This amateur radio operator developed and supported microwave data network solution for emergency response has its own website with information about the service, documentation, and software downloads. <arednmesh.org> They have published a easy to read and understand Beginners Guide to AREDN <read it>
The AREDN® acronym stands for “Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network” and it provides a way for Amateur Radio operators to create high-speed ad hoc Data Networks for use in Emergency and service-oriented communications. The system uses off-the-shelf, commercial WiFi equipment and standard routers and switches that have had their Firmware replaced with AREDN Firmware that …