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Network Number
The network number assignment tool has been removed from this page as it didn't work. Please see ...
Planning the Install (Install Guide - Part 1)
This guide follows the full path of an install, from when the member submits panoramas and we hav...
Ethernet Cable
You must use outdoor rated cable outside! Indoor ethernet cable will only last about 6 months out...
Outreach Materials
When making / editing outreach materials, keep in mind the guidelines listed on the Outreach Mate...
Getting Started (How to join the mesh)
We’re so glad you want to join NYC Mesh! Here’s how to get started: Read our FAQ. The Frequen...
NYC Mesh Overview
What is NYC Mesh? NYC Mesh is a community network offering fast, affordable, and fair access to ...
Software services list
Incomplete list - add your service! Name Purpose Link Active? Maintained by Suppo...
Typical Installs
Please read our FAQ if you haven't already. The intention of this page is not to be technical bu...
Panoramas
The way that panoramas currently work in MeshDB sucks. They are uploaded to a github repo (https:...
Creating a Mesh Service
Creating Fine Mesh Services Notes: You have no obligation to follow this guide, this is just ...
NodePorts
The following table is used to keep track of and reserve NodePorts. NodePort Service Name...
Post Install Steps (Install Guide - Part 3)
This page is a work in progress. Once an install is finished several things need to be recorded ...
Post Install Checklist (Appendix Page)
Post Install Checklist: Configuration Checks: Omni password is set Firmware is correct versi...
Window Drilling Guide
All of our installs usually require getting a cable from the outside to the inside of a building ...
Ubiquiti Firmware
Ubiquiti firmware has some buggy versions that need to be avoided. In general never use a ".0" re...
Ubiquiti Nanostation M5
The NanoStation M5 is a workhorse of mesh networks. There are two versions XM (pre 2016) and XW. ...
MikroTik OmniTik 5 POE AC
The Omnitik 5ac is an outdoor switch/router with a built-in 5Ghz 802.11ac access point, omnidirec...
Hubs
Hubs are nodes that provide connectivity for other surrounding nodes in the NYC Mesh network. Th...
Mikrotik Netpower 16P / Netpower Lite 8P
Mikrotik makes two outdoor POE switches that we often use for powering rooftop antennas. These ar...
Mikrotik SXTsq 5 ac
The SXTsq 5 ac is a small client access antenna that is 802.11 standards compliant antenna (and a...