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Wireless Networking in the Developing World is a free book about designing, implementing, and maintaining low-cost wireless networks. It applies in both the global North and the global South. | |||
This book was started as the BookSprint project at the 2005 session of WSFII, in London, England. The aim is to provide the resources needed to build wireless networks that solve real communication problems. The website is [http://wndw.net wndw.net] | |||
[http://www.appropedia.org/images/0/0a/Wndw2-ebook.pdf Full Wireless Networking in the developing world book] | |||
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Revision as of 00:01, 9 February 2012
Stand-alone solar photovoltaic powered high-speed wireless Internet access
The goal of this project is to provide rural communities with solar powered, low cost, high-speed internet access. Many communities do not have direct access to internet through DSL or cable lines. It will be very costly to install cable in these areas. As an alternative, we look to provide wire and cable-free access via satellite or cell phone plans. Solar energy will be used to power these networks, eliminating energy cost and drastically reducing the installation cost. Photovoltaic systems will last around 20 years with minor maintenance, leaving the residents to pay only the internet subscription fee.
WiFi Theory and practice
Wireless Networking in the Developing World is a free book about designing, implementing, and maintaining low-cost wireless networks. It applies in both the global North and the global South.
This book was started as the BookSprint project at the 2005 session of WSFII, in London, England. The aim is to provide the resources needed to build wireless networks that solve real communication problems. The website is wndw.net
Full Wireless Networking in the developing world book
Components
Solar Panels
Charge Controllers
Batteries
Internet Access
Modems/Routers
Current Options:
- Linksys WRT54GL
- Linksys WRT160NL
- Linksys WRT54G2-RM
- Netgear CGD24G
WiFi Antennas
Green Wifi System