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Building A Community Wireless Network From Scratch

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the gotta-have-connections dept.

adelayde writes "This summer I've been involved in a project to build a community-orientated wireless network in the city of Bristol, England. Recently I published an article ( mirrored here and here) describing what we have achieved so far, including some interesting thoughts on passive repeaters. There is a supporting site (mirrored here) with detailed instructions on how to build antennae, and the main project web site is also available here. A bit of own trumpet blowing perhaps, but I think it'll be of interest to those readers involved in similar projects and be of some help to those thinking of starting their own."

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  1. Failed /. attempt... by MrWa · · Score: 5, Funny
    How are we supposed to crush people's servers when you already have mirrors in the article?!

  2. This rings a bell by fobbman · · Score: 2, Funny

    I remember seeing a couple of stories about being able to extend the range of 802.11b today that might be relevant here. I'll get back to you as soon as I remember where they were...

  3. Another Mirror by ALoverOfPeace · · Score: 3, Funny

    Just in case.

  4. Just a guess, but..... by woobieman29 · · Score: 3, Funny

    based on the fact that these Brits are using discarded J&B whiskey tins to make their 'Can-Tennas' their network roll-out parties are probably one hell of a lot more interesting than the ones we have in America with Pringles.....

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