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

Wed Jul 9 08:47:22 EDT 2014

Maybe one of these for US power:
http://www.pwrusb.com/products.html

On 07/09/2014 08:43 AM, Chris Ritzo wrote:
> 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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