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− | ==Intro==
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− | Hi and welcome to CTWUG.
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− | If you ended up here you must be interested in joining CTWUG. The following steps should be followed to get connected to CTWUG.
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− | If you get stuck please come and chat to us on [[CTWUG_IRC|IRC]] (internet relay chat).
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− | ==Check for coverage==
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− | [[Beginners|WIND HowTo]]
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− | Your first step in determining if you fall within the CTWUG coverage area is to register yourself on [http://wind.ctwug.za.net WiND]. On this site you can enter your location into our database and check your line of sight (LOS) to CTWUG high sites aka broadcasting towers. Please note there is a short how to on the front page of the [http://wind.ctwug.za.net WiND] website. If you are unsure about coverage in your area, after using the [http://wind.ctwug.za.net WiND] website, please come and chat to us on [[CTWUG_IRC|IRC]].
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− | If you are still unsure about coverage in you area after using WiND and consulting a CTWUG member, you should book the CTWUG testkit and do a scan at your location. More details on the testkit [[Testkit|here]].
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− | ==Buying hardware==
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− | * Come visit us on [[CTWUG_IRC|IRC]] to discuss your scenario - from how high your house is to how far away you are from the highsite. <font color="red"><b>Do not buy any equipment before consulting us first.</b></font>
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− | * Once we are sure you are able to connect and what equipment you should get, you can go and buy it from either [http://www.scoop.co.za Scoop] or [http://www.miro.co.za Miro]. When buying the equipment use CTWUG as the account and provide them with your nick.
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− | * A list of different types of kits can be found [[Kits|here]].
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− | ==Getting connected==
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− | * Once you have set up your kit on your roof its time to do a scan for the ctwug ssids.
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− | * Point your antenna in the direction of the highsite.
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− | * Log into winbox, Wireless, Interface and click scan.
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− | * Once you see a ctwug ssid you are good to tighten those brackets.
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− | * Log onto [[CTWUG_IRC|IRC]] and ask a admin to enable your mac and issue you with an ip range.
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− | ==Being on the wug==
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Latest revision as of 11:35, 6 April 2015
Please click here for the new getting started guide: Start_Here