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N8LBV
aredn device manual "unsupported" reconfiguration and experimentation
I would like to be able to manually configure an AREDN device manually without using the web interface to be able to try things 
like managed mode (access point) client and basic WLAN tasks bridging to the the ethernet 
and monitor mode etc. outside of the AREDN network or expected support other than experimentation.   

I'd also of course want to disable to automatic routing protocol stuff for this.
Is this possible or pretty straighforward to accomplish this with what is there?
Or are these wireless "modes" or tools to configure them somehow not built in or unavailable on the device?
I realize settings/config might not be easily saved to NVRAM but just doing this at the command line and in RAM would be a good and fun start
even if you are going to lose the changes on a power cycle. 

 I have some uses for these modes outside of AREDN and would like access to the ham frequencies when being used for 
 basic manually configured and maintained links.
With all intentions and expectations to "support" any of it myself.  




 
K5DLQ
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personal_opinion...
personal_opinion...

since that is not in the spirit/intent of the AREDN project, I would think that you are 1) on your own, and 2) would not be authorized to use the AREDN logo or name.
I think a better approach would be to start with OpenWRT as it is very flexible and within the sprit of OpenWRT usage.

 
N8LBV
I value personal_opinions.   

I value personal_opinions.   
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I think it is very much in the spirit of the AREDN project to encourage (and sometimes help) people to learn play and have fun outside of AREDN itself.  
Knowing they are likely to come back with new or stronger skills and experience capable of  contributing in a positive way for years to come.  
If using an already working AREDN device as a starting point or as a reference for certain things and how they are done I think this is great.

I'm a ham, radio and communications guy-   
I'm interested in learning more about how to work with the hardware and make the hardware and software work on ham frequencies.  
I would like to learn more about this and progress in this area.  
It is what I am personally interested in playing with and learning more about.  
In the OPENWRT community you generally get instant pushback and negativity toward any mention of wanting to "enable ham frequencies" 
And you'll see the comments in the forums around any post of this nature  "There they are! the hams coming out of the woodwork again."  

 Here I feel that you get another kind of pushback (here) at least initially. 
Particularly if nobody really knows who you are or your background and you have not established any friendships/relationships. 
This is normal and expected in any community and is just how that works.
  
My intent is to learn more about this and have fun.  
I have no intent to disrupt the spirit of the AREDN project, I intend to learn some new things off to the side of the ARDEN project
and potentially contribute down the road when I am more capable of doing so.  
 
I have not yet found my home in this or made any new friends that would like to do the same.
Hoping over time I can progress in that regard was well.  
 

K5DLQ
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no problem.   Good points.  
no problem.   Good points.   Welcome to the AREDN community and have fun and learn!
N8LBV
Thanks!  
Thanks!
 

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