Hardware

This is partially a follow up to a previous problem I've been having with a Mikrotik SXT SQ Lite5. 

Following the AREDN documentation, and recommendations on OpenWRT, I was able to successfully downgrade the RouterOS version to the recommended version 6.45.8. I can log into the node via the Mikrotik suite of tools and access the node's settings. I can also change the boot device settings to try-ethernet-once-then-nand in preparation for using Tiny PXEserver. Protected Routerboot is not enabled and the boot protocol is bootp. 

Someone has probably already done a top 10 list of the best brands or models of hardware to start with.

Lots of times you need to work with what you have but starting from scratch, what would be your go-to models for routers, radios and antennas?

I saw a YouTube video that showed a spreadsheet of hardware but the link was expired.

I am just getting started.  Flashed my first MikroTik.

I'm a little fuzzy on the details prior to my involvement, so here goes.

https://www.amazon.com/Mikrotik-Routerboard-RB2011UiAS-2HnD-Port-Ethernet/dp/B00BGIXOHQ/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=10+port+router&qid=1606415819&sr=8-9

https://mikrotik.com/product/RB2011UiAS-2HnD-IN

Hi, 

I was trying to update my Ubiquiti PowerBeam M5 XW from Aredn 3.23.8.0 to 3.24.6.0 I select the firmware, click upload. Then nothing for sometime, I refresh the browser, still 3.23.8.0 I reset the antenna and now I cannot do basic settings, I make the changes, save, reboot, nothing. It still Node name NOCALL-etc. It used to be working fine a couple months back, but left it unused for some time and now it isn't. I don't know if is something I did a couple months back, or if its corrupt or something else. If anyone can give me some pointers on what to try, it would be greatly appreciated.

My Reolink PoE camera works fine connected to my hAP node on my AREDN mesh - but my Reolink WIRELESS camera does not.  In my Reolink app there is no 'Advanced' Network area where I can enable HTTP service,  yet there is in settings for the PoE camera.   Is ANYONE successfully using a Reolink wireless camera with their AREDN network?   ... or ANY wireless camera?   I want to locate my Reolink Argus ECO wireless solar powered camera remotely without any cables.     Ed   K7AAT

Hello,

For several years, I used a Bullet M2 on my antenna tower with an omni antenna, and it provided excellent WiFi coverage. Unfortunately, not only is the device no longer working, but it's also outdated with only 8 MB of flash memory. I haven't found a good alternative to the Bullet M2, except for the Mikrotik Groove, but it seems that its chipset is not supported. I particularly liked the Bullet for its ease of flashing and updating via power injectior with the embedded reset button, so I didn't need to climb the tower.

Hi.
I am trying to change the firmware of the MIKROTIK HAP Lite.
I follow all the steps, and load Arend's firmware well (https://arednmesh.readthedocs.io/en/latest/arednGettingStarted/installin...). But when it is reset, it returns to the mikrotik firmware.
How can I solve the problem?
Regards.

    While supporting the NYC Marathon on miles 15.5 through mile 17, I deploy 8 AREDN nodes every year to send video streams to both race control and to One Police Plaza.  This year I ran into a hiccup.  While upgrading all the nodes from their Nightly builds to the 3.24.10 release, I bricked a MikroTik SXTsq5HPnD by forcing the wrong firmware onto it using WinSCP & SSH.  (I later discovered that I had two identically named directories, and chose the wrong one; so ends my days as a firmware version hoarder).