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Subject :Re:Realistic Distances..
2013-09-23- 13:17:46
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Subject :Really cool idea for the Linux OS Mesh Makers!!..
2013-09-23- 10:41:55
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Really cool idea for the Linux OS Mesh Makers!!
I just recently toyed with the idea of using a WYSE VX0 model WinTerm which operates on a Embedded XP OS. WYSE as they have it, allows for downloading and flashing the drive with a fresh, factory default Windows OS that is free...
As it turns out, WYSE (and some others) have these thin clients that also are designed for Linux based OS.
These things are cool as they have the older RS232 Serial ports, along with a parellel port, USB, CAT and also an optical drive port.
Not to mention that they are in the 20 buck range for the used ones on EPAY...
I am using my WinTerm to run Ham Radio Deluxe as a standalone remote, these things are small and can be placed anywhere..
My thoughts are, these might be the perfect "mini" OS to run ether a Linux-based MESH node, or as a accessory to a MESH router. Ether way, you can't go wrong experimenting with one for 20 bucks...
The flash ROM OS is pretty cool too!
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Subject :Re:What started the whole idea of HSMM-Mesh..
2013-09-23- 05:23:35
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What started the whole idea of HSMM-Mesh
Thanks for posting this information, I to was wondering how the whole thing got started. |
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Subject :Re:Longest NA Mesh 2-Way Contact?..
2013-09-23- 05:01:06
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Longest NA Mesh 2-Way Contact?
I added a 1-watt BDA to the setup and the best signal we've seen over the 47+ mile path is -72 dBm. LQ varies from around 65% to 100%, certainly reliable enough for island-to-island communication. Next up is to get our amigos in Puerto Rico hooked into the system. That will probably be via Vieques, a small island between PR & the USVI. We may also try directly from St. Croix which would be a distance in the 85 to 90 mile range. Regarding the longest distance, I too read about the folks who used a HUGE dish in SA and had a 100+ mile shot from 10,000 foot mountains to the coast. Having lived in SoCal before, you're right, NOTHING (at least that's known of now) will top the duct to Hawaii. |
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Subject :Re:Advice for first time hacking.....
2013-09-22- 18:03:49
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Subject :Re:What started the whole idea of HSMM-Mesh..
2013-09-22- 17:28:27
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What started the whole idea of HSMM-Mesh
Hi Scott. Back in the early 2000's, a working group was formed at the ARRL, with John Champa as chair, to investigate a broadband solution. In 2006, after much political bureaucracy (aka disagreements/fighting with the ARRL brass) they all quit and the WG disbanded. Soon after, two gents in Austin, Glenn and Rick, started playing with WRT's. Dave then came in and customized the firmware, Bob came in and did hardware stuff, and that is the 4 founders of the current project. In 2009, I met Glenn, he told me about what they were doing, and I setup this site on one of my servers to try to consolidate all the info out there. And the snowball started rolling down hill from there, with many other people giving it a shove at times. BTW, the project is NOT officially affiliated (or under any control) with the ARRL or any other group. The core group itself makes all the decisions on what will happen with the project. We are 'affiliated' with the Austin ARC, but mainly because the core members are all AARC members (and I think we are all ARRL members) and well, this is happening right here in Austin. This may upset ARRL brass that I came out and stated this, but the truth is what it is. We learned from history and do not want a repeat.
Now the project is global, with thousands of nodes around the world. When I sit back and think about how far it has come, I am almost astounded at how far that is, and in relatively such a short time. I told the wife sometime last year that I felt the snowball was about to really pick up steam, and this year has just been incredible for the whole project. With the IAEM award and the QST cover, and all the people coming onboard building and deploying nodes and doing other things with it.... So yes, the "core group" is right here in Austin TX, but there are so many others out there contributing, like Rusty up North of Dallas, people in other states and other countries figuring out other things. I think the biggest thing is all the other evangelists out there who find out about it, play with it, and go out spreading the word. I do all the site registration activations personally, so I get to see all the new people coming onboard. I activate at a very minimum 2 to 5 per day now. Last year it was maybe 10 a week. Thats why I quit sending out emails for every one that I activate. I wish I could be more personal with each and every one, but I have real (paying) work to do every day :-) Hope this answers your question. 73 Jim K5KTF
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Subject :IPv6 support..
