https://sudoroom.org/mediawiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Dougwinter Sudo Room - User contributions [en] 2026-04-27T03:20:44Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.37.2 https://sudoroom.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Mesh/Mounting&diff=11114 Mesh/Mounting 2018-03-25T20:43:21Z <p>Dougwinter: /* 110v materials */</p> <hr /> <div>=Mounting Rooftop Nodes=<br /> <br /> Also, see https://github.com/sudomesh/mounting .<br /> <br /> ==Node Mount Inventory Checklist==<br /> === Nodes ===<br /> * Pre-flashed NanoBridge and/or Nanostation, plus POE injector<br /> * Pre-flashed home node(s) as appropriate, plus power supplies and ethernet cables<br /> <br /> === Tools ===<br /> * Drill and appropriate bits<br /> ** Standard<br /> ** Green concave(?) for loosening/tightening hose clamp screws<br /> * Impact drill &amp; 10&quot; bit (for drilling through walls)<br /> * EZ Crimper (blue handles)<br /> * Needle-nose plyers<br /> * Wrench<br /> * Wirecutters<br /> * Hammer<br /> * Compass<br /> * Binoculars<br /> <br /> === Things to Attach Things to Other Things ===<br /> * Hose clamps of various sizes<br /> * Small and industrial-strength zip ties<br /> * J-pole, flagpole or pipe for extending height of node<br /> * Large cable ties<br /> * Nails &amp; screws<br /> * Nuts &amp; bolts<br /> * Small blocks of wood<br /> <br /> === Cable &amp; Accessories ===<br /> * Outdoor shielded ethernet cable<br /> * Box of indoor ethernet cable<br /> * Shielded &amp; grounded RJ45s<br /> * Regular RJ45s<br /> * RJ45 boots<br /> <br /> === Safety Equipment ===<br /> ''Contingent on weather and roof conditions:''<br /> * Sunscreen<br /> * Hat / Visor<br /> * Climbing Harness <br /> * Safety Goggles<br /> * High Visibility Clothing<br /> * Work Boots<br /> <br /> === 110v materials ===<br /> ''Contingent on weather and roof conditions, and assuming the need for extending 110v supply:''<br /> * 1x Receptacle, duplex<br /> * 1x weather-tite box, switch<br /> * 1x weather-tite cover, switch<br /> * 1x weather-tite extension box, switch<br /> * 1box ground screws<br /> * 2x box connector<br /> * 50x exterior straps for:<br /> * 500 lf flexible conduit<br /> * 1 spool 12g thhn, red<br /> * 1 spool 12g thhn, black<br /> * 1 spool 12g thhn, white<br /> * 1 spool 12g thhn, green<br /> * 1 spool 14g thhn, red<br /> * 1 spool 14g thhn, black<br /> * 1 spool 14g thhn, white<br /> * 1 spool 14g thhn, green<br /> * 1 box yellow wire nut<br /> * 1 box red wire nut<br /> * 1 roll black vinyl tape<br /> * 1 box pan-head screw, 1&quot;<br /> <br /> Conduit, depending:<br /> * ? ½&quot; EMT conduit ?<br /> * ? ½&quot; EMT straps ?<br /> * ? ½&quot; flexible weathertite conduit ?<br /> * ? straps for above ?<br /> <br /> ID appropriate circuit<br /> * Confirm meter source<br /> * Confirm breaker aligns with wire-size<br /> (12g to 20 amp, 14g to 15 amp)<br /> <br /> == Copied from [[Mesh/Flashing_extender_nodes]] ==<br /> <br /> For some reason, this was hiding at the very bottom of the extender node flashing guide,<br /> <br /> === Installation Order ===<br /> #Flash home nodes and extender nodes<br /> #Get on roof and determine which direction to face the extender nodes<br /> #Install J-Pole<br /> #Crimp end onto Ethernet cable<br /> #Run Ethernet cable from j-pole down to location of home node (either through a soffit indoors or to an outdoor enclosure)<br /> #Crimp other end of Ethernet cable and connect to home node via a POE adaptor<br /> #Install extender node on J-Pole using zip-ties - check lights to make sure unit is powered up<br /> #Walk around the neighborhood to check the signal<br /> <br /> === Gear Checklist ===<br /> <br /> Protective and personal gear<br /> *Wear clothes you can get dirty and sturdy boots for roof walking<br /> *Sunscreen<br /> *Sunglasses<br /> *Pocketknife (for cutting zip ties etc)<br /> *Ladder<br /> *Safety harness &amp; rope in a bucket<br /> *Smart phone (to check signal and take pictures)<br /> Home node gear<br /> *2 flashed Western Digital Mynet N600 Home Nodes<br /> *paperclip (to reset equipment)<br /> *Laptop (to configure equipment)<br /> *Plastic outdoor enclosure for router (optional)<br /> *Power Strip<br /> J-Pole gear<br /> *J-Pole<br /> *Latex gloves (for dealing with roofing sealant)<br /> *Roofing sealant<br /> *Ratchet set - 10mm for small bolts, 13mm for large bolts<br /> *Corldless Drill<br /> *3/16&quot; drill bit for J-pole bolts<br /> *Steel One-Hole Conduit Straps (for holding Ethernet cable along eves)<br /> *Screws for the Steel one-hole straps<br /> Ethernet cable gear<br /> *Ethernet Spool<br /> *Ethernet Ends<br /> *Ethernet Crimper<br /> *Laminated card showing the Ethernet cable order<br /> *Label Maker - so you can know which cable is which<br /> Extender node gear<br /> *Flashed Ubiquiti Nanostation M2 or M5 extender Node(s)<br /> *Power over Ethernet (POE) adapters<br /> *Zip Ties</div> Dougwinter https://sudoroom.