The future looks good for the server center and TBT!

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The future looks good for the server center and TBT!

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Hey guys!

More good news!!! So the new server center located in my basement in a dedicated room is almost ready!!! The internet line is here blazing at 80M down and 17M up for the website!! (Right now we only have 10MB up) I have installed 2 dedicated 20 amp circuits for the server and all networking equipment. The server runs on 2 plugs, so this ensures redundancy circuit wide. I also installed a 30A generator circuit which is NOT hooked up quite yet. In the mean time, extension cords work.

I also got my office all wired up with a hard wired battery backup that will also be in the server room.

This entire project cost $325 + $365 for the new router + 2, 18 hour, solid days of work, which isn't bad compared to the builders who wanted $2500. I'm not asking for donations as I've already paid for everything but if you are feeling generous, you know the address.

I am planning to get the server over here very very shortly. I'm thinking late Wednesday or Thursday after I verify that this line is reliable. There will be approximately 4 - 8 hours of downtime overnight and the site won't be available while this happens. The static IP has changed because the location changed. Nothing I can do about that except re-program the DNS to reflect the new IP's

Some pictures are attached too! No, my desk/monitor situation is NOT complete

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Re: The future looks good for the server center and TBT!

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I wish I could get that kind of speed in my area.


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OUCH! This is why I'm hosting LOL :P
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~Cell: (630)/300-8877~
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~FZ-40ACAAHKM - Primary Toughbook / Workstation as of 7/29/22
~Win10 Pro (Win11 DG), Intel Core i5-1145G7 (up to 4.4GHz), vPro, 14.0" FHD Gloved Multi Touch, 16GB, 1TB Samsung SSD, Intel Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 4G EM7690, GPS, Quad Pass (BIOS Selectable), Mic and Infrared 5MP Webcam, Standard Battery, TPM 2.0, Emissive Backlit Keyboard, Dual Batteries, USB A + HDMI + Serial X-PAK, Shoulder Strap, Flat~
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http://www.toughbooktalk.com
http://downloads.toughbooktalk.com/
http://www.rugged575.com - 300' UHF GMRS Radio Repeater
http://www.crete600.com - 310' UHF Linked GMRS Radio Repeater


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#4 Post by safn1949 »

Shoot,I tried the speed test. Download was .19 and upload timed out,so yea my internet sucks. :D
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safn1949 wrote:Shoot,I tried the speed test. Download was .19 and upload timed out,so yea my internet sucks. :D
Good grief!!! Are you on dial up!?
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~Cell: (630)/300-8877~
~Owner - Toughbooktalk~
~Fully rugged Toughbook user since April 18th 2005~
~FZ-40ACAAHKM - Primary Toughbook / Workstation as of 7/29/22
~Win10 Pro (Win11 DG), Intel Core i5-1145G7 (up to 4.4GHz), vPro, 14.0" FHD Gloved Multi Touch, 16GB, 1TB Samsung SSD, Intel Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 4G EM7690, GPS, Quad Pass (BIOS Selectable), Mic and Infrared 5MP Webcam, Standard Battery, TPM 2.0, Emissive Backlit Keyboard, Dual Batteries, USB A + HDMI + Serial X-PAK, Shoulder Strap, Flat~
~AT&T Business 1GB Fiber 1GB/1GB business static line~
~Gamber & Johnson Platinum Partner~

http://www.toughbooktalk.com
http://downloads.toughbooktalk.com/
http://www.rugged575.com - 300' UHF GMRS Radio Repeater
http://www.crete600.com - 310' UHF Linked GMRS Radio Repeater


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#6 Post by Shawn »

I think it's smoke signals....

Mine is supposed to be 12mb down. I tested it over wifi...I know I have had 11.xx before.
.I'm am 3 blocks from the telco switching station.

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The server move went good last night! Started around 11:30AM. Got it all moved over and hooked up right away and was propegated for the most part by 1:30AM. Here is a picture of the server center BETA .90 :violent: :help:

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The top server in that stack of 3 is the current one, with the old ones under it LOL.

More work will commence today. Waiting for a new hammerdrill to come via USPS to aid with the concrete drilling...

More pictures to come later! :D

Thanks!
~Rob - Vice President - Rugged Depot~
~Cell: (630)/300-8877~
~Owner - Toughbooktalk~
~Fully rugged Toughbook user since April 18th 2005~
~FZ-40ACAAHKM - Primary Toughbook / Workstation as of 7/29/22
~Win10 Pro (Win11 DG), Intel Core i5-1145G7 (up to 4.4GHz), vPro, 14.0" FHD Gloved Multi Touch, 16GB, 1TB Samsung SSD, Intel Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 4G EM7690, GPS, Quad Pass (BIOS Selectable), Mic and Infrared 5MP Webcam, Standard Battery, TPM 2.0, Emissive Backlit Keyboard, Dual Batteries, USB A + HDMI + Serial X-PAK, Shoulder Strap, Flat~
~AT&T Business 1GB Fiber 1GB/1GB business static line~
~Gamber & Johnson Platinum Partner~

http://www.toughbooktalk.com
http://downloads.toughbooktalk.com/
http://www.rugged575.com - 300' UHF GMRS Radio Repeater
http://www.crete600.com - 310' UHF Linked GMRS Radio Repeater


~Emergency preparedness starts with reliable communication systems above all. Pretend the internet and cell phones didn’t exist, how will you communicate? If you’re interested in learning more, ask me!~

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#8 Post by Rob »

We got major connection problems at this point. The modem they gave me was a used, beat up POS... It crashed several times over the last couple days. Comcast will be here within 2 hours to replace it with a brand new one.

Sorry for any inconvenience this might cause!

Thanks!
~Rob - Vice President - Rugged Depot~
~Cell: (630)/300-8877~
~Owner - Toughbooktalk~
~Fully rugged Toughbook user since April 18th 2005~
~FZ-40ACAAHKM - Primary Toughbook / Workstation as of 7/29/22
~Win10 Pro (Win11 DG), Intel Core i5-1145G7 (up to 4.4GHz), vPro, 14.0" FHD Gloved Multi Touch, 16GB, 1TB Samsung SSD, Intel Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 4G EM7690, GPS, Quad Pass (BIOS Selectable), Mic and Infrared 5MP Webcam, Standard Battery, TPM 2.0, Emissive Backlit Keyboard, Dual Batteries, USB A + HDMI + Serial X-PAK, Shoulder Strap, Flat~
~AT&T Business 1GB Fiber 1GB/1GB business static line~
~Gamber & Johnson Platinum Partner~

http://www.toughbooktalk.com
http://downloads.toughbooktalk.com/
http://www.rugged575.com - 300' UHF GMRS Radio Repeater
http://www.crete600.com - 310' UHF Linked GMRS Radio Repeater


~Emergency preparedness starts with reliable communication systems above all. Pretend the internet and cell phones didn’t exist, how will you communicate? If you’re interested in learning more, ask me!~

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#9 Post by safn1949 »

Rob wrote:
safn1949 wrote:Shoot,I tried the speed test. Download was .19 and upload timed out,so yea my internet sucks. :D
Good grief!!! Are you on dial up!?
3G wireless in the middle of nowhere,in a valley no less.No cell signal most times but it is quiet. There is a lot of nowhere in Minnesota.We live in a campground in a 31 ft trailer. :D
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#10 Post by ADOR »

At least the view makes up for it.
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