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The scope of the FreedomNode will overlap with the FreedomBox in some situations, in which case some
hardware might be able to fill both roles.
Contents
1 Software
2 Hardware
2.1 ARC
Wireless
FreeStation
2.2 Ubiquity
RouterStation
Pro
2.3 TP-Link
TL-MR3020
2.4 TP-Link
TL-WR703N
2.5 FreeStation
3 Resources
Software
Leading options for a FreedomNode distribution/firmware are:
Genode plus Debian: For true fault isolation and tolerance, nodes could run Genode, a novel nested
operating system architecture (GPL-licensed). Then on top of that, a lightweight debian install would be used
to ensure long-term package support and stability.
OpenWrt: a linux-based firmware mostly used on low-resource routers. Has a package system and strong
community, many mesh protocols run on this platform.
pfSense: a BSD-based firmware mostly used on medium-resource firewalls and routers. Has a package
system and strong developers.
Byzantium Project: an integrated foundation for mesh communications. Their routing scheme is based on
the babel protocol
Commotion
The neighborhood-scale mesh network could be one of BATMAN, BATMAN-adv, OLSR, Babel, etc.
Hardware
At the core of a full-featured FreedomNode is a small-form computer, designed to run continuously for years
on end. The computer?s onboard capabilities can be expanded with USB mass storage, and miniPCI radio
modules.
Contents 1
FreedomNode
The following devices (available today) could fill the FreedomNode's basic networking roles until
"https://commons.thefnf.orgfull-featured"https://commons.thefnf.org hardware becomes available or is
implemented.
$70, 8MB flash, 32MB RAM, Atheros chipset. Has an 2x2 MIMO 802.11n radio and panel antenna
(available with 2.4GHz or 5GHz) plus a secondary 2.4GHz local access point with omni antenna. Runs
OpenWrt. Dual Ethernet (PoE) and dual USB.
Manufacturer's info
Available here
Reliable bare-board router. Does not come with wireless radios by default, has 3x (!) miniPCI slots (not
PCIe). 128MB RAM, runs OpenWRT, Atheros chipset, 3x gigabit ethernet LAN ports, 1x ethernet WAN.
Retailed for $80 (without radios).
Manufacturer's info
wikidevi page
TP-Link TL-MR3020
TP-Link TL-MR3020
Unclear if this would be an acceptable mesh node
Very small low power travel hotspot. Designed to share 3G uplink from a USB dongle. 400MHz Atheros
AR7240, 802.11b/g/n, 4MB Flash, 32MB RAM, 1x ethernet port, 1x USB host port, powered by miniUSB
port. Multiple almost-identical versions of this device exist. $40 (from amazon).
Manufacturer's website
WikiDevi page
OpenWrt wiki entry
TP-Link TL-WR703N
Not to be confused with the TL-WR702N, which has insufficient Flash and RAM for most firmware
Very small USB-powered travel router, intended to be used as WiFi hotspot for multiple devices and/or
sharing a 3G USB dongle's internet connection. Not yet FCC approved for the US and thus not yet as readily
available as the cheaper 702 model? Price around $30 (overseas?)
32MB RAM, 4MB Flash, 1x USB 2.0 Host port, 1x USB device port (for power), 1x Ethernet port, Atheros
AR9331 chipset.
Hardware 2
FreedomNode
FNF mailing list thread on this hardware (June 2012)
FreeStation
http://www.titanwirelessonline.com/ARC-FreeStation5-MIMO-p/cp-af-fs-5-arc.htm
http://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/arc/freestation
http://redd.it/v9e6d
Resources
Chili project page
SolderPad Project
Mailing list discussion on hardware platform (June 9th, 2012)
Blog post about the FreedomNode (December 2011)
TP-Link TL-WR703N 3