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arednGettingStarted/node_status.rst

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     - ``mbps`` is a rolling average of the data rate achieved across any radio (RF) link. This column may show zero if the data being transmitted between these nodes is not sufficient for the metric to be calculated.
 
-    - ``miles`` is the line of sight distance between your node and the remote node, calculated from the GPS coordinates if they are entered for both nodes.
+    - ``dist`` is the line of sight distance between your node and the remote node, calculated from the GPS coordinates if they are entered for both nodes. This value will be expressed in *miles* or *kilometers* based on the locale settings in the web browser.
 
 Local Nodes
   This section displays any local :abbr:`DtD (Device to Device)` nodes that are directly connected to your node, typically via Ethernet cable. If you hover the cursor over the node name, a popup will appear showing the relative link quality of the connection to that node. Clicking the node name will navigate to that node's status page. For *Local Nodes* the snr, nsnr, mbps, and distance columns will always be blank.
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ Right Column
 The right column displays additional details about your node (listed from top to bottom).
 
 Radio section
-  Your device manufacturer and model are displayed at the top of the column. Additional information is displayed only if a radio is configured as a ``Mesh`` radio. You will see the channel number and frequency range, followed by the channel width (in :abbr:`MHz (Megahertz)`). Next is the transmit power (in :abbr:`dBm (decibels in millivolts)`), the maximum distance (in miles), and the minimum :abbr:`snr (signal to noise ratio)` (in :abbr:`dB (decibels)`) for communication with other :abbr:`RF (radio frequency)` nodes. Your node's antenna information is listed next, including the type of antenna, the azimuth, height above ground level, and tilt angle / elevation (if directional).
+  Your device manufacturer and model are displayed at the top of the column. Additional information is displayed only if a radio is configured as a ``Mesh`` radio. You will see the channel number and frequency range, followed by the channel width (in :abbr:`MHz (Megahertz)`). Next is the transmit power (in :abbr:`dBm (decibels in millivolts)`), the maximum distance (in miles or kilometers), and the minimum :abbr:`snr (signal to noise ratio)` (in :abbr:`dB (decibels)`) for communication with other :abbr:`RF (radio frequency)` nodes. Your node's antenna information is listed next, including the type of antenna, the azimuth, height above ground level, and tilt angle / elevation (if directional).
 
 Mesh section
   Next there are summary statistics showing how many nodes are currently visible on the network, as well as the total number of devices on the mesh.

arednNetworkDesign/networking_overview.rst

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 Networking Overview
 ===================
 
-This **Network Design Guide** will discuss some of the useful principles for creating robust data networks as a service both to the amateur radio hobby and the community at large. An AREDN® network is able to serve as the transport mechanism for the applications people rely upon to communicate with each other in the normal course of their business and social interactions, including email, chat, phone service, document sharing, video conferencing, and many other useful programs. Depending on the characteristics of the implementation, this digital data network can operate at near-Internet speeds with many miles between network nodes.
+This **Network Design Guide** will discuss some of the useful principles for creating robust data networks as a service both to the amateur radio hobby and the community at large. An AREDN® network is able to serve as the transport mechanism for the applications people rely upon to communicate with each other in the normal course of their business and social interactions, including email, chat, phone service, document sharing, video conferencing, and many other useful programs. Depending on the characteristics of the implementation, this digital data network can operate at near-Internet speeds with many miles or kilometers between network nodes.
 
 There are a variety of ways to interconnect AREDN® nodes, but the most important question that should be answered is *"What is the purpose for this particular network?"* The specific requirements of your situation will drive the design of your data network. For example, consider the following issues.
 
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Geography and Terrain
   What are the geographical characteristics of the area across which your data network will operate? Different types of terrain may require specific types of network connections in order to adequately cover the region over which data communications are needed. More demanding terrain may require a larger number of intermediate nodes or possibly larger higher-gain antenna systems and mounting structures.
 
 Expansion and Growth
-  Will your network need to expand or adapt to changing conditions over time? Mesh networks are ideally suited for *ad hoc* growth and least cost routing based on the availability of nodes. As more devices are added to the network, however, a simple *ad hoc* mesh topology will not properly scale in size. It could result in increased latency on the network, with some network segments becoming almost unusable if application response time thresholds are exceeded. A growing network will probably require a different well-designed topology that routes data traffic efficiently in order to reach its intended destination. 
+  Will your network need to expand or adapt to changing conditions over time? Mesh networks are ideally suited for *ad hoc* growth and least cost routing based on the availability of nodes. As more devices are added to the network, however, a simple *ad hoc* mesh topology will not properly scale in size. It could result in increased latency on the network, with some network segments becoming almost unusable if application response time thresholds are exceeded. A growing network will probably require a different well-designed topology that routes data traffic efficiently in order to reach its intended destination.
 
 Applications and Throughput
   What network programs, applications, or services should be provided in order to fulfill the purpose for this network? Each application will generate a certain amount of data traffic, and some programs or services are more data-intensive than others. The network needs to be designed to adequately pass the traffic for the required applications.

aredn_overview.rst

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 The amateur radio community is able to meet these high-bandwidth digital communication requirements by using FCC Part 97 amateur radio frequency bands to send digital data between devices which are linked with each other to form a self-healing, fault-tolerant data network. Some have described this as an amateur radio version of the Internet. Although it is not intended for connecting people to **the Internet**, an AREDN® mesh network will provide typical Internet or intranet-type applications to people who need to communicate across a wide area during an emergency or community event.
 
-An AREDN® network is able to serve as the transport mechanism for the preferred applications people rely upon to communicate with each other in the normal course of their business and social interactions, including email, chat, phone service, document sharing, video conferencing, and many other useful programs. Depending on the characteristics of the AREDN® implementation, this digital data network can operate at near-Internet speeds with many miles between network nodes.
+An AREDN® network is able to serve as the transport mechanism for the preferred applications people rely upon to communicate with each other in the normal course of their business and social interactions, including email, chat, phone service, document sharing, video conferencing, and many other useful programs. Depending on the characteristics of the AREDN® implementation, this digital data network can operate at near-Internet speeds with many miles or kilometers between network nodes.
 
 A foundational design goal of the AREDN® project is to minimize the technical expertise that is normally required to configure a robust radio network. Devices running AREDN® firmware are in many ways self-configuring so that users without a background in IP networking can easily build or connect to a local RF network. As mentioned in a recent `Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) <https://www.ardc.net/>`_ annual report, "AREDN® software allows volunteers to set up a node with minimal expertise and effort, and because the software configures the network automatically, advanced network technology is not needed."