Re: [WISPA] Mesh just for kicks

Mr. Burgess, What frightens me about taking the leap into Mikrotik is it appears the web interface is of no use in the advanced configuration and it sounds like one must get heavily into the CLI and scripting. I don't see an online repository of scripts for programming or even a high

Re: [WISPA] Mesh just for kicks

Mr. Burgess and the others who responded - thanks! I just downloaded Winbox and I'll be trying it with the x86 version on an old PC first. Mikrotik seems inevitable if one's network progresses beyond the something very small and simple. Thanks for the push! Greg On Feb 17, 2009, at 11:08 AM

Re: [WISPA] Mesh just for kicks

Mr. Bledsoe, I've heard it said that WDS isn't the best option for mesh because under WDS each AP is going to repeat every packet regardless of the physical location and whether or not the data needs to pass that AP in order to get from the gateway AP to the AP the client for whom th

Re: [WISPA] Another online backup thread

Amazon's S3 service is very inexpensive and well done. There are many different clients out there which work with S3. I like Mozy but I think Amazon is more likely to be around in the long haul (too big to fail?). Greg On Feb 17, 2009, at 4:09 PM, Mike Hammett wrote: > I'm looking at remote

Re: [WISPA] Another online backup thread

Yeah, that too big to fail thing was a bit of a joke, but they probably have stronger fundamentals than Mozy. The only thing I like about off site storage is you could have a devastating disaster (fire, hurricane/tornado etc) and lose it all. Amazon's S3 is probably in a different geographic

Re: [WISPA] Mesh just for kicks

Mr. Larsen, Thanks. I've heard very good things about StarOS as well. It certainly has it's devotees. But as you mentioned Valemount doesn't have the presence in the marketplace that Mikrotik has and that makes me wonder what kind of position Valemount will be in a number of years

Re: [WISPA] XR3 / StarOS / Pac Wireless

Interference? Greg On Mar 4, 2009, at 1:05 PM, Mark Nash wrote: > One AP with one radio. > > We've gone through the moisture issue. Originally, Ubiquiti thought > that > the radios were taking in too much static and we needed to DC-ground > each > piece of equipment. We did that, bought new

Re: [WISPA] Best Practice: Sealing Coax Connectors WAS: HyperlinkCoax Jumpers

A good final coating over the tape (be it pure rubber or vinyl) is 3M's Scotchkote http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3MElectrical/Home/ProductsServices/Products/?PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OES1_nid=6Q3BGBPJ7CbeFR7R0D83TCgl We used that on seagoing ships for outdoor connections that se

Re: [WISPA] NS3/MikroTik

What about the PicoStation? On Mar 11, 2009, at 3:31 PM, Dennis Burgess wrote: > last time I heard, false.. not enough ram. > > * --- > Dennis Burgess, CCNA, A+, Mikrotik Certified Trainer > WISPA Board Member - wispa.org

Re: [WISPA] High Throughput Licensed vs. Unlicensed - change of topic -- customers / AP

With VoIP is it really a bandwidth issue or is it a latency issue? My experience is mostly with Skype and not SIP/H323 but what I've seen is that the bandwidth consumed isn't very high but the latency makes it or breaks it. Greg On Apr 11, 2009, at 1:54 AM, Scott Carullo wrote: > > Or AP/s

Re: [WISPA] Time Warner Tests $150-Per-Month Unlimited Internet

Are you using the optional QoS module that does layer 7 traffic shaping? I was using that at home but found the QoS in the Tomato firmware for Broadcom based APs to be more accurate. I haven't found any of the free open source Linux based firewalls to be very good at traffic shaping. I wish

Re: [WISPA] Time Warner Tests $150-Per-Month Unlimited Internet

Are you running the 2.0 beta of pfSense? On Apr 12, 2009, at 1:45 PM, Rogelio wrote: > On a somewhat related note, does anyone here use open source packet > shaping solutions? > > I've only used Packeteer in production (enterprise environment), but > I'm > always on the lookout for good other s

Re: [WISPA] Content Filtering

Untangle, Astaro (free 10 "user" - 10 IP address). Astaro is professional grade and really nice but it can be hard saying under the 10 IP limit if you have lots of network enabled devices. Untangle is more consumer grade with a cartoon like interface but it's still pretty cool. Greg On Ap

