# Education and Resources **URL:** https://forum.althea.net/c/education-and-resources/7.md [Latest](https://forum.althea.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.althea.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.althea.net/tags.md) --- ## [About the Education and Resources category](https://forum.althea.net/t/about-the-education-and-resources-category/30)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 0
This category is for helpful guides or resources for using Althea. --- ## [$ALTHEA Tokenomics](https://forum.althea.net/t/althea-tokenomics/734)
**Author:** [@althea\_community](https://forum.althea.net/u/althea_community)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/althea-tokenomics/734 "2025-09-18T02:41:11Z")
Fellow Altheans, We wrote up an article of what makes Althea’s tokenomics unique. We hope you enjoy it! Read here: https://medium.com/@altheacommunity/introducing-althea-revenue-first-tokenomics-for-the-machine-economy… --- ## [We are recruiting teachers for our community LMS platform cooperative](https://forum.althea.net/t/we-are-recruiting-teachers-for-our-community-lms-platform-cooperative/600)
**Author:** [@DrRon](https://forum.althea.net/u/DrRon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2024, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/we-are-recruiting-teachers-for-our-community-lms-platform-cooperative/600 "2024-03-24T12:50:14Z")
As a platform cooperative, our teachers exercise group self governance and we are planning an “Exit to Community.” We use LearnDash (LMS) and BuddyBoss, which is a hard fork of BuddyPress, for community management (group… --- ## [ReUsing Pollen Mobile hardware with Althea KeyLTE](https://forum.althea.net/t/reusing-pollen-mobile-hardware-with-althea-keylte/542)
**Author:** [@rollinson](https://forum.althea.net/u/rollinson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/reusing-pollen-mobile-hardware-with-althea-keylte/542 "2023-05-03T16:20:02Z")
Hi folks, I’m starting a thread to share progress on the Pollen Radio ReUse Project. We aim to turn hardware assets from defunct projects like Pollen Mobile into helpful building blocks for Althea KeyLTE networks. With… --- ## [Flash and configure the Ubiquiti Edgerouter-X (ER-X)](https://forum.althea.net/t/flash-and-configure-the-ubiquiti-edgerouter-x-er-x/350)
**Author:** [@thosmos](https://forum.althea.net/u/thosmos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/flash-and-configure-the-ubiquiti-edgerouter-x-er-x/350 "2021-12-27T01:53:36Z")
Flashing the ER-X can be a bit challenging due to a 2 stage install, changing ports, and low level command line tasks. This is the checklist I use. Phase 1: Flash Althea Firmware Download the erx-factory.tar file Down… --- ## [Flash Linksys e5600](https://forum.althea.net/t/flash-linksys-e5600/365)
**Author:** [@thosmos](https://forum.althea.net/u/thosmos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/flash-linksys-e5600/365 "2021-12-27T01:49:15Z")
Connect to Linksys WiFi or ethernet port --- ## [LTE Resources & Config Documentation](https://forum.althea.net/t/lte-resources-config-documentation/356)
**Author:** [@Silas\_Goforth](https://forum.althea.net/u/Silas_Goforth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/lte-resources-config-documentation/356 "2021-08-04T00:05:08Z")
Hey folks, here’s link to a selection of very useful guides and reference docs from our LTE leads. Huge thanks to the producers of these and their ongoing involvement with Althea. I’ll continue to contribute to this fol… --- ## [Request for a Router Migration Guide](https://forum.althea.net/t/request-for-a-router-migration-guide/347)
**Author:** [@sd70mac](https://forum.althea.net/u/sd70mac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/request-for-a-router-migration-guide/347 "2021-04-17T23:46:38Z")
I think that a router migration guide (replacing one router with another one, particularly a more powerful one) explaining the steps needed, would be useful. --- ## [Tools needed for antenna installs](https://forum.althea.net/t/tools-needed-for-antenna-installs/331)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/tools-needed-for-antenna-installs/331 "2021-02-08T15:16:23Z")
Equipment List Draft (1).xlsx (14.9 KB) --- ## [Althea router flashing guide](https://forum.althea.net/t/althea-router-flashing-guide/113)
