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# [[#Download/Build|downloading or compiling]] the custom firmware
# [[#Download/Build|downloading or compiling]] the custom firmware
# [[#Flash/Upload|flashing that firmware]] to the node (i.e. copying firmware to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_memory '''flash''' memory])
# [[#Flash/Upload|flashing that firmware]] to the node (i.e. copying firmware to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_memory '''flash''' memory])
# [[#makenode/Configure|configuring the node]] to function as part of a mesh.
# [[#Configure|configuring the node]] to function as part of a mesh.


Before you flash your router, it is recommended that you read the [[Home and extender nodes#Home_nodes|home node info]] to ensure your router is compatible to work as a mesh node.
Before you flash your router, it is recommended that you read the [[Home and extender nodes#Home_nodes|home node info]] to ensure your router is compatible to work as a mesh node.
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= Download/Build =
= Download/Build =


Now that you have a node, you canflash it with the latest sudowrt-firmware. The first step is to download the firmware image file for your supported router. At the moment, we are supporting the following firmware builds:
Now that you have a node, you can flash it with the latest sudowrt-firmware. The first step is to download the firmware image file for your supported router. At the moment, we are supporting the following firmware builds:


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* Go to [http://192.168.1.1 http://192.168.1.1], if the reset was successful, you should see the following page:
* Go to [http://192.168.1.1 http://192.168.1.1], if the reset was successful, you should see the following page:
[[File:Screenshot from 2017-04-04 18-27-09.png|thumb|center|upright=2]]
[[File:Screenshot from 2017-04-04 18-27-09.png|thumb|center|upright=2]]
* If your reset was not successful, try debugging your network configuration described in the previous step.
** If you continue to have issues consider reloading network settings or restarting your computer.
** If you are still unable to access this firmware upload page, turn off your router and try to reset it again as instructed above.
* Click 'Browse' and select the firmware file you downloaded
* Click 'Browse' and select the firmware file you downloaded
* Click Upload and you will be taken to an exciting countdown timer:
* Click Upload and you will be taken to an exciting countdown timer:
[[File:Screenshot from 2017-04-02 17-20-51.png|thumb|center|upright=2]]
[[File:Screenshot from 2017-04-02 17-20-51.png|thumb|center|upright=2]]
* Make sure not to disconnect or lose power at this stage, wait for the timer to complete.


Note: Sometimes the firmware upload will not complete. After you click on 'Upload' You should get a page with a countdown of 120+ seconds. If this does not occur, reboot the router with the pin reset button depressed (as noted above), and try again.
'''Note:''' Sometimes the firmware upload will not complete correctly. After you click on 'Upload' You should get a page with a countdown of 120+ seconds. If this does not occur, reboot the router with the pin reset button depressed (as noted above), and try again.


= Configure =
= Configure =
A freshly flashed node automatically sets its IP address to 172.30.0.xx. You will need to configure your laptop to use the following network settings to communicate with the node:


* IP address: 172.30.0.10
'''''If you are configuring something other than a WD MyNet N600, or firmware version 0.2.3 or earlier, follow ([[#Makenode_.28v.0.2.3_and_earlier.29|these instructions]])'''''
* Subnet mask:  255.255.255.0
* Gateway: 0.0.0.0


Or use the commands
[[File:Nodeports titles.png|400px|thumb|right|Plug into port 3 to access the private network from your laptop. Port 2 connects to the public 'peoplesopen.net' network]]
  sudo ip link set <eth_interface> down
# Connect your newly-flashed MyNet N600 to your existing Internet router via ethernet cable from your existing router's '''LAN port''' to your new node's '''Internet port'''.
  sudo ip addr add 172.30.0.10/24 dev <eth_interface>  
# Wait several minutes for your new node autoconfigure, connect to the Internet, and obtain its private IP address from the sudo mesh build server. When this process is complete, the node should broadcast several WiFi networks with the following SSIDs and purposes:
  sudo ip link set <eth_interface> up
#* <code>peoplesopen.net</code> - This is the public network broadcast on the 2.4ghz band; it has no password, and is suitable for access to the internet.
 
