Mesh Tunnel

A tunnel is a means of linking into a mesh via an IP network, eg Internet.

It is useful if there is no usable RF link into the area.

NEDNET runs a tunnel server and gateway.

Tunnel Server

This runs on a node. It allows remote users to connect to the network via an IP network, eg internet. It works very similar to a VPN.

Setup is very straightforward.

1. The Tunnel software must be loaded onto the node.
2. A network range is allocated to the tunnel server network.
3. A DNS or IP address which is accessible by to IP / Internet network.
4. Each client is identified by its node name and a password/IP address is allocated.

There is a limitation on how many clients can access the tunnel server as each client takes about 1500kb of node memory.
Clients can run their own tunnel server or gateway and routes will be propagated through the network.

Tunnel Client

The client needs to be configured on their local node.

Setup is very straightforward.

1. The Tunnel software must be loaded onto the node.
2. Information provided by the tunnel server operator must be entered
   
   1. The server name  - either IP address or DNS name.
   2. The password.
   3. The network address.

Once the items have been changed, then if all is correct, the online link will be highlighed.

By viewing the mesh status, now you should be able to see many node which are accessible.

And on the main landing page of the node, you will see how many node are connected