!! The current list of Melb-Wireless's Frequently Asked and Answered Questions We used to have a FAQ that was static, and updating it was getting annoying, so we decided to Wikify the FAQ and make it proactive, i.e. you create the questions, the best answer to those questions will be provided by the community or linked to by another user and/or to provide another point of view to the same question. It suits the WikiWiki spirit, in that all the terms are hyperlinked, and easily accessible by a browser. You'll like the way the WikiWikiWeb works to enable the easy hyperlinking of topics, so you can browse topics of interest and learn more at the same time. It also sounds cool, just like [TheIncredibleBulk]. !! How do I ask a question? At the end of each section, put your question after the section break and someone will move it up to answer it. '''Alternatively''', add your content to [FAQYourAdditions] where someone else will answer it, along with moderating or reformatting if appropriate.%%% Hopefully when you return, it will be answered although there is the facility to subscribe to a page (the link is at the bottom) and be automatically notified of changes%%% If you want a direct answer, you should head to (http://www.google.com/ Google) and do some research, or ask the MailingList. !! How do I edit a post or create a page? '''Click the ''!EditText'' button at the bottom of the page.''' and review the [TextFormattingRules formatting rules] if need be. [AddingPages] outlines the creation of a page. !! Is there a Glossary? Not specifically, but this entire Wiki is effectively a constantly evolving Glossary. Check out the [WordList] for a list of words in this Wiki that have had definitions added. !! What are the current headings and questions? * [GeneralQuestionsFAQ#general_questions General Questions] ** [GeneralQuestionsFAQ#what_is_melbourne_wireless_all_about_ What is Melbourne Wireless all about?] ** [GeneralQuestionsFAQ#what_is_a_publicly_owned_and_operated_ran_ What is a publicly owned and operated RAN?] ** [GeneralQuestionsFAQ#who_runs_melbourne_wireless_ Who runs Melbourne Wireless?] ** [GeneralQuestionsFAQ#why_should_i_join_a_public_wireless_network_ Why should I join a public wireless network?] ** [GeneralQuestionsFAQ#i_ve_got_a_question__but_it_s_not_here__ I've got a question, but it's not here. ] * [GettingHelpFAQ#getting_help Getting Help] ** [GettingHelpFAQ#i_m_new_to_this__who_do_i_ask_for_help_ I'm new to this, who do I ask for help?] ** [GettingHelpFAQ#how_do_i_ask_a_question_on_the_mailing_list_ How do I ask a question on the mailing list?] ** [GettingHelpFAQ#how_do_i_ask_a_question_on_the_wiki_ How do I ask a question on the wiki?] ** [GettingHelpFAQ#nobody_replied_to_my_question___are_you_ignoring_me_ Nobody replied to my question - are you ignoring me?] ** [GettingHelpFAQ#can_i_call_someone_on_the_phone_ Can I call someone on the phone?] ** [GettingHelpFAQ#what_if_i_have_questions_that_aren_t_wireless_specific_ What if I have questions that aren't wireless specific?] ** [GettingHelpFAQ#ok_then__what_if_i_m_having_trouble_accessing_hotmail_when_i_m_using_wireless_on_a_laptop__surely_you_can_fix_it_for_me_ OK then, what if I'm having trouble accessing hotmail when I'm using wireless on a laptop? Surely you can fix it for me!] * [InternetAccessFAQ#internet_access Internet Access] ** [InternetAccessFAQ#can_i_access_the_internet_through_melbourne_wireless_ Can I access the Internet through Melbourne Wireless?] ** [InternetAccessFAQ#uhh__ok__can_i_share_the_internet__and_not_get_into_trouble___ Uhh, OK, can I share the Internet (and not get into trouble) ?] ** [InternetAccessFAQ#i_didn_t_read_the_last_two_questions_and_i_don_t_pay_attention__but_i_want_the_internet_on_wireless__when_do_we_get_the_internet_on_wireless_ I didn't read the last two questions and I don't pay attention, but I want the Internet on wireless. When do we get the Internet on wireless?] * [ConnectingToTheNetworkFAQ#connecting_to_the_network Connecting to the network] ** [ConnectingToTheNetworkFAQ#where_can_i_get_the_equipment_ Where can I get the equipment?] ** [ConnectingToTheNetworkFAQ#how_do_i_get_started_ How do I get started?] ** [ConnectingToTheNetworkFAQ#can_i_use_my_apple_macintosh_and_or_airport_hardware_or_not_ Can I use my Apple Macintosh and/or Airport hardware or not?] ** [ConnectingToTheNetworkFAQ#how_long_can_802_11b_wireless_links_go_ How long can 802.11b wireless links go?] ** [ConnectingToTheNetworkFAQ#what_s_the_closest_node_to_my_house_office_mountain_hut_ What's the closest node to my house/office/mountain hut?] ** [ConnectingToTheNetworkFAQ#when_creating_a_node__how_can_you_get_the_latitude_and_longitude_required_for_locfinder_from_the_melway_street_directory_ When creating a node, how can you get the latitude and longitude required for locfinder from the Melway street directory?] ** [ConnectingToTheNetworkFAQ#what_is_line_of_sight_ What is line of sight?] ** [ConnectingToTheNetworkFAQ#how_do_i_plot_a_node_on_a_melway_map_using_longitude_and_latitude_from_locfinder_ How do I plot a node on a Melway map using longitude and latitude from locfinder?] ** [ConnectingToTheNetworkFAQ#how_do_i_use_a_magnetic_compass_to_determine_the_bearing_to_a_node_ How do I use a magnetic compass to determine the bearing to a node?] ** [ConnectingToTheNetworkFAQ#what_gps_format_is_required_in_the_create_new_node_form__my_gps_has_several_standard_formats What GPS format is required in the Create New Node Form? My GPS has several Standard Formats] ** [ConnectingToTheNetworkFAQ#what_is_a_fresnel_zone_ What is a Fresnel Zone?] ** [ConnectingToTheNetworkFAQ#how_close_or_how_far_the_two_node_has_to_be_to_establish_connection_ How close or how far the two node has to be to establish connection?] * [NetworkFAQ#network Network] ** [NetworkFAQ#what_s_the_difference_between_an_access_point_and_a_pc_card_ What's the difference between an Access Point and a PC Card?] ** [NetworkFAQ#which_is_better__an_access_point_or_a_pc_card_ Which is better, an Access point or a PC Card?] ** [NetworkFAQ#so__how_do_we_all_talk_to_each_other_on_this_network__ So, how do we all talk to each other on this network ?] ** [NetworkFAQ#i_ve_got_other_equipment_using_the_2_4ghz_range__how_does_802_11b_handle_this__ I've got other equipment using the 2.4GHz range, how does 802.11b handle this ?] ** [NetworkFAQ#why_arent_we_using_ipv6_ Why arent we using IPv6?] ** [NetworkFAQ#i_ve_got_more_questions_on_how_802_11b_works_____lots_more_questions I've got more questions on how 802.11b works ... lots more questions] ** [NetworkFAQ#i_can_t_get_to_the_next_meeting__and_it_s_not_that_many_questions_ I can't get to the next meeting, and it's not that many questions.] * [RadioEquipmentFAQ#radio___equipment_questions Radio & Equipment Questions] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#what_equipment_do_i_need_ What equipment do I need?] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#so____how_much_does_it_cost_ So... how much does it cost?] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#which_cards_have_external_antenna_jacks_ Which cards have external antenna jacks?] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#what_is_low_loss_cabling_ What is low loss cabling?] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#what_is_a_pigtail_ What is a pigtail?] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#what_is_an_antenna_ What is an antenna?] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#what_kind_of_antenna_are_there_ What kind of antenna are there?] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#ok__i_ve_now_realised_i_don_t_understand_what_db_is___ OK, I've now realised I don't understand what dB is...] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#what_is_this_dbi_gain_thing_i_keep_seeing_on_antenna_specs_ What is this dBi Gain thing I keep seeing on antenna specs?] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#is_an_omni_directional_antenna_pattern_really_omni_directional_ Is an omni directional antenna pattern really omni directional?] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#is_there_a_limit_to_the_height_my_antenna_mast_can_be_ Is there a limit to the height my antenna mast can be?] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#how_far_will_my_signal_reach__which_antenna_will_see_my_mate___x___km_away_ How far will my signal reach? Which antenna will see my mate ''x'' km away?] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#what_is_the_range_of_an_access_point_where_the_signal_needs_to_go_through_walls_ What is the range of an Access Point where the signal needs to go through walls?] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#what_is_the_best_type_of_antenna_to_link_between_x_and_y_ What is the best type of antenna to link between X and Y?] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#what_sort_of_cable_should_be_used_ What sort of cable should be used?] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#can_i_get_a_link_if_there_is_no_line_of_sight_ Can I get a link if there is no line-of-sight?] ** [RadioEquipmentFAQ#do_you_have_any_tips_when_doorknocking_to_get_someone_s_old_galaxy_antenna_ Do you have any tips when doorknocking to get someone's old galaxy antenna?] * [SafetyFAQ#safety_and_power_emissions Safety and Power Emissions] ** [SafetyFAQ#i_fell_off_the_roof_of_my_home_after_installing_an_antenna__and_i_need_someone_to_sue__who_runs_this_group__and_who_insures_it_ I fell off the roof of my home after installing an antenna, and I need someone to sue. Who runs this group, and who insures it?] ** [SafetyFAQ#is_2_4ghz_radiation_safe__i_ve_heard_it_uses_the_same_radiation_as_my_microwave_oven__are_you_killing_me_and_my_chances_to_reproduce_ Is 2.4Ghz radiation safe? I've heard it uses the same radiation as my microwave oven? Are you killing me and my chances to reproduce?] ** [SafetyFAQ#someone_mentioned_4w_is_the_max_power_output_allowed__i_want__more_power__and_i_m_willing_to_spend_some_serious_money_to_boost_my_signal__and_to_microwave_my_neighbours__the_people_who_live_in_a_10km_radius_and_the_surrounding_wildlife__ Someone mentioned 4w is the max power output allowed. I want "more power" and I'm willing to spend some serious money to boost my signal (and to microwave my neighbours, the people who live in a 10km radius and the surrounding wildlife).] ** [SafetyFAQ#how_do_i_do_this___whats_the_deal_with_eirp_ How do I do this? Whats the deal with EIRP?] ** [SafetyFAQ#how_do_i_work_out_my_eirp_then_ How do I work out my EIRP then?] * [LicensesFAQ#licenses Licenses] ** [LicensesFAQ#is_this_legal__don_t_you_need_a_carrier_s_license_ Is this legal? Don't you need a carrier's license?] ** [LicensesFAQ#where_can_i_find_out_more_about_the_law_of_wireless_lans_ Where can I find out more about the law of wireless LANs?] ### (http://www.essaydom.com/ Essays) ### ### (http://www.dissertationdom.com/ Dissertations) ### ### (http://www.thesisdom.com/ Thesis) ### ### (http://www.researchpaperdom.com/ Research Papers) ### ### (http://www.termpaperdom.com/ Term Papers) ### * Links to other FAQs ** Telex Wireless (http://www.telex.com/Faq/Default.aspx?MarketID=1 FAQ) - answers many antenna, radio and RF safety related questions. Includes links to network link budget calculators, discussion forums and a table for maximum power into a given antenna.