Re: [WISPA] Content Filtering

Yeah, I forgot to mention OpenDNS but you have to set up your router to block or redirect access to other DNS services. Otherwise they'll just go right around it. Another thing about OpenDNS is you will have a record of what bad sites were attempted, but you can't tell which computer because

Re: [WISPA] Content Filtering

That works good for young kids to keep them from bumping into bad stuff, but if your kids are older and more determined to get to what you're trying to block then a solution they don't have physical access to it mandatory. Greg On Apr 13, 2009, at 8:07 AM, Steve Barnes wrote: > What I use a

Re: [WISPA] How much to charge for a truck roll

Try rubbing hot pepper on the cable after it's installed. On Apr 18, 2009, at 10:37 AM, Kurt Fankhauser wrote: > I had a customers dog chew through the cable about 2 months ago. > Replaced > the whole cable at NO CHARGE and thought that was the end of it. > Then just > last week they had prob

Re: [WISPA] Gell Cell?

I wouldn't be afraid of them, but make sure you stay under the recommended max charge rate. Greg On Apr 20, 2009, at 3:37 PM, Randy Cosby wrote: > Anyone using Gell Cell batteries for solar or AC-powered backup > (using a > UPS or charger)? > > Any tips? I have an opportunity to buy 4 facto

Re: [WISPA] 1 AP and 2 antennas

Plus the actual loss in the splitter. It's going to eat some of the signal. Greg On Apr 24, 2009, at 10:04 AM, e...@wisp-router.com wrote: > When you use a splitter you loose 3dB in signal (hal you power since > it's being split). If that is ok then you could do so. > > /Eje > --Original

Re: [WISPA] Wifi on AM Radio Tower?

Here's some ideas: 1. if your user base is on 2.4 ghz then use 5.8ghz for the backhaul, especially if you want to build your system with some room to grow in the future. Using the same band for your backhaul and for your user base severely limits your throughput and pretty much ensures you

Re: [WISPA] 802.11 a, b, g "booster"

Personally I prefer the Buffalo WHR-HP-G54. It's more powerful, more sensitive and more stable. I've used a number of them. I normally use the Tomato firmware if I'm using them as APs or WDS APs. In that role they seem to have better performance (throughput) with the Tomato firmware versus

Re: [WISPA] 802.11 a, b, g "booster"

I used those WRE54's before they were G and they were horrible (poor range, frequent crashes). Maybe they're better now. Greg On Apr 28, 2009, at 11:17 AM, Matt wrote: Here is the Linksys solution: http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/products/WRE54G Looks like its $100 MSRP... I bet you cou

Re: [WISPA] 802.11 a, b, g "booster"

It doesn't appear the DIR-655 supports tftp firmware flashing. Too bad, that might have been a way to revert to the older firmware. Another reason to say with the more open source Linux based boxes. Greg On Apr 28, 2009, at 12:02 PM, Dylan Oliver wrote: I helped a friend with a D-Link DIR-6

Re: [WISPA] 802.11 a, b, g "booster"

Agreed. For a freebie router that's just to give a customer wireless it's not worth the bother. But if you have to do WDS on the customer side or if the user is a special client/family/friend and you are trying to do something a little different or special the other firmwares sometimes offe

Re: [WISPA] marine interference problem on 2.4 GHz

Maybe an S band radar is the source of the interference/noise? Check out the frequency here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S_band Typically only larger ships have S band radar (it sees through rain better). Why not put the subs on 5.8ghz? Greg On May 1, 2009, at 7:45 PM, Rogelio wrote: > I've

Re: [WISPA] Sector separation/isolation

The problem of the APs seeing each other could be due to unusually high signal leakage (defective antenna, coax, enclosure etc resulting in poor shielding/signal leakage). If that's the case the equipment should be performing better than it is (less mutual interference) and for some reason

Re: [WISPA] Sector separation/isolation

What kind of cable are you using between the APs and the antennas? On May 3, 2009, at 8:27 AM, Michael Baird wrote: > Yes, I tried the 10mhz/5mhz channel widths, per recommendation, the > AP's > still saw each other at similar signal strengths (w/antenna). I will > see > if I can check the re