2013-09-22- 17:05:23
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Subject :Re:Advice for first time hacking.....
2013-09-22- 16:51:23
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Advice for first time hacking...
Benny, Welcome to Broadband-Hamnet! There is noting in particular to pay attention about when flashing. You will just upload the firmware to the Linksys stock firmware from the administration page to convert it over to Broadband-Hamnet. Once the firmware has been uploaded, wait until the DMZ to light up and go off before continuing.
If you have any problems, don't hesitate to look me up on QRZ and send me an email. I'd be happy to help you out.
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Subject :Advice for first time hacking.....
2013-09-22- 15:35:17
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Advice for first time hacking...
I have acquired about 8 of the '54GS version 1 & 2 models, and was wondering if there is anything special to be particular about when first going about the flashing. Does anyone know if there is any activity in the Golden Triangle area that has already done this? I thought if I had someone to look over my shoulder on the first one, the rest of them should go OK. I have been reading on the web site for several days and trying to digest as much of the info that I can. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys that area already involved. Benny W5TYZ Orange, TX
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Subject :What started the whole idea of HSMM-Mesh..
2013-09-22- 14:04:07
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What started the whole idea of HSMM-Mesh
Hi all, I am brand new to HSMM-Mesh and am still just learning about it. I was wanting to know who came up with this whole idea in the first place? I know that certain cities in Texas seem to be taking a leading role in this whole phenomenon but I'm not certain that that is its true origin.
73 Scott, KC0BUS
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Subject :Re:Utah County..
2013-09-22- 12:51:17
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Is HSMM-MESH spreading? I just don't hear a lot about it on the radio, and if I ever mention anything, it never really takes off in the conversation. I would love to connect with other nodes and start experimenting with it. I have 2 nodes right now, and I will have 2 more in the next week or so. I have my 2 24db dish antennas in the mail, and I am looking forward to hitting the high ground and seeing what can be done with it. it just saddens me that there just doesn't seem to be a huge following with this. I love the fact that there is ham radio mode with specialized equipment that is super affordable. the routers are all over the internet for under $10 (all 4 that I have wer under $10) the antennas are cheap. You can add an 8 watt amplifier and still come in under $100, that beats D-star any day in my book. I am not a prepper or an em-comm opp, I just love experimenting with radio, and when I can bring together two things that I am deeply involved in such as radio and computers, I would love to se just how big this can get. are there any local 2/70 repeaters/simplex that a few of the Meshers are hanging out on? it would be nice if we could stir up some more people to get into this. I wonder how many people really know about this, because I had never heard of it until I was scanning through the local repeaters and heard a brief description. |
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Subject :Re:Connect to Remote Node from Wired WAN Port..
2013-09-22- 11:30:43
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Connect to Remote Node from Wired WAN Port
That's part of the normal function of BBHN. If you want to administer the nodes, you can do one of two things: Setup a BBHN node in AP mode, or plug your computer into the LAN port of a node.
If you wanted to, you could also SSH into the 192.168.1.10x node, install elinks onto the node (ipkg update && ipkg install elinks), and then type in the ssh terminal "elinks http://<page>:8080/" to administer the nodes connected to the BBHN network. This method does not like web buttons, so it is somewhat limited. You'll also have to know the http://*:8080/cgi-bin/<page> location to navigate from some pages to some pages. |
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Subject :Connect to Remote Node from Wired WAN Port..
2013-09-22- 10:21:54
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Connect to Remote Node from Wired WAN Port
I have two nodes running BBHN v1. Both of them are standard configuration, except that both have static IP addresses on the WAN (wired) port to my home LAN. Only one will usually be connected to the LAN. I did this to facilitate upgrading because I ran into the problem, below. What I want to do is to connect to the node on my home LAN to use the mesh.
If I connect my computer to one of the LAN ports on the node, reset my PC IP address, and then connect to localnode:8080, I get to the node status page. From the mesh status page I click on the link to the other node and get to its status page, where I can make changes. This works hte same way on both nodes. This is the expected behavior.
However, if I connect to one (either) of the nodes through the home LAN be connecting to 192.168.1.100:8080 (or .101), I connect to the node and can look at lin status, remote noedes, etc, and can administer the node. But if I clik on the link to the other node, it cannot find it. It looks for kg1l-100:8080, which fails dns lookup.
