|| {http://melbournewireless.org.au/nodes/map?id=JQM http://melbournewireless.org.au/nodes/view?id=JQM Node JQM} || '''Owner''':  <(/users/?mattcosa mattcosa)>%%% %%%'''Location''': Dingley Village%%% %%% '''Status''':Operational%%% %%% '''SSID:''' <[nodejqm]>%%% %%% '''Connecting...'''%%% Set your SSID to nodejqm, channel 1 ||



 



!! Node Log 



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9/8/08

Upgraded the TV mast to a 4mtr steel pole with three guide wires. The top of the 12Dbi omni now reaches roughly 5.2 meters above the roof. Unfortunately the RP-SMA pigtail broke in half when it fell out of the box. Will persue a new AP.



17/9/07

Finally installed a 12dbi omni antenna to the TV mast. 



4/9/07

Moved to different location above shed, still needs work for permenant install.



13/12/06 - Main router / gateway

Installed router running ClarkConnect 4.0. Provides DHCP and VPN access for private use.



11/12/06 - Added entries for melbourne wireless

Added two nodes to melbourne wireless database, JQM and JQN. 



10/12/06 - Installed more permanent hardware

Placed the hardware on the roof in a more permanent manor. Still needs work.



25/11/06 - First Entry 

Put the stuff on the roof! Very basic setup with very small, 2dbi antenna. Bridged to node JQN with exactly the same AP. Tested with LOS and established a 8Mbit link - stable over several hours. Removed hardware after testing.



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!! Equipment 



I currently own a Belkin 54G AP. 



I run ClarkConnect 4.0 





!! Services 



DHCP and DNS(external) only. No uplink to melbourne wireless network available as of 13/12/06.



 



!! Plans 



Upgrade and install more permanent antenna on roof. (DONE)



Uplink to Melbourne Wireless main network. 



!! Problems 



 

Node is located in a very low spot, and has a lot of trees at the immediate hight level. Could be easily fixed with a 2mtr + pole for local (1km) connections. A *MUCH* higher pole would be required to connect to other nodes beyond this distance.



!! Links



I used this method to locate my house without a GPS unit. Very easy;



(http://www.accessgrid.org/node/767 http://www.accessgrid.org/node/767)