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Frequently Asked Questions

1 - Introduction

-About NYC Mesh- Why is NYC Mesh building a community network? Below are just a few of the reaso...

Updated 25 minutes ago by Lydon Thorpe

Other Community Networks

1 - Introduction

We aren't the only name in town when it comes to community networks. Other people are building co...

Updated 37 minutes ago by Lydon Thorpe

MikroTik Specifics

3 - Hardware & Firmware Mikrotik

Mikrotik routers have a few interesting things to note in order to understand and use them well. ...

Updated 46 minutes ago by Lydon Thorpe

Culture

4 - Organization & Mission

In a decentralized organization like the Mesh, it is difficult for new people to figure out who d...

Updated 1 hour ago by Lydon Thorpe

Non-Penetrating Roof Mounts/Stands

2 - Install & Maintenance Guides Physical Installation

ROHN 2-3/8 Mast + Stand (ROHN FRM238SP5): Model: ROHN FRM238SP5 Manufacturer: ROHN Link: A...

Updated 5 days ago by Lydon Thorpe

Ubiquiti Firmware

3 - Hardware & Firmware Firmware

Ubiquiti firmware has some buggy versions that need to be avoided. In general never use a ".0" re...

Updated 1 week ago by Olivier

The Controller (Evolved Packet Core/EPC)

5 - Networking LTE/CBRS

What is Open5GS and why it is needed? From GitHub:Open5GS is a C-language Open Source implementa...

Updated 1 week ago by Daniel Heredia

1x1

6 - Services & Software Proxmox

Jon is a HP ProLiant DL380p Gen 8 server running the proxmox virtual environment. Mesh service ow...

Updated 1 week ago by Guest

Typical Installs

2 - Install & Maintenance Guides

Please read our FAQ if you haven't already. The intention of this page is not to be technical but...

Updated 1 month ago by Lydon Thorpe

MikroTik OmniTik 5 POE AC

3 - Hardware & Firmware Mikrotik

The Omnitik 5ac is an outdoor switch/router with a built-in 5Ghz 802.11ac access point, omnidirec...

Updated 1 month ago by Matthew Boyd

Outreach Materials

4 - Organization & Mission Outreach Materials

When making / editing outreach materials, keep in mind the guidelines listed on the Outreach Mate...

Updated 1 month ago by Lydon Thorpe

Mikrotik SXTsq 5 ac

3 - Hardware & Firmware Mikrotik

The SXTsq 5 ac is a small client access antenna that is 802.11 standards compliant antenna (and a...

Updated 1 month ago by Lydon Thorpe

Slack invitation redirect

6 - Services & Software

Issue:  The slack invite link even set as "do not expire", expires after a number of signups (40...

Updated 2 months ago by Olivier

Network Number

5 - Networking

The network number assignment tool has been removed from this page as it didn't work. Please see ...

Updated 2 months ago by Brian Hall

Planning the Install (Install Guide - Part 1)

2 - Install & Maintenance Guides NYC Mesh Install Step-By-Step Guide

This guide follows the full path of an install, from when the member submits panoramas and we hav...

Updated 2 months ago by Brian Hall

Ethernet Cable

3 - Hardware & Firmware

You must use outdoor rated cable outside! Indoor ethernet cable will only last about 6 months out...

Updated 2 months ago by Brian Hall

Getting Started (How to join the mesh)

1 - Introduction

We’re so glad you want to join NYC Mesh! Here’s how to get started:  Read our FAQ. The Frequen...

Updated 2 months ago by Brian Hall

NYC Mesh Overview

1 - Introduction

What is NYC Mesh? NYC Mesh is a community network offering fast, affordable, and fair access to ...

Updated 2 months ago by Brian Hall

Software services list

6 - Services & Software

Incomplete list - add your service! Name Purpose Link Active? Maintained by Suppo...

Updated 2 months ago by James

Panoramas

6 - Services & Software MeshDB

The way that panoramas currently work in MeshDB sucks. They are uploaded to a github repo (https:...

Updated 2 months ago by Olivier