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Welcome to Jarrod Neven's Node JNX
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This node is running and has a number of clients (see map). Picture
to be uploaded one day.
CONTENT SHARING
Alot of people are interested in sharing their content (downloads)
via the wifi network. The method used is no very user friendly so the
uptake is a little low.
WHAT\'S WRONG WITH FTP?
Currently most people have setup up FTP server in an effort to share
files on the network. It has several positive aspects:
* Secure
* Easy to set up and use
* Platform independent
* Little to no maintenance required
But is has some large disadvantages also:
* You need to log into each and every server to see what files are
available
* You have to click your way through a directory structure
* You are required to know all of the servers that are available
* Passwords have to be allocated and managed if the security is
enabled
ALTERNATIVES
BIT TORRENT
Bit torrent is great for the internet, but most of its advantages are
lost for in a wifi network like that of Melbourne wireless. The
biggest disadvantage of bit torrent is the need to download the
torrent file
* This means a central web server / repository will need to list all
seed files available on the network. Where should this live?
* Users will have to create a new seed file and upload it to the
central repository each time a new file is added to their share
(assuming is it not already on the network)
* As old files are deleted then central repository will need to be
kept up to date.
GNUTELLA / LIMEWIRE [1]
is not an option as it uses TCP/IP broadcasts to join the network.
This will be fine for use within one subnet. To connect users outside
of the subnet will require routing rules to be followed by all
devices
between the users. This is not something that is easily achieved in a
community network.
NAPSTER
Perfect...
WHAT IS OPEN NAP?
Originally, Napster was a distributed file sharing service which
allowed users to transfer files directly between their clients for
free. A centralized server kept track of all available files and
provided clients the ability to search the index of available files.
In addition, instant messages (private chat) and group chat services
similar to IRC were also provided.
OpenNap [2] is a free Open Source effort to create a version of the
proprietary Napster server.
ADVANTAGES
* Completely open source
* win32 and Linux version of Open Nap (the server) are available
* There are a large number of client applications available for
every platform
* Multiple number of servers can link together, so it is not
centralized
* Highly configurable (server end)
* Support IRC style chat
* Users can list or search through all files available on the
network
* As soon as a new user or new files are available they become
visible to everyone
* only the available files are listed
LINKS
http://www.napster.com/
http://opennap-ng.sourceforge.net/
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OSPF ON MICROSOFT WINDOWS
How do you setup OSFP routing to run on Windows. There is alot of
help on setting up OSPF for linux, but very about OSPF on Windows 2000
or XP. The Microsoft support site has alot of technical information
but for a newbee like me, it is as clear as mud.
MS OSPF LINKS
Here are a few likes that might make life abit easier:
Very basic introduction [3]
Andrew Griffiths Windows OSPF implementation [4]
Microsoft help site [5] Eck!
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PCMCIA TO PCI CONVERTER
Also know as PCMCIA to PCI cradle or just a PCMCIA cradle. If you
have a PCMCIA wifi card and withi to plug it into you PC, this is what
you will need. Here are some local links:
This information is now old
* This information is now old, I am sure the prices have changed }
Single from Techtopia for $77 [6]
Dual form Techtopia for $107 [7]
Single from EAA [8] If you know the price, let me know!
Single from Oz Online for $89 [9]
and have a look on Ebay as well.
If you know any more, please let me know.
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If you are interested in home automation and embedded controllers
check out my xPL project site Here [10]
I am also a regular member of the Melbourne - Geelong paintball field
-Extreme indoor paintball. Here [11]
Links:
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[1] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?LIMEWIRE
[2] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?OpenNap
[3] http://www.comptechdoc.org/os/windows/win2k/win2kroute.html
[4] http://aggriffiths.d2.net.au/andrewg/windows_ospf.html
[5]
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/library/ServerHelp/ce541016-4acd-4810-86e7-d3c4703836ff.mspx
[6] http://www.techtopia.com.au/product_info.php/products_id/680
[7] http://www.techtopia.com.au/product_info.php/products_id/681
[8] http://www.eaa.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=1271
[9]
http://www.ozonlineshop.com.au/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/63
[10] http://www.neven.info
[11] http://www.extremeindoorpaintball.com.au
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