Oh, now I get it:  If your node uses Direct mode (the default for v.1.0.0), then to get to advertised services you have to use the Hostname of the hosting computer in the URL, not the name of the router node.  So for me, the Mesh Status page has a link to this URL:

http://kd0wsz-2:8888  but this link does not work.  The Hostname of my hosting computer is "laptop" so if instead I use this URL:

http://laptop:8888  then that works.

It would be great if the advertised services (when in Direct mode) would generate link URLs that use the hosting computer's Hostname instead of the name of the router node.

   Paul

Right, I'm also finding that to get to advertised services I have to use the connected PC's IP address in the URL, NOT the router's Wifi or LAN IP address.

But there is a problem, I think:  the link generated on the Mesh Status page for advertised services uses the DNS name of the router's wifi IP address, so that link does not work when I click it.  Instead, to access a web server on port 8888, I have to manually type the URL "http://PCIP:8888" where for "PCIP" I enter the IP address of the connected PC.

Thanks for this discussion. I set up my first mesh node tonight with no trouble using the step-by-step instructions; the only thing that didn't work right away was access via NODENAME:8080 although IPADDR:8080 did work. So I did a Google search for "hsmm dns not working" and found this topic, added the router's LAN IP address to my DNS list and now NODENAME:8080 works. Now to set up another node so they can find each other!

Paul

I've had my node up for a couple months now and so far it's survived the winds, heavy rain, heat and humidity down here.  I'm located in the McNab Rd/Nob Hill Rd area on the west end of Tamarac (near King's Point).   let me know if any one finds me who aims towards my QTH...

I have the ability for VOIP linking and a couple remote ham projects (HF rig, Uniden scanner).  won't be leaving them online until I've spent more time ensuring this is secure enough to do on the node...

Gary KI4WPI

Hi, all.  I'm a new HSMM-Mesh user, and I'm having a problem where the advertised services that I set up in the "Port Forwarding, DHCP and Services" area are not appearing on the Mesh Status page on either 0.4.3 or the new BB-HN v1.0.

I've added a web service on port 80 of an already-reserved DHCP host, and clicked the "link" checkbox.  I've saved the service, and even gone so far as to reboot the node.

I've included screenshots of my current setup.

It doesn't seem to matter whether I'm in NAT mode or Direct/DMZ mode...the local services column never changes!  Am I doing something wrong?  Is this a common error?  Do I just need to get another node set up for it to search for these services? 

Help me, oh Elmers of HSMM-MESH.  You're my only hope!

(Yes, I know that in my screenshots, I am leaving my machines open to the internet.  They all run Linux, are behind my home firewall, and are locked down pretty durned tight.)

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If there isnt yet, get your node on the map so others can see it and want to connect.

There always has to be "a first" :-)

Happy Meshing!

KTF

I have one, maybe two, WRT-54GL's plus a Raspberry Pi that I plan on getting configured with v1.0.0.0 of HSMM-Mesh. The RPi is destined to be connected to a high gain directional antenna that could be linked into the rest of the growing RI network.

- Jim WN1X

I have a WRT300Nv1 loaded with the new version but need to build a box for it. There is a possibility I can get permission to set it up on top of the building I work at. I see Austin is starting to saturate so my question is should I set it up in Kyle (around home) or put it up at work near Oltorf and 35. Either would fill gaps but how effective would it be?

I don't see any nodes left in Plano. Is there still interest here? I have been thinking about installing one here at a family members house. 

I have 2 WRT54GL routers successfully set up with v 1.0.0.  I connected one node to my ATT Uverse gateway and configured it with the “Mesh Gateway” checked and set up services to make the internet available using Port 80.  I plugged my other node to a laptop and was able to access the internet once I click on the Internet service.  Is it possible to connect a node to a laptop that has Internet connectivity via WiFi and make the Internet available to other Mesh Nodes?  If so, how would one configure the Mesh Node that is connected to the laptop?  My apologies if this has already been answered; I look through the forums and did not see this.

I am VERY new to the forum so please forgive me if this has been covered before. I looked around a bit and didn't see anything addressing this question. However, some unfamiliar terminology could have prevented me from recognizing a related topic.

So, I have a node set up at my house that appears to be quite isolated. I would be interested in finding out about the process of getting my node (potentially internet connectable) linked to another internet connected node.

Thanks and 73

Gregg

Any hex editor will work. I like portableapps.com's hex editor Frhed because it's free and doesn't require installing (the "installer" just unzips the file).
http://portableapps.com/apps/development/frhed_portable

As for a jtag cable, I have two. I would only use this to force and/or delete the firmware (kernel) on the BIOS flash chip of a bricked router. I have one for a parallel port and one that uses USB. The parallel port one is used in the event the USB one fails (I have had this happen, but that was for a very corrupt router!). For the most part, you will want to use the USB jtag cable.
USB: http://www.diygadget.com/tiao-usb-multi-protocol-adapter-jtag-spi-i2c-serial.html
Parallel: http://www.diygadget.com/jtag-cables/universal-jtag-adapter-v2-wiggler-and-xilinx-platform-cable-compatible-debrick-routers-modems-and-more.html
Documentation: http://www.tiaowiki.com/w/Debrick_Wireless_Router_Using_TUMPA_and_zJTAG

This method is definitely not for the faint of heart, and make sure you know what you are doing before executing anything. It bring routers up from the grave into working condition again. I've purchased cheap bricked routers and used this to get them working again.

For making some non-compatible routers possibly compatible, see one of my previous posts: http://hsmm-mesh.org/hsmm-mesh-forums/view-postlist/forum-2-hardware/topic-257-wrt54g3g-st.html
This makes both the WRT54G3G-ST (W3GS) and WRT54G3G-AT (W3GA) compatible with BBHN eventhough a downloadable firmware does not exist. I currently have a WRT54G3G-ST running mesh just fine.

Let me know if you have any questions.

I wondered why I didn't get the confirmation email that was referenced before my account got activated.

This (and the rest of your post) explains a lot. 

I'm looking forward to getting my node up this week. I just hope there are people around me to connect with.

Greetings,

I found out about the HSMM-MESH world yesterday on reddit. I did some looking into it and realized I have my old WRT-54G sitting on a shelf since I upgraded to a new router. I'm planning on flashing the HSMM-MESH firmware to it probably this weekend.

This sounds like a fun way to use this older hardware.

I'd like to hear from anyone in my area (Hagerstown, MD) who might also be running a node. I've looked on the map and I don't see anyone near me, however I understand that registration on there is not automatic.

73s

Gregg (N8ONW)