Author Archives: Alan Spicer

Meltdown and Spectre CPU vulnerabilities

January 8, 2018 14:47 /

Make sure your web browsers get updated …

A Nice In a Nutshell Page for Meltdown – Spectre Patches …

https://github.com/hannob/meltdownspectre-patches

https://support.microsoft.com/…/cumulative-security-update-… (e.g. Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: January 3, 2018.) Get any Updates your Computer OS Vendor indicates. Check with your computer Hardare Vendor and see if any Firmware or BIOS update has been provided specifically for Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities. Computers more than around 5 years old may not have (or ever get) such an update. Anti-virus Software? See the important comments below.

I have made quite a few posts to links and information on my Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/alan.spicer.56

Also please like my page

https://www.facebook.com/AlanSpicerMarineTelecom

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

communications @ marinetelecom.net

+1 954 354 2748

 

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High Gain Marine Cellular / 4G LTE ready antenna systems

November 17, 2017 20:13 /
 

Available from Alan Spicer Marine Telecom – High Gain Marine Cellular / 4G LTE ready antenna systems. “Nodoby” can guarantee how many miles you will get with an antenna system – because locations vary (boats travel) and coverage and directivity of cell sites is a big variable. But if you have the BEST antenna system then your part of the equation is at its BEST and your chances are whole hell of a lot better! — Alan Spicer.

The Omni Directional Antenna series covers digital…, analog and PCS cell bands in 3 different sizes: 0.5m, 1m, 2m radome. 7-8 dBi, 9 – 10 dBi, 11 – 13 dBi.

These Omni Directional Antennas are lab built. All electrical connections are hand soldered and gold plated for reliability, minimizing loss and preventing corrosion.

Internal architecture of the antennas are proprietary in design, specially developed for the marine industry by a team of scientists who design and build antennas for NASA. Two years of research and performance testing has resulted in an antenna series whose range and game-changing performance are unlike any other antenna on the market.

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

+ 1 954 354-2748

communications @ marinetelecom.net

 

Posted in: Cellular Voice and Internet

Why? Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

November 15, 2017 18:02 /

Why? Not what do I sell or what do I do … but Why?

You’ve got to believe in something. You’ve got to be ABOUT something.

So Why do I do this thing called Alan Spicer Marine Telecom?

I do THIS because I believe I can save marine vessels money on Internet Access. When compared to VSAT usually 3G – 4G Cellular Internet, and WiFi Hotspot, are less expensive (by far) and the Speeds are much faster. You like options and I like options for The Best and the Lowest Price. I.T. guys might call this “Least Cost Routing”. It means for a given location how many options for Internet do we have? And what’s the Best Option for this location? (And can our gear on board work with the best option?)

I do THIS because I believe I can make things Simpler and Easier to use for you Day To Day Internet management tasks. For this reason – How? What system has the best features for things working as automatically as possible? Who wants to have to have 2 routers to change major cellular carrier / provider? Who wants to have to have 2 routers to work in US and International locations? Who wants to have to Manually change Internet Sources whenever you move the boat or come in our out of the U.S.? You want the simplest – easiest system, so do I.

I do THIS because I have a passion for being FIRST … for being “Ahead of the Curve” as far as Internet Access Technologies and Internet Management Systems Capabilities. I strive to know what’s the Fastest and the Best and that is Vendor independent. I may sell and use multiple vendor brands but I want you to have The Best for you. For this reason I have fought many battles on our behalf (on your behalf and my behalf together.) I fight for the latest technologies and the fastest / best Internet speeds. Who wants 1 or 2 year old Technology? You don’t, I don’t. Who wants to have to replace equipment every year or two? You don’t, I don’t. We want the latest stuff and we want it to work and be the best for a few years at least.

A good friend of mine calls me the “I.T. Guy” or “The 1’s and 0’s Guy”. And I do have a passion for the technical details for the How of things are done. But I also have a passion for Fastest, Least Expensive, Easier – Simpler, and Ahead of  the Curve Latest and Best.

… That’s the WHY of Why I do this. The How and What has to follow the core principles above.

Alan Spicer

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

954-354-2748

communications @ marinetelecom.net

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COR IBR 1100 Series won’t work with bottom cover removed …

September 30, 2017 14:32 /

This issue catches  the best of us … including myself. In order to change or insert the Sim Card you have to removed the bottom cover by 4 screws. It’s tempting to insert a sim card and just power on the unit and test it before putting the cover back on. But GOTCHA! It won’t work. You have to put the door back on and the screws.

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

http://www.4gforyachts.com

+1 954 354 2748

+1 954 260 9645

communications @ marinetelecom.net

 

 

Posted in: Cellular Voice and Internet

Marine – Yacht: Internet – 4G LTE, WiFi Dual Band, Onboard Networks, Computer Services

August 15, 2017 19:54 /

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom provides 4G LTE (Advanced) Marine Pack Packages for Yachts and other marine vessels, as well as WiFi Systems, including new Dual Band 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz systems, and Multiple Internet Source switching and Load Balancing Routers.

