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Mikrotik LDF5 firmware image download Help Needed

published by AG6ST on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 17:46
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Nodes

Has anyone tried loading the "Microtik First Install Process" using the "Windows Procedure"? Lately?
Under "DOCS, GETTING STARTED GUIDE,  Installing AREDN Firmware", "Mikrotik First Install Process"
Please read below and enlighten me on what I might be doing wrong.  Thanks!!!
1. I have a new Mikrotik LDF 5 that I'm trying to load the AREDN firmware package (step 1) on to.
2. Everything seems fine up to the pont in the AREDN Mikrotik "Windows Procedure" step 5 and 6. 

Just to be sure, locked does not mean locked. Right?

published by WA6HOO on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 13:37
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Antennas

I am looking at the LDF5 sold by Microcom and their webiste says "The device comes preinstalled with RouterOS and is ready to use.LDF 5 US (USA) is factory locked for 5170-5250MHz and 5725-5835MHz frequencies. This lock can not be removed."  It's mostly the word "locked" that is bothering me.

Considering the pile of gear/junk I have sitting in my garage (LinkSys WRT54 and various 2.4GHz antennas), that were listed in older HamNet site, I just want to be sure I'm not buying more gear/junk for my pile and instead have something I can proudly display on my roof.

Water Tower Installation

published by kg5zle on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 19:05
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Antennas
We have an opportunity to install our antennas on a water tower. We are considering using 4 120deg sector antennas at the 4 compass points. What would be your advice for this type of installation? Should we use 90deg sectors instead? Is there enough separation between the antennas to stay on the same channel?

TP-Link 210 Bricked

published by K3MMB on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 15:13
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Nodes
Nothing better to do in a snow storm,other than bricking a brand new TP-LINK 210v2.

Windows launched a system update while setting up new 210. The flash locked out at 53%. A meshnode wireless connection shows up in net list, it does not seem to have enogh loaded to continue or recover.

How do you recover a 210v2?

Regards 
Mike (K3MMB)

Dumb switch usage

published by VA2XJM on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 10:09
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Network Switches
Hi everyone,

I am about to buy network switches for our still in planing deployment. Most sites will be using ES-8XP. My go-kit would be an ES-5XP.

As far as it goes, the switches would be more than enough for most situations, but if more ethernet ports are needed, is it possible to add a "cheap dumb switch" for non-POE devices like laptops ?

I do not have an available dumb switch to make tests... but with cheap prices for 24 and 48ports unmanaged switches, If a "command center" is deployed on the go, I just have to add/plug the switch to the kit.

TP-Link CPE220 v3.0 support in nightly build

published by AE6XE on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 22:52
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Nodes
Andrew KK4ZUZ strikes again!  The CPE220 v3.0 will be in the Nightly build as of Dec 6th, 2018.  If you purchase a CPE220, these are the latest versions manufactured.   Thus, depending on distributor inventory, you may get this version.   Again, AREDN support in advance of OpenWrt.  Andrew is on a rampage knocking these devices down like clock work.   

The cpe220 device commands:
1) 2GHz
2) 30dBm xmit power specs
3 12 dBi antenna gain
4 MIMO dual polarization
5 $40 on Amazon today

In comparison the  Ubiquit NanoStation M2:

Node fails to update from 3.16.1.1 firmware

published by NH6WR on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 15:51
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Nodes


I have successfully updated all of my nodes to 3.19.3.0  except for one that after the attempt keeps returning to 3.16.1.1.

I believe the hilltop node is a NanoBridge M5G22 .    I have tried several times to do the upgrade but after  uploading of the software the node will go offline as normal but will return  with the old 3.16.1.1.     I have tried to upload a fresh  file of 3.19.3.0 and still no go,  always returns with 3.16.1.1.     Any ideas?

Unable to upgrade RBLDF-5nD EU version

published by 4Z5YR on Fri, 05/03/2019 - 14:03
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Nodes
Hi

I’ve received today two units of RBLDF-5nD EU version.
I’ve verified that they work with the original Mikrotik firmware and then I went about upgrading them to AREDN 3.19.3
Using the Tiny PXE tool I was able to load the elf file and got to the point where AREDN image was running from RAM.
The issues started when I’ve tried to permanently install the firmware.
After uploading the bin file, I’ve got the infamous Bad Gateway error. 

Seeking 5G amplifier recommendations; chain polarity q

published by kg6kco on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 20:40
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Nodes
All,

I am putting together a few nodes using Rocket M5s. I am seeking recommendations for good bidirectional amplifiers to pair with them. Ideally, so that a bit of pre-amplification can be done, in addition to the TX amplification. If the datasheet is accurate, the maximum TX power from the Rocket M5 is 27dBm.

As they have two chains, I am pairing them with antennas that have vertical and horizontal connectors. I'm connecting them with short RP-SMA to N pigtails. I'd like to place the amps as close to the antenna input as possible.  

GL-150USB Precautions

published by N2MH on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 14:28
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Hardware

Are there any precautions or procedures to follow when pulling a live device out of a computer? Is it ok to just yank the device out of a computer, or must the pc be powered down first? On Windows 10 I did not see any little indicator come up like you see when inserting a thumb drive.

Are there any other handling items to know about?

73, Mark
 

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