Re: [WISPA] OT, IE is allowing strange things

Even if you use an anonymizer or a public vpn tunnel (different names for the same thing) you will just have their ip address and you'll get location specific info for their area. I live in Venezuela and my google searches keep going to google.co.ve (which prioritizes sites in Spanish which

Re: [WISPA] Fiber/Copper Combo Wire

I'd worry about what would happen as the load varies, specifically if the load gets substantially less which could lead to the device getting overloaded. I'd rather sent up something unregulated and regulate it at the top. Greg On May 8, 2009, at 5:58 PM, Kevin Neal wrote: > So..what about

Re: [WISPA] Fiber/Copper Combo Wire

Isn't POE DC? On May 9, 2009, at 5:37 PM, George Rogato wrote: > Or a person could buy a set of up down transformers to increase the > voltage going up the tower to avoid voltage drop. > > Of course, running 110 up to the top is probably easier. > > Jack Unger wrote: >> You have the best solution

Re: [WISPA] One connection bandwidth=x / 2 commections bandwidth=2x why?

30 seconds using Cablevision's Optimum cable service (regular, not the premium "turbo") over an 802.11g wireless LAN. Using speedtest.net I only get 15 megs down at best. On May 11, 2009, at 9:31 PM, John Thomas wrote: > 1 minute 49 seconds from a 100 Meg feed at Hurricane Electric in > Fre

Re: [WISPA] Mikrotik FCC

If that's true then it's illegal for me to buy a RB411, a XR5, an enclosure and put it together myself? If that's true why do they sell all that stuff without disclaimers? Am I supposed to put this stuff together and then go through a certification process? Greg On May 12, 2009, at 1:12 PM,

Re: [WISPA] Voltage regulator

Is the output clean? I would guess not if it does PWM. If it's got a linear regulator it should be OK, but inefficient. Greg On May 15, 2009, at 9:47 AM, Kurt Fankhauser wrote: > http://www.solarconverters.com/sp12_5.htm > > > Kurt Fankhauser > WAVELINC > P.O. Box 126 > Bucyrus, OH 44820 > 419-

Re: [WISPA] TVSS

Something like this? http://www.transtector.com/ On May 15, 2009, at 9:58 AM, Eric Rogers wrote: > Does anyone have any experience with whole-building Transient Voltage > Surge Supression (TVSS) systems? If you have other suggestions, I am > willing to hear them. We use APC UPSs, but also want

Re: [WISPA] Ethernet Cabling

Would a snug plastic wire tie at the lower end stop the gel fill leakage? On May 29, 2009, at 12:52 PM, Anthony Will wrote: > We use this on our towers. The main thing is the gel fill will > liquefy > and drip into and out of the ends of the cable. Be sure to take > appropriate steps to mit

Re: [WISPA] Ethernet Cabling

I think you missed my question. I mean if one was to put a snug wire tie around the cable a few inches back from the connector on the lower end of the cable would it prevent the goo from running out on vertical runs of gel filled cat5/cat6? Since the stuff is not under a lot of pressure it

[WISPA] Lauderdale Lakes FL

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Re: [WISPA] Radio Seperation

Could there be any other source of interference? What else is on the tower? Greg On Jun 16, 2009, at 8:37 AM, Michael Baird wrote: > I actually shut the radio's off on the two opposite sectors and didn't > see improvement, tried that with all three sectors, they all read > about > the same.

Re: [WISPA] Radio Seperation

It sure seems like interference since it's on all three APs, even when you turn off the other two. One bad radio is possible but not three. Could there be some others source of interference near but not on the tower? Greg On Jun 16, 2009, at 10:13 AM, Michael Baird wrote: > The only other th

Re: [WISPA] Mesh Network

How about ability to be a hotspot? On Jun 18, 2009, at 12:05 PM, Jerry Richardson wrote: > I believe there is still a market for municipal public wifi. I am > finding the barrier is the cost of the radios at $1k ea minimum for a > true mesh type dual radio system. Anything lower is cost is not tr

Re: [WISPA] Magic Jack

I googled the name, and also googled the name of the product with the word "sucks" to see what people who don't like the product say when a friend was interested in the product a few weeks back. Sounds like it's 2nd rate phone service and poor customer service, about what one would expect a

Re: [WISPA] Anyone have NS2 in stock?