#* <code>peoplesopen.net fast</code> - This is the same public network, but broadcast on the 5ghz band, which is more ideal for high-bandwidth activities such as streaming media.
where <eth_interface> is the name of your ethernet interface found using `ip addr` (common names include eth0, enp3s0, ...)
#* <code>peoplesopen.net-node2node</code> - This is the public network used for mesh nodes to discover and communicate with one another. You should not need to connect or use this network, but you will want to verify it is active.
#* <code>pplsopen-admin</code> This is the private network, and you can use it to access a web dashboard to configure some settings, such as its SSID. The default WiFi password is <code>meshtheworld</code>. Try connecting to it (you can also connect to the private network using an ethernet cable connected to '''port 3''' on an N600 -- see diagram for details).


See Network Configuration Guides: [https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Mesh/Network%20Configuration%20for%20Linux Linux] [https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Mesh/Network%20Configuration%20for%20MacOS%20X Mac]
Learn more about the [[Mesh/Network topology|network's topology here]].


== Autoconf (v.0.3.0) ==
== Configuring the Web Dashboard ==
'''''Note: If you installed autoconfiguring [https://github.com/sudomesh/sudowrt-firmware/releases/tag/0.3.0 release 0.3.0] for myNet N600 routers, you will not need to use makenode ([[#Makenode_.28v.0.2.3_and_earlier.29|instructions further down]]) after flashing the sudowrt-firmware to your router to configure it to work on People's Open Network.'''''


[[File:Nodeports titles.png|400px|thumb|right|Plug into port 3 to access the private network from your laptop. Port 2 connects to the public 'peoplesopen.net' network]] Connect your newly-flashed MyNet N600 to your existing Internet router via ethernet from your existing router's LAN port to your new node's Internet port. Wait a few minutes for your new node to connect to the Internet and obtain its private IP address. Once this happens, the node will broadcast a new WiFi network starting with 'peoplesopen.net' (and ending with a unique IP address). This is the public network, has no password, and is suitable for day-to-day internet access.
While connected to the ''private'' network (default <code>pplsopen-admin</code>), try connecting to the home node's web dashboard by opening a web browser and navigating to [http://172.30.0.1 172.30.0.1]
 
There is also a wireless network called 'pplsopen-admin'. This is the private network, and you can use it to access a web dashboard to configure some settings. The default WiFi password is 'meshtheworld'. Try connecting to it (you can also connect to the private network using an ethernet cable connected to port 3 on an N600).
 
While connected to the ''private'' network, try connecting to the home node's web dashboard by opening a web browser and navigating to http://172.30.0.1  


If the flash was successful you should be brought to the following screen:
If the flash was successful you should be brought to the following screen:
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[[File:Peoplesopen-dash.jpg|frame|center|upright=2]]
[[File:Peoplesopen-dash.jpg|frame|center|upright=2]]


The default password is 'meshtheplanet'.
The default password is <code>meshtheplanet</code>.
 
Here you can set the amount of downstream and upstream bandwidth you're willing to share on the public <code>peoplesopen.net</code> network (default is set to 4096kb, or roughly 4 megabits/second):


Here you can set the amount of downstream and upstream bandwidth you're willing to share (default is set to 4096kb, or roughly 4 megabits/second):
[[File:homeScreen.jpg|frame|center|upright=2]]
[[File:homeScreen.jpg|frame|center|upright=2]]


[[File:WifiSettings.jpg|frame|left|upright=2|Set your private SSID and password via the 'WIFi Settings' tab. NOTE: When you first set your private SSID name and hit 'Save', you will have to reconnect to the newly-named SSID using the original default password ('meshtheworld') and then reconnect again with the new password after setting it in the dashboard]] [[File:newrouter.png|frame|right|upright=2|See all devices connected to your node via the 'Connections' tab]]
[[File:WifiSettings.jpg|frame|left|upright=2|Set your private SSID and password via the 'WIFi Settings' tab. NOTE: When you first set your private SSID name and hit 'Save', you will have to reconnect to the newly-named SSID using the original default password (<code>meshtheworld</code>) and then reconnect again with the new password after setting it in the dashboard]] [[File:newrouter.png|frame|right|upright=2|See all devices connected to your node via the 'Connections' tab]]
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'''''Note: If you would like to be able to change these settings in the future, or ssh into your router, you will need to change the admin and root passwords within 12 hours.'''''
== Changing Admin and Root User Passwords ==


To do so, open a terminal while connected to the 'pplsopen-admin' SSID:
'''''Note: If you would like to be able to change the above wifi settings in the future, or ssh into your router, you will need to change the admin and root passwords within 12 hours.'''''
 
