Loading AREDN firmware on MikroTik hardware

Loading AREDN firmware on MikroTik hardware

Prep

1.  Download PXE Server.

2.  Extract .zip file

3.  Edit config.ini and add rfc951=1 after [dhcp} line. Save and exit file.

4.  Go to AREDNMESH.org and download Mikrotik firmware under SOFTER>NIGHTLY BUILDS.

5.  Chang to static address 192.168.1.10.

6.  Go to folder where you downloaded firmware files and rename .elf file to rb.elf

7.  Run PXE Server (pxesrv.exe)

8.  Select static IP address 192.168.1.10.

9.  Select Boot file: rb.elf

10.  Un-check the filename at bottom of page

11.  Disconnect cat5e cable.

12.  Press ONLINE button.

14.  Plug POE into internet port.

15.  Hold down RESET button and apply power.

16.  Watch PXE Server for new lines to appear.

17.  Press OFFLINE.

18.  Un-plug cat5e from computer to internet port.

19.  DO NOT UNPLUG POWER!

20.  Plug cat5e into LAN port.

21.  Open browser and go to 192.168.1.1 You should see NOCALL-xx-xx-xx screen.

22.  Go to Settup page (root/hsmm).

23.  Go to Administration page.

24.  Chose file 

25.  Upload file.

26.  Wait (or have a beer)

27.  Open browser and go to 192.168.1.1 You should see NOCALL-xx-xx-xx screen.

28.  Go to Setup page (root/hsmm).

29.  Go to Administration page.

30.  Change distance value (Apply)

31.  Rename node (Add your callsign, etc)

32.  Set SSID, Channel, Channel Width, Password, Confirm Password.

33.  Click on Save Changes (It will reboot)

27.  Change network status to DHCP.

28.  Go to localnode:8080 to check node.

29.  CONGRATULATIONS1

Now get another node and go back to step 8.

Credits:

This page was derived from the Installation Instructions for Mikrotik Devices 

and relied on Ray KK6RAY's video that is on YouTube and available here.