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## Remotely over the network (VPN) ([[Logging in remotely over the network|https://dfn.d-f-n.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Logging_in_remotely_over_the_network]]) | ## Remotely over the network (VPN) ([[Logging in remotely over the network|https://dfn.d-f-n.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Logging_in_remotely_over_the_network]]) | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:53, 10 March 2021
How to Install and Configure Your DFN Fireball Observatory
Robert Howie, Benjamin Hartig and the rest of the DFN Team
Date and time: 17:30-18:30, Thursday, 16 November 2017
Venue: Macquarie University, Building E7A, Level 8
Introduction
- Purpose of this hands on session is to help you get your cameras installed and to teach you a few tips and tricks to make your life easier.
- Observatory hardware
- Logging in
- How to get help
- Physical installation
- Two way collaboration
Observatory Hardware
- Hardware overview (https://dfn.d-f-n.org//mediawiki/index.php?title=DFNEXT)
- Components
- Indicator LEDs
- What needs to work to take pictures
- How to avoid damaging the observatory hardware
- Take care when insert
- Use pliers to avoid damaging the LC shutter connector
- Be careful with UFL connectors and consider using pliers
- Support Molex Mini-Fit Jr connectors from behind when plugging in
- Take care when servicing the observatory, damage to cables and connectors will reduce reliability
- Common maintenance tasks
- Changing drives
- Formatting the CF card
- Cleaning and recoating the lenses
- Changing the blower duct (use flexible weatherproof silicone sealant, never use a hard glue)
- Changing the modem or SIM card
- Changing the DSLR or lens
- Changing the PCB
- Changing the USB WiFi adaptor (we have one case where a WiFi adaptor stopped the camera from booting)
Logging in and getting started with your observatory
- Three ways to log in:
- Locally via monitor and keyboard
- Locally over the network (Ethernet or WiFi) (https://dfn.d-f-n.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Logging_in_locally_via_WiFi_or_Ethernet)
- Remotely over the network (VPN) (https://dfn.d-f-n.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Logging_in_remotely_over_the_network)
- Ways to make working with the observatories easier
- SSH Keys (https://dfn.d-f-n.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=SSH_Keys)
- VPN access (https://dfn.d-f-n.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Logging_in_remotely_over_the_network)
- Hosts file (https://dfn.d-f-n.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=IP_Addresses#Hosts_File)
- Web GUI (https://dfn.d-f-n.org//mediawiki/index.php?title=Web_Interface)
- File access
- sshfs
- WinSCP
How to get help
- DFN wiki: https://dfn.d-f-n.org/mediawiki
- For camera help you can email dfn camera help (Getting Help)
- For fireball event help you can dfn events (Getting Help)
