Nope. I am involved with the Kingsbridge project, and have known some of the guys involved with LocustWorld. But I most certainly don't work there. I hope that clarifies:) I just picked up early on a project that showed promise, and it seems to be one of the few that have delivered on that promise:)
... has been running for several months in Kingsbridge, Devon (UK), based on 'off the shelf' hardware, and free software downloadable from LocustWorld.com. There is also a bootable ISO that turns any PC into a Mesh node without overwriting any of the local data! You can download it here - Build 22 is recommended
Any old PC with WiFi. New Mini-ITX with card and case, guessing around £250UKP (but darn yanks get things cheaper:)). Woolmart sell a cheap PC based on the VIA Mini-ITX boards, about $199 I think. Add a D-Link DWL-500 and BOOM! or pay more for the Orinocco Buffalo.....
"hardware makers build into their access points the ability to multi-bridge and still accept client connections" -
One thing this app proves, is that this is so easily done. Hardware vendors know this, and only multi-point bridge between thier own kit..... no cross-vendor bridge? Why? Money perhaps!
Think about that....
Development is restricted when money is involved.
Viva la Open Source!:))
It's stock Slackware Linux 8.1, Squid etc. The network is modified AODV, and it's ALL OpenSource.
On the contrary, it seems *compatible* with everything...
Not such a far fetched idea... As part of the UK project, communitywireless we are already using modified Compaq Ipaq PDA's as phones (nicknamed 'Sunseekers'). Using a custom protocol developed by Locust Technologies and open-source software, we have succesfully made P2P VoIP calls. Check out LocustWorld for a range of the kit we're developing... we already have a wide service area in London N6... and it's all Not-for-profit!
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Nope. I am involved with the Kingsbridge project, and have known some of the guys involved with LocustWorld. But I most certainly don't work there. I hope that clarifies :) I just picked up early on a project that showed promise, and it seems to be one of the few that have delivered on that promise :)
... has been running for several months in Kingsbridge, Devon (UK), based on 'off the shelf' hardware, and free software downloadable from LocustWorld.com. There is also a bootable ISO that turns any PC into a Mesh node without overwriting any of the local data! You can download it here - Build 22 is recommended
Any old PC with WiFi. New Mini-ITX with card and case, guessing around £250UKP (but darn yanks get things cheaper :)). Woolmart sell a cheap PC based on the VIA Mini-ITX boards, about $199 I think. Add a D-Link DWL-500 and BOOM! or pay more for the Orinocco Buffalo.....
"hardware makers build into their access points the ability to multi-bridge and still accept client connections" - One thing this app proves, is that this is so easily done. Hardware vendors know this, and only multi-point bridge between thier own kit..... no cross-vendor bridge? Why? Money perhaps! Think about that.... Development is restricted when money is involved. Viva la Open Source! :))
Check www.mini-itx.com...... add a WiFi card, external Antenna, and BOOM! CommunityWireless.org will have the refined recipe soon ;)
It's stock Slackware Linux 8.1, Squid etc. The network is modified AODV, and it's ALL OpenSource. On the contrary, it seems *compatible* with everything...
Not such a far fetched idea... As part of the UK project, communitywireless we are already using modified Compaq Ipaq PDA's as phones (nicknamed 'Sunseekers'). Using a custom protocol developed by Locust Technologies and open-source software, we have succesfully made P2P VoIP calls. Check out LocustWorld for a range of the kit we're developing... we already have a wide service area in London N6... and it's all Not-for-profit!