Broadband-Hamnet™ Forum :: General
Board Index Latest Posts Welcome Guest   [Register]  [Login]
 Subject :Getting into the Mesh Node with WiFi.. 2012-02-02- 17:49:02 
KD4MZM
Member
Joined: 2012-01-08- 04:10:43
Posts: 16
Location: Sarasota, Florida

Hello All,


Just wondering if you can access a HSMM-Mesh node with a normal built in WiFi card in a laptop? I know your not suppose to be able to do it, but I think I found a way to do it. I know it's working for me anyway. I'm using a HP Mini laptop and can access my Mesh nodes and then jump around to nodes it can see or hear. I also just tried this on my Dell B130 laptop and it works on this one to.


Before I post how I did it, I wanted to see comments on this before I post how I'm doing it in the open. Or you can send me an email in private for details. It was just an idea that worked, so now I can just use my laptop and not be plugged right into a router to get into the mesh network.


Again, just a crazy thought that finally worked out for the good.


73's de Eric...KD4MZM...
IP Logged
Sarasota Node KD4MZM-100
Mobile Node KD4MZM-300 (runs 24-7 from my truck)
 Subject :Re:Getting into the Mesh Node with WiFi.. 2012-02-03- 05:34:17 
KV4I
Member
Joined: 2011-12-17- 08:30:12
Posts: 51
Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL

The only way I've accessed my HSMM-MESH node via WiFi on my PC was to plug a standard Wireless Access Point into one of the 4 LAN ports on my node.


Mark KV4I
IP Logged
Last Edited On: 2012-02-03- 10:07:43 By KV4I for the Reason clarity
 Subject :Re:Getting into the Mesh Node with WiFi.. 2012-02-03- 11:42:03 
KD4MZM
Member
Joined: 2012-01-08- 04:10:43
Posts: 16
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Hello Mark, Yep, that is what I did. I had one just sitting here, so I thought I would give it a try and it works. I just didn't give the details. This just makes getting into the nodes easier when I'm in the other room with my laptop. Now I can see a rush to get those WAP units..lol 73's de Eric...KD4MZM...
IP Logged
Sarasota Node KD4MZM-100
Mobile Node KD4MZM-300 (runs 24-7 from my truck)
 Subject :Re:Getting into the Mesh Node with WiFi.. 2012-02-03- 11:56:04 
KD5MFW
Admin
Joined: 2010-01-18- 23:02:11
Posts: 104
Location: 

This actually a very useful thing to be able to do, for some situations.  But it needs to be supervised.

That is put a normal Part-15 Wi-FI Access Point into one of the LAN ports on a mesh node.  This provides a gateway for widely used wi-fi gear users into the mesh.  But - on the Part-15 AP, turn on some sort of entry code and only hand out the entry information to those you are supporting.  Consider changing the Part-15 entry code information regularly.  That way you keep track of who you are gatewaying into the system.

-Glenn KD5MFW
IP Logged
 Subject :Re:Getting into the Mesh Node with WiFi.. 2012-02-03- 13:02:27 
KV4I
Member
Joined: 2011-12-17- 08:30:12
Posts: 51
Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL
I used my WAP only to enable access to a single node (not connected to any other nodes) for testing. I probably wouldn't use it in a "production" environment either as it appears doing so creates a need to adjust routing tables in order to enable certain types of applications. Glenn's advice is spot on. I'd never use an standard WiFi WAP to provide access to any HSMM-MESH network without using the highest level of security. Mark KV4I
IP Logged
 Subject :Re:Getting into the Mesh Node with WiFi.. 2013-12-06- 05:31:35 
KD0TYP
Member
Joined: 2013-11-12- 21:32:11
Posts: 11
Location: DM78MT89GR Manitou Springs, CO
 
I connected an Apple Extreme base station to my mesh-node (LAN on node to WAN on base station) and would like to access the node wirelessly. From a nearby desktop, I can connect via wi-fi to the base station, but what browser address would I use to access the node? I've tried http://172.27.0.2 and .1 with no luck. Thanks.
IP Logged
 Subject :Getting into the Mesh Node with WiFi.. 2013-12-07- 03:16:55 
wx5u
Member
Joined: 2013-01-02- 00:30:45
Posts: 188
Location: Austin, TX

If the Apple gadget works like a normal wireless router, try http://localnode:8080
IP Logged
I'm not part of the development team, so take what I say with a grain of salt. I'm also easily confused.

Check out the free Wireless Networking Book
 Subject :Re:Getting into the Mesh Node with WiFi.. 2013-12-07- 06:19:41 
KD0TYP
Member
Joined: 2013-11-12- 21:32:11
Posts: 11
Location: DM78MT89GR Manitou Springs, CO
 
From a computer plugged directly into the node's LAN, I can do that, with access to the status page, etc. But a browser connected via wifi won't find that address, or http://kdotyp-2:8080. The apple router is configured to create a wifi network and act in bridge mode. Do I need to forward any ports on the router connected to the node?
IP Logged
Page # 


Powered by ccBoard


SPONSORED AD: