep 1, 2010, at 5:14 AM, Travis Johnson wrote: Yes, but the bandwidth savings are not worth the headaches (another box or two

Re: [WISPA] Akamai / other caching servers

2010-09-01 Thread Travis Johnson
List *Subject:* Re: [WISPA] Akamai / other caching servers I wish I had $500/mth business customers to sign up everyday! Regards, Chuck On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 7:09 PM, Travis Johnson t...@ida.net mailto:t...@ida.net wrote: Been there, done ALL of that. Not worth the headaches. Bandwidth

Re: [WISPA] Bandwidth Providers

2010-09-01 Thread Travis Johnson
You can almost always get the new pricing, if you want to sign a new contract for the same as your existing one. I have done that at least 20 times with Qwest on PRI and T1 lines for customers. The original poster just said they won't give me the new pricing. Sometimes you have to work at

Re: [WISPA] Akamai / other caching servers

2010-09-01 Thread Travis Johnson
:* wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] *On Behalf Of *Travis Johnson *Sent:* Wednesday, September 01, 2010 8:05 PM *To:* WISPA General List *Subject:* Re: [WISPA] Akamai / other caching servers I have two OC-3 connections (155Mbps) and one OC-12 connection (620Mbps

Re: [WISPA] Akamai / other caching servers

2010-09-01 Thread Travis Johnson
Of *Travis Johnson *Sent:* Wednesday, September 01, 2010 8:34 PM *To:* WISPA General List *Subject:* Re: [WISPA] Akamai / other caching servers You monitor your usage on all the links up to, and including your backbone. If I have 100Meg from my core to a tower, does that mean I can only sell ten 10Meg

Re: [WISPA] What to do with outbound bandwidth

2010-08-13 Thread Travis Johnson
Ya we currently have over 200Mbps of available outgoing bandwidth available and we already do hosting and co-location. :( Travis Microserv Josh Luthman wrote: Servers...game servers, voice (teamspeak/ventrilo) servers...? Maybe help the community with content distribution. Josh

Re: [WISPA] Broadband work with Indian Reservation

2010-08-13 Thread Travis Johnson
The reservation in our area put an actual ordinance in effect that bans all outdoor antennas on any structure (including their homes, sheds, garages, barns, etc.). We still do installs there (along with 2 or 3 other providers), but technically they could enforce it. The reason? Because they

Re: [WISPA] What to do with outbound bandwidth

2010-08-13 Thread Travis Johnson
:* wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] *On Behalf Of *Travis Johnson *Sent:* Friday, August 13, 2010 4:05 PM *To:* WISPA General List *Subject:* Re: [WISPA] What to do with outbound bandwidth Ya we currently have over 200Mbps of available outgoing bandwidth available

Re: [WISPA] OT: Tape backup

2010-07-13 Thread Travis Johnson
SATA drive in external case with USB. Travis Microserv Jason Hensley wrote: What are you guys using for Tape backup options? Prefer something SCSI to replace existing tape drive that has failed. I just personally hate tape. Thanks!

Re: [WISPA] Note of support for the WISPA Regional Meeting

2010-07-06 Thread Travis Johnson
I think we should start the chant now Randy... VEGAS... VEGAS... VEGAS... V-E-G-A-S... :) Travis Microserv Randy Cosby wrote: Are there plans for other regional meetings - like in Utah, Vegas or Colorado?

Re: [WISPA] OT, new IP addresses blackholed

2010-06-28 Thread Travis Johnson
Keep pushing your upstream(s) to get it fixed. Daily calls. We had the same issue with our 69.20.128 block about 6 years ago... apparently the entire 69 block used to be unrouteable IP space until ARIN opened it up and starting giving it out to poor suckers (like me)... the problem was most

Re: [WISPA] Network Redesign

2010-06-28 Thread Travis Johnson
One way to conserve IP space is to route a subnet to each tower rather than each AP. Have every AP plugged into a switch at the tower, and then into a router before it leaves that tower. That way you can use up the entire subnet before adding another. ;) Travis Microserv Alan Bryant wrote:

Re: [WISPA] Network Redesign

2010-06-28 Thread Travis Johnson
Yes. Travis RickG wrote: Would you leave the AP in bridge mode and let the tower router take care of the routing? On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 10:47 PM, Travis Johnson t...@ida.net wrote: One way to conserve IP space is to route a subnet to each tower rather than each AP. Have every AP

Re: [WISPA] ANOTHER Apex firmware upgrade problem

2010-06-27 Thread Travis Johnson
-config)# linktest 1 LOCK RSSI MSEBER TX R X 1 1 -38.30 dBm -34.90 dB 0.00E+00256QAM 2 56QAM On Sun, Jun 27, 2010 at 12:32 AM, Travis Johnson t...@ida.net wrote: Did you check: (1) power level on each

Re: [WISPA] What are the Challenges?

