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by PPJ
Sun Oct 20, 2019 6:41 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Audience vs Eero?
Replies: 40
Views: 15644

Re: Audience vs Eero?

Thank you for all the responses. It did work. Just start with a complete untouched "factory" default and follow the printed instructions carefully. Once that is done, the "fine" tuning can be done. I have installed them and is using a 200Mbps up and down fibre line to the net. I ...
by PPJ
Sat Oct 12, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Audience vs Eero?
Replies: 40
Views: 15644

Re: Audience vs Eero?

I will certainly try again, and report back. It is 3.10pm South African time now and I have been at it since early (no success so far), so my brain is jelly at the moment. It should not be as hard as you seem to be experiencing. Can you describe how the chain of gear you are using is connected? I.e...
by PPJ
Fri Oct 11, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Audience vs Eero?
Replies: 40
Views: 15644

Re: Audience vs Eero?

Thank you for the responses, I really appreciate it.

I will certainly try again, and report back.

It is 3.10pm South African time now and I have been at it since early (no success so far), so my brain is jelly at the moment.
by PPJ
Thu Oct 10, 2019 8:19 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Audience vs Eero?
Replies: 40
Views: 15644

Re: Audience vs Eero?

I have been using Mikrotik since V3. I do know a lot, but there is more I do NOT know. I got 3 Audience devices to do a job, since the write up about them fit my application. I have spent days to get them to mesh (still no success) The insert that came in the box describe amongst others the led's an...
by PPJ
Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:56 am
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: Mikrotik user-manager voucher printing
Replies: 21
Views: 39781

Re: Mikrotik user-manager voucher printing

Thank you alferar

It is not possible to disable updates in Windows 10 Home.

I have how ever found a way to keep working.

I will update to a version of the program where 1 pc can do several routers since I have a few. ZAR - Euro conversion not favourable.

Thank you.
by PPJ
Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:32 pm
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: Mikrotik user-manager voucher printing
Replies: 21
Views: 39781

Re: Mikrotik user-manager voucher printing

I have been using a licenced version of this program for a number of years now with great success. I am very satisfied with it and would recommend it without reservations. The reason I am writing here is because of a frustration I experience with MS Windows 10. In error I allowed an update from Wind...
by PPJ
Fri Dec 09, 2016 3:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Website/s unreachable
Replies: 2
Views: 1054

Re: Website/s unreachable

Thank you for the reply. You are right that is a certain place to look!! I did find a solution to the problem -- elsewhere -- but still do NOT know what caused it. I will explain briefly: My xDSL modems are all setup in Bridge as well as PPPoE mode. And it functions (functioned) fine. Some clients c...
by PPJ
Fri Dec 09, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: General
Topic: Website/s unreachable
Replies: 2
Views: 1054

Website/s unreachable

I use xDSL to connect to the Internet. All work fine on all my MT routers EXCEPT http://www.aol.com and aol mail CANNOT be accessed through any device connected to the MT. There my be more sites but so far aol is the one causing this head ache. Connecting directly to/through the XDSL modem/router to...
by PPJ
Mon Dec 05, 2016 3:29 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: aol
Replies: 0
Views: 791

aol

I use xDSL to connect to the Internet. All work fine on all my MT routers EXCEPT http://www.aol.com and aol mail CANNOT be accessed through any device connected to the MT. There my be more sites but so far aol is the one causing this head ache. Connecting directly to/through the XDSL modem/router to...
by PPJ
Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:09 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: v6.34.2 [current] is released!
Replies: 60
Views: 33698

Re: v6.34.2 [current] is released! www crash

I am using ROS V6.34.2 on a RB450G, and the www still crash on occasion while using userman. There seem to be no pattern to this happening.

Is it something in my setup, or has the problem not been fixed completely?
by PPJ
Thu Feb 25, 2016 11:11 am
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: WWW Still crash
Replies: 0
Views: 1492

WWW Still crash

I am using ROS V6.34.2 on a RB450G, and the www still crash on occasion while using userman. There seem to be no pattern to this happening.

