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+|| {http://melbournewireless.org.au/nodes/map?id=KJK http://melbournewireless.org.au/nodes/view?id=KJK Node KJK} || '''Owner''':  <(/users/?memphis memphis)>%%% %%%'''Location''': Memphis Drive, Truganina%%% %%% '''Status''':Interested%%% eg: Linked to  , covering local area from to using <[Antenna]>%%% %%% '''SSID:''' <[SSID]>%%% %%% '''Connecting...'''%%% Set your SSID to __nodexxx.wireless.org.au__ and contact (/users/?your_username your_username) for more information. || 

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+!! Node Log 

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+27/07/10 - First Entry 

+Thinking about building an antenna. Will probably try to connect to some nodes in the Point Cook/Seabrook area. 

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+Have to get a better understanding of the networking jargon first. 

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+!! Equipment 

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+I currently run my home wireless network through my belkin F5D8636au4a. My main PC has an inbuilt wireless card, which I could probably use to access the network. 

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+I run a multitude of OS's including Linux Mint 9, Ubuntu 10.04, FreeNAS, and Mac OSX (wife's laptop). 

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+{http://www.melbournewireless.org.au/files/Images/picture.png Photo of node setup} 

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+!! Services 

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+I suppose when I get it operational I'll have a file server and other things people might be interested in. 

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+Elaborate on services seen on the (/maps/view?id=KJK maps page) 

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+!! Plans 

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+I intend to buy stuff for building my node (antenna's, poles, etc). I have to buy a ladder to get on my roof too. 

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+I intend to make an omni-directional antenna, simply because it will allow others in my area (Truganina) to connect to me easier. 

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+!! Problems 

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+I'm not entirely sure on all the networking jargon about access points, ip addresses etc. I'm hoping someone will help me out if I run into trouble. I will wait until I have built an antenna first though. 

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+Although I'm in a higher part of my estate, I'm not sure if I'll be able to connect to an operational node. I think it might depend on how high I build it. Maybe I'm too high. I dunno. 

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+I'm about 4km away from the nearest operational node. I dont know if it will be too far away. 

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+I havent worked out all the logistics of actually building the antenna yet. I'm only renting where I live so I have to be careful. I'm not very good with heights (ie walking on my roof) either. 

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+The Wife Acceptance Factor (WAF). I'm sure she doesnt see buying a ladder and antenna parts and going on the roof as a priority right now. And to be frank, it's not - but its a hobby, right? 

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+Hopefully the cost isnt too much. 

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