Malusay WiFi Christmas Updates

Merry Christmas everyone!

I found the time to upgrade the AirOS firmware of the PowerStations to the latest and configure them to serve as the backhaul equipment to transmit/receive at 24 mbps at 26 dbm (approximately 400 mWatts).I was able to simulate the link between BH1 which will be deployed in the NORSU area at a 100-foot elevation and BH2 which will be deployed at the antenna mast we have at the house and bridged to the pfSense WAN port.

BH1

BH2

PowerStation PoE

PowerStation LED

Also, surveying the antenna mast results in the following requirements: old guy wires to be replaced, additional 40-foot G.I. pipes at 4 segments requires guy wires and turn-buckles aside from the labor. I plan to do it myself if I have the time and the guts--- maybe after the new year and before we get back to work again.

OldAntenna Mast (front view)

OldAntenna Mast (side view)

Aside from the antenna upgrade, the pfSense box will also be sourced from old Pentium III, 10/100 mbps LAN cards and a hard drive that are lying around.

Advance happy new year!