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So you have a wireless card and are itching to use it, how do you actually connect to a node? Well it's really pretty simple. 1. Make sure that your computer is ready to connect to an AccessPoint (same as it would be to use the wireless at home or work).. * Set your ["ESSID"] is set to www.personaltelco.net or "Any" (depending on your drivers it may need to be "ANY" or "any"). * Come within range of the node. You can find out where they are using the [http://maps.personaltelco.net/ node maps], once your in the general area a WirelessSniffer or some WarDriving software will help you determine where the best location is. Typically this isn't needed though. * Make sure that your computer connects to the wireless network (just like it would anywhere else) and that it got an IP address correctly (it should get one via DHCP). * Open a web browser and try and go somewhere (you will be forced to our web page). * Read the terms and conditions, if you accept them click "I Agree ..." to continue and get access. The main difference from using a PersonalTelco node from any other wireless AccessPoint you may have used at home or at work is that we run CaptivePortal software called NoCatAuth. NoCatAuth uses your web browser to authenticate to the node. Once you open your browser and try and go somewhere the portal "captures" your session and forces you to our web page where we display the terms and conditions of use and show who is sponsoring the node. If you have any problems using or connecting to the node please read the NodeFaq and if that doesn't help you might want to post to the mailing list. |
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What external antenna should I buy for a Linksys WAP11? -- JeffBeadles |
This is the beginning of a collaborative effort to build a comprehensive New Users Guide. One of the hardest things for "us experts" to do is know what you need to get things working.
Please take a second and write down the information that you need to get started. As we answer your questions please take a second to come back and update the page with new thoughts on what your next steps in gaining knowledge are.
If you all take a second to write down your questions, we will take the time to answer them. Hopefully everyone will benefit from this process and the end result. -- AdamShand
The New Users Guide
Table Of Contents
How To Connect To A Node
So you have a wireless card and are itching to use it, how do you actually connect to a node? Well it's really pretty simple.
Make sure that your computer is ready to connect to an AccessPoint (same as it would be to use the wireless at home or work)..
- Set your ["ESSID"] is set to www.personaltelco.net or "Any" (depending on your drivers it may need to be "ANY" or "any").
Come within range of the node. You can find out where they are using the [http://maps.personaltelco.net/ node maps], once your in the general area a WirelessSniffer or some WarDriving software will help you determine where the best location is. Typically this isn't needed though.
- Make sure that your computer connects to the wireless network (just like it would anywhere else) and that it got an IP address correctly (it should get one via DHCP).
- Open a web browser and try and go somewhere (you will be forced to our web page).
- Read the terms and conditions, if you accept them click "I Agree ..." to continue and get access.
The main difference from using a PersonalTelco node from any other wireless AccessPoint you may have used at home or at work is that we run CaptivePortal software called NoCatAuth. NoCatAuth uses your web browser to authenticate to the node. Once you open your browser and try and go somewhere the portal "captures" your session and forces you to our web page where we display the terms and conditions of use and show who is sponsoring the node.
If you have any problems using or connecting to the node please read the NodeFaq and if that doesn't help you might want to post to the mailing list.
How To Setup A Node
Sample Node Setups - Cookbook recipes
Or what to do until you know enough to change it to what you really want.
For a Windows Person
For a Linux Person
For a Mac Person
Hardware
The Simple Table of Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down Ratings
What Access Point Should I Buy
What external antenna should I buy for a Linksys WAP11? -- JeffBeadles
What PCMCIA Card Should I Buy
What PCI Card Should I Buy
Software
What Is NoCatAuth
Do I put a firewall and NoCAT on one computer? -- LonnieWormley
What Is MetaNet
Network Configurations
How do you set up DHCP? -- LonnieWormley
How many network cards do I need in my server? -- LonnieWormley
Do I need a switch or a hub or both? -- LonnieWormley
Security
I'm running a linux-based firewall. How can I include a public, wireless node and 1) keep the rest of my home machines safe from the wireless surfers, and 2) still offer some firewall protection to the wireless folks connecting via my node? -- DavidSmith