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Mesh/Mounting&diff=11113 Mesh/Mounting 2018-03-25T20:42:27Z <p>Dougwinter: added 110v materials list</p> <hr /> <div>=Mounting Rooftop Nodes=<br /> <br /> Also, see https://github.com/sudomesh/mounting .<br /> <br /> ==Node Mount Inventory Checklist==<br /> === Nodes ===<br /> * Pre-flashed NanoBridge and/or Nanostation, plus POE injector<br /> * Pre-flashed home node(s) as appropriate, plus power supplies and ethernet cables<br /> <br /> === Tools ===<br /> * Drill and appropriate bits<br /> ** Standard<br /> ** Green concave(?) for loosening/tightening hose clamp screws<br /> * Impact drill &amp; 10&quot; bit (for drilling through walls)<br /> * EZ Crimper (blue handles)<br /> * Needle-nose plyers<br /> * Wrench<br /> * Wirecutters<br /> * Hammer<br /> * Compass<br /> * Binoculars<br /> <br /> === Things to Attach Things to Other Things ===<br /> * Hose clamps of various sizes<br /> * Small and industrial-strength zip ties<br /> * J-pole, flagpole or pipe for extending height of node<br /> * Large cable ties<br /> * Nails &amp; screws<br /> * Nuts &amp; bolts<br /> * Small blocks of wood<br /> <br /> === Cable &amp; Accessories ===<br /> * Outdoor shielded ethernet cable<br /> * Box of indoor ethernet cable<br /> * Shielded &amp; grounded RJ45s<br /> * Regular RJ45s<br /> * RJ45 boots<br /> <br /> === Safety Equipment ===<br /> ''Contingent on weather and roof conditions:''<br /> * Sunscreen<br /> * Hat / Visor<br /> * Climbing Harness <br /> * Safety Goggles<br /> * High Visibility Clothing<br /> * Work Boots<br /> <br /> === 110v materials ===<br /> ''Contingent on weather and roof conditions:''<br /> * 1x Receptacle, duplex<br /> * 1x weather-tite box, switch<br /> * 1x weather-tite cover, switch<br /> * 1x weather-tite extension box, switch<br /> * 1box ground screws<br /> * 2x box connector<br /> * 50x exterior straps for:<br /> * 500 lf flexible conduit<br /> * 1 spool 12g thhn, red<br /> * 1 spool 12g thhn, black<br /> * 1 spool 12g thhn, white<br /> * 1 spool 12g thhn, green<br /> * 1 spool 14g thhn, red<br /> * 1 spool 14g thhn, black<br /> * 1 spool 14g thhn, white<br /> * 1 spool 14g thhn, green<br /> * 1 box yellow wire nut<br /> * 1 box red wire nut<br /> * 1 roll black vinyl tape<br /> * 1 box pan-head screw, 1&quot;<br /> <br /> Conduit, depending:<br /> * ? ½&quot; EMT conduit ?<br /> * ? ½&quot; EMT straps ?<br /> * ? ½&quot; flexible weathertite conduit ?<br /> * ? straps for above ?<br /> <br /> ID appropriate circuit<br /> * Confirm meter source<br /> * Confirm breaker aligns with wire-size<br /> (12g to 20 amp, 14g to 15 amp)<br /> <br /> <br /> == Copied from [[Mesh/Flashing_extender_nodes]] ==<br /> <br /> For some reason, this was hiding at the very bottom of the extender node flashing guide,<br /> <br /> === Installation Order ===<br /> #Flash home nodes and extender nodes<br /> #Get on roof and determine which direction to face the extender nodes<br /> #Install J-Pole<br /> #Crimp end onto Ethernet cable<br /> #Run Ethernet cable from j-pole down to location of home node (either through a soffit indoors or to an outdoor enclosure)<br /> #Crimp other end of Ethernet cable and connect to home node via a POE adaptor<br /> #Install extender node on J-Pole using zip-ties - check lights to make sure unit is powered up<br /> #Walk around the neighborhood to check the signal<br /> <br /> === Gear Checklist ===<br /> <br /> Protective and personal gear<br /> *Wear clothes you can get dirty and sturdy boots for roof walking<br /> *Sunscreen<br /> *Sunglasses<br /> *Pocketknife (for cutting zip ties etc)<br /> *Ladder<br /> *Safety harness &amp; rope in a bucket<br /> *Smart phone (to check signal and take pictures)<br /> Home node gear<br /> *2 flashed Western Digital Mynet N600 Home Nodes<br /> *paperclip (to reset equipment)<br /> *Laptop (to configure equipment)<br /> *Plastic outdoor enclosure for router (optional)<br /> *Power Strip<br /> J-Pole gear<br /> *J-Pole<br /> *Latex gloves (for dealing with roofing sealant)<br /> *Roofing sealant<br /> *Ratchet set - 10mm for small bolts, 13mm for large bolts<br /> *Corldless Drill<br /> *3/16&quot; drill bit for J-pole bolts<br /> *Steel One-Hole Conduit Straps (for holding Ethernet cable along eves)<br /> *Screws for the Steel one-hole straps<br /> Ethernet cable gear<br /> *Ethernet Spool<br /> *Ethernet Ends<br /> *Ethernet Crimper<br /> *Laminated card showing the Ethernet cable order<br /> *Label Maker - so you can know which cable is which<br /> Extender node gear<br /> *Flashed Ubiquiti Nanostation M2 or M5 extender Node(s)<br /> *Power over Ethernet (POE) adapters<br /> *Zip Ties</div> Dougwinter