Is it something in my setup, or has the problem not been fixed completely?
by PPJ
Fri Sep 12, 2014 4:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Power Monitoring on the Cheap from Sowell
Replies: 7
Views: 2589

Re: Power Monitoring on the Cheap from Sowell

Hi, how is your system ? the normal voltage is 24.6Volt at me and when decrease to 22V and system sent me notifactions I understand that main power gone. Thanks, yes I can see your reasoning and it is good. On the 750 however there is no voltage variable so I can not use that script. I use the scri...
by PPJ
Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Power Monitoring on the Cheap from Sowell
Replies: 7
Views: 2589

Re: Power Monitoring on the Cheap from Sowell

Hi all~ I have a question. I found a great script and plan on the web for utility monitoring on the cheap by Greg Sowell. The idea is fantastic. I have implemented this script and hardware on 4 routers. Three of the routers are RB450's or 493's running 6.10, and the 4th is a ccr1009 running 6.17. I...
by PPJ
Fri Sep 12, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Power Monitoring on the Cheap from Sowell
Replies: 7
Views: 2589

Re: Power Monitoring on the Cheap from Sowell

I also think it is a great idea, and implemented it. With limited success. I am now back in the "lab" running tests, on a 750 (ROS v 6.19). When the power fail all goes well and the script notifies me. When the power comes back the port 'dies' and that the status stay at no-link. All I cou...
by PPJ
Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: Usermanager profiles and limitations - Questions
Replies: 1
Views: 1879

Usermanager profiles and limitations - Questions

I have used UserManager for a number of years with success in a certain way that I have found to work that is stable, and I have learned to trust it and its behaviour. Now I am trying to do the following, and believe me I tried, obviously not enough because I just can not get it to work properly, co...
by PPJ
Sat Oct 05, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: usermanager error
Replies: 4
Views: 1402

Re: usermanager error

I am no expert but you need to add the profile to the user (click the "+" then check if the profile and any limitations has been added) when you add the user (if you have not done so already) This is in your step 6. Also the message you display in your step "last" is not from use...
by PPJ
Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: Variables
Replies: 2
Views: 2009

Re: Variables

Thanks mrz I am actually looking for the "variables" that are available for use in scripts for usermanager /tool user-manager user Some script published elsewhere on the forums use a variable "credit-till-time" I googled that :o and fould no useable results :? Variales like these...
by PPJ
Wed Mar 27, 2013 12:10 pm
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: Variables
Replies: 2
Views: 2009

Variables

If possible, can someone point me to a document listing the variables available for uesermanager. I have looked but can not find such list (if there is one) I see guys using variables in scripts but I do not know where they get them (variables) from. If they can get it I must also be able to get it....
by PPJ
Tue Mar 26, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Solution: Automatically clean expired User-Manager accounts
Replies: 72
Views: 61447

Re: Solution: Automatically clean expired User-Manager accou

Thanks alfagius!! :)

If possible, can someone point me to a document listing the variables available for usermanager.
by PPJ
Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:07 am
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Solution: Automatically clean expired User-Manager accounts
Replies: 72
Views: 61447

Re: Solution: Automatically clean expired User-Manager accou

In a process of learning and working I found this script. It runs all the way through ONLY when I remark (#) out this line: :local thisCredit [/tool user-manager user get $iterator credit-till-time] From this I think (guess) that the variable "credit-till-time" can not be found or does not...
by PPJ
Mon Feb 04, 2013 5:11 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: How to Interpret User Profile Status "PAUSED"
Replies: 3
Views: 3469

Re: How to Interpret User Profile Status "PAUSED"

I have the same question. I think it works like this (but I am NOT sure) My profiles are set for a certain amount of data transfer in a 14 day window. The profiles (I have check this) will expire after 14 days OR when the transfer limit is reached. And that works well. Now like you have said I have ...
by PPJ
Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: User Manager, Buggy, Lack of support, Disappointing?
Replies: 5
Views: 3516

Re: User Manager, Buggy, Lack of support, Disappointing?

Its been a long, hard, difficult struggle for me to get some functionality out of userman. I identify with your frustration. What I wish for the most, absolutly the MOST, it is for well written, and understandable, up to date manuals and documentation. If I can read it I can do it. I know this is a ...
by PPJ
Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:48 am
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: Userman messages through the hotspot login page
Replies: 1
Views: 1758

Re: Userman messages through the hotspot login page

Hi There again.

Has anybody else had the same question? or am I just communicating bed, and no one understand my question? Or is my question just so stupit?

