2019-07-03, 12:26 AM
We should really consider alternate network management because "networkmanager" is terrible for long range use.
This is because it will reconnect when the signal is lost for a few seconds. It needs to automatically reassociate but not do a dhcp handshake again. network manager also won't change the baud rate, or tx power. With a directional antenna I can get a connection with only 20dbm tx power, but with an omni antenna I need 24-26 to get the same connection.
I also need it to automatically aim the antenna when the boat turns at anchor.
So far I am using scripts to do most of this, but I manually have to run a script to connect to wifi. It is sometimes needed to hack the driver to get higher tx power, or to ignore what the access point limits the tx power.
Maybe we should fork network manager and adapt it for what is needed for long range wifi connections from boats?
This is because it will reconnect when the signal is lost for a few seconds. It needs to automatically reassociate but not do a dhcp handshake again. network manager also won't change the baud rate, or tx power. With a directional antenna I can get a connection with only 20dbm tx power, but with an omni antenna I need 24-26 to get the same connection.
I also need it to automatically aim the antenna when the boat turns at anchor.
So far I am using scripts to do most of this, but I manually have to run a script to connect to wifi. It is sometimes needed to hack the driver to get higher tx power, or to ignore what the access point limits the tx power.
Maybe we should fork network manager and adapt it for what is needed for long range wifi connections from boats?