Basic MeshAP Commands
Once you log into your MeshAP, you will need these  shell commands to help with configuration , reports, updates, and more.Shell Commands :reporter - shows the Ethernet & wlan card settings, will also show if you have a gateway connection, clients connected or other mesh nodes in range. Can be prefixed with 'watch ' to get a continuously updating report. ifconfig - shows the interface configuration, the same as the Ethernet/wlan section of 'reporter' iwconfig - shows the wireless interface configuration - many options available - more information at http://leaf.sourceforge.net/devel/jnilo/manpages/iwconfig.html

Linux IP Commands
Display Current Config for all NIC's: ifconfigDisplay Current Config for eth0: ifconfig eth0Assign IP: ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.2Ping: ping -c 3 192.168.1.1Assign multiple IP's: ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.1.2Assign second IP: ifconfig eth0:1 192.168.1.3Disable network card: ifconfig eth0 downEnable network card: ifconfig eth0 upView current routing table: route "or" route -nView arp cache: arp "or" arp -nAssign IP/Subnet: ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.2 netmask 255.255.255.0Assign Default Gateway: route add default gw 192.168.1.1Trace Route: traceroute www.wh

What Is DHCP?
What Is DHCP?Dynamic Host Configuration ProtocolIn simple terms, DHCP determines if your IP is static or dynamic.DHCP is controlled by a DHCP server. Your router can be a DHCP server...and if you're on a home network, it most likely is your DHCP server.I know this might be confusing because the word dynamic is in the term, but just because you have DHCP enabled on your computer doesn't mean you can't be assigned a static IP. DHCP enabled on your computer simply means you're letting a DHCP server assign its IP. Having it enabled DOES NOT mean it's a DHCP server.A true DHCP server (not your Linksys router) gives the LAN Admin a ton o

What is an IP or an IPA?
Internet Protocol Address:This number is an exclusive number all information technology devices (printers, routers, modems, et al) use which identifies and allows them the ability to communicate with each other on a computer network. There is a standard of communication which is called an Internet Protocol standard (IP). In laymans terms it is the same as your home address. In order for you to receive snail mail at home the sending party must have your correct mailing address (IP address) in your town (network) or you do not receive bills, pizza coupons or your tax refund. The same is true for all

IPTV Streaming Solutions
With Global IT comes Video over IP, and Pay Per View IP. We will be using the VLC project to deploy most media server portions :