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Network Number

5 - Networking

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

Updated 3 days 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 3 days 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 3 days ago by Brian Hall

Outreach Materials

4 - Organization & Mission Outreach Materials

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

Updated 1 week ago by Lydon Thorpe

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 1 week 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 1 week ago by Brian Hall

Software services list

6 - Services & Software

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

Updated 1 week ago by James

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 bu...

Updated 1 week ago by Lydon Thorpe

Panoramas

6 - Services & Software MeshDB

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

Updated 2 weeks ago by Olivier

Creating a Mesh Service

6 - Services & Software

Creating Fine Mesh Services Notes: You have no obligation to follow this guide, this is just ...

Updated 2 weeks ago by James

NodePorts

6 - Services & Software Kubernetes

The following table is used to keep track of and reserve NodePorts. NodePort Service Name...

Updated 2 weeks ago by James

Post Install Steps (Install Guide - Part 3)

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

This page is a work in progress. Once an install is finished several things need to be recorded ...

Updated 1 month ago by Lydon Thorpe

Post Install Checklist (Appendix Page)

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

Post Install Checklist: Configuration Checks: Omni password is set Firmware is correct versi...

Updated 1 month ago by Lydon Thorpe

Window Drilling Guide

2 - Install & Maintenance Guides Physical Installation

All of our installs usually require getting a cable from the outside to the inside of a building ...

Updated 1 month 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 month ago by Lydon Thorpe

Ubiquiti Nanostation M5

3 - Hardware & Firmware Ubiquiti

The NanoStation M5 is a workhorse of mesh networks. There are two versions XM (pre 2016) and XW. ...

Updated 1 month ago by Olivier

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 AshWolfson

Hubs

5 - Networking

Hubs are nodes that provide connectivity for other surrounding nodes in the NYC Mesh network. Th...

Updated 2 months ago by Lydon Thorpe

Mikrotik Netpower 16P / Netpower Lite 8P

3 - Hardware & Firmware Mikrotik

Mikrotik makes two outdoor POE switches that we often use for powering rooftop antennas. These ar...

Updated 2 months 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 2 months ago by Lydon Thorpe