Re: Router Assessment

Richard (Dick) Lemay PA-1 04C? TC, C,

This is an update (a correction) to notes in the file "GL.iNet SFT1200 Home Performance Measurement" posted on 10 November.

The Chromebook when connected to the router over the 5Ghz band can access a properly configured Tax-Aide printer on the 2.4Ghz band on the same network.? It may take awhile for the print dialog to recognize the printer, but it should (eventually) show as an option in the printer selection pull-down menu.

On Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 03:05:50 PM EST, Richard Lemay via groups.io <rlemay007@...> wrote:

I looked at the NTSC recommended routers for TY24 and performed some home performance tests on the GL.iNet SFT1200.

GL.iNet SFT1200 Home Performance Measurement is an Excel file with two worksheets detailing signal Strength and Speed Test results.

Router Assessment for TY24 is an Excel file comparing the 4 NTSC router recommendations for TY24.

I selected the GL.iNet SFT1200 for all District 4 Tax-Aide sites because:

It supports multi-room (signal strength) and provides a larger number of connections at relatively low cost.?

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The GL.iNet SFT1200 supports both 2.4 and 5.9 Ghz bands.? The Chromebook can work on the 5 GhZ band and access the 'standard Tax-Aide printer' on the 2.4GhZ band.

Firmware is easy to update online (although it does take awhile).

The configuration (SSIDs and passwords, LAN network settings) can all be saved to a 'backup' configuration file which can then be used to quickly configure the same model routers.? So the same SSID, password and printer access works at all sites within the District.

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This is a lower power unit than we had (Tenda AC6 1200).??

The GL.iNet SFT1200 will thus reduce interference with other networks at a site.?

It also seems to be slow to get the LAN up and running, but this might be only a WISP issue?

Actual site performance data is TBD.

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Richard Lemay PA1 D04 TC

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Richard Lemay

GL.iNet SFT1200 Home Performance Measurement.xlsx

Re: Brother 2370 Toner/Drum Ordering for TY24

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Please send a 2370 toner to

Jim O'Brien jmovilla@...

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His address has not changed since last year.

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Thanks,? Bob Doyle

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Richard Lemay via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2024 5:37 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [PA1TechnicalCoordinators] Brother 2370 Toner/Drum Ordering for TY24

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Attached are my thoughts for the TY24 Season Toner and Drum ordering process.

I don't have an opening date for Graceworkz.

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Re: Brother 2370 Toner/Drum Ordering for TY24

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I will not need to order any toner or drums for D25.??

Happy Thanksgiving

Deb Croston

D25 Technology Coordinator

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On Sat, Nov 16, 2024 at 2:32?PM Richard Lemay via <rlemay007=[email protected]> wrote:

Graceworks has open for TY24.? See my post of 10 November for ordering toner and drums,

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Richard Lemay

Re: Brother 2370 Toner/Drum Ordering for TY24

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Here's the order for District 5? ?Joe Germy 610-714-9372

TY24_Graceworkz Consumables Request D5.xlsx

Router Assessment

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I looked at the NTSC recommended routers for TY24 and performed some home performance tests on the GL.iNet SFT1200.

GL.iNet SFT1200 Home Performance Measurement is an Excel file with two worksheets detailing signal Strength and Speed Test results.

Router Assessment for TY24 is an Excel file comparing the 4 NTSC router recommendations for TY24.

I selected the GL.iNet SFT1200 for all District 4 Tax-Aide sites because:

It supports multi-room (signal strength) and provides a larger number of connections at relatively low cost.?

?

The GL.iNet SFT1200 supports both 2.4 and 5.9 Ghz bands.? The Chromebook can work on the 5 GhZ band and access the 'standard Tax-Aide printer' on the 2.4GhZ band.

Firmware is easy to update online (although it does take awhile).

The configuration (SSIDs and passwords, LAN network settings) can all be saved to a 'backup' configuration file which can then be used to quickly configure the same model routers.? So the same SSID, password and printer access works at all sites within the District.

?

This is a lower power unit than we had (Tenda AC6 1200).??

The GL.iNet SFT1200 will thus reduce interference with other networks at a site.?

It also seems to be slow to get the LAN up and running, but this might be only a WISP issue?

Actual site performance data is TBD.

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Richard Lemay PA1 D04 TC

GL.iNet SFT1200 Home Performance Measusrement.xlsx

Router Assesment for TY24.xlsx

Re: Brother 2370 Toner/Drum Ordering for TY24

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Graceworks has open for TY24.? See my post of 10 November for ordering toner and drums,

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Richard Lemay

Brother 2370 Toner/Drum Ordering for TY24

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Attached are my thoughts for the TY24 Season Toner and Drum ordering process.

