MUM USA 2008

ChicagoMay 15 - 16, 2008Photos

May 14, Wednesday

TimePresentationSlidesVideo
18:00
MUM pre-Registration, Drinks, Meet'n'Greet
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May 15, Thursday

TimePresentationSlidesVideo
08:00
Registration, Opening
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09:00
RouterBOARD announcement
Normunds Rustanovics, MikroTik (Latvia)
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09:45
ARC IES (Integrated Enclosure Solution) Generation II
Todd Schaefer, ARC (USA)
Abstract
ARC IES (Integrated Enclosure Solution) Generation II with universal mounting system and other NEW features, benefits and cost savings.
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10:30
Public Wireless networks and Hotspots
Brian Vargyas, BOINGO (USA)
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11:15
Towards the Ideal Mikrotik Wireless CPE and Developments of Antenna Systems
Tim Kataras, Poynting Antennas (USA)
Abstract
This paper explores the current state of the art in outdoor enclosure and antenna design, outlining what has come to be expected by operators of not just Mikrotik wireless equipment, but of a range of outdoor fixed-wireless technologies. We present an overview of the advances made in the last four years in CPE enclosure and antenna design and what we, as a manufacturer, have learned from intensive feedback from people all over the world using and deploying Mikrotik equipment with our products for wireless applications.
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12:00
Lunchtime
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13:00
Wireless workshop
Uldis Cernevskis, MikroTik (Latvia)
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13:45
WISPA CALEA standard and Mikrotik's implementation
Butch Evans and Michael Erskine (USA)
Abstract
Butch Evans has been an ISP since 1994 and has a vast amount of
experience in building and maintaining ISP networks. He is familiar
with the needs of ISPs from a network engineering perspective and can
assist any ISP with the design and implementation of a network that
is secure, responsive and reliable.
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14:30
CALEA workshop
Butch Evans (USA)
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18:00
Welcome party continuation (free beer) for participants of MUM, at Holiday Inn Select Hotel Naperville. WISPA Jam Band will be playing Johnny Cash songs. After that, party continuation sponsored by Hutton!
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May 16, Friday

TimePresentationSlidesVideo
08:00
Registration, Socializing
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09:00
QoS workshop
Janis Megis, MikroTik (Latvia)
Abstract
Janis will teach you some interesting Queue secrets and advanced tricks how to implement QoS in your network
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09:45
Common Wireless connection issues
Jaromir Cihak, Sys-Data (Czech Republic)
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10:05
Hotspot and User Manager Workshop
Sergejs Boginskis, MikroTik (Latvia)
Abstract
Sergejs will demonstrate MikroTik Hotspot and it's features, teach you some interesting tricks and show you how the new User Manager works with it.
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10:50
Making Revenue with Hotspots
Dennis Burgess (USA)
Abstract
Dennis M. Burgess -- www.mikrotikconsulting.com, St. Louis, MO. USA
Dennis Burgess is a Mikrotik Certified Engineer, and has been doing
consulting for small and medium sized businesses for over 8 years.
Deploying a variety of products, including, Microsoft, Cisco, and other
networking, and server gear, he has consulted on many projects across the
USA and several world-wide.
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11:35
The Dude workshop
Steven Zilis, ZnetWorks (USA)
Abstract
Steve is the first The Dude consultant and has a large network of devices monitored in his Dude setup. He will show you how it all works, and all the possibilities Dude offers.
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12:20
Lunchtime
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13:20
RuralMAX at NEGER Telecom
Eduardo Neger, Neger Telecom (Brazil)
Abstract
RuralMAX is a project developed for NEGER Telecom, a Brazilian company specialized in wireless telecommunication engineering, providing low cost solutions for voice and data communication in rural and remote areas. This project was selected by the Brazilian Science and Technology Ministry to receive public funding support.
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14:05
100% Solar MikroTik AP Setup
Michael Down, SkyWi (USA)
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14:50
The Story of The City of Lincoln, Nebraska
Carl Garaffa (USA)
Abstract
At this time The City of Lincoln, Nebraska, with my help has deployed over sixty (60) MikroTik systems. Their wireless systems are comprised mostly of 230 Router Boards and the 532 Router Boards. After a lot of discussions
and review, I am happy to tell you that the City of Lincoln, Nebraska plans on deploying an additional fifty (50) new MikroTik systems in 2008. I have been asked to assist them with upgrading all of their existing systems as well as work with them on their future deployments.
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15:35
MikroTik Hotspots in Comspeco networks
Comspeco
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16:20
Raffle with prizes, Ending of MUM
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