Re: [AFMUG] OT Oh holy oracle of AF

2014-12-21 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
://www.ics-il.com -- *From: *Darin Steffl via Af af@afmug.com *To: *af@afmug.com *Sent: *Sunday, December 21, 2014 9:30:44 AM *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] OT Oh holy oracle of AF Mike, The only guys I know that use belt clips to hold their phone are at wispa shows

[AFMUG] N-Male to RP-SMA pigtails

2014-12-19 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Hey all, We normally only use RP-SMA pigtails from radio to antenna but we now need to find some good pigtails that are N-Male to RP-SMA. Does anyone have a good quality cable with low loss and if so, what distributor and part # of the pigtail you order? Thanks -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi

Re: [AFMUG] [Ubnt_users] AC disconnects

2014-12-18 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Yep we see this issue on an 18 mile link but not on a 5 mile link..Ubiquiti hasn't been able to figure it out yet so we're pulling the equipment out. On Thursday, December 18, 2014, Jerry Richardson (airCloud) jrichard...@aircloud.com wrote: Anyone seeing their AC links disconnecting for no

Re: [AFMUG] Siklu EH-1200FX

2014-12-16 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
You've got the pricing wrong. Each end is about $3,000 for the 1200FX but the complete link with POE is as cheap as $6,100 total, not $3k. On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 7:44 PM, Gino Villarini via Af af@afmug.com wrote: Where?? Gino A. Villarini President Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp.

Re: [AFMUG] Occupational hazard

2014-12-14 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Ha that's great. Now add snow and ice to that and we would probably wait to install until spring when lights and ice are off. On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 2:37 PM, Jeremy via Af af@afmug.com wrote: ...like walking in a minefield. It's like I'm doing an install for the Griswalds. -- Darin

[AFMUG] Mikrotik Dual WAN Failover

2014-12-02 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Hey all, I am following the guide below to setup WAN failover from us as a primary to a DSL connection as a backup. I understand everything except the routing-mark that I'm supposed to have configured already. I believe I am supposed to mark packets or connections in IP/Firewall/Mangle but I've

[AFMUG] Traction on icy/slick roofs

2014-11-15 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Hey guys, What are you using for installers when on snowy/icy roofs for customer installs. Obviously we can't just have them wearing tennis shoes or even most boots as they'll slip and fall. We are looking for a solution that gives them a more secure grip that can eat into the ice and grab that

Re: [AFMUG] Has anyone worked with the Ruckus Xclaim yet?

2014-11-09 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
I have one at home to play with. I generally like it but for now you can only support and manage it with an Android or iOS app with no cloud support... yet. They say it is coming so we can manage multi-site and remotely like UniFi but for now you have to be on the layer2 network with the AP's to

Re: [AFMUG] Has anyone worked with the Ruckus Xclaim yet?

2014-11-09 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
[mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af-boun...@afmug.com');] *On Behalf Of *Darin Steffl via Af *Sent:* Sunday, November 9, 2014 8:31 PM *To:* af@afmug.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com'); *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Has anyone worked with the Ruckus Xclaim yet? I

[AFMUG] Fiber to top of tower

2014-11-08 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Hey guys, For fiber runs to a switch or radio on top of the tower, do you recommend non-armored fiber or armored with the metal shield? If there a way to have armored fiber without metal inside? I'm wondering how some of you run fiber up to the top now and if having metal in the fiber is alright

Re: [AFMUG] Fiber to top of tower

2014-11-08 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Steffl via Af af@afmug.com *Sent:* Saturday, November 08, 2014 1:47 PM *To:* af@afmug.com *Subject:* [AFMUG] Fiber to top of tower Hey guys, For fiber runs to a switch or radio on top of the tower, do you recommend non-armored fiber or armored with the metal shield? If there a way to have

Re: [AFMUG] Fiber to top of tower

2014-11-08 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
there including: double jacket non-armor (series 1G) ADSS 100/200/400 heavy duty LT (series 1H) *From:* Darin Steffl via Af *Sent:* Saturday, November 08, 2014 3:57 PM *To:* af@afmug.com *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Fiber to top of tower So you're saying don't go armored fiber at all but just

Re: [AFMUG] Internet for Old Folks

2014-11-06 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
You can go prepaid hotspot for them. Straight talk has a 3G hotspot out today but there's also some 4G LTE version at Walmart just coming out. For phone, get straight talk home phone which is about $17 after taxes. Otherwise check the cell carriers for data only hotspot options. Sprint does 3GB

Re: [AFMUG] Accuracy of on cable foot markings

2014-11-02 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Why can't you lay a fiber spool on its side? On Sunday, November 2, 2014, Carlos Alcantar via Af af@afmug.com wrote: +1 on this we have actually complained enough about this the vendor that we usually buy most of our cable from give us an extra 20’. We have also refused 20k feet of fiber

[AFMUG] ePMP PTP mode access point

2014-10-31 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Hey guys, I went back and looked at the emails about the ePMP PTP product and it includes a 25 db dish and radio for about $200. The radio is said to be the $500 sync AP with GPS disabled. Is there ANY way we can order the PTP radio now with GPS disabled instead of waiting for December to roll

