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Subject :Re:Best place to buy WRT54GL..
2012-03-11- 18:22:42
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Best place to buy WRT54GL
The current "new price" for a WRT54GL is about $50.00. Other prices are for used equipment, sometimes available from second hand stores. We have a second hand store in the Austin, TX area called "Goodwill Computer Werks". They stock what gets donated so it is a "luck" thing when shopping. When we can find them used, the WRT54GL and other usable versions go for about $20.00, used. -Glenn KD5MFW |
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Subject :HSMM-MESH and Part 97..
2012-03-11- 18:21:31
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HSMM-MESH and Part 97
I'm curious how HSMM-MESH moves the operation of the router from part 15 rules to part 97 rules. Is there anything in the firmware that makes the router operate under part 97 rules or do we only operate under part 97 rules if we change the antenna and/or increase the output power? Can someone please educate me as to when the router stops operating under part 15 rules and begins operating under part 97 rules? Thanks, AC7BR
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Subject :Best place to buy WRT54GL..
2012-03-11- 18:15:19
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Best place to buy WRT54GL
Greetings, I keep seeing posts where people are picking up used WRT54GL routers for $20.00 or less. I'm not finding any locally (Utah) and the best online option I have seen is amazon.com for $50.00. Is there another resource, local or online, that I can find used WRT54GL routers for cheap? I would like to pick up several, so the cheaper the better. Thanks, AC7BR |
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Subject :Re:Request that HSMM-Mesh firmware be created for Ubiquiti Products..
2012-03-11- 11:40:50
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Joined: 2012-03-11- 16:30:59
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Request that HSMM-Mesh firmware be created for Ubiquiti Products
As to Ubiquiti reliability, here's my data point: I've been running a Nanostation 2 for a couple of years outdoors on rooftops of buildings, RV's. It seems to do well as outdoor customer premises equipment, no problems, has withstood a lot of temperature extremes and moisture. The internal 10dbi patch has worked adequately at distances of 2 miles or so.
Terry S.
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Subject :New Guy - WRT54GL on the way..
2012-03-09- 14:21:53
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New Guy - WRT54GL on the way
Just found this website via QRZ and I think the project is a great idea. I ordered a WRT54GL a few minutes ago from Newegg and it should be here in a few days. I'll probably have some questions after that. Not sure if it's all that great a price but Newegg has GL's "on sale" - $49.99 w/ free shipping. That at least sounded like a fair price for a brand new one to me. Brian - KF7ORO
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Subject :Re:Welcome to the Group..
2012-03-09- 07:40:49
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River City Meshers
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Welcome to the Group
Hi all
This morning I got permission to place a node on top of the Braun building in down town Evansville just off the river next to WEVV's studio. This is a 10 story building (11 with the penthouse) I had a meeting with John Bennett N4XI who is the Chief Engeneer there and he was able to get the ok from his higher up's. We went up on the roof this morning and was able to see Reitz HS, Deaconess Hosp, The Health Dept. Also we did some checking on google earth and found that it looks like we may have a clear shot to the Read Cross so we may be able to connect thje two sites with Hi Gain Yagi's at each location. So it looks like this could be the corner stone of the net work here in Evansville.
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Subject :Re:HSMM-Mesh Display at Cave City KY Hamfest..
2012-03-09- 07:39:44
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Subject :Re:Solar/Battery power parameters..
2012-03-09- 04:56:57
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Joined: 2012-02-13- 18:18:04
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Location: Albuquerque, NM |
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Solar/Battery power parameters
Thanks! I appreciate it! I understand it's much more complicated due to environmental variables, but the answer just surprised me. :) |
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Subject :Re:VPN between meshed cities for nationwide network..
2012-03-09- 04:52:31
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| W5LMM |
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VPN between meshed cities for nationwide network
Apparently there are some tunnel linked meshes across the country in testing, but it's not completely ready. It's in the works though! |
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Subject :Re:Welcome..
2012-03-09- 02:09:42
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Joined: 2011-12-17- 08:30:12
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Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL |
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Volusia County FL
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Welcome
Hi, Don.
