[MVMA] Looking to get into Mesh

[Chuck Gelm]

On 4/17/21 9:00 PM, bobf at omegaiq.com wrote:
/> Hi,//
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//> I’m new to the list and Mesh. I attended a meeting about 18 months 
ago but never got back into it. I like to setup a node. I do have 
limitations because I live in a HOA. There should be options as long as 
it can be stealthy.//
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For stealthy, a good option is a Mikrotik LDF (Lite Dish Feed)
https://www.amazon.com/MikroTik-Wireless-Satellite-Antennas-RBLDF-5nD-US/dp/B072LQMD7N/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1544293892&sr=8-1&keywords=mikrotik+ldf+5nD&linkCode=sl1&tag=arednmesh-20&linkId=e09a575c59ea6035b0d2da191cbfaec9&language=en_US
~$54.
A mount adapter may also be needed.
This will make your device 'look like' a TV satellite dish system.

/> At minimum I like to purchase a portable setup.//
/
The Mikrotik hAP is a minimum portable device with maximum function.
https://www.amazon.com/d/Wireless-Access-Points/MikroTik-Dual-concurrent-Access-Point-RB952Ui-5ac2nD-US/B019PCF3QY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1542424142&sr=8-1&keywords=hap+ac+lite&linkCode=sl1&tag=arednmesh-20&linkId=c63c6837b88b3c518c349dea517aea2a&language=en_US
$50.

If your are thinking of a HT/Mobile<>Repeater this is not how a 
highspeed intranet can function.
This is more like a subset of cellular telephone coverge.
A portable/mobile would likely need to be within 1 mile of an existing 
high profile station.
Cellular towers may have 9 diretional antennas, the ability to negotiate 
channels changes with mobiles,
and internet access. Errr, we are not that well equipted.

The equipment compatible is mostly outdoor rated commercial Wi-Fi devices,
the devces a commercial WISP would use to provide intra/internet to a 
campus or a rural location.
However there are some very nice multiple function indoor rated equipment.
e.g. 
https://www.amazon.com/d/Wireless-Access-Points/MikroTik-Dual-concurrent-Access-Point-RB952Ui-5ac2nD-US/B019PCF3QY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1542424142&sr=8-1&keywords=hap+ac+lite&linkCode=sl1&tag=arednmesh-20&linkId=c63c6837b88b3c518c349dea517aea2a&language=en_US

/> My location elevation at ground level is approximately 1003 feet .My 
location 39.587719, -84.188087//
//>//
//> It looks like the node for me to hit, based on terrain and distance 
is NC8Q or KE8MVM-MVHS (less likely).//
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Actually, more likely Miami Valley Hospital South (120' elevation) than 
NC8Q (40' elevation)
AC8ZU<>MVHS
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AC8ZU<>NC8Q
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Current best AC8ZU<>DaytonMall
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//> What is the best configuration to get started with?//
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Obtain a Mikrotik 'hAP'
https://www.amazon.com/d/Wireless-Access-Points/MikroTik-Dual-concurrent-Access-Point-RB952Ui-5ac2nD-US/B019PCF3QY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1542424142&sr=8-1&keywords=hap+ac+lite&linkCode=sl1&tag=arednmesh-20&linkId=c63c6837b88b3c518c349dea517aea2a&language=en_US
$50
and the LDF mentioned above.

/> Does each node need a connection to the internet or is a totally 
self-contained network?//
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Each node is capable of joining a network by RF (preferred) or internet(*).
(*) Requires a VLAN 802.1Q capable switch (the 'hAP' provides this).

Wait for more comments from others. ;-)

/> Thanks in advance for your help//
//> Bob French, PMP, ACP//
//> AC8ZU/

Chuck nc8q

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