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| = BattleMeshV6 (TODO TODO TODO) = We would like to give to the 'Battle of the Mesh' the flavor of a tournament with a social character. If you are a mesh networking enthusiast, community networking activist, or have an interest in mesh networks you might find this bunch of crazy folks gathering for the Wireless Battle of the Mesh V5 very interesting. This event is also an opportunity to meet developers from the most popular open source mesh protocol implementations ([[http://www.pps.jussieu.fr/~jch/software/babel/|Babel]], [[http://www.open-mesh.org|B.A.T.M.A.N.]] L3 and L2, [[http://www.bmx6.net|BMX]], [[http://olsr.org|OLSR]]) and watch their ideas compete. If you have implemented an interesting mesh protocol capable of running on !OpenWrt Backfire you can take part in the tournament too. |
= BattleMeshV6 = We would like to give to the 'Battle of the Mesh' the flavor of a tournament with a social character. If you are a mesh networking enthusiast, community networking activist, or have an interest in mesh networks you might find this bunch of crazy folks gathering for the Wireless Battle of the Mesh V6 very interesting. This event is also an opportunity to meet developers from the most popular open source mesh protocol implementations ([[http://www.pps.jussieu.fr/~jch/software/babel/|Babel]], [[http://www.open-mesh.org|B.A.T.M.A.N.]] L3 and L2, [[http://www.bmx6.net|BMX]], [[http://open80211s.org/|IEEE 802.11s]], [[http://olsr.org|OLSR]]) and watch their ideas compete. If you have implemented an interesting mesh protocol capable of running on !OpenWrt Backfire you can take part in the tournament too. |
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| The BattleMeshV6 will be held at Aalborg, Denmark. The testing / hacking / talks will take place in the [[http://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=57.013447&mlon=9.989257|Aalborg University]]. Two larger rooms have been booked for the !BattleMesh participants. Expect to find an internet connection, plenty of space, video projector, canteen, and some curious students. | |
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| The BattleMeshV6 will be held at Aalborg, Denmark. The testing / hacking / talks will take place in the Aalborg University. A large room and two medium rooms in the university have been reserved for the !BattleMesh participants. Expect to find an internet connection, plenty of space, video projector and a cafeteria and some curious students there. | Some first impressions (Aalborg, University site, pumpkins): |
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| === Accommodation and Food Supply === A low cost package for accommodation and food supply is available for participants. For this, we have made a block reservation at [[http://www.hotel-aalborg.com/English|Hotel Aalborg]]. Transportation between hotel and university is by bus, for which you will get full-day passes for the entire week. Breakfeast and dinner is also included in the package and will be served at the university. Lunch can be bought the the university canteen. |
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| === Hotel === | If you have special needs for accommodation or food, we are happy to help - please contact [[mailto:mhu@es.aau.dk|Martin]]. |
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| TODO | === How To Get to the Hotel / University from the Aalborg Airport === Getting from Aalborg Airport to the hotel or the university is very easy: Take bus number 2H, 2G, 2J or 22. The hotel is close to the stop at [[http://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=57.042106&mlon=9.934366&zoom=15|Bornholmsgade v. Færøgade]] (after 25 minutes) and the university site is close to [[http://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=57.01485&mlon=9.987476&zoom=15|Mejrupstien]] (after ~40 minutes). |
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| === How to get to the hotel / university from the Athens airport === | Busses going directly from Aalborg Airport to the hotel and Aalborg University: |
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| * TODO | * Bus 2H towards AAU Busterminal * Bus 2G towards AAU Busterminal * Bus 2J towards Storvorde v/ Rødhøjvej * Bus 22 towards AAU Busterminal Timetables for [[http://www.nordjyllandstrafikselskab.dk/custom/VisFil.aspx?type=1&filNavn=2-aabybro-2012-13.pdf&fil=admin/library/media/ntbilleder/2012_32/aakside0040.gif&fil2=admin/library/media/ntbilleder/2012_32/2-aabybro-2012-13.pdf|Bus 2x]] and [[http://www.nordjyllandstrafikselskab.dk/custom/VisFil.aspx?type=1&filNavn=22-2012-13.pdf&fil=admin/library/media/ntbilleder/2012_32/aakside0109.gif&fil2=admin/library/media/ntbilleder/2012_32/22-2012-13.pdf|Bus 22]] Example bus: {{http://kom.aau.dk/~mhu/bus2.jpg}} |
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| The event takes place on the following dates: '''Monday 15th to Sunday 21st of April 2013.''' |
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| TODO: Yet to be decided, please register: | Rooms are reserved for this whole week, but you are welcome to arrive later or leave earlier. |
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| http://doodle.com/5dthbfrq6givcabq TODO: Also inform about Warm-Up details |
As with [[http://battlemesh.org/BattleMeshV5|Wireless BattleMesh V5]] in Athens, we would like to arrange a warm up event in the preceeding weekend. So far, we have explored options like [[http://djurslands.net/|DjurslandsNet]] and [[http://net4samsø.dk|Net4Samsø]], but nothing is final yet. Suggestions and ideas for this is more than welcome! |