ASMT does discovery and documentation for marine vessels on existing systems to provide instructions for operation of your network and Internet systems. Correct problems and recommend changes and upgrades.

ASMT has 13 years experience in yachts – marine, and over 20 years in Information Technology.

Please contact –

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

+1 954-354-2748

+1 954-260-9645

communications @ marinetelecom.net

 

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Alan Spicer Marine Telecom – Information (I.T., Internet, Computer, Networks)

June 23, 2017 18:36 /

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom is an Internet Communications, Information Technology, Computer – Networking Consulting and Sales company. Other names are 4GForYachts and WiFiYacht. Marine Packages “Marine Pack” can be made for 4G LTE Advanced and/or WiFi Client Internet Systems. Connection Control – Fail-Over and Load-Balancing of Multiple Internet Connections are also possible.

If you have any questions or need any help with Marine Internet, Multiple Internet Connection Management and Control, Computers or Computer Networking – Please contact ASMT.

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

4G For Yachts – WiFi Yacht

Phone 954-354-2748
Cell 954-260-9645

Email: communications@marinetelecom.net

 

 

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Cradlepoint Router – LTE won’t work, Why?

May 13, 2017 01:12 /

Cradlepoint Router – LTE won’t work, Why?

What’s wrong with this picture? I didn’t catch it at first either. At least not after the router has been on a boat for over 6 months and I thought it had been working. I consulted with the user by phone, I followed up with an email (with details about this exactly), I sent both Quick Start and Regular Owners Manual documentation.

This is the Connection Manager page in a COR-IBR-600-LPE-AT. It has a built-in 4G LTE Modem, that’s the one with the Red Signal Bars indication. But it also says “Available”. So why isn’t it being used? Why won’t it connect?

The Connection Manager is designed to be a Connection Switcher … but also does Fail Over and Load Balancing. The Ethernet WAN connection, which goes to a WiFi Client System, is up at #2. The 4G LTE that we want is at #6. It really needs to be up above Ethernet WAN or just below it.

All connection profiles are enabled … but don’t need to be. Load Balancing is enabled on one correct profile and one incorrect profile. If Ethernet and Internal LPE-AT had been enabled for Load Balancing it would Connect the LPE-AT and use it. If all t he profiles were disabled (First check box) except Ethernet and LPE-AT – and nothing else was checked … you could ENABLE LPE-AT and disable ETHERNET and it would connect and be used. You could leave both enabled and drag-and-drop LPE-AT up above ETHERNET and it would connect and be used as long as it was working. If it failed …. the next item, ETHERNET would be used. By having both enabled and in STANDBY and up at the top of the list … should be able to get to ETHERNET connected INTERNET SOURCE which in our case is WiFi Client Router. This way they could check for available WiFi while using the 4G LTE – LPE-AT INTERNET connection.

They could stay on 4G LTE most of the time … but if they sailed out of range and it stopped working, ETHERNE – WIFI would be tried. On Load Balance you wouldn’t have to do anything. Both would be used … or whichever one that was working would be used.

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

954-354-2748

954-260-9645

communications @ marinetelecom.net

 

 

Posted in: Cellular Voice and Internet

Peplink now has 4G LTE-A (Advanced)

March 16, 2017 20:14 /

Peplink offers a wide range of cellular routers supporting LTE-Advanced (LTE-A). LTE-A is the next step in the evolution of LTE networks.

Increased Band Support and Carrier Aggregation

LTE-A features greater location diversity, one modem can cover more regions. LTE-A also supports newer region and carrier specific bands. These are often much faster than the legacy bands that can become oversaturated. For the US market, LTE-A enabled models support band 41 (2500 MHz) and band 26 (850 Mhz) for Sprint and band 12 (700 MHz) for T-Mobile. For the Asia-Pacific markets, LTE-A models also support TD-LTE bands 38 (2600 MHz) and 40 (2300 MHz).

In addition, LTE-A routers can use Signal Carrier Aggregation (SCA) to simultaneously connect multiple signal channels for up to twice your current connection speed.

Coverage Area

While LTE-A does offer greater band support, the coverage is still limited to that of a single provider, so you will still lose reception if you hit a dead spot. With SpeedFusion Bandwidth Bonding, however, you can enjoy uninterrupted service as you move around town, connecting to 3G/4G LTE networks from multiple service carriers.

(Alan’s Note: What is being said here is … If you were on 4G LTE-A on a Single Sim Card (a single company’s signal) you could DROP OUT signal-wise. With SpeedFusion Bandwidth Bonding, on a Router with Multiple Radios, and Service from your own or a Subscription SpeedFusion system, you would not necessarily drop out if one or more of the other Sim Cards Signal was still viable. So, by extension supposedly your COVERAGE would be MORE because of more than one (CARRIERS = 4G LTE Providers) towers to use. The same could be said of Fail-Over and Load Balancing except for  the Time to Fail Over. For Load Balancing you would not have any Fail Over time. You would just drop one Internet Source from being used.)

