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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]] | [[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]] | ||
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== Configuring the Web Dashboard == | == 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] | 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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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 | |||
</gallery> |