Node Setup - Revision history

Lurker42o: /* Flashing the Firmware */ Transclude instructions for flashing the radio

2020-09-13T14:42:07Z

Flashing the Firmware: Transclude instructions for flashing the radio

Lurker42o: Transclude internet gateway instructions

2020-09-11T17:58:54Z

Transclude internet gateway instructions

Lurker42o: /* Install the Mass Mesh Firmware */ Flatten

2020-09-11T17:48:38Z

Install the Mass Mesh Firmware: Flatten

Lurker42o: /* Set Up a Static IP Address */ fix list

2020-09-11T17:47:31Z

Set Up a Static IP Address: fix list

Lurker42o: /* Enter Factory Reset Mode */ Redundancy

2020-09-11T17:46:42Z

Enter Factory Reset Mode: Redundancy

Lurker42o: Re-hierarchy-ize

2020-09-11T17:45:41Z

Re-hierarchy-ize

Lurker42o: /* UAP AC Mesh */ Move intro text to make way for a trans-cluded section.

2020-09-11T17:41:04Z

UAP AC Mesh: Move intro text to make way for a trans-cluded section.

Lurker42o: Move preparations to top

2020-09-11T17:37:25Z

Move preparations to top

Lurker42o: Transclude rpi firmware flashing section

2020-09-04T01:07:20Z

Transclude rpi firmware flashing section

Lurker42o: /* Standard Mesh Node */ Add link to USB ETH adapters.

2020-09-04T00:00:25Z

Standard Mesh Node: Add link to USB ETH adapters.

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 == Flashing the Firmware ==
-=== Enter Factory Reset Mode ===
+{{#lst:Ubiquiti UAP AC Mesh|flash-uap-ac-mesh}}
 '''Congratulations!''' You have now installed all the firmware you need. Set the radio aside, and pick up in [[#Assembly]]

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	{{Note\|You still have to do [[First Time Setup]] in order to access the Internet.}}		{{Note\|You still have to do [[First Time Setup]] in order to access the Internet.}}

−	# [[First Time Setup]]	+	Once you have followed the [[First Time Setup]] guide, you can continue to the steps below. This is necessary to securely connect your mesh node to the Internet. For more information about how the mesh network(s) work, see [[Network Architecture]].
		+
		+	== Connecting to an Internet Gateway ==
		+	{{#lst:First Time Setup\|autoygg_firstsetup}}

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 Download the latest Mass Mesh radio firmware [https://downloads.massmesh.net/snapshots/images/meshradio/ubnt_unifiac-mesh/openwrt-massmesh-meshradio-ath79-generic-ubnt_unifiac-mesh-squashfs-sysupgrade.bin here.]
 </li>
-<li>Statically assign your computer the IP address <code>192.168.1.25</code> (You may already have this complete, if you're following this whole guide start to finish.)
+<li>Statically assign your computer the IP address <code>192.168.1.25</code> (See [[#Set Up a Static IP Address]] if needed.)</li>
 <li>
 <b>Open a terminal/command prompt.</b> You will need it in order to copy/paste the commands shown below.

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 === Set Up a Static IP Address ===
-# Assign your computer a static IP address of 192.168.1.25/24
+The next step is to assign your computer a static IP address of <code>192.168.1.25/24</code>
-## '''Windows:''' [https://winaero.com/blog/set-static-ip-address-windows-10/ Setting a static IP address in Windows 10]
+# '''Windows:''' [https://winaero.com/blog/set-static-ip-address-windows-10/ Setting a static IP address in Windows 10]
-## '''Mac:''' [https://osxdaily.com/2010/12/17/set-static-ip-address-mac/ Setting a static IP address in OSX]
+# '''Mac:''' [https://osxdaily.com/2010/12/17/set-static-ip-address-mac/ Setting a static IP address in OSX]
-## '''Linux:''' [https://linuxize.com/post/how-to-configure-static-ip-address-on-ubuntu-18-04/#configuring-static-ip-address-on-ubuntu-desktop Setting a static IP address in Ubuntu 18.04 desktop]
+# '''Linux:''' [https://linuxize.com/post/how-to-configure-static-ip-address-on-ubuntu-18-04/#configuring-static-ip-address-on-ubuntu-desktop Setting a static IP address in Ubuntu 18.04 desktop]
 === Downgrade Ubiquiti AirOS ===

