'''Location:''' [[https://meet.personaltelco.net/PersonalTelcoProjectWeeklyMeetingOnline|Jitsi]]<<BR>>
'''Date and Time:''' Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 6:30pm-8:00pm<<BR>>
'''Scribe:''' You<<BR>>
'''Roll Call:''' RussellSenior,JasonBergstrom,JonArmani,TedBrunner,SteveTree<<BR>>

'''Agenda'''

 * Pick location for next weekly
 * Node notes:
  * NodeEcotrust -- needs a PoE injector for the downstairs AP.
  * NodePrinceton -- internet was turned off, reached out to node host for information, no word back yet.
  * NodeKailash -- has requested 10 MR24s and recommendations on power supplies, waiting for information on desired ipaddrs.
 * ARPA grant update
 * Russell working on Zyxel GS1900-10HP PoE control (half-working)
 * Russell ordered some more Linksys E8450s (in a 4 pack)
 * ''Your Item Here''

'''Notes'''

 * Node notes:
  * NodeEcotrust - needs new PoE injector in first floor electrical closet
  * NodePrinceton - Russell visited after gateway became unreachable as well, tried rebooting including WiLine gear.
   * Contacted WiLine who confirmed the connection was dropped by Carl (NodeEdison and NodeKellogg still WiLine).
   * If permanently down we should collect our gear.
  * NodeKailash - Ole ready to start working on Anapurna, wants 10 MR24s + PoE adapters ($43 for 5), Zyxel PoE switch (8 ethernet, 2sfp) may be an option depending on layout
 * Ordered 4 Linksys E8450s (in bulk as E8454, reduced price), covers possible pending hardware discontinuation, possible use inside
 * ARPA grant update
  * Floyd's building is historic Norton House, owned by Melvin Mark, 2 story, white neoprene roof, external ladder connects to skybridge
   * Wasn't clear if line of site was there, as surveyed from building next door, but seems like it should, talk with Andy (maint.) about running cables
  * Discussed characteristics of person that would help operate the network (Linux command line knowledge)
  * FreeGeek/Juan - Russell and Ted met with, then wrote up requirements and sent to Juan (who thought this was entry-level staffing)
   * There are short online Linux intros 40 minute Youtube and Ubuntu docs, challenge with use of "vi" editor on devices
  * Hardware budget requested (again), some uncertainties about what went in the grant agreement
   * 8 sleds
   * 12 Ubiquiti LRs (5 Street Roots, 4 Floyds, 3 Spare/Eng)
   * 3 pair Ubiquiti PointToPoint 10G Fibre Bridge (10Gb SFP module)
   * 4 TraverseTen64 to terminate SFP module
   * 4 Zyxel switches
   * SFP+ optical transceivers / fibre twin? / ends / ?fuser
   * Ethernet and terminators / plates / boxes / roof weatherhead?
  * Registered icupdx.org (Internet Customers United)
  * Get quotes from WiLine and FiberFi for fixed wireless to compare to Comcast Fiber

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