Changes between Version 9 and Version 10 of wireless/wifi/mesh


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Timestamp:
04/07/2020 07:01:27 PM (4 years ago)
Author:
Ryan Erbstoesser
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    1414A mesh network is a local network topology in which nodes connect dynamically without a hierarchy.  Data transfer will follow the most efficient path between clients.  This technology is applicable in many different industries, such as transportation, defense, and energy sectors.
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    16 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesh_networking
     16There are many flavors of mesh software that have existed in the past, including OLSR and BATMAN, but the 802.11s format is what is recommended today.
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     18Reference:
     19 * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesh_networking Wikipedia]
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    1821== Getting started with Mesh ==
     
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    2124==== Single Board Computer
    22 Gateworks manufactures ARM single board computers that act as a node in a mesh network. The single board computers have Mini-PCIe slots that allow for WiFi Mini-PCIe cards.
     25Gateworks manufactures ARM single board computers that act as a node in a mesh network. The single board computers have Mini-PCIe slots that allow for !WiFi Mini-PCIe cards.
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    2427Gateworks offers a few different families of SBCs, with each family having a specific CPU. The Newport Family features a 64-bit CPU with DDR4 RAM while the Ventana Family features a 32-bit ARM CPU with DDR3 RAM. Both families are excellent choices as platforms in a mesh network.