Re: [AFMUG] offtopic - grandstream analog trunk

2014-12-29 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
Check the security settings Internal/Local/International on all of the devices and trunks and make sure they match? On Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 4:25 PM, Josh Reynolds via Af wrote: > Anybody here have any tricks for getting a UCM6104 to use the damn > analog trunk? > > The trunk is configured, no p

[AFMUG] Web Pages Loading Incomplete

2014-12-03 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
We have a customer who has a managed IP phone system and a managed mikrotik router that we support (but not our Internet service). We are getting intermittent reports of web pages not loading completely. I was on site a couple weeks ago, and was able to duplicate the issue, in particular outlook.c

Re: [AFMUG] Selling reflector dishes...

2014-11-07 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
Ill take about 20 of the nanobridge dishes. Email me offlist ch...@lakenetmi.com. On Nov 7, 2014 6:48 PM, "Dave White via Af" wrote: > Doesn't anybody want any of these dishes?? I'll send them to you for > the cost of shipping. Otherwise they go next door to the Recyclers. > > Dave White > MIC

Re: [AFMUG] Random Oberservation

2014-11-02 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
Because it's designed to. Having worked on software for an auto electronics supplier (electric assist steering) start-up time was a defined specification we had to meet, as I recall it was well under a second from ignition on to fully functional. The CPUs used in vehicles and the operating system w

Re: [AFMUG] OT: LED bulbs at home

2014-11-02 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
The flood that failed on me was an "ecosmart" brand from Home Depot, FYI. I was just there today, and they had some on sale for under $5 a bulb. They also had some new "100W equivalent" ones that would probably be great for a garage, shop or someplace else that needs a lot of light and maybe isn't

Re: [AFMUG] OT: LED bulbs at home

2014-11-02 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
I've been very happy the the CREE bulbs for table and desk lamps. We also got six of the flood bulbs for recessed cans in the living room, can't remember the brand. They have great color and a ton of light. However one has failed already after about a year, appears to be due to overheating (discolo

Re: [AFMUG] WTB: Rohn 65, 55 or similar towers

2014-10-25 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
We have bought lots of used tower from ham radio guys, they dont usually go above 45g though but you might find something. On Oct 24, 2014 10:56 PM, "Paul McCall via Af" wrote: > I have a need to build 4 80 ft. and 2 60 ft. un-guyed towers on the > cheap . > > > > I was thinking of some used 65

[AFMUG] Need control/scada radio

2014-10-23 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
I have an application where I need to replace a cable that carries five 12v digital control signals and one analog voltage with a wireless link. Only about 100ft. Portable equipment so needs to tolerate unpredictable rf conditions. Price is important too. Suggestions?

Re: [AFMUG] some devices won't talk to RB2011 GigE ports?

2014-10-17 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
I have seen some device, can't remember what, that was unable to pass traffic to the Gig ports on a RB2011 but worked OK on the 10/100 ports We have several of these in place as CPE routers and no problem reports yet. On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 5:12 PM, George Skorup (Cyber Broadcasting) via Af <

Re: [AFMUG] Fiber recommentations

2014-10-16 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
Depending on what tools you have to terminate, tight buffer cable might be more convenient to terminate on a tower type application, you can use a mechanical connector right to the fiber without needing a splice tray etc. On Thu, Oct 16, 2014 at 9:08 PM, Jason McKemie via Af wrote: > On a tower

Re: [AFMUG] Ditch Witch 410 SX

2014-10-15 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
We use a case maxi sneaker with a 2ft chute blade to do fiber drops. Very nice machine. On Oct 15, 2014 6:53 PM, "Matt via Af" wrote: > With a 410 SX what blade is everyone using to do cat-5 and fiber drops? >

Re: [AFMUG] Fiber Weekend Wispalooza

2014-10-12 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
We decided to use indoor/outdoor drop and run fiber to a 2011 at desktop or in utility area. Avoids poe injector which can be confusing for customer and generate service cslls. On Oct 12, 2014 6:35 PM, "Jason McKemie via Af" wrote: > I put the RB in an outdoor case and run cat5e out to it. Fiber

