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Sat, 01/04/2020 - 22:58
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kj6bca
Connecting to Verdugo in Burbank
Greeting!

I am located in Burbank and I'm working to hookup to existing mesh network up on Verdugo.

I have a Ubiquiti RocketM5 (XW) (with Omni AMO-5G10) and a Nanostation Loco M5 (XW).

I have installed aredn (aredn-3.19.3.0-ubnt-rocket-m-xw-factory.bin) and was able to configure and have the 2 devices talk to each other at 30ft distance for testing.

I am attempting to connect to the the Verdugo nodes:
* WD6EBY-LA-Verdugo-S-Sector-5G - Ch: 179 - BW: 10
* WD6EBY-LA-Verdugo-W-Sector-5G - Ch: 174 - BW: 10

Reference from:
* http://usercontent.arednmesh.org/K/5/K5DLQ/livemap2.html
* https://www.pvarc.club/mesh/mesh-access-points/

I am doing this as a portable setup at this time - I don't have a permanent mast to mount these at this time - so my best height is approx 10ft off of the ground and pointed roughly in the direction of Verdugo peak.

I am attempting this from 2 locations:
* Location 1 - 34.186703, -118.344905 (https://goo.gl/maps/WoCqowU3DePis7L69)
* Location 2 - 34.168582, -118.321070 (https://goo.gl/maps/x3GD6JYsuetWtpKp8)

I can get the 2x devices to connect to each other - but I do not see the Verdugo nodes show up when I go outside and configure/try the different channel values at this time.

I am looking for help setting up/trouble-shooting and suggestions - thanks;
-Rob Powell (KJ6BCA)

 
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Sun, 01/05/2020 - 15:33
w6bi
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You're fine
It's not you, Rob; it's us :-(    The Verdugo Peak microwave gear (both mesh and Part 15) all went down a couple of weeks ago.   Resource issues have prevented us from getting up there and dealing with it (more specifically the guy with access is busy moving his family into a new home.) We hope to be able to get up there in the next couple of weeks.

The good news, is, the two locations you posted are well within the coverage from Verdugo Peak (assuming you have true LOS).   So please be patient.

73
Orv W6BI
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Mon, 01/06/2020 - 18:08
K6CCC
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Are you with Burbank?
Rob, I note that both those locations are at Burbank Fire Department facilities.  Are you involved with the city and is this a city project?

Jim Walls - K6CCC
City of Glendale Radio Shop
 
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Sat, 01/25/2020 - 23:39
(Reply to #3)
kj6bca
Hi Jim;
Hi Jim;

I am a member of the Burbank Fire Corps / Fire Department Volunteer Program (https://www.burbankfirecorps.org) - I live not far from Station 15 so I am using it as a reference.

I am currently building a kit/meshnet 'go-bag' as a 'proof of concept' for building a localized dynamic mesh network for intra-node communications (VOIP, text messaging) and exploring linking into the established aredn network.

I am working with several Ubiquity devices (Nanostation M5, Rocket M5), and wifi infrastruction pieces (GL.inet routers).

I hope that when I hear that the Verdugo nodes are back up and running, I can link in and start planning a more permanent setup.

-Rob Powell "KJ6BCA"
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Thu, 02/20/2020 - 02:19
K6BFG
As an update for those on
As an update for those on here that may not be aware, Verdugo and the Part 15 backbone were restored to normal operation the past Sunday, 2/16/2020.  Small issue remains with Mt. Wilson.
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Tue, 03/31/2020 - 01:04
kj6bca
Attempting Again - 2020-03-28
I saw the update and spent time over the weekend trying again.

I used a temporary setup - zip-ties and some 2x4s - to get some height.

I have 2x ubiquiti devices with the following configuration:
KJ6BCA-LA-NSM5-EOC-ALPHA
SSID: AREDN-10-v3
Channel 179
Bandwidth: 10MHz
Firmware 3.19.3.0

KJ6BCA-RM5N0-41-158
SSID: AREDN-10-v3
Channel 179
Bandwidth: 10MHz

The 2 nodes can see each other, but not any other nodes.

So far I havn't had much luck connecting to other nodes.

- KJ6BCA
 
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Tue, 03/31/2020 - 09:41
K6CCC
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Try channel 174.
From where you are, you may do better on the Verdugo West node on channel 174 rather than Verdugo South on channel 179.
 
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Fri, 04/03/2020 - 14:17
kj6bca
I think I tried on Channel
I think I tried on Channel 174 2x weekends ago.

I will try again this weekend, starting with the Rocket with the Omni antenna and see if I hit anything.
If I don't see anything, I will setup the NanoStation and point in the direction of Verdugo.

-Rob - KJ6BCA
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Mon, 06/03/2024 - 13:11
kn6gix
Trying to connect to Verdugo from Blair Hillls (Culver City)
I connect and see many mesh nodes but after a few minutes am disconnected.  Don't know who to call to get assistance
on what to change.  My setup:  Ubiquiti LightBeam AC Gen2 LBE-5AC, 8' above roof on a steel pole, ~25 miles.
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Mon, 06/03/2024 - 17:28
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w6bi
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Culver City
Kaitlyn, there is a very active AREDN network in Culver City.   Check on the AREDN World Map to find those nodes and their channels close to you.  With that Lightbeam you should have no trouble getting connected.  If you continue having problems ping me and I'll put you in touch with the network admin there.

73
Orv W6BI
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