I switched our network from bridged ( 4 AP'S, all bridged :-))
to a fully routed network running RIPv2... now I have networks all over
the place :-)
performance though is very good and broadcasts are kept local :-)
Dan Metcalf
Wireless Broadband Systems
http://www.wbsysnet.com/
781-577-2780
dan.metcalf@wbsysnet.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com
[mailto:karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com]
> On Behalf Of Travis Brown
> Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 9:51 AM
> To: 'Karlnet Mailing List'
> Subject: RE: [Karlnet] Routing (was: Status of new hardware)
>
> So, if you were planning to switch from a bridging environment to
> routing and have the appropriate resources in place (routing
equipment,
> multiple subnets, etc.), with whom do you speak (or pay) to get expert
> advice on doing it right the first time?
>
> I'm very interested. :-)
>
> Travis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com
> [mailto:karlnet-bounces@WISPNotes.com] On Behalf Of Michael Painter
> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 4:11 PM
> To: Karlnet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Karlnet] Status of new hardware
>
>
> Thanks Bob!
>
> And your point on getting help for a few days is well taken...exactly
> what I'll do.
>
> --Michael
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Hrbek" <bhrbek@jagwireless.com>
> To: "Karlnet Mailing List" <karlnet@WISPNotes.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 12:34 PM
> Subject: Re: [Karlnet] Status of new hardware
>
>
> > Well, if you plan on using the karlnet devices to perform routing
the
> > network should be planned out ahead of time and given room for
growth.
>
> > I spent most of my time planning the infrastructure at each pop and
> > not so much time on the IP/network side. I built my first site
> > totally bridged, with the intention of routing and actually
configured
>
> > my clients and things appropriately. However, as I added additional
> > sites and started adding static routes.....I realized I had created
a
> > monster. I went back to the drawing board and tested and
implemented
> > RIP and OSPF at my three main sites.
> >
> > I HAD to do it this way because everytime you add a static route to
a
> > Karlnet AP, you have to reboot the darn thing for it to take effect.
> > This knocks it off the air for about 30 seconds. Oops...made a
> > mistake...? well..fix and reboot. Stir and repeat.
> >
> > Anticipating where your network is going to grow, leaving room for
> > growth and understanding routing are pretty important things
upfront.
>
> > It wasn't that I didn't understand what needed to be done...it was
> > that I was one guy...building 4 sites....and doing installs....and
> > building CPE's....and documenting things so I'd remember what I did
> > the previous day...etc.
> >
> > I had to do it on my own to realize that I should have just paid
> > somebody to come help for a few days. A little bit of knowledge
goes
> > a long ways. If you think you need somebody to come give you some
> > help or even some pointers...let me know. I've made some good
friends
>
> > since I started this thing. Many of them are very good at what they
> > do and what they do is build wireless networks
> >
> > -Bob
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Michael Painter" <tvhawaii@shaka.com>
> > To: "Karlnet Mailing List" <karlnet@WISPNotes.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 4:19 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Karlnet] Status of new hardware
> >
> >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Bob Hrbek" <bhrbek@jagwireless.com>
> > > To: "Karlnet Mailing List" <karlnet@WISPNotes.com>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 11:09 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [Karlnet] Status of new hardware
> > >
> > >
> > > > I guess your not routing. :) Or ...you planned better than I
> did.
> > > >
> > > > -bob
> > >
> > > I'd appreciate it if you could say a few more words about this.
> > >
> > > How would you change your "planning" compared to how you
initially
> > > did
> > it?
> > >
> > > Thanks Bob,
> > >
> > > --Michael (Networking dummy)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "George Minich" <gminich@toshiba.ca>
> > > > To: "Karlnet Mailing List" <karlnet@WISPNotes.com>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 2:45 PM
> > > > Subject: [Karlnet] Status of new hardware
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Hi all,
> > > > >
> > > > > any indication as to when the new Karlnet hardware will hit
the
> > streets.
> > > > I
> > > > > am in GREAT need of this gear. If it is not available, I will
> > > > > have to convert. I am running the Trango 5.8 gear in 2
sectors
> > > > > and it really shines. It has been as good as the Karlnet
stuff
> > > > > has been for me -
> > > > stable.
> > > > > My Karlnet bridge ran for over 100 days without the need for a
> > > > > reboot.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
>
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