If you are
intending to offer 1.5 service reliably via Waverider, I wouldn’t plan on
putting more than a handful on a CCU. You only have 2 Mb to work with. As
someone else suggested, an overlay of 802.x would be useful depending on
terrain. I would also be careful assuming the customers
Joshua M. Andrews wrote:
Cliff:
Thank you for the information. The areas of DSL are very spotty and
cable is very inexpensive and unreliable. Many people are upset at
both situations. DSL is offered for about $30 per month with purchase
of a DSL "modem" at around $50 or so and a 1 year co
> I'm shooting at offering 1.5 Mbps service at around $24.95 and
> offering VOIP for another $24.95 if they so choose. So the
> competition hasn't a chance against me if I can get around that $350
> CPE cost.
>
IMNSHO - If you are trying to "compete" you will fall on your face in a
heartbeat.
We haven't been in business for 3 years, but yes we have wireless links
that have 100% uptime. How many years did this entire country depend on
wireless links for long distance prior to fiber optics? The M in MCI
isn't microwave for no reason.
-Matt
Travis Johnson wrote:
Hi,
I have point t
Well said. You don't need to be the cheapest to be profitable.
pd
JohnnyO wrote:
I'm shooting at offering 1.5 Mbps service at around $24.95 and
offering VOIP for another $24.95 if they so choose. So the
competition hasn't a chance against me if I can get around that $350
CPE cost.
I
Mario,
Let me preface my suggestion with the fact that you didn't specify how
many extensions were at the remote office nor what brand of PBX you're
using.
Since you suggested a one line Linksys device, I'll assume you're only
dealing with a hand full of extensions, at most. Otherwise, you m
Matt,
Now you are comparing $150,000 point to point licensed microwave links
with $150 CPE point to multi-point links?
Travis
Microserv
Matt Liotta wrote:
We haven't been in business for 3 years, but yes we have wireless
links that have 100% uptime. How many years did this entire country
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In today’s 2nd Report and Order, the Commission amended its rules for
general Part 15
unlicensed operations that use wide bandwidths but are not classified as
UWB devices under its
rules. It increased the peak power limits and reduc
Licensed microwave doesn't cost $150,000 and we don't use any gear that
is any where near as cheap as $150. Maybe the reason your wireless links
aren't reliable is because you aren't spending enough on them. Every
wireless link that has failed in our history has been the result of
human error o
I know we keep working on our processes to improve the installation of
our links. We still have a "burn-in" period after installations because
our processes aren't yet 100%. I think it would be great if we could
together work up a documented procedure to ensure better wireline
reliability of wi
Doesn't it depend on your customer base? Did we hear that this is a small
town? Your way of doing things is like mine. Show value and provide a good
service and you will have very little churn in your customers. There are a
number of small towns (1k-4k population) that I service, but once we we
Johny made a great point.
In wireless you are going to need the margin to cover truck rolls, and
support, equipment failure, and all that stuff.
What you will find is that wirelesss has less customer awareness and is
harder to sell, and you are going to need mnore margin to pay you back for
th
Hey Matt,
Please excuse the following shameless self-promotion however, it's my
"mission" to try to be helpful therefore I respectfully offer the
following:
I think you'll find my book helpful:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1587050692/ref=sib_dp_pt/103-8486677-9648632#reader-link
or my wo
Thanks A LOT.
I'll let you know I end up trying.
Mario
Brian Whigham wrote:
Mario,
Let me preface my suggestion with the fact that you didn't specify how
many extensions were at the remote office nor what brand of PBX you're
using.
Since you suggested a one line Linksys device, I'll assum
Travis does bring up an important issue regarding uptime.
It has been proven that Wireless can be a reliable technology, the flaw is
not the RF.
Expecially PtP links engineered between two points on an ISPs network,
controlled by an ISP.