I don't have an opening date for Graceworkz.

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STC_Consumables_11102024.pptx

TY24_Graceworkz Consumables Request Form.xlsx

Re: test

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Hi Ray,

In my other groups.io subscriptions, I can see a directory of members. Can this be enabled here too? I've set up my group provide to include a brief bio, photo, and some information abut D22.

Many thanks for setting this up...

Best Regards, Steve Orso

Re: tests

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Hi Richard,

I've evaluated the GL-iNet SFT1200 and MT3000 routers. Either would be an excellent choice. The MT3000 has more transmit power and manages to get a 30+mbps connection through a couple of masonry walls in my house. The SFT1200 gets about a 10th of that, which in my experience is not enough for return preparation. If you have a single relatively unobstructed room, the SFT1200 is a good inexpensive choice.

[Edit: Note that the above tests were done in a room in my house where WiFi signal strength is notoriously bad, and are intended only to show that the MT3000 has a much stronger signal than the SFT1200. Tests from other rooms showed excellent data rates, in excess of 30Mpbs. My first choice for the nine sites in D22 would be the SFT1200 because it has a better price point.]

Bonus features: except for the DHCP address range configuration, the two have identical configuration screens. If you know one you can manage the other without breaking a sweat.

The second: if you are WISPing, the routers remember multiple uptream connection configurations and cycle through them looking for something that works. One could configure each router with the WISP parameters for each site in D04. They will then be interchangeable at sites that use the same Tax-Aide net IP address range. If I recall correctly, they can be configured to ignore any WISP WiFi nets when connected via an Ethernet cable, so the cable'd sites join the interoperability pool.

Sites with multiple firewalls might need a bit more thought.

Also, the configuration backup is a zipped tarball of plain text files. I have it on my todo list to see if I configure one router for all of my sites, can I just cut and paste /etc/config/wireless into the config backup for the other routers in my district and have them work?

Good luck

Steve Orso

R02-PA1-D22 Standard site network diagram for TY23

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Hi Folks!

Just for fun I have attached a PDF of the standard network used at all nine D22 sites during TY23. All D22 sites use the same SSIDs; the WiFi password is the same on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz at all nine sites.

Best Regards, Steve Orso

D22 Site Network Schematic Diagram.pdf

Chromebook Access

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When you log into your CB and click on the Chrome icon, you will see:

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All the other Tax-Aide links work just fine.

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If you need to get to taxslayer you can just go directly to?

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They're working on this at national but we do not have a time for when it will be fixed.

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Re: test

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Please continue to use my 8clearview@... email address for day-to-day communication.? This is my Tax-Aide mailbox.

I did investigate the Tenda AC-1200 AC6 Ver 5 firmware issue.??

Installed firmware is V02.03.01.110 (no installation nor firmware version date is provided).
The router Firmware Update function identifies this version as Current.
This firmware/router is identified as having a?vulnerability which allows attackers to remove the Wi-Fi password and force the device into open security mode via a crafted packet sent to goform/setWizard? ?ref:?

I need to check all 6 of the routers in D04.? Can't do that until I can get my? hands on them, but we may have to replace all 6 units.

I have no idea what to replace them with, I'm looking for recommendations.

From a KISS TC approach, I like to pick a single manufacturer across the district.

Dick

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On Tue, Aug 20, 2024 at 4:17?PM Ray Quickel via <rayequickel=[email protected]> wrote:

Dick & Paul,

Thank you for joining this group.? At this time, there are only the three of us.

You can go to "Your Subscription"? to say if you want to receive individual postings or receive daily summaries.

You can "Reply to the Group" or Reply To Sender", as you choose.

If you want to start a new post, select "New Topic".

Dick, Do you want me to use your Yahoo address for all communications?

Paul, it looks like we have four locations using the now obsolete TP-Link routers.

Dick, which model of the Tenda router do you recommend?

Ray

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Dick & Paul,

Thank you for joining this group.? At this time, there are only the three of us.

You can go to "Your Subscription"? to say if you want to receive individual postings or receive daily summaries.

You can "Reply to the Group" or Reply To Sender", as you choose.

If you want to start a new post, select "New Topic".

Dick, Do you want me to use your Yahoo address for all communications?

Paul, it looks like we have four locations using the now obsolete TP-Link routers.

Dick, which model of the Tenda router do you recommend?

Ray

Graceworkz TY24 Order Form

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Be on the lookout for the TY24 Graceworkz Order Form

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