= BattleMeshV7 = {{http://battlemesh.org/EndorsementTemplate?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=wbmv7.png|alt wireless battle of the mesh v7 leipzig sublab.org|width=400}} 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 V7 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 Attitude Adjustment you can take part in the tournament too. <> == Where == The BattleMeshV7 will be held at '''Leipzig, Germany'''. The testing / hacking / talks will take place in the [[http://sublab.org|sublab]]. It features one large room with a separate stage corner for talks as well as a smaller room for discussions, a smoking room and several other smaller rooms. Expect to find nice WiFi internet connection (Freifunk and Sublab Wifi), hacking gear, video projector, a beer garden outside, and some curious hackers. Some first impressions: [[http://sublab.org/img/blickindielounge.jpg|{{http://sublab.org/img/blickindielounge_klein.jpg|http://sublab.org/img/blickindielounge.jpg|width="250px"}}]] [[http://sublab.org/img/green_lounge.jpg|{{http://sublab.org/img/green_lounge_klein.jpg|http://sublab.org/img/green_lounge.jpg|width="250px"}}]] [[http://sublab.org/img/lounge.jpg|{{http://sublab.org/img/lounge_klein.jpg|http://sublab.org/img/lounge.jpg|width="250px"}}]] [[http://sublab.org/img/uhrenraum.jpg|{{http://sublab.org/img/uhrenraum_klein.jpg|http://sublab.org/img/uhrenraum.jpg|width="250px"}}]] [[http://sublab.org/img/werkstatttisch.jpg|{{http://sublab.org/img/werkstatttisch_klein.jpg|http://sublab.org/img/werkstatttisch.jpg|width="250px"}}]] [[http://sublab.org/img/subweg.jpg|{{http://sublab.org/img/subweg_klein.jpg|http://sublab.org/img/subweg.jpg|width="250px"}}]] === Accommodation and Food Supply === (TODO: We are negotiating with hostels to offer a group package) === Directions === TODO: * from Leipzig Main Station (Hauptbahnhof) to Hotel and Sublab * Tram lines * from/to Leipzig airport * from/to Berlin (direct railway connection) == When == The event takes place on the following dates: '''Monday 12th to Sunday 18th of May 2014''' == 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: [[BattleMeshV7/Firmware]]) Side activities will be organized. Workshops and talks on wireless topics are on the time table: Announcement: [[BattleMeshV7/Announcement]] Call for Talks: BattleMeshV7/CallForTalks Agenda: [[BattleMeshV7/Agenda]] Side Events: BattleMeshV7/SideEvents === Impressions === * Video clip from the mesh testbed installation for WBMv6 at Aalborg University Campus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2Aqeqy9pw4 * 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 [[http://blogs.guifi.net/clommunity/files/2013/04/WDR4300-routers-cables-and-usb-devices.jpg|{{http://blogs.guifi.net/clommunity/files/2013/04/WDR4300-routers-cables-and-usb-devices.jpg|http://blogs.guifi.net/clommunity/files/2013/04/WDR4300-routers-cables-and-usb-devices.jpg|width="250px"}}]] [[https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/3508484238/897395bb1b72fdb2deea7c564687b6d9.jpeg|{{https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/3508484238/897395bb1b72fdb2deea7c564687b6d9.jpeg|https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/3508484238/897395bb1b72fdb2deea7c564687b6d9.jpeg|width="250px"}}]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXFz6QdfgP8|{{http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/MXFz6QdfgP8/maxresdefault.jpg|http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/MXFz6QdfgP8/maxresdefault.jpg|width="250px"}}]] <> == Participant Registration and Fee == The event itself is free of charge and open for all! '''If you intend to come (with or without hotel reservation), please add your name to the [[http://battlemesh.org/BattleMeshV7/Participants|BattleMeshV7 participants list]].''' If you wish low cost accommodation, a special group booking has been arranged. Payment in advance is required to get the full benefit of the discount. Therefore, like for the previous event, this year's edition features an "early bird low cost" registration program: Bed and breakfast in a hostel in down town Leipzig from Monday till Sunday plus dinner arrangements on the first two evenings are available for 150€ if the payment is received before February 15th, 2013. The price goes up to 175€ for all payments made after February 15th. These late arrangements are subject to availability. '''We'll post detailled information on the payment method and account info ASAP.''' 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. == Contact == * Organization: AboutUs * IRC: irc.freenode.net #battlemesh ([[http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=battlemesh&uio=d4|webchat]]) * Mailing-list: http://ml.ninux.org/mailman/listinfo/battlemesh == Sponsors == We would like to thank the following for making this event possible: (TODO: none so far) == Endorsements == * B.A.T.M.A.N. * OLSR * BMX * Open 802.11s * OpenWRT * Freifunk * Guifi.net * Ninux.org * Wlan slovenija * Funkfeuer * Alter Mundi * Wireless Weimar (aka weimarnetz) * Wireless Leiden * Wirelesspt.net * Free Network Foundation * qMp.cat * CONFINE A complete and updated list will be available at the [[http://battlemesh.org/BattleMeshV7/Endorsements|Endorsement dedicated page]]. == Blog Ping-Backs and Media Coverage == * [[http://bmx6.net/news/16|BMX]] == What to Bring == * Access Points * Ethernet Cables * switches and hubs * your laptop == List of the Hardware Available for the WBMv7 == * TODO: please write here what you are going to bring == SubPages == <>