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In brief: we will deploy a wireless mesh network over the campus, run different routing protocols on top of it, perform some tests and see which routing protocol behaves better. |
In brief: We will deploy a wireless mesh network over the campus, run different routing protocols on top of it, perform some tests and see which routing protocol behaves better. (More Infos about the firmware: [[BattleMeshV6/Firmware]]) |
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| Announcement: TODO | Announcement: [[BattleMeshV6/Announcement]] |
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| Side Events: http://battlemesh.org/BattleMeshV6/SideEvents | Side Events: [[BattleMeshV6/SideEvents]] |
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| * Video clip made at WBMv5 to give you a feeling what this event is like: http://vimeo.com/39412090 * Video clip made at WBMv4: http://vimeo.com/21953373 |
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| Video clip made at WBMv4 to give you a feeling what this event is like: http://vimeo.com/21953373 Video clip made at WBMv5: http://vimeo.com/39412090 |
<<Anchor(PaymentInfo)>> == Participant Registration and Fee == To register for the event, without joining our low cost option for accommodation and food supply, please add your name to the [[http://battlemesh.org/BattleMeshV6/Participants|BattleMeshV6 participants list]]. |
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| Living costs in Denmark are high and in order to provide an option for a low cost accomodation and low cost food supply, several special group bookings have been arranged. Payment in advance is required to get the full benefit of the discount. Therefore, this year's edition features an "early bird low cost" registration program, including: | |
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| == Registration == | * Accommodation at [[http://www.hotel-aalborg.com|Hotel Aalborg]] for the entire week. * Breakfeast and dinner the entire week. * Public transportation in Aalborg the entire week. |
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| TODO: formular for registrations? | The package is available for '''1500 DKK ([[https://www.google.dk/search?q=1500+DKK+in+EUR|~201€]])''' if the payment is made before February 15th, 2013. The price goes up to '''1900 DKK ([[https://www.google.dk/search?q=1900+DKK+in+EUR|255€]])''' for all payments made after February 15th. These late arrangements are subject to availability. Of course, this package is not compulsory. You can also find your own bed and food supply yourself during the event if you wish to do so. To register, please follow this link: |
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| [[http://battlemesh.org/BattleMeshV6/Participants|BattleMeshV6 participants list]] | https://www.erap.aau.dk/event/index.php/bmv6 |
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| == Fee == | We prefer online payments, but if you are unable to pay by credit card, you can contact [[mailto:mhu@es.aau.dk|Martin]] to get instructions for bank transfers. Group payments is unfortunately not supported by the payment system, so groups have to perform one payment per participant. |
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| TODO: Hotel, fees, deadlines, etc You are not required to book the hotel with us to participate in the event. In case you wish to find your own hotel feel free to do so. === Account details === TODO: account, credit card, etc? TODO: if we can use other payment options like credit cards, we don't need that note Note: Your bank will charge you when wiring money to a foreign country. To get the cost down you can bundle your transfer with other people. Please contact us if you do, so that we know who is part of your group. Also add 3 EUR to whatever sum you are transferring. The account holder in Greece will be charged that amount by his bank for every transaction he receives. If you bundle your transfers you only need to add the 3 EUR once. === Confirmation === TODO: do we need it (maybe not if we use credit cards) |
Once your payment is received and approved, your name will be listed on the [[http://battlemesh.org/BattleMeshV6/Participants|BattleMeshV6 participants list]]. |
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| == What to bring == | == Blog Ping-Backs and Media Coverage == Nothing yet == What to Bring == |
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| * your sleeping bag and a small mattress if it is not problem for you | == List of the Hardware Available for the WBMv6 == |
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| == List of the hardware available for the WBMv5 == * TODO |
* Bastian Bittorf would sponsor some Buffalo WZR-HP-AG300H * 9 OM1P's and 10 OM2P's from Aalborg University |
BattleMeshV6
We would like to give to the 'Battle of the Mesh' the flavor of a tournament with a social character. If you are a mesh networking enthusiast, community networking activist, or have an interest in mesh networks you might find this bunch of crazy folks gathering for the Wireless Battle of the Mesh V6 very interesting. This event is also an opportunity to meet developers from the most popular open source mesh protocol implementations (Babel, B.A.T.M.A.N. L3 and L2, BMX, IEEE 802.11s, OLSR) and watch their ideas compete. If you have implemented an interesting mesh protocol capable of running on OpenWrt Backfire you can take part in the tournament too.
