Building Wireless Community Networks (Paperback, 2)

Preface

1. Wireless Community Networks
The Problem
How ISPs Are Attempting a Solution
How Cooperatives Are Making It Happen
About This Book

2. Defining Project Scope
Hardware Requirements
Hot Spots
Potential Coverage Problem Areas
Topographical Mapping 101

3. Network Layout
Wireless Infrastructure: Cathedral Versus Bazaar
Vital Services
Security Considerations
Summary

4. Using Access Points
Access Point Caveats
The Apple AirPort Base Station

5. Peer-to-Peer (Ad-Hoc) Networking
Building a Wireless Gateway with Linux

6. Wide Area Network Saturation
Topo Maps 102: Dealing with Geographical Diversity
Antenna Characteristics and Placement
Power Amps and the Law

7. Other Applications
Point-to-Point Links
The Pringles Can
Redundant Links
Repeaters
Security Concerns
Captive 'Catch and Release' Portal
In Closing

8. Radio Free Planet
Seattle Wireless
BAWUG
Personal Telco
NYC Wireless
GBPPR
GAWD
Guerrilla.net
Universal Wireless

9. Radio Free Sebastopol
OSCON 2000

Appendix

Index