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Subject :Re:Multi-directional node implementation..
2013-03-13- 04:41:31
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Multi-directional node implementation
That makes a lot of sense, so if I have/want a backhaul to specific node I use the yagi but have the omni for talking to the rest of them - the lights coming on, still a bit dim but getting brighter |
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Subject :Re:WRT-300N V1.1 Bricked??..
2013-03-13- 02:41:12
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WRT-300N V1.1 Bricked??
No, never did get a reply for my question so I have not done anything else with that 300N. I did however find 6 brand new wrt54g-rg but am a bit worried that they might not work. They have 8mb and 4mb of flash so they should work but not sure as they have special software in them right now from Rogers. It is just slightly modified linksys but is optimized for voice.
I wonder if it is wise to flash it to ddwrt first and then go to the hsmm-mesh as the router is supported by ddwrt.
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Subject :Re:Multi-directional node implementation..
2013-03-12- 22:33:14
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Multi-directional node implementation
Let the router decide. Separate transmit and receive is needed if you have a one way amplifier and/or preamp. Other than that, you have to make a two way link to any other node you're talking to, so there's no real reason to separate transmit and receive. Amplifiers aren't a good idea anyway in most cases with HSMM. It's fairly common to put a beam on one port and the stock antenna omni on the other port. That way, you can beam to another node, and then mesh with other local nodes wirelessly. If you want to put two beams at one location, it may very well be easiest to use two routers and let them mesh wirelessly. The fact that coax has such a high loss rate per foot at 2.4 GHz has a big effect on what's practical in terms of situating antennas vs. the routers.
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I'm not part of the development team, so take what I say with a grain of salt. I'm also easily confused.
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Subject :Re:Hsmm- mesh and ARES in Oregon..
2013-03-12- 19:00:15
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Hsmm- mesh and ARES in Oregon
I'v e accumulated 6 units, and converted 3 or 4 over so far. None are installed anywhere, but I may put one up at my house when my tower goes up. Not sure I'm close enough to anyone else to make any kind of connection without high gain directional antennas |
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Subject :Re:Re:No WAN address..
2013-03-12- 15:26:41
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No WAN address
Internet (WAN) link light is are on, connected to a router with a DHCP server enabled. Status page does not show IP address for WAN.
I have verified that the cable is good and that the DHCP server is working. The upstream router is not showing an connection on the related port nor an IP address assigned.
If I set up a static IP, the upstream router can see the IP address and MAC address, but I can't ping the router from the MESH router.
[K5KTF 2013-03-12- 13:21:37]: Check the link lights. If those are lit; Check the main status page -- Does it show an IP for the WAN? If not; Do you have a DHCP server of sorts on the network the node WAN is attached to? (I personally have static public IP's so I would have to set mine manually) If IP showing, then follow upstream to see if the next device in line has connectivity. Jim
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Subject :Re:WRT-300N V1.1 Bricked??..
2013-03-12- 14:01:14
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WRT-300N V1.1 Bricked??
You might end up having to build the serial cable or the JTAG cable, to get it woke back up. I was playing with a Netgear router, and ended up with a flashing power light but nothing else. ( The unit was given to me, so I wasn't afraid of bricking it.. )
I just realized the original post was 6 months old. A quick Google search gave a 'how to' on using the JTAG port.
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Subject :Re:No WAN address..
2013-03-12- 13:21:37
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Check the link lights. If those are lit; Check the main status page -- Does it show an IP for the WAN? If not; Do you have a DHCP server of sorts on the network the node WAN is attached to? (I personally have static public IP's so I would have to set mine manually) If IP showing, then follow upstream to see if the next device in line has connectivity. Jim
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Subject :Re:Hsmm- mesh and ARES in Oregon..
2013-03-12- 12:35:17
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Hsmm- mesh and ARES in Oregon
I have just finished setting up another MESH NODE for K7MJB, Mike from MCARES. |
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Subject :Re:Hsmm- mesh and ARES in Oregon..
2013-03-12- 12:35:16
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I have just finished setting up another MESH NODE for K7MJB, Mike from MCARES. |
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Subject :Re:Multi-directional node implementation..
2013-03-12- 08:26:16
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Multi-directional node implementation
do you designate one as rx and the other tx or does the unit make the decision? That being said, a directional antenna would really restrict the ability to see nodes all around wouldn't it? |
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Subject :Re:Multi-directional node implementation..
2013-03-12- 08:25:49
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do you designate one as rx and the other tx or does the unit make the decision? That being said, a directional antenna would really restrict the ability to see nodes all around wouldn't it? |
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Subject :Re:WRT-300N V1.1 Bricked??..
2013-03-11- 17:18:48
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WRT-300N V1.1 Bricked??
Did you ever get a response on this? I have a WRT300N v1.1 that I would like to use as a mesh node, but I'm leery of trying it without knowing if the firmware will work.
