Community Wireless Networks (Nov 18 2006)
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Community wireless networks are grassroots organizations that provide free Wi-Fi hotspots in public and semi-public spaces using open source technology. They aim to address local issues and increase access beyond just internet by creating a sustainable wireless infrastructure. Different models exist, from non-profits to partnerships, with goals like raising baseline access, encouraging competition, and addressing the digital divide. Creating a network involves choices of hardware, software, site surveys, installation, training, and fundraising through volunteers.
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Community Wireless Networks (Nov 18 2006)
- 1. Community Wireless Networks Dana Spiegel Executive Director
- 2. Public Wireless Networks Community Wireless Municipal Wireless Commercial Hotspots
- 4. Community Wireless Grassroots organizations with public interest Free Wi-Fi hotspots or networks of hotspots Open source technology innovation More than just internet access Intended to address local issues Each is unique Laid the groundwork for municipal and commercial Worldwide
- 5. NYCwireless Advocate for Public Hotspots Non-profit Volunteer-based Public-space and semi-public space Education Policy Under-served communities
- 6. Municipal Wireless Started with Philadelphia, but now lots are doing it Biggest success is Chaska, MN Mostly small and medium-sized cities Availability, ubiquity, affordability Multiple business models (public, private, and in- between) Public sector applications Biggest driver is broadband competition (or lack thereof)
- 7. Philosophy Investment in city’s future Raising the floor for base level access Not competitive with existing broadband Sustainable (not free?!) Create a marketplace, encourage competition Digital divide important, but not primary driver Supplemental connectivity
- 8. Internet Users Dial-up Broadband Not Online
- 10. Strategy Involve community Include wireline plans Hybrid network deployment – backhaul, distribution, organization Public amenity – free in public spaces Applications – communication, emergency services, government services Build infrastructure, let ISPs use it (common carrier)
- 11. Plan Include low cost service level Secured, prioritized access for public safety Holistic plan – equipment, computers, training Partner with local non-profits and others Upgrades after 4-5 years
- 12. Business Models Sponsorship – NYCwireless Government owned and operated Government owned, operated by contractor Non-profit For-profit partnership Earthlink doesn’t want to be a network operator, just an ISP
- 13. Public Hotspots
- 15. Hardware
- 19. Software
- 21. Mesh CUWiNware (HSLS) Freifunk, Germany (OLSR) Roofnet, MIT (SrcRR) LocustWorld (AODV)
- 22. Mesh Node Mesh Node Mesh Node Mesh Mesh Node Node Mesh Node Mesh Node Mesh Mesh Node Node Mesh Node Mesh Node
- 23. Creating a Public Hotspot Technology choices Site survey Installation Training Fund-raising Volunteers
- 24. Projects
- 28. Wi-Fi Thank You
- 33. Spectropolis
- 39. New York Live
- 46. Stuyvesant Cove Park Solar One
- 54. Wireless Networking in the Developing World A practical guide to planning and building low-cost telecommunications infrastructure http://www.wndw.net
- 55. Contact dana@nycwireless.net http://www.nycwireless.net http://www.wirelesscommunity.info