[MVMA] Scott N8VSI added to mesh-map

[Scott Pettigrew]

Thank you for the terminology correction.  I have a lot to learn, clearly!

I'll try to make a meet-up soon.  In the meantime, any suggestions on where
to start in getting set up on the network?  I'm looking for any help at all.

Cheers -

Scott Pettigrew
scott at scottkuma.net


On Fri, Mar 10, 2023 at 2:55 PM Chuck Gelm <nc8q-aredn at gelm.net> wrote:

> On 3/10/23 11:06, Scott Pettigrew wrote:
>
> Thank you!  I don't have any equipment yet, but I am looking to put up a
> node.
>
> I understand that MVMA has special challenges to overcome with terrain
> that makes it ... difficult for normal mesh settings.
>
> Please advise on my best options! :)
>
> Cheers -
>
> Scott Pettigrew - N8VSI
> scott at scottkuma.net
>
>
> Microwave frequencies have unique challenges.
> For one, they do not travel through dirt or water.
> Green vegetation looks similar to water to microwaves.
> 'mesh' is a topology, 802.11n is a protocol. I do not understand 'mesh
> settings'.
> Standard Wi-Fi modes are Access Point, Client, and Ad-hoc.
> AREDN networking uses the 'Ad-hoc' mode.
> The 'Mesh' topology is not a requirement, in fact, AREDN performs most
> poorly
> when deployed in mesh topology.
> Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint topology typically performs much
> better.
> Perhaps better known as 'star', 'hub', LAN, or VLAN topology.
>
>
> 73, Chuck
>
>
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