Practical Insights on WiFi

A Cautionary Tale of ICT4D Failure at Scale

A Cautionary Tale of ICT4D Failure at Scale

Published on: May 18 2012 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Back in 2009, a few MIT students started “Fab Labs” in Afghanistan to teach Afghans how to fabricate small-scale projects, one of which was wireless...
Introducing Inveneo BatNet: A Broadband WiFI Solution for Rural Areas

Introducing Inveneo BatNet: A Broadband WiFI Solution for Rural Areas

Published on: Apr 01 2012 by Wayan Vota - 7 Comments
In an effort to extend WiFi signals into more rural regions, Inveneo has been secretly extending research into bat radar. A major breakthrough today allows WiFi...
Aakash: A $35 Android tablet towards universal access to computing

Aakash: A $35 Android tablet towards universal access to computing

Published on: Dec 12 2011 by Guest Writer - 3 Comments
Much has been written about India’s unveiling of the $35 tablet Aakash. There is debate about Aakash’s potential to change the educational paradigm, about...
Learn to use Wireless Technology to Extend Internet Access with WirelessU

Learn to use Wireless Technology to Extend Internet Access with WirelessU

Published on: Jan 31 2011 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Learn to use Wireless Technology to Extend Internet Access with WirelessU
WirelessU is a group of dedicated professionals working towards a world-wide, people-centered, inclusive Information Society. Their goal is to make it easier for...
The Value of ICT in Humanitarian Relief Efforts

The Value of ICT in Humanitarian Relief Efforts

Published on: Nov 15 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on The Value of ICT in Humanitarian Relief Efforts
Mark Summer, Inveneo‘s Chief Innovation Officer, also leads our effort to bring needed information and communication technologies to Haiti. As part of Inveneo’s...
Village Telco and OpenBTS Networks: Technology Overview and Challenges

Village Telco and OpenBTS Networks: Technology Overview and Challenges

Published on: Oct 25 2010 by Steve Song - 5 Comments
tweetmeme_source = 'ICT_works'; Share Village Telco and OpenBTS are different technologies but they have a lot in common. One big thing they have in common is...
Magnetic Declination and Aligning WiFi Links

Magnetic Declination and Aligning WiFi Links

Published on: Jul 21 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Magnetic Declination and Aligning WiFi Links
Understanding the difference between Magnetic (Compass) bearing and True bearing is key to aligning WiFi links.   Most wireless network planning software,...
Goat*Net: Bleating Edge WiFi Mesh Networking from Inveneo

Goat*Net: Bleating Edge WiFi Mesh Networking from Inveneo

Published on: Apr 01 2010 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
The WiFi hackers at Inveneo, famous for their long-distance network in Haiti, are piloting a new Internet connectivity solution that they hope will bring Internet...
Is Data Security and Encryption Really Necessary in Rural Africa?

Is Data Security and Encryption Really Necessary in Rural Africa?

Published on: Jan 07 2010 by Wayan Vota - 7 Comments
I am often asked about cyber security on WiFi networks for international development projects in rural Africa. My response is usually a laugh, as I find it hard...
Seamlessly Transfer Data Between Google Earth and Radio Mobile

Seamlessly Transfer Data Between Google Earth and Radio Mobile

Published on: Dec 28 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Seamlessly Transfer Data Between Google Earth and Radio Mobile
tweetmeme_source = 'ICT_works'; Share It’s the classic dilemma: Google Earth has the fantastic interface you need to keep track of your GPS data, and high...
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