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MassMesh is a volunteer-run grassroots project that aims to create community-owned wireless networks. These networks enable low cost, secure, censorship-resilient home Internet access. The purpose of this wiki is to provide you with all of the information you need to set up your own custom router and join the mesh.
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[[File:Stephen_adjusting_nanostation.jpg|thumb|One of our core contributors aiming an antenna in the South End.]]
  
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Making positive change requires solidarity, so please consider joining us at one of our weekly meetings! Whether you are interested in installing a mesh node, joining our team of volunteers, requesting a demonstration, or even just having a conversation about mesh networks, we want to hear from you.
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{{Note|To build a DIY mesh node, follow our [[Node Setup]] guide.}}
  
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We have provided all of the information on this site for free because we care about the well-being of all of our communities.
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Mass Mesh is a high-tech social club building community-owned mesh networks throughout Boston. These networks enable home Internet access that is fairer, more secure, and more locally resilient than traditional cable. The purpose of this wiki is to provide you with all of the information you need to join the mesh by setting up your own mesh node. All of the information on this site and all of the code in our software is [https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html free to use share and edit.] Please get in touch if you are interested in contributing.
  
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Learn more about what we are doing using the links below.
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{{Note|In the Boston-area? Help build out a network! Checkout the [[Mesh Boston Network]] wiki or sign up to help at [https://actionnetwork.org/groups/mesh-boston-network/ meshboston.net].}}
  
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== Instructional Materials ==
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== Getting Started ==
 
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; [[Mesh Network Setup]]: A step-by-step guide to setting up your own mesh node.
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; [[Node Setup|DIY Mesh Node]]: A step-by-step guide to setting up your own mesh node, so that you can form a network with your neighbors.
  
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; [[Compatible Devices]]: A list of tested devices with their cost and detailed setup information.
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; [[Active Community Networks]]: What networks are using our software and how you can contact them.
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; [[Neighborhood Captain Pamphlet|DIY Mesh Network]]: "Do it Together!" Read here to learn about starting a community-owned network with your neighbors.
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; [[Network Architecture]]: A broad overview of how a neighborhood networks are constructed, and how to connect them to the Internet.
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; [[Volunteer Projects|Contributing]]: Here's what we're working on, and what we could use your help with!
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; [[Contact and Meeting Info]]: Information on how to get in touch with us online and in person.
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; [[New Hacker Challenge Series]]: A series of challenges to get you hacking on the Yggdrasil network, and growing secure wireless networks in your neighborhood.
  
 
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== Getting Involved ==
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== Developer Resources ==
 
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; [[Volunteer Projects]]: Here's what we're working on, and what we could use your help with!
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; [https://github.com/MassMesh Source]: Browse the source code behind our firmware and Yggdrasil convenience tools.
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; [[LuCI Hacking]]: A developer's handbook for extending and modifying LuCI, the user interface for our mesh nodes.
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; [[:Category:Devices|Supported Devices]]: A list of our supported devices with their performance stats, costs, and setup tutorials.
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; [https://github.com/orgs/MassMesh/projects/1 Tech Team Kanban]: See upcoming development work and find a place to jump in!
  
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; [[Contact and Meeting Info]]: Information on how to get in touch with us online and in person.
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; [https://circleci.com/gh/MassMesh/workflows/meta-imagebuilder/tree/master Build Status]: Our firmware's CircleCI.
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; [https://downloads.massmesh.net/ Downloads]: Get our latest firmware and packages.
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; [[Build infrastructure]]: A description of our build infrastructure.
  
 
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== Free/Open Source Tools ==
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== Installer Resources ==
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* Yggdrasil Network - visit [https://yggdrasil-network.github.io/ yggdrasil-network.github.io]
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* Wireless Community Networks - visit [http://communitytechnology.github.io/ communitytechnology.github.io]
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; [[Manual Gateway Configuration]]: Steps for configuring gateway servers and clients. This tunnels people off of the Yggdrasil network.
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; [[:Category:Devices|Devices]]: A list of our supported devices with their performance stats, costs, and setup tutorials.
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Latest revision as of 09:43, 12 June 2022

One of our core contributors aiming an antenna in the South End.
Note: To build a DIY mesh node, follow our Node Setup guide.

Mass Mesh is a high-tech social club building community-owned mesh networks throughout Boston. These networks enable home Internet access that is fairer, more secure, and more locally resilient than traditional cable. The purpose of this wiki is to provide you with all of the information you need to join the mesh by setting up your own mesh node. All of the information on this site and all of the code in our software is free to use share and edit. Please get in touch if you are interested in contributing.

Note: In the Boston-area? Help build out a network! Checkout the Mesh Boston Network wiki or sign up to help at meshboston.net.

Getting Started

DIY Mesh Node
A step-by-step guide to setting up your own mesh node, so that you can form a network with your neighbors.
Active Community Networks
What networks are using our software and how you can contact them.
DIY Mesh Network
"Do it Together!" Read here to learn about starting a community-owned network with your neighbors.
Network Architecture
A broad overview of how a neighborhood networks are constructed, and how to connect them to the Internet.
Contributing
Here's what we're working on, and what we could use your help with!
Contact and Meeting Info
Information on how to get in touch with us online and in person.
New Hacker Challenge Series
A series of challenges to get you hacking on the Yggdrasil network, and growing secure wireless networks in your neighborhood.

Developer Resources

Source
Browse the source code behind our firmware and Yggdrasil convenience tools.
LuCI Hacking
A developer's handbook for extending and modifying LuCI, the user interface for our mesh nodes.
Supported Devices
A list of our supported devices with their performance stats, costs, and setup tutorials.
Tech Team Kanban
See upcoming development work and find a place to jump in!
Build Status
Our firmware's CircleCI.
Downloads
Get our latest firmware and packages.
Build infrastructure
A description of our build infrastructure.

Installer Resources

Manual Gateway Configuration
Steps for configuring gateway servers and clients. This tunnels people off of the Yggdrasil network.
Devices
A list of our supported devices with their performance stats, costs, and setup tutorials.
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