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Administering an ever expanding network such as ours requires alot of time and effort. To successfully do this, and to keep things running as smooth as possible, we have defined a basic heirarchy for classifying network nodes.
At the top of this heirarchy are the most important (or 'mission critical') nodes, and working towards the bottom of the heirarchy we find nodes that are less relied upon for network continuity.
Here is a list of Community Wireless access points in Adelaide currently in place or soon to be completed, this information will be updated when ever possible subject to conditions. For more information about accessing the network please read our Access Policy.
In the map seen below each red dot represents a Node, which is the point where users connect into the network and where a router controls traffic between other nodes using Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
Some time in the next couple of weeks I should be getting everything up on the roof and running.
The setup will be connected to AS-Fulham via a 19db Hills parabolic using the 100mw card I won at a meeting ages ago.
There will also be a Superpass sitting at the top of the mast powered by a 400mw Seano.
All of which will be running on a RB433, and it should get a pretty solid connection to Fulham as I am only 350M away.
Pic of the mast with the dish on top.
Why HELLOOOO There,
Its been a long time between drinks, good to see things are well and truely up and going.
Almost tempted to get the mast back up higher and do a stumble around the place !
Is there something close to me (Rosewater) that i should attempt to hit that *may* help the network ?
Ross
Looking for a Senao 200mw PCMCIA card with external connectors. Will consider other prism 2 chipset cards as well.
Should be at the next AS meeting on the 25th.
Due to work being carried out on the telephone network at Melrose Park, the Air-Stream mail and authentication services over Internet will be taken off-line for approximately 3 hours at 1pm. Wireless services will continue as usual.
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During the night a group of committed wireless enthusiasts helped to complete work on a new site at Bedford Park only a stones throw from Flinders University. Initial tests have been promising and it is hoped the new site will provide increased coverage in the West and in the southern areas of Marion. Although the site is part of an inter-office link using dual 802.11a cards and dishes to achieve an amazing +100Mpbs duplex link. By using the high performance low cost Routerboard RB433 it was also possible to include an Air-Stream AP using the spare mPCI slot. Many thanks to those who gave their time and expert advice to make this project a reality. |
Abdelnasser Abdelaal is a PhD student at the College of Information Science and Technology, University of Nebraska at Omaha is conducting research into community wireless networks and how they may boost social and economic development. If you are a participant in building a community wireless network and wish to contribute to his research please complete his survey at FreeOnlineSurveys.com
I have a small quantity of chimney antenna mounts. These are all 'as new' condition. Very quick and easy to setup. No drilling required. Best and easiest way of mounting an antenna on older style houses.
I have used one of these at a setup for the last two years supporting a 3m tall mast with a 15dB antenna. It has proved to be strong enough to survive through the storms in winter.
Each kit comes with:
antenna Bracket
wire strap
wire clamp
x2 I-bolts
x2 U-bolts
x6 nuts
x6 washers
$15 each (normally around $33 at Bunnings)
Pickup from Seaton or DryCreek (depending what time/day)
Delivery *may* be available for little to no extra charge depending on your location and amount purchased
