[olsx-tech] Wireless networks

[James Stevens]

Dear all,

I have now popped up to visit a few times with a view to establishing 
wireless access to Internet Gateway so everyone on site can patch in and 
co-ordinate better. It's been problematic and early optimism that a link 
was on offer and could be enabled has faded as each subsequent attempt 
fails to connect.

SPC supplied a pair of 5.8ghz condex wireless radios to make such a 
link. The 'B' end of the link is still in place on the pole attached to 
the generator cage. The A end is back here with me drying out after 
being left in the wet tent there so I hope it still works. I also picked 
up the other smaller 2.4ghz access point that I first cabled round to 
the front of St Pauls after that was also left in a puddle.

So provided these elements still work ( I will test today) then they can 
be returned and installed once a suitable broadband supplier is identified.

In the meantime perhaps other approaches can be investigated. We could 
make an appeal in the form of a poster on site asking for an internet 
gateway / share of broadband. perhaps a friendly banker or office worker 
will respond to that.

We could write a letter to local shops asking them for support and 
access to an otherwise un broadband phone/fax line on which to install 
broadband. I didn't yet talk to the owner of LoyalTea just behind the 
camp.. but am still trying to reach him having spoken to the staff 
already.. A formal request letter would help they have broadband there 
already.. as will many others nearby. I also asked in the sports shop 
who politely refused to discuss it.

Taking broadband access without permission will be used against us all.

Once we find a phone line, strongly recommend 
http://www.bethere.co.uk/web/beportal/bepro low cost short contract etc. 
high speed good upstream.. though BT infinity hage huge capacity as well 
(poor routing)

whilst you are already using 3G network access have you already tried a 
3d enabled wireless router..? 
http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/3g_solutions.html I am sure there was 
such a router in the tent at one point..then spend out for a unlimited 
3G sim. try 
http://www.avforums.com/forums/ipad-ipad-2/1261409-20-6-months-internet-unlimited-t-mobile.html 


if any of you has questions about the wifi equipment already available 
or has a better idea of how to sort a broadband link then I am all ears.

easy

james
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