Re: [AFMUG] Fiber Weekend Wispalooza

2014-10-12 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
Sterling, we are taking a very similar approach, wireless backhauled FTTH from tower to home, with long term plan to build out a ring for backhaul later. We've worked the costs down to be manageable. What chinese SFP have you had good results with? I tried one set and had issues with having to ena

Re: [AFMUG] WTF apex 9 cable defects

2014-10-07 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
You know what's even more fun, when you find some cable with missing or super thin insulation on the inner conductors! Saw that on some primus once luckily it seemed to be a one-time thing. On Tue, Oct 7, 2014 at 11:32 PM, Kurt Fankhauser via Af wrote: > Been using APEX 9 cable for 3 years w

Re: [AFMUG] credit checks

2014-10-07 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
Do you really want the customer whose main criteria in selecting a provider is how long will it take to get shut off for non payment? On Tue, Oct 7, 2014 at 11:15 AM, Adam Moffett via Af wrote: > The trouble is the primary comptetion (Time Warner Cable) does free > installs and then lets you go

Re: [AFMUG] Customer install cost sensitivity

2014-10-05 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
I'd say you are correct. Would love to have the functionality but even at $75 I couldn't justify the cost. On Oct 5, 2014 5:08 PM, "Forrest Christian (List Account) via Af" < af@afmug.com> wrote: > Following up on the previous email about product ideas, I have an idea for > a product which at leas

Re: [AFMUG] Source for 6 gauge grounding wire and ends

2014-10-03 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
If you need a cheap functional crimper harbor freight has a nice hydraulic crimper set perfect for these type of ends. On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 9:40 PM, David Milholen via Af wrote: > Any electrical warehouse should have it. > Greybar,Irby, wholesale elec > > On 10/3/2014 2:22 PM, Josh Luthman vi

Re: [AFMUG] WTB Superior Essex 12D fiber cable

2014-10-01 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
I can sell you some short lengths. Email me offlist. On Oct 1, 2014 2:57 PM, "Jeremy via Af" wrote: > I need a couple hundred feet of 12 strand armored fiber. SE 12D or > similar. Everyone else wants to sell me 3300'. Anyone out there willing > to part with a couple hundred feet? I'll get yo

Re: [AFMUG] Fall colors

2014-09-29 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
Nice view of town, what are the big lumpy things on the far side of town? Sincerely, Chris from pancake-flat-land. On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 8:49 PM, Sean Heskett via Af wrote: > It's currently a dragonwave 18ghz that runs at about 350mbps but we are > installing this week a new dual SAF integra

Re: [AFMUG] DiffServ and the internet

2014-09-29 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
Packet size and rate is pretty consistent right? Just a thought... On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 8:05 PM, George Skorup (Cyber Broadcasting) via Af < af@afmug.com> wrote: > Speaking of DSCP and carriers zeroing it in the middle, I have some VoIP > Innovations trunks. I know where the SIP messages are c

Re: [AFMUG] Physically Hooking up Voip Lines

2014-09-28 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
if you can’t schedule the install the same day, > many people will be OK if you install it the day before. > > If they are going to use exclusively a cordless phone, most people can > handle unplugging it from the wall and plugging it into the ATA on the > morning of the porting due date.

Re: [AFMUG] Physically Hooking up Voip Lines

2014-09-27 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
We are moving toward strongly suggesting customers not use the house wiring. Seen way too many issues with poor house wiring causing problems or with damaged ATAs after lightning strikes. Our experience, many houses have hacked up phone wiring that somehow works OK for landline service but the ATA

Re: [AFMUG] Charter installation liabilities

2014-09-16 Thread Chris Fabien via Af
Jay, can you expand on how this FISPA Charter reseller arrangement works and what it lets you sell? Chris Fabein LakeNet LLC On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 5:05 PM, Jay Weekley via Af wrote: > One of our Charter business accounts that we resell through our FISPA > partnership called to say that the pie