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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