Network Number

The network number assignment tool has been removed from this page as it didn't work.
Please see the NYC Mesh Forms NN Assignment Page to use the tool.

Network Number:

We're now using the term NN or "Network Number" to refer typically to a building, and install number which typically refers to an apartment. Each install registration receives an install number. The install number was originally used for configuring the network, but after 8000, we ran out of numbers. Now we have a separate install number and an NN (network number).

When a person registers, they receive an Install Number (or install request number). A person can register for several addresses and receive several Install Numbers. An Install Number can be seen a bit like a work-order. When devices are being configured and installed, they will receive a Network Number or NN, different from the Install Number. The IPs for an OmniTik device will be generated out of the Network Number (NN). A member thus will have an Install number and a NN. It is possible that for some installations the Network Number and the Install Number are the same number. The second member connected to the same node (Network Number) will have a different Install number.

The Install Number is associated with a member. When installed it is linked to a Network Number. The Network Number is associated with a building number (street address / BIN ). A building can have several Network Numbers in the event that it has for technical reasons 2 or more “nodes”. When a member moves, the Network Number stays with the building (especially when there are other members connected to this Network Number (Node). The moving member will register with their new street address and will receive a new Install Number.



Examples

John D. Install Number 2000, is connected to node with Network Number 5000         (marked #2000 NN5000)
Elis W. Insall Number 3000, is also connected to node with Network Number 5000.   (marked #3000 NN5000)
Node with NN5000 is on the building at address 55 Main Street.

John D. has also Install Number 4000, is connected to node with Network Number 6000 (marked #4000 NN6000)
Node with NN6000 is on the building at address 102 Down Street.