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Subject :Re:Cheap New Grid Antennas 24DBi..
2013-03-11- 15:30:19
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Cheap New Grid Antennas 24DBi
Nice find. Let us know how it works. BTW, I'm not too far from you. Just learned about HSMM-MESH yesterday from AC7PH.
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Subject :Cheap New Grid Antennas 24DBi..
2013-03-11- 14:02:54
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Cheap New Grid Antennas 24DBi
I have spent some time looking around and found that you can purchase a 24dbi 2.4Ghz grid antenna from Walmart online of all places (there's a first) They will deliver to the nearest store for free and the total cost here in AZ with our tax is $50.81. Not bad for new equipment with a warranty. I have since ordered the antenna and should be here in a few days. I thought letting everyone else know about this source may be helpful. The price is $46.57 before tax.
N7SKV Brent TP-Link TL-ANT2424B 2.4GHz 24DBi Grid Parabolic Antenna |
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Subject :No WAN address..
2013-03-11- 10:40:28
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No WAN address
I have just loaded my first HSMM-MESH node firmware v 0.43 into a WRT54GS v.2 router. Everything appears to be fine except even though I have the WAN port connected to my home network, it doesn't show that it has obtained an IP address nor has an internet connection. All three, WiFi address, LAN address, and WAN address, show Link.
I have the WAN set up for DHCP, and I have Mesh Gateway checked. Any help on where to start troubleshooting will be greatly appreciated.
Richard, nz7k
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Subject :Re:Anything HSMM-Mesh at Hamcation in Orlando?..
2013-03-10- 21:36:43
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Anything HSMM-Mesh at Hamcation in Orlando?
Although I looked over some of the tailgate stuff for routers to convert, I didn't even think to look for a network running at HamCation. I was there Friday and Saturday (had to miss Sunday because of my flight back to AR). |
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Subject :Re:NetGear WNR2000v3..
2013-03-10- 19:15:58
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NetGear WNR2000v3
You're probably not going to find anyone willing and able to port the software to WNR2000v3 and make it compatible with the existing HSMM-MESH software just for you. It certainly won't be me. I'm not on the development team, and my brain turns to mush when I try to do a software build that complicated. There are some other mesh firmware projects out there. You might find one of them that uses OLSR and will work on your router. Or get the OLSR code and roll your own. It's probably not going to be able to talk to the existing HSMM-MESH software, and it probably won't be as pretty or self configuring. For now, the real thing WRT54GL routers are readily available new at Amazon for $50 or refurbed for $40 on ebay.
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I'm not part of the development team, so take what I say with a grain of salt. I'm also easily confused.
Check out the free Wireless Networking Book |
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Subject :Re:NetGear WNR2000v3..
2013-03-10- 15:09:41
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My question is: can the HSMM software be used on this (WNR2000v3) router? In current form, no.. but I am willing to bet that someone with better of linux programming than me could figure it out.
The serial data output it almost seems like the software got written to a different spot on the board, and the boot loader can't find it.
The router was given to me, the previous owner got mad at it and smashed it. Bricking it wasn't a concern. I ended up bricking it, making a serial cable, reinstalling the original firmware, changing it to dd-wrt. Bricking it again, just for fun. Then restoring it.
After finding out it was a linux based operating system, I am interested in this unit, as it's available at Walmart 24/7. In my area, that's handy because any other place that sells this sort of stuff works banker's hours.
The lack of external antenna, is the least of my concerns. |
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Subject :Re:NetGear WNR2000v3..
2013-03-09- 20:39:14
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You should only download HSMM-MESH to the specific router model and version the particular binary file is intended for. For instance, WRT54Gv2 is good, but WRT54Gv7 will not run HSMM. Loading the wrong file will probably brick your router.
There are some significant roadblocks to moving to other routers without breaking things in the current setup. There are plans to get to a wider range of routers sometime in the future, but it will probably be a major software change that won't work with routers on the current version of the software. For now, brand new WRT54GL's are readily available and work well. The WRN200v3 doesn't seem to have an external antenna connector, which limits it's usefulness for many potential HSMM-MESH uses. It could still be useful to some degree if there were a HSMM version of software for it.
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I'm not part of the development team, so take what I say with a grain of salt. I'm also easily confused.
Check out the free Wireless Networking Book |
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Subject :NetGear WNR2000v3..
2013-03-09- 17:44:27
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NetGear WNR2000v3
I have been playing with a NetGear WNR2000v3 the past couple days, finally had to build a serial cable so I could regain control of it. I tried a flash to dd-wrt, and it took. Then I got greedy and decided to throw the 'hsmm-mesh' build at it. brick Looking at the hyperterminal information after getting control of it again, the original software was from OpenWRT. With my limited and rusty knowledge of Linux, would it be possible that this particular router can use our HSMM-MESH software? It seems to have more memory than the WRT54GL unit. ... and would open up the possibility to more hardware being able to be used! Thanks! |
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