====== Hardware Setups ======

===== OpenTrafficMap Node/Receiver =====

==== Fixed Setups ====

=== IEEE 802.3af PoE ===

  * PoE jumper in position ''802.3af''
  * connected to an 802.3af PoE injector

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== Passive PoE ==

  * PoE jumper in position ''passive''

==== Mobile Setups ====

=== Ethernet-Adapter ===

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== Hardware ==

  * OTM-Node  
  * Powerbank
  * USB-C to Ethernet cable (for example https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0DDKPSNBQ
  * USB-C cable
  * Case/pouch with 2 compartments - one for the OTM-Node the other for the powerbank
  * Optional: USB-C OTG Adapter to connect the OTM-Node and charge the smartphone simultaneously (for example https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0DCBNGXKG)
  * Optional: additional USB-C-cable

== Connection ==
  * OTM-Node <-> USB-C-Ethernet-Cable <-> smartphone
  * OTM-Node <-> powerbank
  * Optional: powerbank <-> OTG-Adatper <-> smartphone

No additional software required, activate on Android "Ethernet Tethering" in network settings. Option becomes available after connecting the cable/adapter. 

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===== DIY Receivers =====

==== Fixed Setups ====

==== Mobile Setups ====

=== FireBeetle 2 ESP32-C5 + W5500 + power bank + ZTE MU5001 HyperMobile 5G ===

Mobile setup with a 5G router that has an Ethernet port

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=== Node + Mikrotik mAP lite + mobile Phone ===

The Mikrotik mAP lite (https://mikrotik.com/product/RBmAPL-2nD) provides a Wi-Fi uplink to a mobile phone (tethering), offers Ethernet for the board, and additionally creates a Wi-Fi access point (AP) for network access. The "AP" LED indicates the connection to the MQTT server. Power is supplied to both via USB or USB-C from a power bank.

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