My question" Other than changing the name of my workgroup (Windows) to local.mesh (or what ever it is), is there any way to to setup Windows 7 so I can connect from my home LAN and still be able to connect to remote nodes?
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Subject :ip address..
2013-09-22- 01:17:20
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Subject :Realistic Distances..
2013-09-21- 22:50:03
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Realistic Distances
Have been trying to plan out some possible scenarios for deploying a HSMM-MESH network here in central Illinois. Even though we have no operational nodes in our city, I have been talking with a few HAM's that have expressed interest in getting something started. Our cities population is about 116,000 and when you take into account some of the "burbs" would put this over 125K. Our coverage area would be about 8 miles total distance from the center of the city. There are many multi-story buildings in the downtown area that would create a lot of problems getting signals in and around. My biggest concern is getting signals to some pre-determined out of town nodes. I currently have a HAM who has a 100' tower (in a rural setting surrounded by cornfields) and I am able to put a node at approximately 45'. Using the "Heywhatsthatmap" profile planner it appears on paper that the terrain and signal should be sufficient. Looking at it with an "eyes on the ground" (or in the air if you will) perspective there are a considerable amount of trees at 60' or better near my location in the city. The distance between the two nodes would be 13 miles. When using the online terrain calculators it looks OK, but I have had some other people tell me that if even 1 tree gets in the way the signal is done. I've seen online where people say they have achieved great distances, but it appears those locales were very flat with minimal vegitation or from mountain top to mountain top. I have yet another questions about distances and I know that there will be so many variables that the answer would be an educated guess. However, If someone had an an Omnidirectional antenna 45' up and another person had a mobile set up with a mag mount antenna atop a vehicle, in an urban setting, what kind of distance could be realistically expected. I've heard some people say that you'd be lucky to go three city blocks. I'm still in the learning phase of this so please excuse my lack of knowledge.
Thanks & 73's Jess
I've attached a copy of the Hey What's That Path Profile image to use as a reference. Could someone give me their thoughts on whether this hop would work or not.
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Subject :Re:Request that HSMM-Mesh firmware be created for Ubiquiti Products..
2013-09-21- 13:37:48
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Subject :Re:Help Needed to Convert Router from Tomato 1.28..
2013-09-20- 16:35:08
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Help Needed to Convert Router from Tomato 1.28
I did an "un-Tomato" on a friend's WRT54GS and it was pretty easy. I did a reset just like you'd do with the Linksys firmware, then I logged in, went to "Administration", found the "Update Firmware" screen, and pointed it to the BBHN firmware I had downloaded from this site's software section. For the most part it went just like doing the OEM firmware. |
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Subject :Which firmware for Ubiquiti Airgrid M2 based device ?..
2013-09-19- 22:32:11
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Which firmware for Ubiquiti Airgrid M2 based device ?
I own 2 Ubiquiti based devices out of China which run the Airgrid M2 firmware and was wondering if they will support the firmware for this project and if so which version do i pick ? 73 John Mi0AAZ in Northern Ireland.
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Subject :Signal conditions and Connectivity..
2013-09-19- 14:17:23
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Signal conditions and Connectivity
I am working between a few radio clubs and we have been testing nodes and trying to gin up some interest. I have some questions. Under the old firmware we used alpha omnis tested a 4.3 mile shot in hilly treed terrain and had good connectivity. With the new firmware our testing has not gone well. We used google earth and splat to check some spots between two radio clubs over water. Line of sight in good weather. The 4 mile station would get an occasional ip address and the three mile station got the ip address of the node we were trying to get into but could not see the node name. Up close and personal I could see the node name, that is next to the node. Why cant we see the node name from a distance? We used windows and linux machines I played with the distance settings and found that auto is no better than most other settings. If the distance to the furthest node is 4 miles the the distance setting would be 6500? Went back to the same site where I had a decent signal but no node name under the same weather conditions and got only a few hits from the distant nodes. Are some ducting issues in play?
We plan to do more testing and we have some interest but we need to work out the distance issue. Any thoughts?
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Subject :Re:IRC server not working..
2013-09-19- 13:25:58
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IRC server not working
After all the tinkering with the mesh-server found the problem was with the client. An anti-virus program also block IRC ports. I disabled that feature and it works good. Jay
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