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===Mesh Node===
=What do I need to connect to PTA mesh?=
How do I put together my own mesh node?
==Hardware==
===Node===
This can either be a PC or a [[Wireless Router]].
 
===Antennae===
This can either be bought or home-made(see [[Home-Brew Antennae]]).
 
===Other===
You will also require cables, a POE convertor, a pole and brackets.
 
==Firmware==
Your wireless router may require firmware updates that will be made available [ftp://comingsoon here].
 
==Software==
===Routing===
If you are using a PC, you may need to install an OLSR client.
===VPN===
If you want to be part of a Virtual Private Network, you will require VPN software on your client.
 
==Settings==
===IP Allocation===
192.***.***.***/**
 
===OLSR Settings===
HNA:
 
=How do I build my own mesh node?=

Revision as of 15:40, 21 November 2005

What do I need to connect to PTA mesh?

Hardware

Node

This can either be a PC or a Wireless Router.

Antennae

This can either be bought or home-made(see Home-Brew Antennae).

Other

You will also require cables, a POE convertor, a pole and brackets.

Firmware

Your wireless router may require firmware updates that will be made available here.

Software

Routing

If you are using a PC, you may need to install an OLSR client.

VPN

If you want to be part of a Virtual Private Network, you will require VPN software on your client.

Settings

IP Allocation

192.***.***.***/**

OLSR Settings

HNA:

How do I build my own mesh node?