Anyone please?
by PPJ
Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: Userman messages through the hotspot login page
Replies: 1
Views: 1758

Userman messages through the hotspot login page

How do I change the messages users get through the hotspot login page. For example <no valid profile found> This message and others are not in the editable lanuage file the determines the language the userman "speaks" to admin, custmers etc. In the hotspot errors file there are the options...
by PPJ
Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: Voucher template constants
Replies: 11
Views: 13976

Re: Voucher template constants

For the transfer limit:

As per the link supplied above:

u_limit_transfer_f - This one does not work on my RB750's (ROS 5.7) :(

As per post above:

u_limitDownload - This one work on my RB750's (ROS 5.7) :)

So how correct are the updates :?
by PPJ
Fri Dec 30, 2011 3:35 pm
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: new edit in usermanger make it very good
Replies: 3
Views: 2124

Re: new edit in usermanger make it very good

Hi There I am sorry this is not advice. :( I just need to be sure I understand your problem correctly. so I will re-phrase it. You want usernames to be generated in a secuential fasion when you create a user by just adding 1 user at a time. Do I understand you correctly? If so? you want a set-able &...
by PPJ
Tue Dec 20, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: MikroTik User Manager documentation
Replies: 51
Views: 87714

Re: MikroTik User Manager documentation

I am, confused, frustrated and naivly hopefull....... This forum "The User Manager" like has been said is quite active. The User Manager is included with updates of ROS. If MT has abandonded UM then why still distribute it? If the the last release of UM that was "stable" is still...
by PPJ
Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:17 pm
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: Band Width Measurement
Replies: 1
Views: 1587

Band Width Measurement

The more I learn about Mikrotik ROS the more things I find out I do not know........ I am using user manager with hotspots on RB750. It took a loooong time for me to figure out some things about User Manager, but I am getting there........ I am wondering what I am doing wrong. I give the users a set...
by PPJ
Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:25 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: User Status
Replies: 0
Views: 840

User Status

I am sure I am not the 1st one with this question. I did look over the forums and googled alot, but still cannot find the answer. So please point me to the right place or right answer. I hope there is a answer?? I have longer term users on my Hotspots (on RB750's) I limit them on total bandwidth (da...
by PPJ
Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: How to
Replies: 2
Views: 930

Re: How to

Thanks, much appreciated.

Paul
by PPJ
Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:40 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: How to
Replies: 2
Views: 930

How to

Does anyone know if it is possible or how to do the following:

I need to send out a message to all users currently connected to the hotspot. Something like a little pop up window containing my message??

Does anyons know about such a thing??

Thanks
by PPJ
Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:55 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: User Manager
Replies: 0
Views: 732

User Manager

Hi There I use RB750G with ROS 5.7 and UM 5.7 I can not find a comprehensive (and up to date) user manual for UM 5.7 User manager 5.7 that is installed now is not consequent, and the results with user, profiles and limitations are illogical and not predictable. I have also noticed that actual hotspo...
by PPJ
Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:38 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: 2 hot spots
Replies: 8
Views: 1668

Re: 2 hot spots

Thank you for the help. It is now up and working. So the pressure is a little less.

This is/was my 1st encounter with Mikrotik, but certainly not my last.

Now I can start to learn WHY it is working :lol:
by PPJ
Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:40 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: 2 hot spots
Replies: 8
Views: 1668

Re: 2 hot spots

Thank you for all the help so far. I got it working....... I simply started on a clean slate (complete reset) and reconfig the RB. And the hotspots now work nicely (test environment and trail user) In the new cofig I followed your advice and removed the double address: [admin@XXXXX] > ip address pri...
by PPJ
Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:32 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: 2 hot spots
Replies: 8
Views: 1668

Re: 2 hot spots

I am doing a 'crash' course on CLI......... :) so please bear with me. I did however follow your suggestions: "Check the "Interface" section to insure the ports are removed from the switch." I use Winbox. On Switch: Port: all the ports are: Switch 1: to VLAN fallback I do not kno...
by PPJ
Sat Oct 08, 2011 1:40 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: 2 hot spots
Replies: 8
Views: 1668

2 hot spots

Hotspot issue..... I use the RB750. ether 1 is the gateway to the internet and is a DHCP client. ether 2 is the hotspot address and is a DHCP server This works (very well) because it is a very standard way of doing. I also use userman. I then set up another hotspot to work on ether 3. The user get t...