The problem however come in on the other side of the link
All good points and I also think that in a urban/city environment were you have
more visible rooftops that redundancy from another PoP is the key and using a
routing protocol to fail over if the main link goes down
Dan Metcalf
Wireless Broadband Systems
www.wbisp.com
781-566-2053 ext 6201
1-888-w
Matt,
20 years ago before the "fiber" and MCI was using links, they cost more
than $150k. Even our local cell phone provider has point to point links
that are over $100k today.
I've been doing this for almost 10 years I have THOUSANDS of
wireless customers. How many customers do you have
I have a sub with an external hard drive but he needs a good backup
program. Anyone know of a good one you've had luck with?
Brian
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Veritas Backup Exec & Computer Associates ARCServe. They're spendy, but you
did ask for a 'good' backup program.
Mark Nash
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- Original Message -
From: "Brian Rohr
http://www.directdeals.com/category-arcserve-backup.aspx?ovchn=OTHER&ovcpn=Froogle&ovcrn=ARCserve+Backup&ovtac=PPC
It looks like a little too much for me. :)
NEXT!
Mark Nash wrote:
Veritas Backup Exec & Computer Associates ARCServe. They're spendy, but you
did ask for a 'good' backup pro
http://www.backupanswers.com/freewinbackup/ (just recently found this
one and am trying it out)
http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/ (this one
works well and I have used it)
On 4/7/06, Brian Rohrbacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://www.directdeals.com/category-arcserve-b
Travis Johnson wrote:
20 years ago before the "fiber" and MCI was using links, they cost
more than $150k. Even our local cell phone provider has point to point
links that are over $100k today.
That's nice, but they don't have to cost that much. I know one of the
local metro counties here is
You stole my thoughts!? ;)
JohnnyO wrote:
I'm shooting at offering 1.5 Mbps service at around $24.95 and
offering VOIP for another $24.95 if they so choose. So the
competition hasn't a chance against me if I can get around that $350
CPE cost.
IMNSHO - If you are trying to "compete
Matt,
What hardware are you using?
Dan Metcalf
Wireless Broadband Systems
www.wbisp.com
781-566-2053 ext 6201
1-888-wbsystem (888) 927-9783
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support: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf
> Of Matt Liotta
>
Using for what? Motorola and Orthogon for our radio links.
-Matt
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Matt,
What hardware are you using?
Dan Metcalf
Wireless Broadband Systems
www.wbisp.com
781-566-2053 ext 6201
1-888-wbsystem (888) 927-9783
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
support: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-Origin
My goal is to save my gear from static. I don't really care about
lightning because I believe it cannot be stopped, but I can bleed off a
little static and keep my ethernet ports working. (I hope)
chris cooper wrote:
On the surface it sounds like a good idea. Im no electrician, nor do I pl
I have to agree with Mark here. We are using the same model he is and
we have more work than we know what to do with
$39.95 per month home, no contract / $59.95 per month small business,
no contract / Higher rates for special services and/or special QoS,
contract required
Installs star
I have been using both NTI's Shadow (
http://www.ntius.com/default.asp?p=shadow/shadow_main) and Cobian Backup 7
(http://www.cobian.se/) for our office computers using multiple NAS drives.
I like Shadow for its real time and scheduled timed backups.The Cobian has
FTP of which I use to archive f
Unfortunately, we have our own set of customized tools used to manage
the network and each AP, so the ability to switch OS will not
help. Someone has suggested a serial cable and logging the
console activity. still trying to figure out the logistics.On 4/6/06, John Scrivner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr
I just did a few minor updates to the wispa.org mail system, and just
want to be sure nothing broke. Please ignore this message.
David Smith
MVN.net
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And now I can't sell those DS3 Digital microwave
radios from the MCI system for anything more than
10 cents a pound.
Such a shame.
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To: "WISPA General List"
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 1:03 PM
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>$59.95 per month small business, no contrac
I'm not sure how that is a good thing.
Risk with no contract, and no margin to justify the
risk.
