Welcome to Network Newstead

Network Newstead is a community run wireless network operating in centralNewstead Victoria. The network is owned and operated by the local community for residents and tourists. Although the service is free, some limits apply. Sessions are limited to 30 minutes and a limit of 50Mb of data transfer applies per session.

Locations

The free Network Newstead service is generally available from the "bridge to the butchers" on Lyons Street (the main drag) and around the RTC. Additional access points are planned. Currently access points are located at:

• Newstead Community Centre
• Dig Cafe
• Newstead Rural Transation Centre

Network Newstead has been made possible by the generous support of Mount Alexander Shire and Internode. For more information about the network, contact Dave Hall Consulting.

Statistics

Real time usage stats coming soon

Geeky facts

Hardware

• Modems: Billion 7300RA
• Routers: PC Engines ALIX 2-2 boards, supplied by Yawarra Information Appliances
• Antennas: Various antennas were sourced from Yawarra and RF Shop

Software

The routers run OpenWRT on a Compact Flash card, while access is controlled by WiFiDog. We use our own WiFiDog protocol authentication server, WiFiPup, which was written by local resident Dave Hall.