While this is something I couldn't participate in, I hope hanging out helps me learn more about it. Perhaps next time I can help with something that can be done down at the table such as adjust the routers?

I'm the one with questions about whether it is possible (or even wise) to build local political relationships to boost local library wifi out into surrounding neighborhoods. Then Mesh concepts could be used from there. I ask because I see an opening to develop that kind of relationship and ask for civic space goods in South Berkeley. The City is sidling up to us because they need to show they worked with the community when they apply for big Federal transportation grants later.

Matt and Jenny brought up some concerns about using libraries as signal sources:

1) Library workers are unionized and will object to putting Mesh software on their computers. They have a select set of software they have agreed to maintain. Software conflicts may cause unanticipated conflicts and create extra work for them.

2) Libraries block some content.

3) Libraries turn off their wifi when they close, and their hours may change according to city budget.

I've had some fantastic opportunities lately to pursue the "boosting library wifi" idea, but I want to make sure this is a good thing to pursue before I do. The impression I got from a chat with Jenny yesterday is Mesh just wasn't ready to work with the library scenario yet, but there was no legal/political problem with discussing it. The chorus of advice is to "bring it up with April!"

I did have a really sweet opportunity on Saturday to bring Mesh up with my Council Member, and in the current situation it's possible those opportunities might come up a few more times. I'd welcome any guidance about what to do (or NOT to do) on such occasions.

~ Elisa

On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 3:31 AM, Marc Juul <juul@labitat.dk> wrote:


On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 2:25 AM, Tom <tomwrites326@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Sudo meshers,

I had a great time helping install the Ethernet with you and wanted to thank everyone for such a fun day today. I learned a lot I didn't know, and I'm always gratefull for to learn from those opportunities.

I really appreciated the chance to follow the installation with you, and learning the openwrt flashing and soldering the tp-link boards, really expanded my technological horizons. Special thanks to Max and Mark for showing me the ins and outs of cabling/routers/re-configuring wrt power supplies, etc.!


Thanks to everyone for coming and doing so much work!

I'm calling it a night. We had six routers and five long ethernet cables to run to cover a 22,000 square foot building!

Here's what we accomplished today:

* Completed: Two ballroom ethernet cable runs: One at each end of ballroom.
* Completed: One ethernet cable run to far end of disco room (except crimping)
* Completed: One ethernet cable run to Counter Culture Labs
* In progress: One ethernet cable run to basement (need long drill)
* In progress: One ethernet cable run to La Commune (unsure how far it got)
* Two routers mounted on walls: Disco room and Counter Culture Labs
* All six routers modified for power over ethernet
* All six routers flashed with OpenWRT

Yay! Maybe next Sunday we can finish  the remaining tasks:

* Finish last two cable runs
* Mount last four routers
* Configure routers (we might work on this Thursday)

--
marc/juul

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