The Wireless Leiden network is different from most community networks. It is NOT a collection of hotspots that each have their own Internet connection, but an entirely wireless network that only has three high-speed (8 Mbps) Internet gateways, providing adsl-type bandwith to thousands of people. This is what makes the difference.
The area covered by the entirely wireless network goes far beyond the city limits: from the North Sea beach to approximately 20 miles inland. And including the lake district.
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The Wireless Leiden network is different from most community networks. It is NOT a collection of hotspots that each have their own Internet connection, but an entirely wireless network that only has three high-speed (8 Mbps) Internet gateways, providing adsl-type bandwith to thousands of people. This is what makes the difference.
The area covered by the entirely wireless network goes far beyond the city limits: from the North Sea beach to approximately 20 miles inland. And including the lake district.