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 * Soekris net4521 -- see SoekrisBox
 * Sandisk "256MB" CompactFlash
 * Cisco 350 (802.11b 100mW ext. conn. version) PCMCIA radio
 * Senao 5354MP "Aries" (802.11a/802.11g 100mW) MiniPCI radio
 * Senao 2511CD-EXT2 (802.11b 200mW) PCMCIA radio
 * Pelican 1400 case
 * Pacific Wireless 12dBi omni-directional antenna (conn. to 2511CD)
 * Pacific Wireless 16dBi "vagi" antenna (conn. to Cisco)
 * Pacific Wireless 24dBi parabolic grid antenna (conn. to 5354MP)
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=== Software ===
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 * DebianLinux
 * MadWiFi
 * HostAp
=== Software Installed ===

 * DebianLinux unstable


=== Network Configuration ===

 * ESSID: www.personaltelco.net
 * Channel:
 * Hostname: parabola
 * Internet Network: Dynamic
 * PTPnet Network: 10.11.23.1/26
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The main part of this node, the Soekris embedded system, is located on the roof of KeeganQuinn's parents' house. The best coverage is along Hassalo St., roughly a block in either direction. This portion of the node is currently offline. The main part of this node was a Soekris embedded system located on the roof of the house. The best coverage was along Hassalo St., roughly a block in either direction. Unfortunately, this portion of the node has been taken down and is no longer available.
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The 3com AP is located inside on the second floor. Street access should be available at short range. There is still a 3com AP is located inside on the second floor. Street access should be available at short range, especially with an antenna.
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The node aims to provide access to PTPnet; see NetworkAddressAllocations for addressing information. Unfortunately, the link to ["Node504"] is not yet completely stable. Check back soon for more information. Internet access is available as well. The node was originally a part of an experiment aiming to provide access to PTPnet. It featured a working physical wireless link to ["Node504"], but was never completely stable. The node now provides only Internet access.

Node name: Laurelhurst, NE 37th and Hassalo NodeId:471 BR Status: Fully operational BR Live Date: June 8, 2003 BR Sponsor: the basement productions BR Contact: KeeganQuinn

Location

Block 3500, NE Hassalo St. BR Portland, OR 97232

Equipment

  • 3com 802.11b AP

Software Installed

Network Configuration

  • ESSID: www.personaltelco.net
  • Channel:
  • Hostname: parabola
  • Internet Network: Dynamic
  • PTPnet Network: 10.11.23.1/26

Details

The main part of this node was a Soekris embedded system located on the roof of the house. The best coverage was along Hassalo St., roughly a block in either direction. Unfortunately, this portion of the node has been taken down and is no longer available.

There is still a 3com AP is located inside on the second floor. Street access should be available at short range, especially with an antenna.

The node was originally a part of an experiment aiming to provide access to PTPnet. It featured a working physical wireless link to ["Node504"], but was never completely stable. The node now provides only Internet access.

Some photos of the surrounding area, equipment, and installation are available:

Enjoy!


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NodeQuinn (last edited 2019-07-18 16:42:59 by KeeganQuinn)