SeattleWireless Field Day - October 28th, 2006

[Eric Butler]

Hi everyone,

This Saturday (October 28th, 2006), SeattleWireless is holding our
second Field Day.

>From the website:

Field day is a free hands-on, all-day exercise for those interested in
learning about wireless networking and community wireless networks.

We will be setting up a mesh network at three parks around Seattle:
Alki, Magnolia and Gasworks; as well as directional wireless links
connecting them all together. We will be building the network with our
own equipment using readily available open source software such as
GNU/Linux and OLSR, the Optimized Link State Routing protocol.

The configuration will be very similar to that of the SeattleWireless
Network, so if you've been interested in joining the network but haven't
been introduced to all of the tools, this is an excellent opportunity to
come and see how it all works.

There likely will not be Internet access available, but we're looking to
get a few different projects going as well once the network is up, such
as Voice over IP, and Internet Relay Chat, so be sure to come prepared
with any software or hardware you might want to use!

We recommend downloading OLSR, any wireless tools you might want to try
out, IRC client software, and the likes for other projects you'd like to
get involved in before you come. SIP phones, network cables, power
strips and any power source you may have to power your gear is
specifically encouraged. Be sure to also bring food, rain gear, a chair,
or any other necessities to keep you comfortable during the festivities.

Much more information is available on the wiki page:
http://seattlewireless.net/FieldDay2006

Information specifically about how to about how to get on the network at
field day is available at:
http://seattlewireless.net/FieldDay2006ConfigurationGuide

Reply-all if you have any questions... Hope to see you there!

Regards,
Eric