[Olpc-za] WiFi networks

[Kobus Roux]

Hi,

We build up our own multi-radio mesh routers (don't like what Mikrotik
does to open source). We mostly use Gateworks Avila boards,
Atheros-based 5.8 GHz radios and antennas from Poynting.

You can also try Poynting or one of the many Poynting distributors
(http://www.poynting.co.za/contact_distributors.php?type=ZA) for a
packaged solution. E.g. see
http://www.poyntingdirect.co.za/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=WLAN-A0028

Regards,
Kobus


On Thu, 2008-02-28 at 10:21 +0200, Jeff wrote:
> Hi guys,
> 
> We have sponsorship to link 5 schools' computer classrooms, between Coffee
> Bay and Hole in the Wall (on the Transkei Wild Coast), with a WiFi network. 
> 
> The OLPC wiki recommends that the WiFi backbone be run on 802.11a (5GHz
> spectrum) so as not to conflict with the 2,4GHz meshnet . . . and even if
> we're not immediately earmarked for OLPC rollout - I'm still hopeful and
> planning towards that eventuality. :-)
> 
> So my question is simply: what is the best equipment to use - and where can
> I source it? What do you guys use for your projects at Meraka, Kobus? Or can
> you refer me to someone on your team who can assist us?
> 
> I tried, without success, to get quotes on Mikrotik gear before Christmas...
> but subsequent to that I started a new job and have been quite busy with
> other stuff... and now it's getting pretty urgent.
> 
> I can't remember the names of all the people, apart from Miro, that I tried
> to source pricing from... but they all act as if Mikrotik routing is a new
> form of rocket science... and never came through with quotations. I would
> prefer Mikrotik, personally, but will happily run with anything reliable.
> 
> Any advice & recommendations gratefully appreciated.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> -
> Jeff Brown
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