Is that 12 NS's or PS's? On Jun 26, 2009, at 10:49 PM, Jon Auer wrote: > We have 12 deployed as outdoor Hotspot APs and they have been flawless > for over a year. > > > On 6/26/09, Charles Wyble wrote: >> I'm hearing to avoid the ns2 and go with the ps2/5. Less issues. >> >> What do folks say?

Re: [WISPA] Anyone have NS2 in stock?

I would also be interested to know if anyone has deployed NS2's in a sectorized AP configuration and what results were seen. Could one use full power (channels 1,6,11) with little horizontal separation and no vertical separation? Would vertical separation be mandatory? Greg On Jun 27, 2009,

Re: [WISPA] Anyone have NS2 in stock?

Doug, I don't understand the term "half array" (yes, I googled it), also why would you use three of each to cover only 180 degrees? Greg On Jun 27, 2009, at 12:21 PM, Doug Ratcliffe wrote: > We're using a half array (3 NS2, 3 NS5's) to do 180 degree coverage > of an > area, we get so

Re: [WISPA] Anyone have NS2 in stock?

Thanks! Now I get it. But the 60/55 degree rating is just where the power drops 3db right? There must be a lot of bleed over between the sectors where the signal from one or more AP is strong. What happens when a client see two APs with the same level? Does the 802.11a/b/g/n protocol handle

Re: [WISPA] Anyone have NS2 in stock?

Are you using the latest firmware? On Jun 28, 2009, at 3:26 PM, Jeremy Parr wrote: > 2009/6/26 Charles Wyble : >> I'm hearing to avoid the ns2 and go with the ps2/5. Less issues. >> >> What do folks say? >> >> I've been putting some decent load in both a hotspot and point to >> point >> configu

Re: [WISPA] Anyone have NS2 in stock?

That link is old but your point is still quite valid. Version 3.4 final has been released and it's been working fine for me. It resolved all my issues. Greg On Jun 28, 2009, at 3:56 PM, Tom Sharples wrote: > Basic issue with the ubnt integrated units is that the firmware is > still a > bit

[WISPA] Problem with an NS2 running the latest firmware

Though I'd pass this along. I have an NS2 I'm running as AP (Station AP, Bridge) which has been running for almost two months. I upgraded to the latest firmware, v3.4rc and then the release version when it came out. The firmware that was in the unit when I got it (I think it was v2.???) was

Re: [WISPA] Problem with an NS2 running the latest firmware

I'm not sure that would offer total immunity from the manufacturer. I know from rolling some of my own firmware for the NS that some projects start with some code from the manufacturer's SDK and build upon that. I'm a bit surprised UBNT doesn't move a little faster on resolving some of the

Re: [WISPA] Problem with an NS2 running the latest firmware

UBNT - Are you listening? On Jul 1, 2009, at 11:51 PM, RickG wrote: > I also wish they would move faster on RMA's! Their return process is > not very good and you cant reach them by phone. -RickG > > On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 1:31 PM, wrote: >> I'm not sure that would offer total immunity from the

Re: [WISPA] Problem with an NS2 running the latest firmware

An update on this - they are aware of the problem with random recurring rebooting with version 3.4 but they are unable to duplicate it in the lab therefore they're having a hard time fixing what they can't see is broken. I detected a bit of a plea for sympathy (which I have) but at some poi

Re: [WISPA] Problem with an NS2 running the latest firmware

Mine ran great till one day On Jul 2, 2009, at 10:51 AM, Josh Luthman wrote: > I'm running 3.4 and mines been up since the install short of one > lock up > (power related?) > > Josh Luthman > Office: 937-552-2340 > Direct: 937-552-2343 > 1100 Wayne St > Suite 1337 > Troy, OH 45373 > > "When

Re: [WISPA] Problem with an NS2 running the latest firmware

Tom, I actually went more direct than that. I went right to the person I'm dealing with concerning my ticket. Here's what I said: Edmundas, I'm guessing you guys already know this but at the risk of being annoying I'll throw it out there. You guys have a great product line

