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The Active Antenna is not available for deployments at this time. It is still in development. |
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* 802.11s wireless access point powered via USB |
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* Use 1-3 Active Antennas with a school server to create mesh channels for XO laptops |
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* Can be used to extend the range of an XO laptop |
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* Includes 5 meter cable with USB connector |
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* Cost estimate: $20 (not confirmed) |
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See [[Product News]] for availability. |
See [[Product News]] for availability. |
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== Location and Intended Users == |
== Location and Intended Users == |
Latest revision as of 03:54, 15 October 2008
The Active Antenna is not available for deployments at this time. It is still in development.
- 802.11s wireless access point powered via USB
- Use 1-3 Active Antennas with a school server to create mesh channels for XO laptops
- Can be used to extend the range of an XO laptop
- Includes 5 meter cable with USB connector
- Cost estimate: $20 (not confirmed)
See Product News for availability.
Location and Intended Users
Users of XOs, inside and outside of school.
Requirement: 5-10 million laptops to be distributed in 2008 with 1 server per 100 laptops and 3 active antennas per server.
Motivation
- Active Antennas are critical for the project and are required for the school server.
- Every school server requires 3 Active Antennas.
- Better connectivity will generate more use for the XO outside of school
- This particular antenna extends the range of the mesh, thus extending wireless connectivity for everyone in range, not just for the XO plugged into it.
- The mesh networks seem to have limited signal within about 100m between two laptops
Advantages
- Extends wireless connectivity for multiply users
- Is a self contained unit which can operate without a laptop, all it needs is a USB power supply which could be solar driven for example.
Disadvantages
- Cost
Specifications
- 5 meter USB cable
- 83 and 88 wireless standard (Not currently available in USB dongles)