[MLB-WIRELESS] heaps-o-n00b questions

[Drew]

Justin wrote:

>- I looked at the node map, but I can't work out where I am. How do I do
>this? GPS?
>
use either of the options here: 
http://melbwireless.dyndns.org/locfinder/lookup.html and read the 
directions... then, enter the data here .... 
http://wireless.org.au/~drew/index.ttml?pg=add

>- I can see the Knox city tower from my back yard (I'm south of it) anyone
>close?
>
you'll know this after your add yourself to the database

>- How many of these nodes are interconnected? Part time or permanent?
>
AFAIK, there are 2 links. I'm sure there are more, but I've forgotten, 
if anyone knows of more, put them on the wiki under 
http://wireless.org.au/wiki/?NodeLink

>- How are the connected ones routed?
>
by being in the same subnet I would imagine

>- What areas/nodes are close to being a true permanent RAN?
>
Geelong is about to have several interlinking nodes in the coming weeks, 
and Lalor/Reservoir should have 4 or 5 if they ever get permission for 
the mast.

>- How are the connected ones addressed? DHCP? Static IPs?
>
I'm guessing static

>- Are there plans to setup an IP addressing plan?
>
Yes, but nobody has decided on a scheme

>- Can someone explain the difference between a Vertical Collinear, Yagi,
>Helical and omni? I think omni is all directions, and the others are
>directionally focused? (I did aerials back in TAFE, but I can't remembers
>squat)
>
http://wireless.org.au/wiki/?Antenna

>- How would I stop my card getting onto a private network if I can pickup
>multiple signals?
>
disable tcp/ip? or set your essid to something unique

>- Anyone got a PCMCIA card with an antenna jack they want to sell me?
>
not i

>- Anyone got into trouble for 'accidentally' connecting to a private
>network yet?
>
not i ;)

>I think that should do for a bit :)
>
whew :)

>
>Regards,
>Gaz.
>



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