[MVMA] [socal-hamnet-users] Release notes for AREDN nightly build 2017 and later

[Chuck Gelm]

On 12/24/22 11:52, Orv W6BI wrote:
>
> AREDN nightly build 2017 is now available. It's based on the latest 
> OpenWRT release, version 22.03.2. (The current AREDN production 
> release is based on OpenWRT 19.07 from January 2020).
>
> There are significant changes in this nightly build:
>
>
>  *
>
>     All devices have been moved to the ath79 device tree (no more ar71xx).
>
>  *
>
>     The ipq40xx device tree has been added.
>
>  *
>
>     Each device now has its own image file.
>
>  *
>
>     Some filenames have been changed.
>
>
> As a result devices need to be tested carefully, at least initially.
>
>
> The most current status on nightly builds can be found in the README 
> file here:
>
>
> http://downloads.arednmesh.org/snapshots/readme.md 
> <http://downloads.arednmesh.org/snapshots/readme.md>
>
>
> While this release has been tested on more than 90% of device types 
> active on AREDN networks, it could not be tested on everything and 
> support for some devices is either untested or not readily available. 
> If you need a nightly build that’s missing please let us know and we 
> will add it if possible (but you will need to provide hardware for 
> development and testing).
>
>
> This release also provides initial support for some new 
> 802.11ac-capable* devices, including devices from Ubiquiti, Mikrotik 
> and TP-Link.
>
>
> Note that the AREDN images for these newest products have not had 
> extensive testing.  So the usual caveats especially apply:
>
>
> 1.
>
>     DON’T install this build in a node that’s not easily accessible or
>     that’s a vital production node.
>
> 2.
>
>     Be aware that it may melt your data (but probably not)
>
> 3.
>
>     Report issues on GitHub here https://github.com/aredn/aredn/issues
>     <https://github.com/aredn/aredn/issues>. You’ll need to create a
>     GitHub account if you haven’t already, to report something.  To
>     avoid duplicates, please check first in case someone else has
>     already reported your issue.
>
>
> Note 1.
>
>
> For now ignore the files with initramfs-kernel in the nameexcept for 
> the mikrotik devices where you use this file instead of the .elf 
> files.  The unneeded files will be removed from the build process in 
> later nightly builds.
>
>
>
> Note 2.
>
>
> The First Install procedure, while unchanged for other products, is 
> significantly different and somewhat more involved for Ubiquiti 
> 802.11ac products.  The new procedure will be included in the AREDN 
> documentation here <https://docs.arednmesh.org/en/latest/>when it’s 
> finalized.
>
>
>
> * Running 802.11ac protocol will not yield faster throughput except in 
> very limited cases: if two 802.11ac devices are linked, they may run 
> slightly faster than older devices if the SNR is good enough to allow 
> it.  The primary mover for adding support for these devices is because 
> the vendors are discontinuing production of the older 802.11n-only 
> devices.  By adding support for the new devices, AREDN helps assure 
> continued availability of supported devices for network expansion and 
> maintenance.
>
> 73
>
> Orv W6BI
>
> AREDN Ambassador
>
>
>
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