Host A Public Access Point

One of the best ways to help the Mesh is to host a public access point (AP.) The access point's that we deploy are privacy-enabled by default, and allow users to connect to in-mesh services. Public APs show our technology working in the real world while sharing a secure Internet connection as a public good. If you're interested in hosting a public access point or want to learn more, please join our Mass Mesh AP Hosts chat room.

Getting Started

Setting up a public AP is one of the easiest ways to connect your home and your neighbors to the mesh. 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 mesh point are covered.

Note: Set yourself up for success, and join the Mass Mesh AP Hosts chat room before you begin. Something will go wrong during the setup process, and it's best to have experienced friends ready to help when it does.

Materials

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  Ubiquiti UAP AC Mesh

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  RPF Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

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  microSD Card (4GB+)

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  Ethernet Cable (Three sections, cut to length)

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  PoE Injector (One should come with the UAP AC Mesh if you buy it new)

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  One Paperclip (Seriously, these come in handy)