RICOCHET!!!
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Unity Wave, L.L.C.
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At 2/4/01 07:56 PM, you wrote:
>Hey Hans, Jean, everyone :)
>
>I'm using Ricochet for backup connectivity to my cable modem (I long for
>DSL and non-restrictive access - @home has a ludicrous model for their
>TOS).
>
>Ricochet is pretty cool. External modem comes with both serial and USB
>cables. Standard AT command set, so setup is a snap (identical to a
>serial modem) for serial connection. I build a kernel with USB support,
>and that works pretty slick too. USB is noticably faster. I haven't
>spent the $300 or so for a pcmcia card. That would be nice as it would
>draw from my notebook's two batteries rather than the rechargeable
>external modem's battery. I can get about six hours of life on the
>external battery, but I get about ten hours on the notebook itself. It's
>minor though, because I'm usually getting AC power within a six hour
>window.
>
>Anyhow, latency kinda sucks. It's tolerable, but ssh and the like, where
>you're sending one keystroke per packet, aren't what you're used to with
>wired connections. It's really geared toward web browsing type activity,
>although you can use any TCP/IP app. Another thing is, I pay $75/mo. for
>unlimited usage. That only buys me a dynamic IP though. It REALLY SUCKS
>to have a dozen ssh connections all active and lose your connection,
>reconnect and get another IP :( They told me (they being wwc) that I can
>get a static for another $10/mo. I haven't jumped on that yet, I'm
>spending way too much on 2-way pagers, mobile, and home connections as it
>is. I probably will though, as it will make it much more usable. The
>coverage from one of their light pole transmitters is only about a half
>mile. That means they need LOTS of them to saturate an area. Therefore,
>there are lots of blind spots that you'll encounter if you use it while
>moving. Also, you'll sometimes lose connectivity in buildings (although
>I've mostly seen this with steel and glass high-rises and not wood and
>brick homes). Another thing with them is that due to their multiple light
>post installation requirements, one city not playing ball, can cause a
>large pocket of no connectivity.
>
>The latency and reconnecting with a dynamic IP are the major drawbacks I
>see. I've thought about trying to keep a link up for a few days at home,
>but I've only used it for mobile situations with my notebook thus
>far. Have to admit though, even with poor latency, the ability to do
>sysadmin tasks from a bar is pretty appealing, huh? ;)
>
>Anyhow, I can't really attest to its suitability for full-time
>connections, but would be interested to hear if someone there does it :)
>
>Good luck with it all,
>
>Wes :)
>
>On Sun, 4 Feb 2001, der.hans wrote:
>
> > Am 03. Feb, 2001 schwäzte Jean Fracois so:
> >
> > > If anyone can recommend another, more stable DSL
> > > service, please let me know.
> >
> > Jean try Jon Gauthier <jon@wwc.com>. He's one of the local guys reselling
> > the Ricochet stuff. 256k wireless, mobile connection. You could load all
> > of magusnet into your bronco and take the anon proxy on the road ;-).
> >
> > Upload is only 64 - 128 k, so that sucks, but it's still better than
> > dialup. Also better than my current connection :).
> >
> > Startup cost is something like $300 - 500 depending on whether or not you
> > get USB or PCMCIA interface. Linux has drivers for the latter as it's a
> > known chipset and a ppp connection (so I've read). Recurring is $70/mo.
> >
> > They now have coverage in Gilbert (where you are) and Mesa as well as
> > partial coverage in Tempe to go with the Phoenix coverage they've had for
> > a while.
> >
> > Don't know what their latency is.
> >
> > They could have you up Mon afternoon. I'm looking at doing this for my
> > home setup because speed choice offers pretty well zero support at this
> > point, so if something breaks it seems it'll stay broken :(.
> >
> > ciao,
> >
> > der.hans
> >
>
>
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