[s-asia-it] Wireless networking for the 'developing' world...

["Frederick Noronha" <fred@bytesforall.org>]

http://wndw.net/

The project

The massive popularity of wireless networking has caused equipment
costs to continually plummet, while equipment capabilities continue to
increase. By applying this technology in areas that are badly in need
of critical communications infrastructure, more people can be brought
online than ever before, in less time, for very little cost. We hope
to not only convince you that this is possible, but also show how we
have made such networks work, and to give you the information and
tools you need to start a network project in your local community.

The book

This book was created by a team of individuals who each, in their own
field, are actively participating in the ever-expanding Internet by
pushing its reach farther than ever before. Over a period of a few
months, we have produced a complete book that documents our efforts to
build wireless networks in the developing world.

We hope that you find these materials and this website useful. Please
feel free to contribute your own experiences on the wiki and mailing
list, and help make the next edition even better.

You can download the book in PDF form as a single file (2.0 MB), or in chapters.
The printed book

You can order a printed and bound copy of the book from Lulu.com, a
print-on-demand service. The PDF will be updated periodically, and
ordering from the print-on-demand service ensures that you will always
receive the latest revision.
Resources

There are currently several volunteer translation projects underway.
Our readers have also contributed their own case studies and links to
useful sites. Please feel free to submit your own resources and
experiences on the wiki.
More information

You can join our mailing list for discussion about the book. We also
host a wiki for ideas, corrections, and contributions to the book.

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The Wireless Networking in the Developing World book can be freely
downloaded as pdf files as a whole or in single chapters.
Complete Book

Download the complete book for screen viewing (2.0 MB)

Download the complete book for print (9.4 MB)
Chapters

Cover
Download the Cover (252 KB)

About this Book
Download the Introduction (96 KB)

Where to Begin
Download the first chapter (84 KB)

A Practical Introduction to Radio Physics
Download the second chapter (184 KB)

Network Design
Download the third chapter (508 KB)

Antennas & Transmission Lines
Download the fourth chapter (976 KB)

Networking Hardware
Download the fifth chapter (300 KB)

Security
Download the sixth chapter (264 KB)

Building an Outdoor Node
Download the seventh chapter (452 KB)

Troubleshooting
Download the eighth chapter (168 KB)

Case Studies
Download the ninth chapter (252 KB)

Appendices
Download Appendix A and B (72 KB)

Please contact us if you have trouble downloading the book: info@wndw.net

{Thanks to Monica Narula of Sarai.net for the link. --FN}
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