[dms-discuss] The VDSL2 at the Makerspace

[Robert Nickerson]

Hi

Ok, Ill get some of that equipment ordered, and work on making this happen.

RAN

On 1/12/2015 8:27 PM, Braden wrote:
> Well I'll trust your judgement on that. :)
>
>> From what was talked about at the directors' meeting we had, sounds like
> we'd be interested in trying out upgrading for $90.
>
> I'll be happy to feed the robot $20 towards that purpose.  Anyone else?
> :)
>
> Thanks!
>
>    - Braden
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 07, 2015 at 12:18:24AM -0800, Robert Nickerson wrote:
>> Hi
>>
>> There is stuff here to compare:
>>
>> http://www.dsl-warehouse.com/index.php?cPath=73&osCsid=a3e85a04567fe3103f298b3e2ffe6499
>>
>> I am thinking this though:
>> http://smartrg.com/gateways/vdsl2/sr505n/
>>
>> It would just be bridging to the Mikrotik.
>>
>> RAN
>>
>> On 1/6/2015 11:57 PM, Braden wrote:
>>> It certainly sounds attractive, and least in terms of starting ou
>>
>> t with
>>> faster service at the same monthly rate.
>>>
>>> Out of curiosity, what is the VDSL2 modem that one would be getting for
>>> the $90?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>    Braden
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jan 06, 2015 at 10:13:12PM -0800, Robert Nickerson wrote:
>>>> Hi
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone mind If I order the new VDSL2 at the maker space?
>>>>
>>>> Here is the thing. The speed cap on  that is 100 down/30up.
>>>>
>>>> It works at very short distances.  Like it doesnt work past 4000 feet.
>>>> However. From the ATT CO the maker space is 2355 feet
>>>>
>>>> Dane - the  CEO of Sonic.Net gets 50 Mbps/7 Mbps at 1700 feet. 2355 feet
>>>> might be like 35 down and 5 up. right now the space is at 16 down 3 up
>>>>
>>>> If anyone  knows of a good VDSL2 speed versus distance chart or plot, that
>>>> might be good to determine more accurate speeds.
>>>>
>>>> We could get that for the same price we pay now, with the phone service and
>>>> same phone number, but, its a $90 investment in a new modem.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> This is from wikipedia
>>>>
>>>> VDSL2 permits the transmission of asymmetric and symmetric aggregate data
>>>> rates up to 200 Mbit/s downstream
>>>> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downstream_%28networking%29>   and upstream
>>>> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upstream_%28networking%29>   on twisted pairs
>>>> using a bandwidth up to 30 MHz. It deteriorates quickly from a theoretical
>>>> maximum of 250 Mbit/s at source to 100 Mbit/s at 0.5 km (1,600 ft) and 50
>>>> Mbit/s at 1 km (3,300 ft), but degrades at a much slower rate from there,
>>>> and outperforms VDSL. Starting from 1.6 km (0.99 mi) its performance is
>>>> equal to ADSL2+<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADSL2%2B>.^[3]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Very-high-bit-rate_digital_subscriber_line_2#cite_note-Tyrone-3>
>>>>
>>>> This is probably estimates on PERFECT copper, and certainly not what is
>>>> delivered to the MPOE where we connect to.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I'd like to order it.
>>>>
>>>> So board let me know if its cool.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> So if this is good, or if we want to. We can order a dual-line bonded
>>>> version. Its cost would be approximately twice the MRC the DMS is paying
>>>> currently. So it would be about ohh....$105 monthly. However it would give
>>>> everone a space with a Very fast connection, and might be an additional draw
>>>> for more  community members to use the space in  2015.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks All.
>>>> --
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>>>>
>>>>
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