Re: [WISPA] Ubiquiti Bullet5-HP

I just received an announcement from UBNT so it sounds like the new Bullets are here and better than ever. I'm helping a friend improve a tiny local WISP here in the sleepy Amazonian frontier town of Puerto Ayacucho Venezuela. He's not a tech at all and was really in need of some guidance. I

Re: [WISPA] FW: Introducing Bullet M: 100+Mbps Real TCP/IP Throughput

I'm still waiting for my free tee shirt! They must do the same thing with those. On Jul 21, 2009, at 5:44 PM, Michael Baird wrote: > Ubiquiti does release product with zero stock. They take orders from > their resellers after the announcement, and fill them in batches. > Right > now Bullet2HP

Re: [WISPA] Small auto start generator

You might want something like an inverter (Xantrex for example) which includes a DC to AC inverter, battery charger, and automatic transfer switch. Add the batteries and you're done. Greg On Aug 2, 2009, at 2:38 PM, Jerry Richardson wrote: > Thank you, > That is very good advice. After some

Re: [WISPA] Small auto start generator

There are chargers such as the Iota batter charger/power supply http://www.iotaengineering.com/dls.htm which are clean enough to run directly off of even with no battery. With a battery the battery just floats (no current in or out) as long as the battery charger is supplied AC. Once the AC

Re: [WISPA] Throttle

I understood that download limiting can only be properly done by queuing and delaying the user's uplink requests/acks since managing the actual download traffic would involve dropping packets or queuing a large amount of data. This is according to the documentation of the Linux based firewa

[WISPA] Anyone have 2.1.1 firmware for the NS5?

I have a system running a few NS5's using firmware 2.1.1. I just bought another NS5 and it's got newer firmware and won't connect to the others and I'm hoping it's because of the firmware and that if I regress to 2.1.1 in the new one all will be OK. I've contacted Ubiquiti and after a first

Re: [WISPA] Direct Lightning Strikes

An isolation transformer without any protection probably wouldn't offer much as the higher frequency components of the transient would probably pass the transformer through capacitive coupling between the windings. I'm sure the Transtector has some type of protection/ clamping. That price ra

[WISPA] Badly need 2 Bullet5M's

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Re: [WISPA] Badly need 2 Bullet5M's

I would have still badly needed them. : - ) Greg On Aug 8, 2009, at 11:15 AM, Travis Johnson wrote: > You "badly" need two radios that aren't even on the market yet? What > would you have done 30 days ago? > > Travis > Microserv > > os10ru...@gmail.com wrote: >> I badly need two Bullet5M's. If a

Re: [WISPA] Badly need 2 Bullet5M's

Everyone, Thanks for letting me post and I appreciate all the comments and advice and the friendly jovial nature and good time you all have here. I've learned a lot technically and I greatly enjoy the social aspect of the forum. More specifically about Tom's questions, the a

Re: [WISPA] Content Filter Suggestion for School

I had some very bad experiences with SonicWall and their service/ support. For one thing their basic content filter package was useless because it did not block proxy sites. They expected us to pay hundreds more a year for their premium filter package just to get the functionality of their b

Re: [WISPA] Content Filter Suggestion for School

But easily defeated. New proxies are popping up all the time. Kids can even set up their own at home for their own use. On Aug 14, 2009, at 1:59 PM, ccrum wrote: > OpenDNS is approved for this...best thing is it is free. > > Cameron > > Scott Carullo wrote: >> I need a web content filter for K-

Re: [WISPA] Handheld GPS recommendations, anyone?

I love my Garmin Vista HCx. If all you want is data logging, there's some very tough and inexpensive data loggers out there which are very durable because they're much simpler, no LCD display and few buttons. Greg On Aug 20, 2009, at 3:53 PM, Robert West wrote: > I'm finally getting rid of m

[WISPA] New UBNT M line, 802.11n without TDMA?

