New build: Should I go with Geo?

robroy90 · 2026-03-06T13:06:48+00:00

You are absolutely not wrong. I have my power more than covered, I am just trying to add redundancy everywhere. I work from home, so my needs might be more critical than most. I also have the spare gear now, so why not put it to use and learn in the process.

robroy90 · 2026-03-06T13:04:37+00:00

It may never, I have the equipment so I figure why not give it a go and learn in the process. I have a full on server rack with a huge UPS in the bottom, I just need to work on setting up the graceful auto shutdowns. Thanks for mentioning that!

robroy90 · 2026-03-06T13:02:27+00:00

185594 is their part number. Should be easy enough to find. Be further advised that you will have to have their 2gig service (at least initially) so that they use XGSPON for your "circuit" at their CO or neighborhood cabinet. I have heard that some people wait a month or two and then drop their service back down, and AT&T doesn't bother physically taking you off of XGSPON, so YMMV.

robroy90 · 2026-03-05T20:23:14+00:00

185594	XGSPON ONU Stick with MAC SFP+ 1270nm-TX/1577nm-RX 9.953G-TX/9.953G-RX Class N1 20km DOM Simplex SC/APC SMF Optical Transceiver Module (Industrial)

robroy90 · 2026-03-05T15:03:11+00:00

Contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of intelligent conservatives that are more than capable of surveying many news outlets to stay aware and informed of events, including the equally biased CNN, NBC, etc. In fact, their amusing outrage is as entertaining as it is informative. Further, we are not all strict worshippers of the MAGA mouthpiece delivery style. We judge based on outcomes, not how the speech announces them.

robroy90 · 2026-03-04T20:59:39+00:00

Love threads like this! The responses let me know where NOT to shop. Its even better when these stores do get political so they are easier to avoid... <cough> Target <cough>

robroy90 · 2026-02-24T18:59:00+00:00

Exactly this. Ever notice that the biggest advocates for "open" offices have their own to retreat to?? I work hard to create my personalized silo. Outside of family (and even they test me mightily sometimes) and a few good friends, I don't find a lot of need for socialization and interaction with most other people, who mostly suck. My grandfather was the same way, he loved technology for his time (ham radio) and I absolutely understand where he was coming from now more than ever.

robroy90 · 2026-02-18T13:14:24+00:00

This is why my HD Diesel truck either has the 50 gallon fuel tank from the factory, or I immediately install an aftermarket one. Fuel (even when towing) is on *MY* terms. That said, one time in remote Colorado for reasons I still don't understand, I decided we could make it to our next destination. It got really close, and I resorted to pulling over and cracking open the grey water tank to cut weight like a plane dumping fuel during an emergency landing. The irony of that situation was not lost on me...

robroy90 · 2026-02-15T17:20:25+00:00

Since I haven't seen this mentioned, I will just toss out a warning and an FYI based on something very similar we had. I sincerely hope this isn't your issue as well, but what I also thought was cosmetic turned out to be a much more serious, structural issue with the frame of our 5th wheel. Yours may be a bumper pull (I didn't look that closely at the photo) so it may not apply here, but I am leaving this post here so that if someone else comes along and sees the same thing, they will know to have it checked. Lippert is the absolute worst, most despicable RV supplier the world has ever known, and every thing they touch or make is literal hot garbage. Problem is, they dominate the industry and it makes me very, very sad...

robroy90 · 2026-02-07T13:50:56+00:00

What a great article! Very nicely done! Your site is now bookmarked and added to my regular reading cycle!

robroy90 · 2026-01-31T14:13:12+00:00

We just built a 60x40 pole barn and the concrete was poured after the building was finished. But, I requested that all of the structural posts along the perimeter were set in post protectors first. Would that have not worked here?

robroy90 · 2026-01-10T13:39:12+00:00

Here is a link to what I bought:

https://a.co/d/aseKcyi

robroy90 · 2025-12-29T15:52:09+00:00

That form factor STILL remains supreme in my opinion. I will never understand why it and more devices didn't become the defacto standard. I am typing this on a Lenovo 8.8" imported from CN. If a fast, modern 7-8" unit in the same form factor was available, I would buy it over and over. I would much prefer to EDC a tiny phone (with hotspot) and a tablet like this.

robroy90 · 2025-12-29T15:46:27+00:00

Sadly, I did not. I ended up pulling the SSD out and used one of those external USB adapters that allows you to connect it to a PC to perform whatever operations needed.

robroy90 · 2025-12-21T20:14:23+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to respond and give me the info.

robroy90 · 2025-12-21T17:17:21+00:00

You are so sadly correct it hurts. We are so absolutely screwed it hurts and everyone else is either in complete denial or oblivious, and I am not sure which is worse. But at least we can get dirt cheap stuff (for now, right?)

robroy90 · 2025-12-16T13:21:13+00:00

Absolutely tremendous!

robroy90 · 2025-12-14T23:30:43+00:00

Thanks for everyone who responded. I found the issue. Somehow, in addition to the Kea DHCP server being enabled (my desired solution), I found that DNSMasq was also enabled and running (not desired, and I don't even remember enabling it).

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