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http://www.arednmesh.org
## About AREDN
AREDN wireless networks are deployed by licensed Amateur Radio
operators typically in frequencies reserved adjacent
to and outside, in the US FCC part 15, unlicensed allocations.
The firmware created below enables the effective use of valuable and dedicated
frequencies for communication services to government and other
entities in times of disaster or other emergencies.
Amateur Radio frequencies are relatively clean of noise from the commercial
allocations and ensure usability for Amateur Radio Operators. This firmware
enables 802.11n wireless networks to be created and expanded with minimal
to no pre-planning or IT expertise. A user can deploy a 'node' anywhere
to connect in and extend an AREDN network. Device hardware options exist to
provide sector coverage, build point-to-point links, and enable end users
to connect in. High speed link rates are routinely achieved over long
distances, e.g. 60Mbps+ on 10MHz channels over 80km links.
## Usage Information
### What to know about the images built with the instructions below
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Please refer to https://github.com/aredn/aredn_ar71xx/issues
for a list of outstanding defects.
The following devices have a peculiar cat5 configuration due to a limitation in the Ethernet driver.
The 'Main" port is used for LAN devices only. The "Secondary" port is WAN and DtDLink usage
only. Depending on deployed usage, 2 cat5 cables may be needed.
* Ubiquiti Nanostation M5 XW
* Ubiquiti Nanostation M2 XW
* TP-Link CPE210 v1.0 and v1.1
* TP-Link CPE510 v1.0 and v1.1
Latest Mikrotik installation options are found at:
https://www.arednmesh.org/content/installation-instructions-mikrotik-devices
### Images built
Device | Image to Use | RAM | Stability
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Mikrotik RBLHG-5nD | mikrotik-rb-nor-flash-16M | 64Mb | stable
Mikrotik RBLHG-5HPnD-XL | mikrotik-rb-nor-flash-16M | 64Mb | stable
Latest Mikrotik installation options are found at: https://www.arednmesh.org/content/installation-instructions-mikrotik-devices
### Ethernet Port usage
The standard Ethernet port of an AREDN device uses the following vlan tags. An 802.1Q
switch is necessary to utilize the vlan tagged networks:
untagged: LAN devices - laptop, ipcam, voip phone, etc.
vlan 1: WAN - gateway to connect AREDN network to home network and/or internet
vlan 2: DtDLink (device to device) - AREDN network routing between nodes, typically cross band
The following devices have a peculiar port configuration due to a limitation in the Ethernet driver.
The 'Main" port is used for LAN devices only. The "Secondary" port is WAN and DtDLink usage
only. Depending on deployed usage, 2 cat5 cables may be needed.
* TP-Link CPE210 v1.0 and v1.1
* TP-Link CPE510 v1.0 and v1.1
The following devices have enhanced Ethernet port usage. A single cat5 to the device
could be plugged into ether the 'main' or 'secondary' port with standard port functionality.
However, if both ports are used, a LAN device on one port is unable to communicate with a LAN
device on the other port. If another mesh node is connected to the secondary port, Then
the LAN DHCP should be turned off on that node to avoid IP address failures.
* NanoStation M5 XW
* NanoStation M2 XW
## Submitting Bug Reports
Please submit all issues to http://github.com/aredn/aredn_ar71xx/issues