Re: [SLUG] 500 node mesh network for Parramatta

[Adrian Chadd <adrian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Speak to a lawyer and find out what the telco licence requirements are?


Adrian

On Fri, Jun 11, 2010, Richard Hayes wrote:
> Dear list.
> 
> Parramatta council is keen on e-government (Don't laugh they are willing 
> to spend money to do it) and minimising the Digital Divide.
> 
> So, I am proposing to create a Mesh for disadvantaged people.
> 
> Optus is offering to pay for a number of DSL connection into the mesh 
> but volunteers would design and build the network.
> 
> Customers would pay a small fee maybe $10-15 per month to get a 
> computer, printer and 1Mb wireless connection.
> 
> I think a group of the usual suspects, SLUG, Sydney Wireless, Computer 
> Bank etc with some funding from Parramatta could build a 500 node MAN 
> covering lots of Parramatta and give access to many disadvantaged groups.
> 
> Hardware:  Donated WRT54s or Refurbished PCs with Linux
> Cheap wireless cards with large antenna (7db gain) or Cantenna??
> 
> The Council is keen and willing to spend some money but it needs 
> technical help from geeks.
> 
> Any thoughts / suggestions??
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Richard Hayes
> 0414 618 425
> 
> 
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