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Add GL-iNET to Getting Started sections (#30) 

Add the new GL-iNET devices to the Getting Started sections.
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Steve Lewis KC0EUW 2019-05-16 13:36:22 -07:00 committed by Joe AE6XE
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arednGettingStarted/installing_firmware.rst
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@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ There are two cases for installing AREDN |trade| firmware:
The diagram above shows that your computer with the downloaded firmware image must be connected to the node using Ethernet cables in order to install the AREDN |trade| image. It is helpful to connect the computer and node through a simple Ethernet switch so that the switch can maintain the computer's link while the node is being rebooted.
Different node hardware will require different methods for installing the AREDN |trade| firmware. For Ubiquiti devices, your computer's TFTP client will connect to the node's TFTP server in order to upload the firmware image. For TP-LINK devices, your computer's web browser will connect to the node's web server to upload the firmware image. For Mikrotik devices, your computer will run a remote boot server and the node's remote boot client will load its boot image from your computer. Refer to the specific procedures below for your node hardware.
Different node hardware will require different methods for installing the AREDN |trade| firmware. For Ubiquiti devices, your computer's TFTP client will connect to the node's TFTP server in order to upload the firmware image. For TP-LINK and GL-iNET devices, your computer's web browser will connect to the node's web server to upload the firmware image. For Mikrotik devices, your computer will run a remote boot server and the node's remote boot client will load its boot image from your computer. Refer to the specific procedures below for your node hardware.
Ubiquiti First Install Process
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@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ You will need `Tiny PXE <http://reboot.pro/files/file/303-tiny-pxe-server/>`_ so
1. After booting the AREDN firmware image the node should have a default IP address of 192.168.1.1. Change your computer’s Ethernet interface to DHCP mode to obtain an IP address from the node. For the hAP ac lite, pull the Ethernet cable from the WAN port (1) on the Mikrotik and insert it into one of the LAN ports (2,3,4). You should be able to ping the node at 192.168.1.1. If this does not work, then something is wrong. Don't proceed until you can ping the node. You may need to disconnect and reconnect your computer's network cable to ensure that your IP address has been reset. Also, you may need to clear your web browser's cache in order to remove cached pages remaining from your node's previous firmware version.
2. In a web browser, open the node’s Administration page http://192.168.1.1/cgi-bin/admin (user = 'root' password = 'hsmm') and navigate to the *Setup > Administration > Firmware Update* section. Select the **bin** file you previously downloaded and click the *Upload* button.
2. In a web browser, open the node’s Administration page ``http://192.168.1.1/cgi-bin/admin`` (user = 'root' password = 'hsmm') and navigate to the *Setup > Administration > Firmware Update* section. Select the **bin** file you previously downloaded and click the *Upload* button.
As an alternative to using the node's web interface, if your node has plenty of free memory you can copy the **bin** file to the node and run a command line program to install the image. This will allow you to see any error messages that are not displayed when using the web interface upgrade procedure. Execute the following commands from your computer:
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3. After the node reboots, navigate to the node’s *Setup* page and configure the new “firstboot” node as described in the **Basic Radio Setup** section.
GL-iNET First Install Process
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**GL-iNET** devices allow you to use the manufacturer's pre-installed *OpenWRT* web interface to upload and apply new firmware images. Check the GL-iNET documentation for your device if you have questions about initial configuration. GL-iNET devices usually have a default IP address of 192.168.8.1, so you can give your computer a static IP address on that subnet. After the GL-iNET device has been booted and configured, navigate to the *Upgrade* section and click *Local Upgrade* to select the AREDN |trade| "sysupgrade.bin" file you downloaded for your device. Be sure to uncheck/deselect the "Keep Settings" checkbox. After the device has rebooted to the AREDN |trade| image, you should be able to navigate to ``http://192.168.8.1:8080`` for the firstboot or NOCALL page to appear.
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Once your device is running AREDN |trade| firmware, you can display its web interface by connecting your computer to the LAN port on the :abbr:`PoE (Power over Ethernet)` and navigating to the following URL: ``http://localnode``. Each node will serve its web interface on both port 80 and 8080.

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arednGettingStarted/selecting_devices.rst
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* Some older or lower cost devices have a limited amount of onboard memory, but firmware images continue grow in size and functionality. Consider purchasing a device with more memory over one with less memory.
* Check the maximum power output of the device, since some devices have lower power capabilities.
One of the best sources of detailed device information is a manufacturer's datasheet, usually available for download from the manufacturer's website. Currently AREDN |trade| supports over fifty device models from the following manufacturers: Mikrotik, TP-LINK, and Ubiquiti Networks.
One of the best sources of detailed device information is a manufacturer's datasheet, usually available for download from the manufacturer's website. Currently AREDN |trade| supports over fifty device models from manufacturers including GL-iNET, Mikrotik, TP-LINK, and Ubiquiti Networks.
If you are just getting started with AREDN |trade| you can easily begin with one of the low-cost devices that comes with an integrated antenna and a :abbr:`PoE (Power over Ethernet)` unit. If you are expanding your AREDN |trade| network with more sophisticated equipment, you may choose a standalone radio attached to any of several kinds of high-gain antennas.