Building Wireless Community Networks
Published on 11. December 2001
Book
138 pages
978-0-596-00204-6 (ISBN)
Description
This volume offers a case for building wireless networks on a local level. They are inexpensive and can be implemented and managed by the community using them, whether it's a school, neighbourhood, or a small business. This guide provides all the necessary information for planning a network, getting the necessary components and understanding protocols that you need to design and implement your network. The wireless Internet infrastructure, also known as Wi-Fi, is based on the 802.11b standard. The book covers Rob's experience with the Sebastopol Community Network, a multi-tiered network. It also details his experiences in building his first community network. This volume starts off with basic wireless concepts and essential network services, while later chapters focus on specific aspects of building your own wireless networks.
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"Read in conjunction with online sources for UK legal information such as the Radiocommunications Agency (www.radio.gov.uk) it provides a useful introduction to a complex and interesting subject, which, despite the small size, is good value for money." - Davey Winder, PC Pro, June "It's not only an informative volume, but a very good read too." MCAD, June 2002More details
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Rob Flickenger is the sysadmin for the O'Reilly Network by day, and an all-around hack almost all of the time. He enjoys fiddling around with puzzles and making machines that make electrons dance. Entertained by the usual complement of obscure British sci-fi and humour, he has endless fun trying to comprehend the Nature of Human Existance and his Place in the Universe, all while living with multiple cats and battling a fierce addiction to Northern California coffee drinks. And he really believes that "infinite free bandwidth everywhere" is a design goal, not a fantasy.
Content
Preface 1. Wireless Community Networks The Problem How ISPs Are Attempting a Solution How Cooperatives Are Making It Happen About This Book 2. Defining Project Scope Hardware Requirements Hot Spots Potential Coverage Problem Areas Topographical Mapping 101 3. Network Layout Wireless Infrastructure: Cathedral Versus Bazaar Vital Services Security Considerations Summary 4. Using Access Points Access Point Caveats The Apple AirPort Base Station 5. Peer-to-Peer (Ad-Hoc) Networking Building a Wireless Gateway with Linux 6. Wide Area Network Saturation Topo Maps 102: Dealing with Geographical Diversity Antenna Characteristics and Placement Power Amps and the Law 7. Other Applications Point-to-Point Links The Pringles Can Redundant Links Repeaters Security Concerns Captive "Catch and Release" Portal In Closing 8. Radio Free Planet Seattle Wireless BAWUG Personal Telco NYC Wireless GBPPR GAWD Guerrilla.net Universal Wireless 9. Radio Free Sebastopol OSCON 2000 Appendix Index