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openSPOT with Wi-Fi network which uses a captive portal
The Mac ID cloning is used After log in with phone or laptop.
Warning, not really for the faint of heart, but I think that’s what it’s purpose was ?
MAC settings
This section is only available if Advanced mode is enabled.
You can change/clone the Wi-Fi MAC address of the openSPOT. This is useful if you try to use a Wi-Fi network which uses a captive portal for authentication (example: hotel or airport networks). In this case, do the following steps:
Connect to the Wi-Fi network with your phone/tablet/computer, log in on the captive portal to enable the internet access for your phone/tablet/computer's MAC address.
Switch the openSPOT to access point (AP) mode by holding the button for 3 seconds.
Connect your phone/tablet/computer to the openSPOT AP, but exit the Initialization setup and open the Network page.
Set the captive portal Wi-Fi network's SSID and key at the Wireless settings section.
Click on the Clone button at the MAC settings section (make sure Advanced mode is enabled so the MAC settings section is visible).
Warning, not really for the faint of heart, but I think that’s what it’s purpose was ?
MAC settings
This section is only available if Advanced mode is enabled.
You can change/clone the Wi-Fi MAC address of the openSPOT. This is useful if you try to use a Wi-Fi network which uses a captive portal for authentication (example: hotel or airport networks). In this case, do the following steps:
Connect to the Wi-Fi network with your phone/tablet/computer, log in on the captive portal to enable the internet access for your phone/tablet/computer's MAC address.
Switch the openSPOT to access point (AP) mode by holding the button for 3 seconds.
Connect your phone/tablet/computer to the openSPOT AP, but exit the Initialization setup and open the Network page.
Set the captive portal Wi-Fi network's SSID and key at the Wireless settings section.
Click on the Clone button at the MAC settings section (make sure Advanced mode is enabled so the MAC settings section is visible).
SharkRF IP connector Server Guide
Instructions for installing and configuring the SharkRF IP Connector software on a Raspberry Pi - by VE3xx (DEC-2018)
These instructions assume that:
- you are logging into the RPi as "pi" at the console, rather than connecting in using VNC or SSH
- you do NOT change accounts from "pi" to the SuperUser
- you have opened up a console window
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Section 1: Updating the operating system
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type in: sudo apt-get update
type in: sudo apt-get upgrade
sharkRF One Hotspot Device with One Radio
One device or Hotspot with one transceiver and have it all.
Question ?
I was going to ask about the sharkRF box as I thought I could get away with buying a $200-300 radio and use all the digital modes on the sharkRF with a regular single digital mode radio/transceiver.
Answer.
Question ?
I was going to ask about the sharkRF box as I thought I could get away with buying a $200-300 radio and use all the digital modes on the sharkRF with a regular single digital mode radio/transceiver.
Answer.
How to setup SharkRF Connector Server on Linux
I'm not a coder by any means but I was able to bang my way through setting up SharkRF Connector Server on Ubuntu Linux 16.04 using VMware. The methods should be the same for many flavors of Linux (and maybe similar to Pi).
Links to my two writeups are on my blog (that way I can update in ONE place if somebody provides feedback as opposed to four different forums).
Links to my two writeups are on my blog (that way I can update in ONE place if somebody provides feedback as opposed to four different forums).
Multiple DMR IDs on one OpenSpot radio
Can you use multiple DMR radio from different DMR IDs on one OpenSpot?
Yes. If you want, you can also lock an openSPOT to 3 separate DMR IDs/D-STAR/C4FM callsigns, but this is optional.
If you set the default DMR ID for C4FM calls to 0, then you must set the callsign on your Yaesu radio to your DMR ID, otherwise if openSPOT can't parse your callsign as a number, it will send your calls with source DMR ID 0. That's what the default DMR ID for C4FM calls setting is for.
Yes. If you want, you can also lock an openSPOT to 3 separate DMR IDs/D-STAR/C4FM callsigns, but this is optional.
If you set the default DMR ID for C4FM calls to 0, then you must set the callsign on your Yaesu radio to your DMR ID, otherwise if openSPOT can't parse your callsign as a number, it will send your calls with source DMR ID 0. That's what the default DMR ID for C4FM calls setting is for.
SharkRF openSPOT Mobile Installation
But how about Mobile Installation
Here’s where I became a bit creative. Rather than connecting directly to my router (downstairs), I wanted to see the lights flashing, so I purchased a TP-Link TL-WR802N and set it up as a client to access my in home WiFi. The openSPOT never missed a beat.Why the TP-Link? Well, it is just slightly smaller than the openSPOT, connects via an Ethernet connection, and fits nicely on top of my RAVPower 22000mAh battery. I linked the TP-Link to my Cellular WiFi hotspot and now, instant digital mobile. I also successfully tried a Vonets VAR11N-300 mini.
