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diff --git a/nycmesh_notes.org b/nycmesh_notes.org index 5f6709c..081ffef 100644 --- a/nycmesh_notes.org +++ b/nycmesh_notes.org @@ -1,6 +1,8 @@ -* some notes on nycmesh +#+STARTUP: overview +#+TITLE: nycemesh notes + +* <2023-11-09 Thu> --------------------------------------------------------- -* <2023-11-09 Thu> configuring omnitik routerOS the default screen when i navigate to http://192.168.88.1/ it then @@ -41,3 +43,100 @@ WAN (gateway) Configuration: 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 | +|------------+-----------------+---------------+--------------| + + + |