 Get the Best of Both Worlds

With LTE-A supported multi-cellular MAX routers, you can combine the additional frequency bands and enhanced speed of LTE-A with the greater connection reliability and cellular coverage of SpeedFusion bandwidth bonding for the best cellular connection possible.

Supported Models

LTE-A is available for the following models:

Balance: 30 LTE
MAX: BR1 ENT, BR1 Pro, Hotspot, Transit, HD2, HD2 with MFA, HD2 Mini, HD2 IP67, HD4, HD4 with MFA

Difference Between SKUs

Module Regions 4G Bands
LTEA-W
(e.g. HD2-LTEA-W)		 Americas^/EMEA B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B20, B25, B26, B29, B30, B41
LTEA-P
(e.g. HD2-LTEA-P)		 APAC B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B21, B28, B38, B39, B40, B41
LTE-US
(e.g. HD2-LTE-US)		 Americas B2, B4, B5, B13, B17, B25
LTE-E
(e.g. HD2-LTE-E)		 EMEA and Asia Pacific B1, B3, B7, B8, B20

^ Pending certification by Verizon and Sprint in the US

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

954-354-2748

communications @ marinetelecom.net

 

Posted in: Cellular Voice and Internet

Solutions: Marine Packs, Land – Mobile Packs, Install Support

March 3, 2017 13:59 /

I don’t just sell equipment … especially without some knowledge and thought in the process. This stuff is generally not that kind of thing that you can just sell generically. That being said I can make packages with everything needed to install these systems.

I can also help you with adding to or designing your whole network system on marine vessels. On vehicles it’s a little easier because chances are this is the only device in your vehicle, providing WiFi to use it. On larger vehicles such as communications trucks you may have other infrastructure to connect to.

I generally give 30 days installation support (within reason) to get you going. Anything more involved a Consulting Arrangement will be used.

I have worked with all sorts of systems – VSAT = Cisco Routers – Kerio Firewall Router and more.

So don’t be upset if I ask a number of questions during the sale process. I need to make sure a system fits (coax cable lengths and such) and what your expectations are along with my recommendations.

Thanks Again!

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

communications @ marinetelecom.net

alanspicertelecom @ gmail.com

Tel. +1 954-354-2748

Mobile +1 954-260-9645

 

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COR IBR 900 Series vs COR IBR 1100 Series (4G LTE-A) [VIDEO]

March 3, 2017 13:04 /

COR IBR 900 Series vs COR IBR 1100 Series (4G LTE-A) [VIDEO]

(Recorded from a Webinar) COR IBR 900 Series with CAT 6 3GPP Release 10 for 4G LTE Advanced in the Cellular Networks, Wave 2 WiFi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) … Dual Modem (Load Balance 2 Cell Providers) Capable with the Extensibility Dock which also adds more G/E ports. (2 existing ports are LAN/WAN switchable.) Typically you need only 1 LAN port as this plugs into your Main Internet Router (some call a “Server”) System. This system, however, can be used as a small Main Internet Router. WAN port is for additional Internet Source input. LAN port can be daisy-chained with Gig-E or Fast-E Switch (Switch = Modern Name for Ethernet Network HUB.), thus extending the network easily with more ports for more wired computers, wireless access points, and other networkable devices. And … in  the WiFi version there is wireless as well. Not only that but Wave 2 WiFI. 802.11 a,b,g,n, and ac. LAN and WAN ports are programmable … You can have the stock 1 WAN and 1 LAN, or 2 WAN for 2 additional Internet inputs (leaves you with no LAN ports), or 2 LAN if you don’t need any WAN ports (leaves you with no WAN ports.) Or purchase the Extensabilty Dock to add more ports (also adds 2nd 4G LTE modem capability with add-on MC-400 modem device.)

A MARINE PACK can be made with topside antennas for this system. It comes with all the Little Antennas and Power Supply – so you could try it out before running big coax cables for topside antennas.
Lots of LTE bands … I can help you check your requirements:
LTE Bands 1-5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41

COR-IBR-900 Series Front / Cell Antenna Side

COR-IBR-900 Rear / WiFi Antenna and Ethernet Connection Side

COR-IBR-900 with Cellular and WiFi Antennas installed. Marine Pack packages available with external antennas and coax cable / adaptors for vehicles (Vehicle Pack), buildings (Fixed Install Pack), and marine vessels.

Alan Spicer Telecom / Marine Telecom

communications @ marinetelecom.net

alanspicertelecom @ gmail.com

Tel. +1 954 354-2748

Mobile: +1 954 260-9645

 

Posted in: Cellular Voice and Internet
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