#+STARTUP: overview #+TITLE: nycemesh notes * <2023-11-09 Thu> --------------------------------------------------------- configuring omnitik routerOS the default screen when i navigate to http://192.168.88.1/ it then re-routes me to http://192.168.88.1/webfig/#System:Reset_Configuration.Default_Configuration which shows the following page in the "Quick Set" menu: RouterOS v6.48.7 (long-term) The following default configuration has been installed on your router: Welcome to RouterOS! 1) Set a strong router password in the System > Users menu 2) Upgrade the software in the System > Packages menu 3) Enable firewall on untrusted networks 4) Set your country name to observe wireless regulations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- RouterMode: * WAN port is protected by firewall and enabled DHCP client * Wireless and Ethernet interfaces (except WAN port/s) are part of LAN bridge LAN Configuration: IP address 192.168.88.1/24 is set on bridge (LAN port) DHCP Server: enabled; DNS: enabled; wlan1 Configuration: mode: ap-bridge; band: 5ghz-a/n/ac; tx-chains: 0;1; rx-chains: 0;1; installation: outdoor; wpa2: no; ht-extension: 20/40/80mhz-XXXX; WAN (gateway) Configuration: gateway: ether1 ; ip4 firewall: enabled; NAT: enabled; DHCP Client: enabled; * <2023-11-23 Thu> --------------------------------------------------------- ** diy installation for nycmesh (continued) happy thanksgiving! today was a busy day w. this DIY installation. i managed to do the following: - added another tap-screw in j-pipe and antenna mast - this was much easier now that i had the proper cobalt drill bit. it still was work in the sense that i needed to manipulate the drill some for the drill bit to catch on the metal pipe properly. this was a second hole in the pipe. since the first one held up very nicely i decided to drill a hole perpendicular to that one to stop the pipe from rotating in the opposite axis. i initially had the pipe mounted w/ one screw and began drilling into the j-pipe and finally got it to reach the stainless steel pipe. it was not going to penetrate the stainless steel pipe this way but it at least left a drill mark. i then took the pipe down and drilled it on the ground to get the hole thru. it was then super easy to mount the pipe back on and drill the hole w/ the tap screw. - remounted antennas and aligned the LBE - i added the antennas back on the mast but used electrical tape on the pipe (i noticed pix from other ppls installs that did this) so that the clamp would get a nice grip w/out any weird slippage. the bubble level on the LBE did not line up properly so i eventually added a wedged of electric tap to make sure it lined up properly. - logged into the LBE via its wifi access and was able to use my web browser to align the antenna http://192.168.172.1/#align-antenna. - i was getting these signal levels: - local signal per chain -47 dBm - remote signal per chain -46 dBm - made a new crimp leading to the omnitik antenna - this took me awhile; i now know i need a small pair of sharp needle-nose scissors to expedite this process along a bit further. - ran the POE cable to the 2nd floor - i made a few service cable loops out of the omnitik and even wrapped it around a couple roof structures and dropped off the roof. i fastened it to hook that was present near the 3rd floor window and another one at the 2nd floor window as well. i even created a drip loop outside the window. the cable starting at the omnitik measured 193 meters and when i made my final cut to bring thru the window it measured 215 meters. 215-193=23 meters which is ~75.5 feet of cable - pulled the cable through hole in the window frame - made another crimp terminating the cable from the omnitik. - plugged everything in and tested inet connectivity (speed test...etc.) - took an install pix and posted on nycmesh slack * <2023-11-24 Fri> --------------------------------------------------------- ** diy installation for nycmesh (continued) - measured how long i'll need an ethernet cable from the POE data only to my router. the measurements i got are 2 + 5 + 5 + 4 + 10 + 2 + (8 + 4) = 40 feet * <2023-11-25 Sat> --------------------------------------------------------- ** diy installation for nycmesh (continued) - installed weather stripping under window and screen. - used 'Frost King EPDM Ribbed Profile Self-Stick Weatherseal' - 3/8 in wide x 1/8 in thick x 17 ft long - very easy to cut w/ scissors - purchased the following to run ethernet to the router - UGREEN RJ45 Coupler Ethernet Extender 1000Mbps (2 pack) https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Coupler-Ethernet-Extender-Adapter/dp/B016B13UDK - Jadaol Cat 6 Ethernet Cable 50 ft, Outdoor&Indoor 10Gbps Support Cat8 Cat7 Network, Flat High Speed RJ45 Internet LAN https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Ethernet-Cable-White-Connectors/dp/B00WD017GQ $10.39 * speed tests -------------------------------------------------------------- the following are speed tests run from NN546 |------------+-----------------+---------------+--------------| | date | download (Mbps) | upload (Mbps) | server | |------------+-----------------+---------------+--------------| | 2023-11-12 | 134.03 | 94.34 | Pilot Fiber | | 2023-11-13 | 177.48 | 127.64 | Wnet | | 2023-11-23 | 245.35 | 146.68 | GSL Networks | | 2023-11-25 | 210.48 | 135.08 | Pilot Fiber | | 2023-11-26 | 185.24 | 130.68 | Pilot Fiber | |------------+-----------------+---------------+--------------|