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 === Enter Factory Reset Mode ===
-# Put the antenna into factory reset mode
+# Unplug the ethernet from the antenna (This turns it off.)
-## Unplug the ethernet from the antenna
+# Use a paper clip to hold in the reset button
-## Use a paper clip to hold in the reset button
+# Plug the ethernet back in to the antenna, holding the paperclip steady as you do
-## Plug the ethernet back in to the antenna, holding the paperclip steady as you do
+# Continue holding the paper clip until the light on the side of your UAP AC Mesh starts blinking OFF/WHITE/BLUE (should take about 30 seconds)
 === Set Up a Static IP Address ===

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 === Custom Mesh Nodes ===
 If you know what kind of hardware you want, and this 'aint it, please see the recommended [[Hardware Bundles]], or browse the full list of [[:Category:Devices|Devices]].
 The steps to get a mesh node up and running are as follows:
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 # Configure a secure Internet gateway connection
-== Raspberry Pi 4 ==
+= Install the Mesh Node Firmware=
 === Materials & Software ===
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 To troubleshoot the install so far, please follow the [[Mesh Node Troubleshooting]] guide. That guide will cover how to connect your laptop directly to the mesh node and make sure everything is set up as it should be. This can be helpful on your first install, or when you suspect the antenna (not set up yet) to be causing issues.
-== UAP AC Mesh ==
+= Install the Mesh Radio Firmware =
 The steps to install firmware on the antenna are a bit different than they were for the Raspberry Pi. For one thing, the antenna does not have an SD card. So, we will have to install the firmware by connecting to the antenna with our laptop. Please see page 6 of the "Node Installation Guide" for instructions on plugging in the antenna. After you have followed the instructions there, connect your computer to the port marked "LAN" on your PoE injector. We are now ready to begin installing the firmware.
-=== Materials ===
+== Materials ==
 <gallery>
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 </gallery>
-=== Install the Firmware ===
+== Flashing the Firmware ==
-==== Enter Factory Reset Mode ====
+=== Enter Factory Reset Mode ===
 # Put the antenna into factory reset mode
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 ## Continue holding the paper clip until the light on the side of your UAP AC Mesh starts blinking OFF/WHITE/BLUE (should take about 30 seconds)
-==== Set Up a Static IP Address ====
+=== Set Up a Static IP Address ===
 # Assign your computer a static IP address of 192.168.1.25/24
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 ## '''Linux:''' [https://linuxize.com/post/how-to-configure-static-ip-address-on-ubuntu-18-04/#configuring-static-ip-address-on-ubuntu-desktop Setting a static IP address in Ubuntu 18.04 desktop]
-==== Downgrade Ubiquiti AirOS ====
+=== Downgrade Ubiquiti AirOS ===
 Because we are "jailbreaking" the Ubiquiti router, we have to downgrade to an older version of their proprietary firmware first. Using a tool called TFTP, we can do this quite simply.
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 * If you are still having trouble transferring firmware to the device, reach out for help in the chatroom. Someone will help you get unstuck.
-==== Install the Mass Mesh Firmware ====
+=== Install the Mass Mesh Firmware ===
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 In these instructions, we will cover how to deploy a mesh node that is privacy-enabled by default, and allows you to share an Internet connection with your neighbors. The whole setup process takes about 2 hours from start to finish. The necessary hardware is listed below, and instructions for everything from flashing the firmware to placing the antenna are covered.
 = Definitions =
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 * '''Router:''' A ''router'' is any computer that is responsible for "routing" information on a network. All the ''mesh nodes'' on our network can also be called ''routers.''
 * '''Gateway:''' A ''gateway'' or ''gateway server'' is a computer (usually a big one) that acts as a bridge between two networks. In order to provide a high level of security on our network, all of our ''mesh nodes'' reach the Internet through a ''gateway server.'' For more details about how mesh networks and neighborhood networks work internally, please see the [[Network Architecture]] page.
 == Considerations ==

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 </gallery>
-=== Install the Firmware ===
+{{#lst:RPF Raspberry Pi 4 Model B|flashpi4}}
 '''Congratulations!!!''' You have successfully prepared your Raspberry Pi 4b to act as a secure mesh node. Set it aside for now while we prepare the other hardware. We will assemble it at the end in [[#Assembly]].

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 File:MicroSD_card.jpg  | '''microSD Card''' (4GB+)
 File:Ethernet.jpg | '''Ethernet Cable (3x)''' (Three sections, cut to length)
-File:usb_to_eth.png | '''USB to Ethernet Adapter (1+)'''
+File:usb_to_eth.png | '''USB to Ethernet Adapter''' (See [[USB Ethernet Adapters]] for buying options.)
 File:Usb-reader-writer.png | '''SD Card reader/writer.''' (Some computers come with this built in.)
 </gallery>