diff --git a/content/_index.md b/content/_index.md index ffd8f4f..4a5fe1a 100644 --- a/content/_index.md +++ b/content/_index.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ cascade: - type: docs --- -This is the documentation for the EMF GSM Network +GSM @ EMF 2024 {.h2} @@ -21,6 +21,12 @@ We are hoping to start updating the content on this site soon. (You can help out --> +We're running a small 2G network this year at EMF! With one of our SIM cards, you'll be able to call and text your friends on our +camp phone system; you'll just need a phone that supports GSM in the 1800 MHz frequency bands (most European phones do). To get support and or talk to us about these services, join us in the [#emfcamp-lte IRC -channel](https://web.libera.chat/?channel=#emfcamp-lte) on [Libera Chat](https://libera.chat/) (ignore the LTE, maybe next time) \ No newline at end of file +channel](https://web.libera.chat/?channel=#emfcamp-lte) on [Libera Chat](https://libera.chat/) (ignore the LTE, maybe next time) + +{{% alert title="Under construction" color="warning" %}}We're still working on these documentation pages, so not everything here will be accurate just yet. Check back closer to the event for more information! +{{% /alert %}} + diff --git a/content/getting-started.md b/content/getting-started.md index 3ae888e..aceec53 100644 --- a/content/getting-started.md +++ b/content/getting-started.md @@ -4,32 +4,32 @@ description: > How to connect to, and use, the EMF GSM network --- -{{% alert title="Warning" color="warning" %}}When your Handset registers to the network, you may need to retry any actions at least once before it becomes fully activated. +# Requirements -We recomend you try one of the numbers on the [Services](/services/) page to do this -{{% /alert %}} +You'll need one of our SIM cards, or a SIM card from a previous event that you've registered with us ([more about this](/sims/)). +Pop the size SIM you need out of the adapter, and insert it into your phone as you would normally. You might need to set your +phone's "preferred network type" to 2G. +Our network operates in the DCS-1800 [frequency band](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSM_frequency_bands) +(equivalent to LTE band 3). Most GSM phones for use in Europe should support this band, but check your phone's specifications if +you're unsure. -# Prereqs +# First Steps -1. Have a c3gsm (e)SIM - - These can be procured from the shop/emfgsm team - - (e)SIMs from previous c3 events should work -2. Have a phone compatable with GSM1800 -3. Have a spare 5 minuites +1. Register an number in the [Electromagnetic Phonebook](https://phones.emfcamp.org/), setting the type of service to GSM +2. Insert SIM card into phone +3. Dial 900, then enter your chosen number, and the activation code listed in the phonebook +4. Enjoy! -# First Steps +# Disclaimer -1. Register an event telephony extension online -2. Insert SIM card into phone (not necessary if you deployed an eSIM profile) -3. Disable VoLTE for 4G on your phone - - VoLTE is known to cause issues -4. Set APN on your phone to `internet` -5. Call your chosen extentions registration number shown in the [Electromagnetic Phonebook](https://phones.emfcamp.org/). -6. Enjoy +This network is an experiment! We can't commit to providing a reliable service, though we'll do our very best. Coverage might be +limited in places, too. # Once connected See our friends over at EMF POC for some example numbers to call [here](https://www.emfcamp.org/about/phones) For services specific to the EMF GSM network, please see the [Services](/services/) page + +If you need any help, come down to the phone helpdesk and we'll try and sort it out. diff --git a/content/sims.md b/content/sims.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..666fa93 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/sims.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +--- +title: SIM cards +description: > + Buy one from us, or bring your c3gsm SIM! +--- + +Thanks to [c3gsm](https://c3gsm.de/), we'll have a stock of about 200 SIM cards to sell at the shop. Expect to pay +around £3 per SIM. + +## Bringing your own + +We need to know the [authentication keys](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIM_card#Authentication_key_(Ki)) of your SIM +in order for it to work on our network. + +If you have a SIM card from a CCC event, like CCCamp23 or 37c3, you can ask [c3gsm](https://c3gsm.de/sim/) for the keys. +Make a note of the ICCID of your SIM card (it's written on the card itself!), and send that to +[ticket@c3gsm.de](mailto:ticket@c3gsm.de) along with a brief note asking them for the Ki and OPC values. + +When you get the keys, send them to us at [poc@emfcamp.org](mailto:poc@emfcamp.org) +and we'll add them into our system.