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So, how do install freifunk?

You can install freifunk on many different kinds of routers.
  • First, you will want to read the README to know if your router is supported and which firware you need.
    • Let's assume you have a WRT54GL. (If you don't; please consult the README for specific instructions.)
  • Download the file openwrt-g-freifunk-1.6.29-en.bin
    • to your Desktop or a directory where you can find it.
  • Connect your router to your computer.
  • Point your browser to 192.168.1.1 (or whatever you might have changed it's address to.
  • Login to your router. Default username=admin and password=admin.
  • Click on "Administration"
  • Click on "Upgrade Firware"
  • Click on "Browse" and find the file you just downloaded (openwrt-g-freifunk-1.6.29-en.bin for example).
  • Click on "Upgrade."
  • Don't touch anything for five minutes or you will brick your router!!! (There is a progress meter. Wait until the progress meter finishes and you see the 'power' and 'dmz' lights on the router start blinking and then stop blinking.
  • Reconnect to your router.

freifunk is now installed.

Now you should configure your freifunk router(s).


Now, you will probably want to look at the freifunk-texas freifunk configuration walk-through

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  • Or you can click here for a copy of a document available at http://wirelessafrica.meraka.org.za/wiki/index.php/DIY_Mesh_Guide.
    This guide recommends using DD-WRT in conjunction with freifunk firmware. freifunk by itself should work or work behind another router running X-wrt.
  • Here is the recommended walk-through from freifunk-texas.net. (The walk-through is 'as is' and there is no warranty or guarantee or promise of suitability for any purpose.)
       

       

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