Here is the list of criteria which a node needs to meet in order to be an official PersonalTelco node. See NodeTypes for a list of all the different types of nodes:
All Nodes
Must be listed on the [http://maps.personaltelco.net/ node map].
Gateway Node
The AccessPoint must not restrict access via ["WEP"], ["802.1x"] or any other mechanism.
The AccessPoint must broadcast it's ["ESSID"].
The AccessPoint must have its ["ESSID"] set to www.personaltelco.net or www.personaltelco.net/nodeXXX (where XXX is the number from the [http://maps.personaltelco.net/ node map]).
- The network must provide free and open access (blocking port 25?) to the internet or "wireless cloud".
Must display an AcceptableUseAgreement, ideally it should run a CaptivePortal.
- Must run a DHCP server.
Repeater Node'
- Must connect at least two other repeater or gateway nodes together.