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GENERAL INFORMATION
OWNER:
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.
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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.
[2]
NODE LOG
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!).
01/07/2010
Purchased used Linksys WRT54G v2.0 to use as router for network.
13/06/2010
Purchased 16dBi Yagi antenna.
EQUIPMENT
I have gone for a very affordable approach to connecting to
Melbourne Wireless. I purchased the following equipment to connect to
the network:
* Linksys WRT54G v2.0
* Purchased off eBay, $32 plus $20 shipping from U.S.A. If you're
planning on doing the same, be careful of the power adapter as most of
them are 120V only.
* 16dBi Yagi antenna
* Purchased off eBay, $8.99 plus $16.99 shipping from China. Seems
okay for the moment...but you get what you pay for
* SMA Female -> TNC Male for Linksys WRT54G
* 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 [3] for $100. Hopefully this does a better job than the
Yagi.
Links:
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[1] http://melbournewireless.org.au/users/?PaulM
[2] http://melbournewireless.org.au/nodes/view?id=JEE
[3] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?CityTechnology
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