On 3/11/23 08:50, Scott Pettigrew wrote:
> suggestions on where to start in getting set up on the network?

A device with multiple features that you may use to link into our local network is the

MikroTik RouterBOARD 952Ui-5ac2nD (hAP ac lite)

Although the newer ac2 and ac3 models are supported in the Nightly Builds firmware repository.

The best deal I have found is
https://www.flyteccomputers.com/product/21069/Mikrotik-hAP-ac-lite-RB952Ui-5ac2nD-Access-Point-Dual-Concurrent-245GHz-w-5x-Ethernet-Ports-INTL
at $43.95. Flytec may balk at selling the -INTL version to a -US customer.
The -INTL does not affect you because your will be loading AREDN firmware on it which overwrites the -INTL frequency selections.
You may need to fill out an exclusion form and attach a .pdf of your Amateur Radio license.

Else, order the RB952Ui-5ac2nD-US from any vendor.

Next,
promote your AREDN interest in the email lists of all your local radio clubs.
Contact your closest AREDN neighbors; Steve KC8SLY and David KX8U.

I will try to share RF plot maps to Steve and David.

73, Chuck