http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/ 2010-09-05T13:05:51-05:00 http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/ http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2010-02-16T10:49:10-05:00 http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/doku.php?id=dfwfreenet:agreement&rev=1266338950 Peering Agreement All owners and operators of access points in DFWFreeNet and those extending the network must accept and follow the peering agreement below. DFWFreeNet is affiliated with FreeNetworks.org, where the original template for this agreement is maintained. This agreement provides the minimum requirements for peering between owners of individual network nodes. text/html 2010-02-16T12:47:56-05:00 http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/doku.php?id=dfwfreenet:extend_the_network&rev=1266346076 Extend the Network >> Please see our updated instructions at Set up a Free WiFi Hotspot We need your help to expand the DFWFreeNet network. Even if you don't have broadband Internet access, you can contribute by placing a Meraki access point in your front window, balcony or rooftop, acting as a repeater. The more access points available to the network, the more reliable and resilient it is. Every additional Meraki access point improves DFWFreeNet. text/html 2010-08-06T16:05:45-05:00 http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/doku.php?id=dfwfreenet:faq&rev=1281128745 [:dfwfreenet:dfwfreenet_title.gif] Set up a Free WiFi Hotspot Frequently Asked Questions Technical Information Network Map Photo Gallery Links How can I contact DFWFreeNet? Is there a mailing list or a forum someplace? Are there regular meetings in the DFW area? text/html 2010-02-16T12:35:59-05:00 http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/doku.php?id=dfwfreenet:hardware&rev=1266345359 [:dfwfreenet:dfwfreenet_title.gif] Set up a Free WiFi Hotspot Frequently Asked Questions Technical Information Network Map Photo Gallery Links Overview Our primary consideration with hardware selection was cost, reliability and performance. It is our belief that mesh access points need to be as affordable as possible to ensure self-sustained growth of the network. Below is a description of the hardware platform we eventually settled on, after testing and evaluating numerou… text/html 2010-02-16T11:35:39-05:00 http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/doku.php?id=dfwfreenet:host_an_access_point&rev=1266341739 [:dfwfreenet:dfwfreenet_title.gif] Set up a Free WiFi Hotspot Frequently Asked Questions Technical Information Network Map Photo Gallery Links What is a Meraki? [:dfwfreenet:img_indoor_210x125.gif.jpeg] A Meraki is a wireless Internet repeater/gateway. It can be connected directly to the Internet (called a gateway), or placed within range of other Merakis (called a repeater). Meraki devices form a wireless mesh network with other nearby repeaters or gateways, as long as … text/html 2010-02-16T11:36:25-05:00 http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/doku.php?id=dfwfreenet:links&rev=1266341785 [:dfwfreenet:dfwfreenet_title.gif] Set up a Free WiFi Hotspot Frequently Asked Questions Technical Information Network Map Photo Gallery Links Community Wireless Links Links to other community wireless projects and general wireless resources can be found here. text/html 2010-02-16T12:14:23-05:00 http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/doku.php?id=dfwfreenet:network_status&rev=1266344063 Network Status >> Please see our updated network status page at Network Map text/html 2010-02-16T11:46:29-05:00 http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/doku.php?id=dfwfreenet:news&rev=1266342389 News * 6/22/06 The first DFWFreeNet mesh access point has been built and is currently being tested. This access point is based on the Mini-ITX platform and is running LocustWorld's MeshAP software. * 6/29/06 Testing the LocustWorld MeshAP has gone fairly well, only the weirdness of WIANA (and general lack of documentation) causing any trouble. I don't like being dependant on a 3rd party (WIANA) service and the hardware cost is way too high for widespread adoption. I'm leaning towards a… text/html 2010-02-16T12:14:51-05:00 http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/doku.php?id=dfwfreenet:nodemap&rev=1266344091 Node Map >> Please see our updated node map at Network Map text/html 2010-02-16T10:49:10-05:00 http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/doku.php?id=dfwfreenet:notes&rev=1266338950 Technical Notes * “Given the separation between channels 1, 6, and 11, the signal on any channel should be sufficiently attenuated to minimally interfere with a transmitter on any other channel. However, this is not universally true; for example, a powerful transmitter on channel 1 can easily overwhelm a weaker transmitter on channel 6. In one lab test, throughput on a file transfer on channel 11 decreased slightly when a similar transfer began on channel 1, indicating that even channels 1 … text/html 2010-02-16T11:31:42-05:00 http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/doku.php?id=dfwfreenet:photos&rev=1266341502 Photo Gallery >> Please see our updated photo gallery at https://www.n1gallery.com/g2/main.php?g2_itemId=405 [:dfwfreenet:netgear_wgt634u.jpg] Netgear WGT634U before modifications [:dfwfreenet:hpim0345.jpg] [:dfwfreenet:hpim0339_sm.jpg] DFWFreeNet started with Roofnet on modified Netgear WGT634Us Building PoE capable outdoor nodes used to be a lot more difficult [:dfwfreenet:3merakis_big.jpg] The start of a mesh network... [:dfwfreenet:outdoor_open2.jpg] [:df… text/html 2010-02-16T12:15:28-05:00 http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/doku.php?id=dfwfreenet:software&rev=1266344128 The following instructions will be obsolete once Meraki starts shipping their mesh routing platform (the Meraki Mini), which comes pre-flashed with their Meraki mesh routing firmware. >> Please see our updated information at Set up a Free WiFi Hotspot and Technical Information text/html 2010-02-16T10:49:10-05:00 http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/doku.php?id=dfwfreenet:start&rev=1266338950 [:dfwfreenet:dfwfreenet_title.gif] Set up a Free WiFi Hotspot Frequently Asked Questions Technical Information Network Map Photo Gallery Links Welcome DFWFreeNet is a community built, owned and operated free wireless network in the Dallas / Ft. Worth (Texas, USA) area. Founded in 2006, we are a not for profit co-op with the mission of helping to bridge the Digital Divide, providing free wireless Internet access to those where it’s not economically feasible. DFWFreeNet de… text/html 2010-02-16T10:49:10-05:00 http://www.dfwfreenet.org/wiki/doku.php?id=dfwfreenet:thanks&rev=1266338950 [:dfwfreenet:meraki_small.jpg] [:dfwfreenet:wall_meraki_sm.jpg] [:dfwfreenet:outdoor-meraki.jpg] [:dfwfreenet:small_outdoor_meraki2.jpg] Thank you for your interest in hosting a wireless gateway or repeater. You will be contacted via e-mail shortly.