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