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MeshDB Schema Design
(updated September 2024 based on schema changes) Background MeshDB is an software application which replaces the New Node Responses Google Sheet (the spreadsheet) as the source of truth for NYCMesh member, install, geolocation, device, and connection infor...
Window Drilling Guide
All of our installs usually require getting a cable from the outside to the inside of a building eventually... Drilling through the window frame or lip is the most common way to do this, as it's much easier than drilling through a thick brick wall.This guide i...
Brocade Router CLI Notes
Overview This ICX6610 network switch may be capable of acting as a core router for a large site in the Mesh. However, it does not support Point to Multi Point (P2MP/PTMP) OSPF which is necessary to talk to the rest of the Mesh network It provides 802.3at PoE+ ...
MeshDB Status Values
This page lists all the possible values for the status field on each MeshDB database object. For more information about the different tables and their meaning, see MeshDB Schema Design Node Status Value Description Planned A mesh node which ha...
How to onboard API clients to MeshDB
These instructions are for creating API access for automated systems. For human users, see How to Onboard Users to MeshDB Adding a new user for an application Navigate to the admin portal at db.nycmesh.net/admin/ and select add user Make a new user specif...
Ubiquiti Unifi AP Adoption Guide
Introduction (Why we need to do this) Ubiquiti WiFi access points need a controller (Unifi) to be configured, as they can't operate as standalone devices. For the mesh, this controller resides on a virtual machine in the SN3 data center.In a "normal setup" in ...
Frequently Asked Questions
-About NYC Mesh- Why is NYC Mesh building a community network? Below are just a few of the reasons to join and support NYC Mesh: We are building an infrastructure commons that is accessible to all New Yorkers. We are a neutral network that does not block or ...
Community Room Computers
Components As part of our ongoing engagement and outreach for our fiber deployment at the Grand Street Guild, NYC Mesh hosts a Tech Hours session for all residents in the community center where users can receive tech support for their internet services and ot...
Siklu Alignment
Alignment Process Under Construction Link Budget Calculator The Siklu Link Budget Calculator predicts link availability in a given location. This should be done first, to calculate optimal signal levels. We can use this information when when performing fin...
Proxmox Cisco VLAN LACP SN3 Config
Devices Mikrotik CCR1009 acting as core router http://10.69.7.13 for the web interface, login admin Also available at 10.70.90.1 as the gateway Manages DHCP leases, VLAN routing Cisco Nexus 5000 acting as a fiber switch ssh -oHostKeyAlgorithms=+ssh-rsa a...
How to Onboard Users to MeshDB
These instructions are for creating administrator console access for human users. For automated systems, see How to onboard applications to MeshDB Adding a new user for admin console access Navigate to the admin portal at db.nycmesh.net/admin/ and select add...
Omni PoE Diagram
SQL Explorer (formerly PGAdmin)
For more in depth access to MeshDB's datebase, you can use the SQL Explorer tool to perform complex queries and operations on the the MeshDB dataset. The tool is read-only, however queries can be stored for later use by yourself or others. Try it out at htt...
Other Community Networks
We aren't the only name in town when it comes to community networks. Other people are building community networks in other places! Here's a short list of networks that we know about in the US. This Wikipedia article has more information about other networks ar...
How to bulk create installs for large buildings
These instructions detail how to provision many Install requests at once. Usually this is done at large buildings where the mesh serves many apartments. Often we install the equipment all at once during a renovation or construction without an explicit request ...
Juniper DHCP Pool, LAG/LACP/AE/Bond, VLAN
165 Broome single-port network switch config with new DHCP Pool test change Done by JohnB on 2024/07/20 Port 21 and 22 are a LAG for the 165OLT Port 23 is the switch for the 165APs ssh root@10.69.19.34 to connect to the Juniper https://www.juniper.net/documen...
OSPF Configuration Guide
This guide contains in-depth parameters on Layer 2 and 3 configurations. This guide is not meant to be a comprehensive guide on overall networking, but an extension of existing concepts to solve Mesh-specific problems. It is encouraged that you familiarize ...
APC UPS Battery Backup Firmware Update Process
NMC2 APC9630 Network Card Firmware Update Download the .exe 7.1.6 file from APC and use unzip name.exe on the file to get its files. https://www.se.com/us/en/product/AP9630/apc-ups-network-management-card-2/ Download Network Management Card 2 (NMC2) ...