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# luci-app-easy-mesh
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## Introduction
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`luci-app-easy-mesh` is an OpenWrt LuCI app designed to facilitate the easy setup and management of mesh networks leveraging the `batman-adv` advanced mesh networking protocol.
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### What is Batman-adv?
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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-easy-mesh`.
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## Benefits for OpenWrt Users
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- **Stability and Scalability:** Batman-adv ensures a stable and scalable network solution, allowing for seamless expansion of your network without sacrificing performance.
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- **Cost-Efficient:** Reuse old routers to expand your network instead of buying new equipment.
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- **Self-Healing:** In the event of node failures, the mesh network can automatically re-route and ensure uninterrupted connectivity.
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- **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.
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## Features
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- **Visual Network Topology:** Easily visualize the nodes in your network and their connections.
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- **Centralized Management:** Manage all your nodes from a single interface.
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- **Advanced Configuration Options:** For power users, the app offers detailed configuration options to fine-tune the network.
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## Installation
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Remove any existing wpad package becore installing.
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### Dependencies
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- OpenWrt version 21 newer
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- LuCI web interface
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- `batman-adv` package
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### Step-by-step Installation Guide
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1. Update your OpenWrt package list.
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2. Install the necessary dependencies.
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3. Download and install the `luci-app-easy-mesh` package.
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## Configuration
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Enable mesh network on AC radio using the same ID and password for all mesh nodes.
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## Support
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Ask Batman
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