[Commotion-dev] Fwd: [Battlemesh] our first serial + power remote management konsole is up and running

Wed Jul 9 08:43:07 EDT 2014

Christian & Ufo-
Thanks a lot! I'll read the page a bit more closely. We have been hoping
to build something like this as time allows to provide more automated
testing of new builds.

Cheers,
Chris

On Wed 09 Jul 2014 07:39:49 AM EDT, Ufo wrote:
> yes, of course. there are many ways, but we tried to use normal mesh
> routers instead of a normal computer for that.
> so the test-szenario can be used within (and as) a working mesh
> network instead of being in a laboratory. next installation we are
> planning will be water proof so we can install it on a rooftop. :-)
>
> you need:
> * a proper mesh router with space left for additional packages and
> power-switchable usb-ports (f.i. tplink 4300)
> * usb to serial interface
> * a router for being tested
> * last but not least: a master/slave power strip, which is controlled
> by usb.
>
> i cant find such a power strip in US stores but hope that you will
> find a similiar device. it also can be used for switching lamps or
> further stuff (home automatisation) without a need for soldering by
> yourself (f.i. because of insurance coverage)
>
> http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/product/611769/MasterSlave-Steckdosenleiste-5fach-Weiss-Schutzkontakt-Gembird-201010013?ref=searchDetail
>
>
> greetings, ufo
>
> p.s. aditional hints are on
> http://leipzig.freifunk.net/openwrt-remote-management-konsole/
>   there are the commands to use and some hints for the VLANs. f.i. you
> have to change LAN from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.2.1 in order to let it
> work with "normal" openwrt settings on the testrouter. and you need a
> further VLAN, which has 192.168.1.254 to access the test-router via
> 192.168.1.1
>
> Am 09.07.2014 01:53, schrieb Chris Ritzo:
> Very cool! I met ufo from Freifunk Leipzig at the summit in Berlin.
> 
> I wonder if he/they would be willing to share the design and we could
> attempt replicating it?
> 
> 
> On 07/08/2014 02:58 PM, Josh King wrote:
>>>> This looks similar to something we'd discussed before as far as
>>>> automating a testbed network as part of our build process.
>>>>
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>>>> at sublab we finally installed our first router test station. and
>>>> it can be controlled remotely, via ssh.. so we can now test new
>>>> firmwares and make tests without fearing to brick the device any
>>>> more.. because power switching the test-device is possible, serial
>>>> interface is plugged in and LAN + WAN for testdevice will work
>>>> proper. i hope some developers will also take chance for analyzing
>>>> stuff which cant be tested within small home testsetups.
>>>>
>>>> http://leipzig.freifunk.net/openwrt-remote-management-konsole/
>>>>
>>>> in the end its very easy to setup and physically there is only a
>>>> need for a screwdriver. so i can recommend you building that on
>>>> your own!
>>>>
>>>> please send me your ssh key via PM if you want to have a look! atm
>>>> a tplink-841 is connected and you know the wifi noise at sublab is
>>>> amazing :-)
>>>>
>>>> greetings, ufo
>>>>
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