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Vegas Open Network (VONet) is building a fair, accessible, and community-owned internet across Las Vegas. This wiki is your go-to resource for getting involved, setting up your own node, learning how the network works, and contributing to digital equity in Las Vegas, NV.

Quick Links: Community Forum • VONet Cloud • GitHub • Open Collective • Facebook • Twitter Reddit

New Here? Start Here What is VONet? – A quick intro to our mission and model How to Join – Whether you're tech-savvy or brand new, here's how to connect Ways to Help – Volunteer, host a node, spread the word, or donate Contributor Guidelines – Help us improve this wiki Setting Up a Node Want to get online with VONet or help grow the mesh? Node Setup (DIY) – Step-by-step guide to install your node Hosting a Rooftop Node – Share your location to expand coverage Recommended Equipment – Routers, antennas, cables, and more Internet Uplink Guide – If you want to donate bandwidth MDU - For setups in Multi-Dwelling Units like apartment buildings Tech & Network Info Network Topology Overview – How our network is structured IP Addressing & Routing – IPv4, IPv6, and traffic flows Internet Exchange – Peering and regional traffic through our IXP DNS and .vonet Domains - How DNS will work and the special .vonet TLD Colocation and Hosting - Colocation presence and shared hosting Cloud - Community Collaboration Cloud VPN – Encrypted traffic on the Community Network. Dev - Code, tools, and scripts for building and improving VONet. Glossary & Help Need help or confused by a term? Glossary of Terms – Clear definitions for non-techies FAQ – Common questions answered

Community and Governance VONet is volunteer-run and community-owned. Team – The people building a community-owned internet Advisory Council – How we make decisions Volunteer Roles – Find your place in the project Events & Workshops – Build skills, meet people, expand the mesh Community Networks - Similar Community Networks Policies and Safety The foundation of our network is transparency and trust. Network Commons License – Our principles and shared agreement Broadband Facts - Our Broadband Consumer Label Net Neutrality Policy - Commitment to an open and fair internet OTARD Rules - Your Right to Reliable Internet Access Code of Conduct - Guidelines for respectful community participation. Conflict of Interest Policy – Ensures decisions are made without personal or financial bias Document Retention Policy – Defines how long key records are kept and securely disposed Financial Controls Policy – Outlines how money is handled, approved, and tracked Volunteer Policy – Sets expectations and conduct guidelines for all volunteers Safety Policy – Covers required safety practices to prevent injury during work Heat Illness Prevention Plan - Nevada’s heat hazard safety planning requirements Tools and Materials Policy – Rules for using, maintaining, and returning shared equipment Waivers – Legal acknowledgments of risks and release of liability Privacy Policy - Data privacy is important Wiki General Disclaimer - Disclosures for Wiki Peering Policy - How we connect with other networks

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