Diff: NodeKIP

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 ! General Information 

 ||'''Owner''':|| <(/users/?PaulM Paul)>|| 

 ||'''Location''':|| || 

-||'''Status''':|| || 

-|| ||-KIP is currently in the process of testing and ensuring stability. It will hopefully be active within the coming month, pending available time.|| 

+||'''Status''':|| || 

+|| ||-KIP is currently in the process of testing and ensuring stability. The antenna and router are currently active and seem to be working as intended.|| 

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 ! Location 

-Although not currently functional, I'll be linking directly to KFI, which brings me one hop away from the Geelong -> Melbourne link, JEE. 

+KIP is linked with KFI by virtue of a 24dBi grid antenna over a distance of around 1.72km which brings me one hop away from the Geelong -> Melbourne link, JEE. 

 

 {http://melbournewireless.org.au/nodes/map?id=JEE http://melbournewireless.org.au/nodes/view?id=JEE JEE} 

 

 ! Node Log 

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+|| '''30/07/2010''' || KIP is now active and successfully linked to KFI. Currently achieving pings of <10ms to KFI and pings of <10ms to ILE. 

+|| '''26/07/2010''' || The new antenna has arrived and I will begin testing with a plan to have it ready by week's end. 

 || '''24/07/2010''' || The connection to KFI is far too intermittent, so I have purchased a 24dBi conifer antenna to use instead. Will report on how this fares once it arrives. 

 || '''18/07/2010''' || Testing connectivity to neighbouring AP (KFI). Currently having minor connectivity issues, hoping to solve them within the next week. 

 || '''09/07/2010''' || Purchased SMA Female -> TNC Male (WRT54G uses a proprietary connector to stop people using other antennas!). 

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 ** Purchased off eBay, $2.99 plus $2.00 shipping. You will need one of these if you plan on connecting a cheapie antenna, as the WRT54G uses a TNC plug. 

 * 24dBi Conifer 2.4Ghz Antenna 

 ** The 16dBi Yagi ended up being a dodgy unit (can't expect much for $8.99), so I have purchased a 24dBi conifer antenna from CityTechnology for $100. Hopefully this does a better job than the Yagi. 

+* 9m of CL400 cable 

+** Connecting 24dBi antenna to Linksys WRT54G router. Cost around $55 from CityTechnology. 

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