It's been a while since I ran a router flashing/configuring/troubleshooting workshop. So I'm going to do one on Monday the 23rd, at 5:45pm, at 215 Spadina Ave., 4th floor.<br><br>The objective of this workshop (for me) is:<br>
<ol><li>To train other folks so that they can help with Wireless Toronto router installations and/or to help fix routers that go down.</li></ol><br>The objectives of this workshop (for you) are:<br><ol><li>To learn how to do some basic stuff, so that you feel comfortable "adopting" a Wireless Toronto hotspot near you, and/or help installing new Wireless Toronto hotspots.</li>
<li>To learn generally about advanced wifi router configuration.</li></ol><br>Here's the tentative plan:<br><br>PART 1: Linksys WRT54GL<br>- Flashing firmware: why and how<br>- How to set up a router with wifidog for a Wireless Toronto hotspot<br>
- A little bit about the wifidog auth server<br>- A teensy bit about tweaking settings for better wifi performance<br>- Things that might go wrong, and what to do if they do<br><br>PART 2: Open-mesh<br>- Mesh networks: what and why<br>
- What I like and don't like about open-mesh<br>- Compatible hardware<br>- How to set up a basic open-mesh network<br>- Things that might go wrong, and what to do if they do<br>
<br>I'm only going to cover concepts and technologies that directly relate to what Wireless Toronto does. If you're interested in other stuff too, that's totally cool -- I'll do my best to answer questions in the workshop, and we'll have plenty of time to chat about other stuff over drinks afterwards. It's not imperative that you bring a laptop, but it's a good idea. <br>
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If you're interested, but can't make it on the 23rd, email me off-list -- I'm open to scheduling another similar workshop in December or January. If people are interested, we can also plan some kind of advanced masterclass or something.<br>
<br>If you plan to come, drop me an email, just so I have a general idea of how many people are coming.<br><br>Gabe<br>