2010-06-27 Thread Travis Johnson
I voted for Las Vegas as well. If you can find a time when things aren't busy (in Vegas), stuff is really cheap. Travis Microserv MDK wrote: I've never been to any WISP or ISP con of any kind. Wanted to, but never had the dough to go. First, St Louis? Why? Go to Las Vegas and do it

Re: [WISPA] ANOTHER Apex firmware upgrade problem

2010-06-26 Thread Travis Johnson
Did you check: (1) power level on each side (2) speed settings (same modulation and channel size on each side) (3) what does the linktest show on each side? Travis Microserv can...@believewireless.net wrote: We can access the units via their IBM addresses but they won't pass traffic. We have

Re: [WISPA] ANOTHER Apex firmware upgrade problem

2010-06-26 Thread Travis Johnson
That firmware has been out for almost 6 months now... no other updates during that time. Travis Josh Luthman wrote: I think Trango users have to so that it fixes auto rate modulating. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373

Re: [WISPA] ANOTHER Apex firmware upgrade problem

2010-06-26 Thread Travis Johnson
1 1 -38.30 dBm -34.90 dB 0.00E+00256QAM 2 56QAM On Sun, Jun 27, 2010 at 12:32 AM, Travis Johnson t...@ida.net wrote: Did you check: (1) power level on each side (2) speed settings (same modulation and channel size on each side) (3) what does

Re: [WISPA] [Motorola II] Network Redesign

2010-06-25 Thread Travis Johnson
It's not that easy anymore. Seven years ago when we applied to get our first ARIN block, it took about 2-3 days and some paperwork. We got a /18 without too much trouble. A year ago, we started the process to get another block. This took over a month, with over 30 emails back and forth, and

Re: [WISPA] [Motorola II] Network Redesign

2010-06-25 Thread Travis Johnson
, Travis Johnson t...@ida.net wrote: It's not that easy anymore. Seven years ago when we applied to get our first ARIN block, it took about 2-3 days and some paperwork. We got a /18 without too much trouble. A year ago, we started the process to get another block. This took over a month

Re: [WISPA] [Motorola II] Network Redesign

2010-06-25 Thread Travis Johnson
Just in case a DHCP server goes crazy at the show... You can never be too careful you know... Travis Mike Hammett wrote: I think it's more alarming that Interop has a /8. Something that's only open 4 times a year needs 16 million IPs? - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions

Re: [WISPA] Apex firmware upgrade problem

2010-06-14 Thread Travis Johnson
You turned on tftp on the radio first, right? tftpd on Travis Microserv Scott Carullo wrote: Maybe I'm doing (or not doing) something simple, but I am unable to tftp upgrade files to either of the APEX radios on either side of a link. torch shows my computer trying to connect but no data

Re: [WISPA] Is this a record of some kind?

2010-06-12 Thread Travis Johnson
with a 1W amp. Chuck Profito wrote: probably a ruckus on the other end -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of MDK Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 10:16 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] Is this a record of some

Re: [WISPA] Ubiquiti - Success Feels Good

2010-06-12 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, I would still like to know what it's going to do when an entire polarization gets jammed with noise? Will the radio still pass traffic? Or will there be so many errors that it will overtake the link and nothing will work? Travis Microserv Tom DeReggi wrote: I jsut wanted to mention,

Re: [WISPA] Is this a record of some kind?

2010-06-12 Thread Travis Johnson
I think you meant our (non-FCC approved) own design and manufacture slotted waveguide sector. Travis Chuck Profito wrote: I stand corrected, dumbfounded and humbled. BTW how about a photo and spec on that our own design and manufacture slotted waveguide sector Chuck Profito

Re: [WISPA] Trango APEX data / mgmt cable connection question

2010-06-10 Thread Travis Johnson
We use what is provided by Trango. We have never sealed or weatherproofed them. Travis Microserv Scott Carullo wrote: Those of you that use this equipment do you recommend using the supplied connectors for ethernet only or do you seal around them with additional material like coax seal or

Re: [WISPA] legal entity type - was taxes

2010-06-08 Thread Travis Johnson
Yes. The corporation is it's own entity. Everyone is an employee of the corporation. Travis RickG wrote: Same subject, different question: Are you an employee of the corp? On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 1:55 PM, Travis Johnson t...@ida.net wrote: We are an S-corp and have been since the first

Re: [WISPA] legal entity type - was taxes

2010-06-08 Thread Travis Johnson
The other thing to remember is with a corporation, technically you are not self-employed... which can make a big difference when trying to get personal loans, etc. Travis Microserv Travis Johnson wrote: Yes. The corporation is it's own entity. Everyone is an employee of the corporation

Re: [WISPA] legal entity type - was taxes

2010-06-07 Thread Travis Johnson
industry's standard is. I submit that the IRS does not look at it as a personal, business choice. I'd rather do it correctly now than find out from the IRS I'm doing it wrong. On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 12:44 PM, Travis Johnson t...@ida.net wrote: This is a personal, business choice

Re: [WISPA] ROS on x86 - Backup Everything (system, config, license)?

2010-06-03 Thread Travis Johnson
The ROS license is stored in the MBR of the hard drive. There is no way to copy it or back it up. It is tied directly to that drive. Travis Microserv Greg Ihnen wrote: I've googled and searched and can't find an answer to this. I posted to the MT forum, but I thought I'd try here too.

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread Travis Johnson
This is a personal, business choice. There is no set answer. Some of our equipment we expense and some we depreciate. It all depends on what tax breaks you need now vs. later. Travis Microserv RickG wrote: Everyone's favorite subject :) I'm getting mixed information form my accountants on

Re: [WISPA] Leasing Companies

2010-06-03 Thread Travis Johnson
Be prepared to sign over your company to them if you use them for anything. :( Travis Layne Sisk wrote: Here is a leasing guy. We don't lease from him but he provides leasing to several of the WISPs that we support. Not cheap but he has money to lend out. Bill MacNamara Vice President

Re: [WISPA] Fast DNS cache

2010-05-26 Thread Travis Johnson
Not faster than having your own servers on your own network... ;) Travis Microserv Jerry Richardson wrote: I can't believe how fast the google servers are. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of David E. Smith Sent:

Re: [WISPA] Fast DNS cache

2010-05-26 Thread Travis Johnson
...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 9:58 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Fast DNS cache Not faster than having your own servers on your own network... ;) Travis Microserv Jerry Richardson wrote: I can't believe how fast the google

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