[iptv-users] HPNA/HPNA Testing

[Frank Bulk - iName.com]

I agree with Jared here -- we do Coaxys where we must, but run Cat5e most of
the time.  One return trip to the home or telephone support call, plus
customer frustration/loss of confidences, blows away the value of HxNA.

Frank

-----Original Message-----
From: iptv-users-bounces at puck.nether.net
[mailto:iptv-users-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of Jared Gordon
Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 8:40 AM
To: Glenn Short; iptv-users at puck.nether.net
Subject: Re: [iptv-users] HPNA/HPNA Testing

Not to discourage, but we have pretty much stopped using HCNA/HPNA
devices.  We are also deploying FTTH, and have been doing IPTV over our
copper ADSL2+ plant for about 6yrs.  On the premise, if at all possible,
we try to pull Cat 5e to the STB.  If that's not possible, we'll try
Ethernet over Power adapters- but they won't work through most power
strips, they must be directly plugged into the wall.  If that won't work
then we fall back to Ruckus Wireless Access Points.  As an absolute last
resort, we do have HPNA devices available, but most of our techs have
stopped putting them in, because they end up returning on a trouble call
to take them back out.  The Ruckus boxes aren't foolproof, and need to
be rebooted occasionally by the customer, so those aren't ideal either.
The Ethernet over Power adapters seem to be the most robust of the
active solutions, but you can't beat a Cat 5 cable to the STB for
reliability.

Regards,

Jared Gordon

Winnebago Coop Telecom Assn
Lake Mills, IA
jaredgordon at wctatel.com
641-592-7542


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:iptv-users-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of Glenn Short
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:26 AM
To: iptv-users at puck.nether.net
Subject: [iptv-users] HPNA/HPNA Testing

        We are starting to deploy IPTV out to our customers over
our
FTTH network. When we get into the houses that already have our old RF
video
that is running over RG-59 and RG-6 COAX we have tried using some of the
HCNA and HPNA products that are available.  We are wondering what effect
the
different splitters have on the through put of the digital signal.  The
old
RF system used db loss as a measurement. What type of test and testers
can
be used to check the existing coaxial wiring in the houses to make sure
we
are getting the best performance to our STB?  What is the difference
between
the rg-59 and the rg-6 as far as through put goes?  I know RG-6 the
better
of the 2, but what are the limitations?
Any tips and tricks as far as house wiring goes?  

Glenn Short, General Manager
Lost Nation - Elwood Telephone Company
Lost Nation, Iowa
glenns at LNEtelco.com
563-678-2470   Office
563-593-1382   Cell
http://www.LNETelco.com/

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