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luci-app-easymesh

Introduction

luci-app-easymesh is an OpenWrt LuCI app designed to facilitate the easy setup and management of mesh networks leveraging the batman-adv advanced mesh networking protocol.

ITS BATMAN ADVANCED

What is Batman-adv?

The B.A.T.M.A.N. (Better Approach To Mobile Adhoc Networking) advanced protocol is an open-source technology that is designed to deliver efficient and robust mesh network solutions. It is a routing protocol that is ideal for establishing stable and scalable wireless mesh networks, hence is the backbone of luci-app-easymesh.

Benefits for OpenWrt Users

  • Stability and Scalability: Batman-adv ensures a stable and scalable network solution, allowing for seamless expansion of your network without sacrificing performance.
  • Cost-Efficient: Reuse old routers to expand your network instead of buying new equipment.
  • Self-Healing: In the event of node failures, the mesh network can automatically re-route and ensure uninterrupted connectivity.
  • Ease of Use: The luci-app-easy-mesh provides a user-friendly interface to set up and manage your mesh network without the need for complex configurations.

Features

  • Visual Network Topology: Easily visualize the nodes in your network and their connections.
  • Centralized Management: Manage all your nodes from a single interface.
  • Advanced Configuration Options: For power users, the app offers detailed configuration options to fine-tune the network.

Installation

Remove any existing wpad package becore installing.

Dependencies

  • OpenWrt version 21 newer
  • LuCI web interface
  • batman-adv package

Step-by-step Installation Guide

  1. Update your OpenWrt package list.
  2. Install the necessary dependencies.
  3. Download and install the luci-app-easymesh package.

Configuration

Enable mesh network on AC radio using the same ID and password for all mesh nodes.

Support

Ask Batman