Now when traveling or on vacation, I no longer need to program a codeplug for every repeater along the way. I set the radio to mate with the preselected openSPOT frequency, and that’s it. I now have access to the worldwide Brandmeister network
The entire mobile hardware configuration is approximately 2 x 3 x 6.5″ (5.5 x 8 x 16.5cm), not counting a few cables sticking out. The entire configuration fits inside a pencil box.
I also noted that the cellular data required is relatively small. Approximately 6MB per hour.
Latency with the openspot into DMR-MARC
I started this to find answers for Latency with the openspot into DMR PLUS - DMR-MARC. The experience was poor. ranging from a delay, to audio quality.
Setup : SharkRF openSPOT ver 0119
I hope to find a solution
https://dmr-marc.net/FAQ/dmrplus-america.html
Setup : SharkRF openSPOT ver 0119
I hope to find a solution
https://dmr-marc.net/FAQ/dmrplus-america.html
OpenSPOT Reroute HOW-TO ( Solved )
OpenSPOT Reroute HOW-TO with MD-380
sharkrf OpenSPOT Reroute TG9 calls to ID
My question is, is there a way to use the Manual Dial feature on the MD380 to connect to another group call? I can only make it connect to another private call.
If you go to the menu of the MD380 you will see "contacts". go into contacts and you will see "manual dial" enter that sub menu, key the desired reflector/TG/Private ID and press ptt.
that links me up to a private call instead of a group call
sharkrf OpenSPOT Reroute TG9 calls to ID
My question is, is there a way to use the Manual Dial feature on the MD380 to connect to another group call? I can only make it connect to another private call.
If you go to the menu of the MD380 you will see "contacts". go into contacts and you will see "manual dial" enter that sub menu, key the desired reflector/TG/Private ID and press ptt.
that links me up to a private call instead of a group call
D-STAR not linking to D-STAR servers
Information that may be helpful for obtaining a unique (club) callsign in the US can be found below:
However, a unique callsign for ircDDB may not be needed for your purpose(??). Below is a cut and pasted note from an article discussing callsign registration.
Note: Many of us, for callsign routing, moved on from G2 to using the ircDDB system. But some people did not like, when using ircDDB for callsign routing etc., to have to also register at ircddb.net. These people believe each country’s FCC equivalents have regulations about being licensed, and that is enough, and in any case, there is no way to stop people from breaking the law and using someone else’s registered callsign.
However, a unique callsign for ircDDB may not be needed for your purpose(??). Below is a cut and pasted note from an article discussing callsign registration.
Note: Many of us, for callsign routing, moved on from G2 to using the ircDDB system. But some people did not like, when using ircDDB for callsign routing etc., to have to also register at ircddb.net. These people believe each country’s FCC equivalents have regulations about being licensed, and that is enough, and in any case, there is no way to stop people from breaking the law and using someone else’s registered callsign.
openSPOT is a standalone digital radio IP gateway | hotspot
openSPOT is a standalone digital radio IP gateway | hotspot
- Supports DMR (Brandmeister, DMRplus), D-Star (DCS, REF/DPlus), System Fusion (FCS) networks. More supported networks and features will be available with new firmware releases.
- Supports cross modem modes. Talk with your C4FM radio on DMR, and with your DMR radio on System Fusion networks!
- Very easy to use, works without a computer. No additional hardware required, works out of the box. All accessories included.
- Web interface for configuration and monitoring.
- HTTP, UDP/TCP API support.
- Custom 2FSK/4FSK RF protocol support with TDMA.
- USB powered, low energy consumption, 20mW RF output.
- Runs fully embedded software written in pure C, running on an embedded real time operating system. No Linux, bulky Windows software or failing SD cards!
How to Link OpenSpot to a C4FM Repeater?
How to Link OpenSpot to a C4FM Repeater?
We have used a hotspot on our repeaters and found putting it in the repeater case worked for us.
Our repeaters are based around the Yaesu DR-1X.
We have planes to use the cross mode capability of the openSPOT in the future.
We have used a hotspot on our repeaters and found putting it in the repeater case worked for us.
Our repeaters are based around the Yaesu DR-1X.
We have planes to use the cross mode capability of the openSPOT in the future.
SharkRF OpenSPOT: How to upgrade the firmware (Solved)
OpenSPOT: How to upgrade the firmware (Solved)
This tutorial video shows how you can enter openSPOT into bootloader mode and do a firmware upgrade.
TinyURL was created!
The following URL: http://tinyurl.com/sharkrf
This tutorial video shows how you can enter openSPOT into bootloader mode and do a firmware upgrade.
TinyURL was created!
The following URL: http://tinyurl.com/sharkrf