2397Mhz M2 in Access Point Mode

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Thu, 04/27/2017 - 12:57

KA7HAK

Is it possible to put an M2 into managed AP mode and use the 2397Mhz channel? (AREDN firmware or otherwise) ?

Thanks,

Chad
KA7HAK

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 13:56

K5DLQ

There's a difference between

There's a difference between possible and supported (under AREDN).
As mentioned in the 3.16.1.0 and 3.16.1.1 help file, AREDN is deprecating the "AP" mode (in 3.17.1.0 and beyond). We will most likely be removing the AP support files in the future as well (since it won't be necessary and it consumes ram and storage).
So, while it's technically possible, it is certainly not supported in AREDN.

I hope this clarifies it.

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 14:03

(Reply to #2) #3

KA7HAK

But it's possible

So it's possible to throw OpenWRT on an M2 and run in managed mode AP at -2, then of course have a client mode radio to see it. But AREDN won't have it. Thanks.

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 15:56

(Reply to #3) #4

K5DLQ

Yes, if you compile in all

Yes, if you compile in all the kernel mods/code changes to make ch -2 work on OpenWrt. (and most "clients" ie. cell phones, PC's, etc) aren't aware to look for -2 either.... so there's that. Depends on what you are trying to do.

Fri, 04/28/2017 - 14:23

(Reply to #4) #5

KG6JEI

Don't forget the need to

Don't forget the need to write a program and run it on both the AP and CLIENT to meet Amateur radio Identification rules as well (contrary to popular belief setting the SSID of the network doesn't identify it as the SSID is broadcast routinely only by the AP not the client)

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