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- | ====== AREDN ====== | ||
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- | ===== Getting Started ===== | ||
- | The easiest way to get started is to get a Microtik hAP AC Lite TC. Once flashed with the AREDN firmware, the device will use the 5.8GHz band as a regular wifi for your computer to connect to, and the 2.4GHz band is used to mesh with other devices within range. | ||
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- | ===== Services ===== | ||
- | Now that you're connected to the network, here are some services that are worth looking into: | ||
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- | * VE7ODG' | ||
- | * The Island' | ||
- | * VE7LSE' | ||
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- | * and more ... | ||
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- | ===== VE7TOP - VA7FI / Nanaimo - Sunshine Coast 5.8GHz P2P Connection ===== | ||
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- | On July 4, 2021, Chris (VE7TOP) and Patrick (VA7FI) made a successful connection between Nanaimo and Roberts Creek on the Sunshine Coast on 5.860 GHz (Ch. 172). | ||
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- | Patrick installed a [[https:// | ||
- | * The first task was to mount the LDF-5 to the dish roughly where the old receiver was. Unfortunately, | ||
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- | * So a second arm was bolted on top of the first to raise the LDF-5 and move it a bit further away: | ||
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- | * Initially, the dish was mounted on a post with a 45° angle, but after field testing it, it was found to be unnecessary and a vertical post will be used next time. | ||
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- | * For the field test, Patrick went to a clearing in Roberts Creek at 49.45465, -123.64199 and Chris was at 49.227263 | ||
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- | * Here's Patrick' | ||
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