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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]) | ||
# [[# | # [[#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 | 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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= Configure = | = Configure = | ||
'''''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]])''''' | |||
[[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 cable from your existing router's '''LAN port''' to your new node's '''Internet port'''. | |||
# 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: | |||
#* <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. | |||
#* <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). | |||
Learn more about the [[Mesh/Network topology|network's topology here]]. | |||
== | == Configuring the Web Dashboard == | ||
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] | |||
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 | 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): | |||
[[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 ( | [[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]] | ||
<br clear=all> | <br clear=all> | ||
== Changing Admin and Root User Passwords == | |||
To do so, open a terminal while connected to the | '''''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 | ||
== | == Testing == | ||
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]! | |||
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. | |||
At this point you're setup. Reach out to the [[Mesh#How_To_Participate|rest of the network]]! | |||
== 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.''''' | |||
Makenode's documentation has been consolidated to [[Mesh/Makenode|its page.]] | |||
= 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. | |||
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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 | |||
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