Aredn stands for Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network basically it is a intranet network that is connect by nodes by wireless Access point that on frequencies allocated to Ham Radio operators and VPN boxes that is connected over the internet, so the wireless access points are line of site, and what makes the system a true intranet system, but right now their is not enough nodes and backbones installed to work across the world, so that is way we use VPN (tunnels) to make up the differences in the holes in the network, the VPN boxes(routers) also play another role in this, it allows use to connect continents together making this a world wide network. Once your are connected to the Aredn network ehter by access point our router (VPN) you are able to connect to any aredn node, no matter where it is in the world.
How To Install AREDN Firmware
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Installation Instructions
Ubiquiti Devices
1. If you have an earlier version of AREDN firmware on this device, use the user interface (UI) on the Administration page under Setup. Use the correct sysupgrade file. NOTE: Ensure that your WAN type is set to DHCP and not static. Upgrading with a static type of WAN address will brick the node and require a TFTP upgrade.
2. If you are installing AREDN firmware on a new device, use the TFTP method to install AREDN firmware. Use the correct factory file.
TP-Link Devices
1. If you have an earlier version of AREDN firmware on this device, use the user interface (UI) on the Administration page under Setup. Use the correct sysupgrade file.
2. If you are installing AREDN firmware on a new device, use the user interface (UI) from the PharOS (TP-Link firmware) setup page. Use the correct factory file.
Mikrotik Devices
1. If you have an earlier version of AREDN firmware on this device, use the user interface (UI) on the Administration page under Setup. Use the correct sysupgrade file.
2. If you are installing AREDN firmware on a new device, use the special Mikrotik method to install AREDN firmware using a Linux computer. Use the correct factory file.
3. If you want to use a Windows computer to install the firmware, read the procedure article and watch Ray KK6RAY's video.
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