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[GoneWithTheWindows]

How long did it take from after the LOS test? The LOS guys didn't say much after the inspection other than that "head office" will ring us up.

Perhaps I should have said LOS/Installation.

As I understand it, they will be coming on site doing an LOS test and than installing if LOS is decent.

 

[garthvs]

Hi JollyAvenger

Here are the ping tests from my own home link:

PING 196.28.169.88 (196.28.169.88) 56(84) bytes of data.
64 bytes from 196.28.169.88: icmp_seq=1 ttl=119 time=29.2 ms
64 bytes from 196.28.169.88: icmp_seq=2 ttl=119 time=29.0 ms
64 bytes from 196.28.169.88: icmp_seq=3 ttl=119 time=29.4 ms
64 bytes from 196.28.169.88: icmp_seq=4 ttl=119 time=30.0 ms
64 bytes from 196.28.169.88: icmp_seq=5 ttl=119 time=29.3 ms
64 bytes from 196.28.169.88: icmp_seq=6 ttl=119 time=29.5 ms

PING 197.80.200.232 (197.80.200.232) 56(84) bytes of data.
64 bytes from 197.80.200.232: icmp_seq=1 ttl=120 time=5.21 ms
64 bytes from 197.80.200.232: icmp_seq=2 ttl=120 time=4.77 ms
64 bytes from 197.80.200.232: icmp_seq=3 ttl=120 time=5.75 ms
64 bytes from 197.80.200.232: icmp_seq=4 ttl=120 time=5.66 ms
64 bytes from 197.80.200.232: icmp_seq=5 ttl=120 time=5.68 ms

PING 196.28.69.80 (196.28.69.80) 56(84) bytes of data.
64 bytes from 196.28.69.80: icmp_seq=1 ttl=120 time=5.30 ms
64 bytes from 196.28.69.80: icmp_seq=2 ttl=120 time=5.85 ms
64 bytes from 196.28.69.80: icmp_seq=3 ttl=120 time=5.54 ms
64 bytes from 196.28.69.80: icmp_seq=4 ttl=120 time=5.46 ms
64 bytes from 196.28.69.80: icmp_seq=5 ttl=120 time=4.93 ms

 

[garthvs]

Correct Deadmanza

We install at the same time we confirm Line of Sight. In a few cases we confirm LOS and then only install on another day.

We have a good software to show the topology of the land and our RF planning can fairly accurately tell if a link will have LOS or not.

 

[GoneWithTheWindows]

Correct Deadmanza

We install at the same time we confirm Line of Sight. In a few cases we confirm LOS and then only install on another day.

We have a good software to show the topology of the land and our RF planning can fairly accurately tell if a link will have LOS or not.

Why would you come back and install later?

I am taking a day off for this so really hoping its done on the same day - LOS dependent of course.

 

[Murmaider]

Good idea thanks. If anyone on Bitco can ping these address for me I would be grateful .

196.28.169.88

197.80.200.232

196.28.69.80

will do it for you tonight and post the results.

 

[garthvs]

Hi Deadmanza

On very rare occasions, the install team isn't 100% certain so they take photo's back to a senior engineer who can decide. This only happens on about 1 out of every 20 links.

 

[Elax]

Garth,

Any plans on expanding rural coverage, say between Pta and Hartbeespoort?

 

[Pitbull]

I so want to sign up for this. Just don't want to be the guinea pig. I need good feedback so I can sign up for it.

 

[GoneWithTheWindows]

Hi Deadmanza

On very rare occasions, the install team isn't 100% certain so they take photo's back to a senior engineer who can decide. This only happens on about 1 out of every 20 links.

Fair enough, hoping this is not the issue with me

 

[GoneWithTheWindows]

Hi Deadmanza

On very rare occasions, the install team isn't 100% certain so they take photo's back to a senior engineer who can decide. This only happens on about 1 out of every 20 links.

Actually Garth I have a question, if installtion goes smoothly tomorrow i.e. LOS, etc. when would I be able to use the link?

 

[noemfie]

Actually Garth I have a question, if installtion goes smoothly tomorrow i.e. LOS, etc. when would I be able to use the link?

I can only talk from my own experience . My install was done on Friday last week . Yesterday Bitco came out to change some settings and this morning I received a call that handover was complete and my router is on it's way and should arrive today as well . So if all goes well I would say Friday . I will report back on performance tomorrow

 

[GoneWithTheWindows]

I can only talk from my own experience . My install was done on Friday last week . Yesterday Bitco came out to change some settings and this morning I received a call that handover was complete and my router is on it's way and should arrive today as well . So if all goes well I would say Friday . I will report back on performance tomorrow

Really really hope this is the case, if its going to take longer than Friday will be a little unhappy.

 

[noemfie]

Really really hope this is the case, if its going to take longer than Friday will be a little unhappy.

I know the feeling man , you also suffering from internets withdrawal symptoms ? .

 

[GoneWithTheWindows]

I know the feeling man , you also suffering from internets withdrawal symptoms ? .

Haha I have capped both my 3G contracts already

 

[lived666]

Sigh, so just had the Bitco technicians here and no LOS or signal, Plan b it is

 

[GoneWithTheWindows]

Sigh, so just had the Bitco technicians here and no LOS or signal, Plan b it is

That sucks!

Whats plan B?

 

[lived666]

That sucks!

Whats plan B?

Plan B is to select one of the other two companies that have confirmed LOS and done signal tests.

 

[GoneWithTheWindows]

Plan B is to select one of the other two companies that have confirmed LOS and done signal tests.

Ah ok Thought maybe telkom or the like.

 

[Elax]

Plan B is to select one of the other two companies that have confirmed LOS and done signal tests.

Can you please advise who they are, as I have zero Bitco signal where I'm looking?

 

[lived666]

Can you please advise who they are, as I have zero Bitco signal where I'm looking?

Sure, comtel was one that had great service, but if you cant get bitco signal then go to wapa.org.za and fill in your info where it says find a provider and you will get contacted by people who service your location.