If its a retail place with 1 or 2 computers we got
a asyncronis plan for $99, but won't pick up the phone for less than
$150.
> $899 including a
I sent a similar message to Rep. Joe Schwarz of Michigan. The URL worked for me.>-Original Message->From: John Scrivner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2006 11:09 AM>To: 'WISPA General List'>Cc: 'Frannie Wellings'>Subject: Re: [WISPA] TV spectrum>>Here is the text of the
> I have a sub with an external hard drive but he needs a good backup
> program. Anyone know of a good one you've had luck with?
tar
(Sorry, couldn't resist...)
I've used NovaBackup, but not in a while and I don't know if it works with
hard drives (I used it with a tape). Worked well and didn
Im I wrong here because I believe a T1 line utilizes TDD (Time Division
Duplexing)? Thus it is a half duplex solution. In reality it feels
like a full duplex solution due to the timing.
Anthony
Travis Johnson wrote:
Hi,
If someone wants to setup whatever wireless network they would like
Chris:
I've heard so much
about Trango that I'm really intrigued! What is it that you use for 900
MHz? Why would I choose Trango over WaveRider anyway?
Thanks.
-
Pete:
Thank you very much
for the detailed response. I wouldn't say I will be desperate as I'm doing
it
http://www.handybackup.com/
Cheap. $30 to $55 depending on plugins needed. Free trial available.
Easy to use. Drop/Drag/Schedule
Flexible. Will back up to CDRW, network shares, second hard drives, FTP
shares, whatever.
Brian Rohrbacher wrote:
I have a sub with an external hard drive but he nee
Blake Bowers wrote:
> And now I can't sell those DS3 Digital microwave
> radios from the MCI system for anything more than
> 10 cents a pound.
Does that price include shipping? :D
David Smith
MVN.net
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hhhmmm should have started that with I MAYBE am wrong here
Anthony Will wrote:
Im I wrong here because I believe a T1 line utilizes TDD (Time
Division Duplexing)? Thus it is a half duplex solution. In reality
it feels like a full duplex solution due to the timing.
Anthony
Travis Johns
Also Gentlemen and Ladies,
Remember why these good folks live in the backwoods of Louisiana, etc. :-)
They like the peace and quiet and are willing to pay a local person to
supply service to them. They also know that they have to pay a little
extra to have the services of the big cities deliver
We have a problem. It appears the press release we read earlier was
wrong. Attached is the exact language of the bill. It is asking for ALL
tv channels except for one small band. I do not know what is wrong with
that one channel but this is actually a VERY GOOD bill. I am sorry for
the mix up.
I read your press release titled:
TIA Applauds Introduction of Spectrum-Related Legislation by
Representatives Inslee, Blackburn, Baldwin, Gillmor and Boucher
I read a line in the release below that is not true. It is this:
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) praises the leaders
Any idea how this might work in a market that has 50% part time
visitors? Many 2nd homes. We might starve during the
off-season.On 4/7/06, Tom DeReggi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>$59.95 per month small business, no contrac
I'm not sure how that is a good thing.
Risk with no contract, an
Gents & ladies,
I have a difficult question for the list. I was testing my 1st
routerboard/mikrotik ap this evening with terrible results. Let me give
you the rundown of what I have and what has happened.
Setup:
1 mikrotik routerboard 532 combo
3 cm9 minipci radios configured to 18 dbm v
Well below is the copy of the apologies I sent to my congressman. I'm
posting it here to just give everyone some cut and paste materials NOT
to admonish Mr. Scrivner. You acted with best intentions at heart and
are obviously passionate about this industry. Thank you for your
initiative becau
Jason wrote:
> I have a difficult question for the list. I was testing my 1st
> routerboard/mikrotik ap this evening with terrible results. Let me give
> you the rundown of what I have and what has happened.
[ snip: a fairly typical kinda setup ]
Forgive me for going through all the really
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