I operate HF & VHF Winlink 2000 (WL2K) email as well as D-Star D-RATS but think an 802.11 Mesh is Ham radio's best option for moving High Speed data over RF.
Unfortunately, my efforts to obtain any MESH traction in Volusia County seems to have come to a standstill. Hopefully, you'll find a better response in Cape Coral.
73 Mark KV4I |
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Subject :Re:Focus VideoPhone..
2012-03-09- 02:02:01
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Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL |
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Applications
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Focus VideoPhone
Hi, Mark.
Glad you liked Focus Video Phone. This web site includes instructions for port forwarding at http://hsmm-mesh.org/documentation/70-how-to-use-the-web-interface.html#ports
73 Mark KV4I |
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Subject :Re:Welcome..
2012-03-09- 00:33:48
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Volusia County FL
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Welcome
Hi - I've just gotten started with HSMM-MESH. I was in Rockville, MD a few weeks ago and was able to hook up with some hams from the Montgomery County Amateur Radio Club. I joined them in doing field testing with several nodes. Since then I have joined their Yahoo Group and I just happened to find a WRT54G V. 2 in my closet. I have now uploaded the MESH firmware and am looking for more routers. I'm not sure what happens next but it's fun figure it all out. I am in Cape Coral, FL a bit southwest of you.
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Subject :Re:Newbie From Australia..
2012-03-08- 20:33:56
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Newbie From Australia
Hi Glenn,
Thanks for reply, OK here is some info.....
http://www.qdg.org.au/qdgwire.htm
Yes, we can buy the WRT54GL units here
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Subject :Re:Newbie From Australia..
2012-03-08- 18:13:25
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Jack, welcome. I took a quick look at your band plan. I do not see a place for a 22MHz wide signal in the plan. Educate us as to what you do for wi-fi down under. Is there a WRT54G wifi device sold in your area? If so, we would have to take a look at possibly using a different band, where you live. -Glenn KD5MFW |
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Subject :Re:Focus VideoPhone..
2012-03-08- 16:51:28
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Applications
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Focus VideoPhone
Hey Mark,
This is great, I can't wait to try it out. I don't understand or know how to enable port forward, or using TCP. But I am sure someone will help me out along the way.
73 Mark KC9TYA |
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Subject :VPN between meshed cities for nationwide network..
2012-03-08- 14:50:47
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Subject :Want to push HSMM-MESH across the state?..
2012-03-08- 11:44:31
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Want to push HSMM-MESH across the state?
NO AFFILIATION, but saw the ad!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GABRIEL-ELECTRONICS-GD8-2-4-Ghz-Grid-Dish-8-ft-Dia-WiFi-Band-Microwave-Antenna-/220966887460?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3372a72024
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Subject :Re:Solar/Battery power parameters..
2012-03-08- 08:28:03
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Solar/Battery power parameters
That is the short quick answer, and you will not get by with much less that what was outlined, if you want to stay on 24/7 even when a few clouds come into your area. One could get into a 500 or more page book on explaining all the details of solar systems and matching a load to a solar panel / charger / battery system. The WRT54GL pulls about 3.5 watts on average. Older units pull more. A smaller solar array and battery would likely let your emergency mesh node go off the air, at times. The solar array needed for most jobs is larger than one would wish for. We tried the size unit outlined and it worked for us, but a few more cloudy days, and we might have had the system go down. Again, there is much more to setting up a successful solar array than a simple attempt to match watts or physical size of panels. -Glenn KD5MFW |
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Subject :Re:Solar/Battery power parameters..
2012-03-08- 08:19:04
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Solar/Battery power parameters
Wow! That's a big panel for such a small unit! :)
I thought I had read somewhere that the WRT54G uses about 8w peak. I had thought maybe a 10w panel, with the battery would keep the battery charged during the day, and still run the node at night. I'm just trying to find a reasonably inexpensive way. |
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Subject :Re:Solar/Battery power parameters..
2012-03-08- 07:54:16
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Solar/Battery power parameters
It has been shown that a 45 watt solar panal array charging a 55 amp hour 12 VDC gel cell battery will run a node based on a WRT54GL device in all seasons in central Texas. If you have a lot of sun, this should work fine for you.
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