Re: [AFMUG] Mailing List Behavior

2014-10-31 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
I agree and was waiting to see if someone else would bring it up. It only shows the name so I have no way of seeing the actual sender email address to bring something off-list. On Fri, Oct 31, 2014 at 10:15 AM, tcidan via Af af@afmug.com wrote: Since the change to the new mailing list host, the

Re: [AFMUG] ePMP PTP mode access point

2014-10-31 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
[mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Darin Steffl via Af *Sent:* Friday, October 31, 2014 9:43 AM *To:* memb...@wispa.org; af@afmug.com; Principal WISPA Member List *Subject:* [AFMUG] ePMP PTP mode access point Hey guys, I went back and looked at the emails about the ePMP PTP product

Re: [AFMUG] Mailing List Behavior

2014-10-31 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
I see names fine but not email addresses. On Fri, Oct 31, 2014 at 10:37 AM, Jeff Broadwick - Lists via Af af@afmug.com wrote: I see the names when I look in Outlook, but not on my IPhone. Jeff Broadwick ConVergence Technologies, Inc. 312-205-2519 Office 574-220-7826 Cell

Re: [AFMUG] Cheapest Full duplex / Full Gig licensed radio currently

2014-10-27 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Alcoma has the lowest cost per meg. On Monday, October 27, 2014, Peter Kranz via Af af@afmug.com wrote: Has anyone shopped full Gig licensed links lately, which is the best bargain? *Peter Kranz*Founder/CEO - Unwired Ltd www.UnwiredLtd.com http://www.unwiredltd.com/ Desk: 510-868-1614

Re: [AFMUG] Mimosa announcement

2014-10-15 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Did you guys not listen and read the presentation screen? Beta units shipping over next few weeks and and pre-order links shipping in December for backhaul line. On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 12:42 AM, Stefan Englhardt via Af af@afmug.com wrote: Ahhh found it. Did not press the Pre-Order button.

Re: [AFMUG] Mimosa announcement

2014-10-15 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Weeks old. *Von:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *Im Auftrag von *Darin Steffl via Af *Gesendet:* Mittwoch, 15. Oktober 2014 09:45 *An:* af@afmug.com *Betreff:* Re: [AFMUG] Mimosa announcement Did you guys not listen and read the presentation screen? Beta units shipping over next

Re: [AFMUG] Support bracket for RocketDish 34db 3 foot dish

2014-10-07 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
winds, which the gear itself isn't rated for anyway. Josh Reynolds, Chief Information Officer SPITwSPOTS, www.spitwspots.com On 10/07/2014 02:00 PM, Darin Steffl via Af wrote: Hey guys, Is there a way or do you recommend adding a support brace to the RocketDish 34db 3 foot dish at all

Re: [AFMUG] Enclosure with Rack (Bison Profab - Quotation #10928)

2014-10-05 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Hey Matt, Did you get these enclosures ordered at all and have pictures? What do you think? Are they the best priced you could find the those dimensions? I'm looking as well and everything seems so expensive. On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 2:49 PM, Matt Jenkins m...@smarterbroadband.net wrote: Here

Re: [AFMUG] Customer install cost sensitivity

2014-10-05 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Love the sounds of it but we wouldn't be able to eat the cost for every new customers because right now, it is easy enough for us to run speedtests through our CPE antenna on the roof. After that, we can at least see if the router is negotiating at 100mb or 10mb which would indicate a wiring

[AFMUG] Centurylink transport costs

2014-10-05 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Does anyone have transport through Centurylink at all? Not internet but just transport to a datacenter to pick up bandwidth. I have a bandwidth broker checking pricing for me but he believes we can get 1Gbps of transport for $1,500-1,800 on a 3-year contract. Anyone else use them and have pricing

Re: [AFMUG] BTEST server in the Internet ?

2014-10-01 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
the bandwidth test with TCP testing. If you can, run a traceroute from you to us as well and the results. Thank you all On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 2:21 PM, Darin Steffl via Af af@afmug.com wrote: Adam, I believe I fixed both items there. Try again. Thanks On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 2:17 PM, TJ Trout via

Re: [AFMUG] [WISPA Members] Workers Compensation Premiums

2014-09-29 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
AM, Jon Langeler wrote: The Hartford. Would have to look everything up... Jon Langeler Michwave Technologies, Inc. On Sep 29, 2014, at 9:03 AM, Darin Steffl via Af af@afmug.com wrote: Bump. Anyone? Thanks On Friday, September 26, 2014, Darin Steffl via Af af@afmug.com wrote: Hey all

[AFMUG] Pipe clamps and tower mount suppliers

2014-09-29 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Hey guys, We are looking for a reasonably priced source for pipe to pipe clamps and other hardware to attach our mounts to towers and railings on grain legs, etc. We are looking to strengthen our future tower builds and move up from our more amateur way of attaching pipes to our tower structures.

Re: [AFMUG] Cogent

2014-09-27 Thread Darin Steffl via Af
Last we checked $700 on one year contract and free NRC On Saturday, September 27, 2014, Matt via Af af@afmug.com wrote: What is going rate for gig of Cogent at the datacenter? -- Darin Steffl Minnesota WiFi www.mnwifi.com 507-634-WiFi http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi Like us on