Mesh Networking Resource Page
Introduction
This page contains links to a variety of material on Mesh Networking.
Articles
Links
AREDN - Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network
Main site for information on AREDN, supported equipment, and downloads.
Broadband-Hamnet / HSMM-MESH
Main site for information on BBHN, supported equipment, and downloads.
Santa Clara County RACES Mesh Site
A terrific resource with a good collection of information about Mesh Networking.
Books
Wireless Networking in the Developing World
2005, A terrific read on getting the resources you need to build a wireless network that solves your communication problems.
Reports
CARES Mesh Deployment
November 2015. CARES deployment to support the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Heroes Run.
CARES Mesh Deployment Video
November 2015. 3 min, video of results monitored from Sheriff's Command Vehicle.
AREDN Project: An Overview
Andre Hansen, K6AH, 2015, tapr.org.
Presentations
WiFi Mesh Networking; a Hands-on Workshop
18 June 2016, Santa Clara County RACES.
Upcoming Activities
30 Mar 2024, Big Bunny 5K
For this annual public service event, CARES needs net controllers, field responders and a shadow. 7:30 to 10:30 am More Details...
4 Apr 2024, General Meeting
Topic: TBD, St Jude Parish Hall, 19:30 to 21:00
2 May 2024, General Meeting
Topic: TBD, St Jude Parish Hall, 19:30 to 21:00
18 May 2024, MRC Exercise
Minimal CARES participation (Field and NCO) and traffic. Location, Time TDB.
6 Jun 2024, General Meeting
Field Day Prep, St Jude Parish Hall,19:30 to 21:00
22 Jun 2024, ARRL Field Day
Tentative: Memorial Park | Parking lot behind Quinlan Center, 10185 N Stelling Rd. 08:00 to 17:00