**Author:** [@jkilpatr](https://forum.althea.net/u/jkilpatr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/althea-router-flashing-guide/113 "2020-02-19T17:27:45Z")
In this thread each post will have a router flashing guide. The requirements to be kept in this thread are as follows. Pictures must be included for all cable plugs and reset buttons The router pictured must be the sa… --- ## [Making Althea Dashboard links](https://forum.althea.net/t/making-althea-dashboard-links/310)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 6:11am UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/making-althea-dashboard-links/310 "2020-03-12T06:11:33Z")
The Althea app (for dashboard access) is not currently supported. An easy work around is to make links to 192.168.10.1 on the home page of your mobile device. --- ## [Helpful Reference Links](https://forum.althea.net/t/helpful-reference-links/68)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/helpful-reference-links/68 "2020-02-13T19:23:30Z")
Links to sites with information about starting a community network or WISP. Community Technology Field Guide - http://communitytechnology.github.io/ Organize and Build Community Networks - https://www.commotionwireles… --- ## [Community Outreach: Script](https://forum.althea.net/t/community-outreach-script/289)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/community-outreach-script/289 "2020-02-03T19:36:14Z")
This is a script we used for phone, you can modify for in person. Key is to get them talking about their experience with internet. The “using althea” page can be useful for presentations or additional information - http… --- ## [Best Practices for setting up sector antennas/AP](https://forum.althea.net/t/best-practices-for-setting-up-sector-antennas-ap/288)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 8:02am UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/best-practices-for-setting-up-sector-antennas-ap/288 "2020-01-08T08:02:34Z")
For a gateway or a relay location you will want to install a sector antennas to connect surrounding neighbors. Download updated firmware from the manufacturer’s website. After first logging into the radio, update the … --- ## [Cash to xdai on ramp](https://forum.althea.net/t/cash-to-xdai-on-ramp/287)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/cash-to-xdai-on-ramp/287 "2020-01-04T06:25:49Z")
For cash to xdai on ramp, a local merchant or vendor can be used, and the router wallet can be synced with the efectivo.cc mobile wallet. The Efectivo wallet doesn’t need setting up - simply navigate to efectivo.cc in a … --- ## [Samsung Smart TVs + Althea](https://forum.althea.net/t/samsung-smart-tvs-althea/286)
**Author:** [@jkilpatr](https://forum.althea.net/u/jkilpatr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/samsung-smart-tvs-althea/286 "2020-01-03T17:01:13Z")
For reasons unknown to mere mortals some Samsung Smart TVs won’t pick up an IP from OpenWRT based devices. So you must configure them with a static ip as follows. The ip address you use can be any ip you like between 19… --- ## [Connecting your Althea router to the network](https://forum.althea.net/t/connecting-your-althea-router-to-the-network/160)
**Author:** [@jkilpatr](https://forum.althea.net/u/jkilpatr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/connecting-your-althea-router-to-the-network/160 "2018-09-25T13:10:56Z")
So you’ve just flashed or purchased your new router, now it’s time to join the network and create a connection to the internet. Unlike traditional networking systems with Althea you only need to concern yourself with ph… --- ## [Setting up your new Althea Router](https://forum.althea.net/t/setting-up-your-new-althea-router/159)
**Author:** [@jkilpatr](https://forum.althea.net/u/jkilpatr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/setting-up-your-new-althea-router/159 "2018-09-22T22:30:59Z")
So you’ve just flashed or purchased your new router, and made a link into the network, now it’s time to set it up. Connect to the default WiFi the name is ‘AltheaHome’ and the password is ‘ChangeMe’. If you need to us… --- ## [Interesting reading](https://forum.althea.net/t/interesting-reading/246)