Contents
Where
The BattleMeshV6 will be held at Aalborg, Denmark. The testing / hacking / talks will take place in the Aalborg University. Two larger rooms have been booked for the BattleMesh participants. Expect to find an internet connection, plenty of space, video projector, canteen, and some curious students.
Some first impressions (Aalborg, University site, pumpkins):
Accommodation and Food Supply
A low cost package for accommodation and food supply is available for participants. For this, we have made a block reservation at Hotel Aalborg. Transportation between hotel and university is by bus, for which you will get full-day passes for the entire week. Breakfeast and dinner is also included in the package and will be served at the university. Lunch can be bought the the university canteen.
If you have special needs for accommodation or food, we are happy to help - please contact Martin.
How To Get to the Hotel / University from the Aalborg Airport
Getting from Aalborg Airport to the hotel or the university is very easy: Take bus number 2H, 2G, 2J or 22. The hotel is close to the stop at Bornholmsgade v. Færøgade (after 25 minutes) and the university site is close to Mejrupstien (after ~40 minutes).
Busses going directly from Aalborg Airport to the hotel and Aalborg University:
- Bus 2H towards AAU Busterminal
- Bus 2G towards AAU Busterminal
- Bus 2J towards Storvorde v/ Rødhøjvej
- Bus 22 towards AAU Busterminal
Timetables for Bus 2x and Bus 22
Example bus:
When
The event takes place on the following dates: Monday 15th to Sunday 21st of April 2013.
Rooms are reserved for this whole week, but you are welcome to arrive later or leave earlier.
As with Wireless BattleMesh V5 in Athens, we would like to arrange a warm up event in the preceeding weekend. So far, we have explored options like DjurslandsNet and Net4Samsø, but nothing is final yet. Suggestions and ideas for this is more than welcome!
What
In brief: We will deploy a wireless mesh network over the campus, run different routing protocols on top of it, perform some tests and see which routing protocol behaves better. (More Infos about the firmware: BattleMeshV6/Firmware)
Side activities will be organized. Workshops and talks on wireless topics are on the time table:
Announcement: BattleMeshV6/Announcement
Call for Paper: TODO
Agenda: TODO
Side Events: BattleMeshV6/SideEvents
Impressions
Video clip made at WBMv5 to give you a feeling what this event is like: http://vimeo.com/39412090
Video clip made at WBMv4: http://vimeo.com/21953373
Participant Registration and Fee
To register for the event, without joining our low cost option for accommodation and food supply, please add your name to the BattleMeshV6 participants list.
Living costs in Denmark are high and in order to provide an option for a low cost accomodation and low cost food supply, several special group bookings have been arranged. Payment in advance is required to get the full benefit of the discount. Therefore, this year's edition features an "early bird low cost" registration program, including:
Accommodation at Hotel Aalborg for the entire week.
- Breakfeast and dinner the entire week.
- Public transportation in Aalborg the entire week.
The package is available for 1500 DKK (~201€) if the payment is made before February 15th, 2013. The price goes up to 1900 DKK (255€) for all payments made after February 15th. These late arrangements are subject to availability. Of course, this package is not compulsory. You can also find your own bed and food supply yourself during the event if you wish to do so. To register, please follow this link:
https://www.erap.aau.dk/event/index.php/bmv6
We prefer online payments, but if you are unable to pay by credit card, you can contact Martin to get instructions for bank transfers. Group payments is unfortunately not supported by the payment system, so groups have to perform one payment per participant.
Once your payment is received and approved, your name will be listed on the BattleMeshV6 participants list.
Contact
Organization: AboutUs
IRC: irc.freenode.net #battlemesh (webchat)
Mailing-list: http://ml.ninux.org/mailman/listinfo/battlemesh
Blog Ping-Backs and Media Coverage
Nothing yet
What to Bring
- Access Points
- Ethernet Cables
- switches and hubs
- your laptop
List of the Hardware Available for the WBMv6
- Bastian Bittorf would sponsor some Buffalo WZR-HP-AG300H
- 9 OM1P's and 10 OM2P's from Aalborg University
SubPages
| /ActualTests /Agenda /AlterMundiPresentation /Announcement /CallForTalks /Firmware /Participants /Payments /PlannedTests /SideEvents |