Baltic Networks is a good source for Ubiquiti node and accessories. They have a very nice mounting bracket for Nanostations that can be used as a mast mount or a wall mount. The ball arm allows for easy aiming It is only $6.50!!! http://www.balticnetworks.com/nanobracket-universal.html
If you don’t want to run a wire to your computer, you can get one of these. The part on the right is the POE injector that comes with your Nanostation or Rocket M2. The part on the left is called an Airgateway. It snaps right onto the POE injector and provides WiFi connectivity so you can connect to the mesh network with any WiFi device like a laptop, smartphone or tablet! They are only $18.10 from Amazon: http://smile.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Networks-Airgateway-Indoor-AIRGATEWAY/dp/B00HXT84DG?ie=UTF8
Rod Fritz WB9KMO, rod@sbatv.org These guidelines were prepared for the Superstition Amateur Radio Club in Mesa AZ. I hope you find them informative and useful. The guidelines are intended to maximize mesh network success while minimizing interference. It may be appropriate to modify the guidelines as we accumulate input and experience. WEBSITES – Use the www.aredn.org and www.bbhn.org websites to supplement these guidelines and learn more about installing and using a Broadband Hamnet mesh network FIRMWARE – Install the most current supported (not beta test) firmware for your devices; AREDN is preferred, BBHN is compatible; use BroadbandHamnet as the SSID prefix and Callsign-DeviceAbbrev-DirectionPointedAbbrev as the Hostname, like WB9KMO-NSM2-S60; use directions like OMNI, N, S, E, W, NE, SSW, E60 (east, 60 degrees wide), 150TO210 (from 150 degrees to 210 degrees), ROTATABLE, etc. DISTANCE BETWEEN NODES – Ensure that your node’s “DISTANCE” value is set optimally; too low will timeout before connection; too high will cause unnecessary delays; this is critical to performance. DHCP ADDRESS RESERVATIONS – On the Port Forwarding, DHCP screen, ensure that you name your local devices and assign IP Addresses as DHCP reservations on nodes beginning with your callsign to reduce name collisions. (is. K5DLQ-RASPBX) INTERNET OR NOT – Generally, use apps that do not require an Internet connection so they function if the Internet is down (during a disaster); optionally, connect to the Internet to allow additional functionality; you DON’T need to enable “Mesh Gateway” if you just want to use local devices that don’t require an Internet connection 2.4 GHZ OUTDOOR NODES – Only use Channel -2 with a bandwidth that stays in the band (5 or 10 MHz); limit transmitter power to the minimum required for acceptable quality; limit the antenna beam-width to the minimum required for the desired nodes and users; select antenna direction and polarity to minimize interference with unintended services and users 2.4 GHZ INDOOR NODES- Use any channel and bandwidth that is legal and minimize interference outside of your building; limit transmitter power to the minimum required for acceptable quality 2.4 GHZ ON-PROPERTY NODES – Only if necessary, use any channel bandwidth that is legal for connections on your property (indoors or outdoors) and minimize interference outside of your property; limit transmitter power to the minimum required for acceptable quality INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS – Amateur Radio spread spectrum (SS) emissions are regulated by the FCC (Part 97). (NOTE: I have been… Continue reading
SBARC members are launching a new club project to install a multiple node mesh network system in Santa Barbara. In simple terms, a mesh network is a lot like a wide area, long range WiFi network for amateur radio operators. Any licensed ham can participate and all the hardware needed costs less than $100. To get the project off the ground, SBARC needs to install some initial nodes at strategic locations. Participating users will be able to connect from their stations to these nodes. This will be a tremendous asset to the club and to the community in general in the event of an emergency. To read more about it, and learn how you can help, please click here.