To do so, open a terminal while connected to the <code>pplsopen-admin</code> private network (or whatever new SSID you may have chosen):
     ssh root@172.30.0.1
     ssh root@172.30.0.1
Enter the following password: meshtheplanet
Enter the following password: <code>meshtheplanet</code>


Set the root password.
Set the root password.
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     passwd admin
     passwd admin


== Makenode (v.0.2.3 and earlier) ==
== Testing ==
'''''Note: If you installed autoconfiguring [https://github.com/sudomesh/sudowrt-firmware/releases/tag/0.3.0 release 0.3.0] for myNet N600 routers, you do not need to use makenode. See the autoconf instructions above.'''''


Makenode's documentation has been consolidated to [[Mesh/Makenode|its page.]]
After you're finished with the flashing and configuration, your home node should be available for connections via your private WiFi SSID (default <code>pplsopen-admin</code>). Additionally the public SSIDs <code>peoplesopen.net <your mesh IP></code> and <code>peoplesopen.net fast <your mesh IP></code> will be available. It should also be populated on the [https://peoplesopen.herokuapp.com monitor]!


= Testing =
A fourth interface named <code>pplsopen.net-node2node</code> will be detectable as well. This is the interface used for the nodes to mesh with each other.


After you're finished with the flashing and configuration, your home node should be available for connections via your private WiFi SSID. Additionally the public SSID 'peoplesopen.net' will be available. It should also be populated on the [https://peoplesopen.herokuapp.com monitor]!
At this point you're setup. Reach out to the [[Mesh#How_To_Participate|rest of the network]]!


A third interface named 'pplsopen.net-node2node' will be detectable as well. This is the interface used for the nodes to mesh with each other.
== Makenode (v.0.2.3 and earlier) ==
'''''Note: If you installed autoconfiguring [https://github.com/sudomesh/sudowrt-firmware/releases/tag/0.3.0 release 0.3.0] for myNet N600 routers, you do not need to use makenode. See the autoconf instructions above.'''''


At this point you're setup. For more information on using your node, such as accessing the web-based management interface, see [[Home and extender nodes#Home_nodes|Home node info]]
Makenode's documentation has been consolidated to [[Mesh/Makenode|its page.]]
 
For more technical details on the internals of the home node, see the [[Mesh/Technical_Overview]]
 
For more in depth testing procedures, see our [https://github.com/sudomesh/babeld-lab/blob/master/operator_manual.md mesh node operator's manual].
 
= Troubleshooting =
If you get the error "no such file or directory", open a new terminal and run this command to ensure that <tt>node</tt> points to your NodeJS executable:
 
  sudo ln -s nodejs node
 
In the new terminal, return to the 'makenode' source code directory and try again:
 
  npm install
  ./makenode.js


= Flashing TP-Link Routers =
= Flashing TP-Link Routers =
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[[Category:Mesh]]
[[Category:Mesh]]
= Troubleshooting =
== Soldering A Reset Button ==
As you are resetting routers, you may end up having a component, such as the reset button itself, fall off of the PCB (printed circuit board). The WD MyNet n600 has security screws, so you may need a [https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ei=Zz30XZ-iLurJ0PEP8Mq90As&q=site%3Aaliexpress.com+torx+t10+security+bit&oq=site%3Aaliexpress.com+torx+t10+security+bit&gs_l=psy-ab.3...15707.23122..23261...0.0..2.605.6423.23j13j6j1j1j1......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i273j0j0i131j0i67.SQrobDcWg6U&ved=0ahUKEwjf8eHvgLTmAhXqJDQIHXBlD7oQ4dUDCAs&uact=5 Torx T10 Security Bit] to remove the case.
<gallery mode="traditional">
File:Wd_n600_naked_board.jpg|WD MyNet n600 naked (without case)
File:Wd_n600_reset_button_resolder.jpg|WD MyNet n600 resolder of the reset button that fell off
</gallery>
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