**Author:** [@jkilpatr](https://forum.althea.net/u/jkilpatr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/interesting-reading/246 "2019-06-29T01:42:59Z")
Kademlia: A peer to peer information system based on the XOR metric Mazieres \* A simple pragmatic approach to mesh routing using BATMAN Johnson, Ntlatlapa, Aichele \* Routing Security in Ad Hoc Networks Lundberg \* CORE… --- ## [Conference Presentations](https://forum.althea.net/t/conference-presentations/244)
**Author:** [@jkilpatr](https://forum.althea.net/u/jkilpatr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/conference-presentations/244 "2019-06-13T13:25:32Z")
Our Networks 2018: NANOG 76 2019: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1izRgUr-Tm-ixnqpd7NGWyiLgcAzXfPas1JmdFp25-yM/edit --- ## [Toggling ports on an Althea router](https://forum.althea.net/t/toggling-ports-on-an-althea-router/239)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 7:05am UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/toggling-ports-on-an-althea-router/239 "2019-06-03T07:05:51Z")
When flashed with Althea firmware, the ports on the router will have one LAN port, which is located farthest from what would have been WAN, and then the remaining ports are MESH. MESH port are for connecting Althea rout… --- ## [New Beta 5 Router Dashboard Screenshots](https://forum.althea.net/t/new-beta-5-router-dashboard-screenshots/234)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/new-beta-5-router-dashboard-screenshots/234 "2019-05-21T03:29:40Z")
--- ## [Sample Deployment Timeline](https://forum.althea.net/t/sample-deployment-timeline/232)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/sample-deployment-timeline/232 "2019-04-26T22:09:56Z")
So, you are ready to start on your journey to bring faster, cheaper and decentralized internet to your area. Building an Althea network is similar to a fixed wireless ISP. You can find out more about this model at www.st… --- ## [New Router Dashboard Screenshots](https://forum.althea.net/t/new-router-dashboard-screenshots/216)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/new-router-dashboard-screenshots/216 "2019-03-21T16:38:55Z")
--- ## [Solar node calculations](https://forum.althea.net/t/solar-node-calculations/223)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/solar-node-calculations/223 "2019-03-21T16:30:22Z")
--- ## [How to Add Funds to your Althea router](https://forum.althea.net/t/how-to-add-funds-to-your-althea-router/205)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/how-to-add-funds-to-your-althea-router/205 "2019-02-26T01:32:15Z")
One Time Initial Setup Step 1 - Download the Coinbase app for your phone or mobile device. Step 2 - Add a payment method to your Coinbase app. iOS Tap the menu icon near the top left of the screen to open the Navba… --- ## [Simple Network Shopping List](https://forum.althea.net/t/simple-network-shopping-list/198)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/simple-network-shopping-list/198 "2019-01-26T19:59:58Z")
Amazon list for a simple point-to-multi-point Althea network. http://a.co/bWVCTdu The Mikrotik Wireless Wires are also a good choice for short distances. Link Here --- ## [Clatskanie Gateway Build](https://forum.althea.net/t/clatskanie-gateway-build/182)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/clatskanie-gateway-build/182 "2018-11-19T03:18:52Z")
This is the main gateway in Clatskanie, OR. Amazon list of materials needed to build this setup - Amazon.com Guy wires should be installed, but are not included in this list, as the materials may vary based on your … --- ## [Client mode setup for althea routers](https://forum.althea.net/t/client-mode-setup-for-althea-routers/180)
**Author:** [@Sebohe](https://forum.althea.net/u/Sebohe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/client-mode-setup-for-althea-routers/180 "2018-11-08T08:23:26Z")
Setting up an althea router in client mode is useful when one doesn’t have access to an ethernet cable to plug in to the gateway/internet port. Configs Here are the configs for files under /etc/ config/network Add a … --- ## [Common Frequency Options for Althea Networks](https://forum.althea.net/t/common-frequency-options-for-althea-networks/174)
**Author:** [@Deborah](https://forum.althea.net/u/Deborah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.althea.net/t/common-frequency-options-for-althea-networks/174 "2018-10-22T20:41:02Z")
Link to presentation [Next page](https://forum.althea.net/c/education-and-resources/7.md?page=1)