Can the new UBNT M line gear be used as an 802.11n access point without the TDMA? I'm assuming the TDMA protocol is proprietary and that when using the TDMA protocol normal 802.11a/b/g gear doesn't work. I'm also assuming the TDMA can be turned off which I realize might not be the case. Fo

Re: [WISPA] solar site

I second the Morningstar On Aug 26, 2009, at 8:32 AM, Mark McElvy wrote: > The solar list that I participate in recommend not using the charge > controller included in that kit as it is junk. They always recommend > MorningStar for like $60.00. > > Mark > > -Original Message- > From: wire

[WISPA] Fwd: [UBNT#JFHG-79025] Question about the new M line

Direct from the horse's mouth "UBNT Support" Begin forwarded message: > Yes if you turn off AirMax, they will talk to older gear. However > please be aware that the new gear does not support WEP encryption. WIS

Re: [WISPA] solar site

Don't forget that there is some inefficiency in the battery and some self discharge. So you don't get a watt out for every watt in. Also don't forget that if you're doing this on a budget you're probably using batteries which are made to deep cycle often so they won't last long if being dis

Re: [WISPA] solar site

I don't think his 24 hours of sun number meant in one 24 hour period. I think he meant 24 hours of sun cumulative over 33 days. No? Greg On Aug 27, 2009, at 12:01 AM, Christopher Erickson wrote: > First, the Sun never shines 24 hours in a day unless you are above > the Arctic circle. And even

[WISPA] Fwd: solar site

Ooops. That should read "you're probably using batteries that aren't made to deep cycle often" Greg Begin forwarded message: > From: os10ru...@gmail.com > Date: August 27, 2009 12:51:32 AM GMT-04:30 > To: WISPA General List > Subject: Re: [WISPA] solar site > > Don't forget that there is some

Re: [WISPA] solar site

I'd want to see that graph dropping off sooner, perhaps finishing the charging by about 1pm. Is your charge controller a 3 stage charger (bulk, absorb, float) or some approximation? It looks like your batteries might just be getting full when the sun is going down. Was that a clear sky day?

Re: [WISPA] solar site

Exactly. But I think he meant that in a 33 day period he only needed 24 hours of sun which comes out to be less than an hour a day. I think his math is flawed (perhaps calculating watts instead of watt hours) but I think that's what he meant. Getting 24 hours of sun in a 33 day period is pr

Re: [WISPA] solar site

Am I missing something? 24 (hours of sun) * 60 watts = 1,440 watt hours of solar power produced. 12 (watts) * 24 (hours in a day) * 33 (days) = 9504 (watt hours) not 1,440 of power consumed. Working backwards starting with 1,440 watt hours to burn: 1,440 watt hours / 12 (watts) * 24 (hours

Re: [WISPA] Ubiquiti CPEs - SuperAG

Does it have to be StarOS on both ends? Greg On Sep 3, 2009, at 5:05 PM, reader wrote: > I, too, run Star-OS, and the bullet 2's are approximately 50% of the > throughput of a staros based cpe when in 11b mode. > > Star-OS has other helpful things like managed mode, and the signal > level > s

Re: [WISPA] Mikrotik Processor Load

You might see more info using some of the other similar products. My personal favorite is Astaro. Greg On Sep 2, 2009, at 8:29 AM, Mike wrote: > Couldn't you run a bridge computer with something like Untangle > running to see what the traffic contains at the tower site? I've > never run Untan

Re: [WISPA] Which WiMAX Are You?

+1 On Sep 10, 2009, at 10:36 AM, Marlon K. Schafer wrote: > I sure can't understand why the IEEE is dragging it's feet on a > standard > that covers ALL unlicensed! DU > > We've been stuck with WiFi devices for how long now? What we need, > today, > is a good polling system and more

Re: [WISPA] UBNT AirMax World Conference

Don't get me started about the "free shirt" Greg On Sep 12, 2009, at 10:31 AM, Robert West wrote: > Okay, so I got an email from UBNT about the AirMax World Conference in > Chicago. The bait is a FREE Rocket5 for EVERYONE who attends?? Of > course > the small print, "*While supplies last, we

Re: [WISPA] backhaul choices

Excuse my ignorance but since the card is the only thing that transmits why does the board and especially why does the enclosure need to be certified? If one puts a two way radio in a car the radio needs to be certified, not the whole car. Greg On Sep 14, 2009, at 8:30 PM, ralph wrote: > Pr

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