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The project's goal is to set up the server architecture and test it for mesh and APs for schools in Jamaica. Most school buildings are designed with heavy concrete due to frequent hurricanes in the Caribbean. This presents challenges for wireless connectivity. The team will test out connectivity options in different environments both on the student/teacher side and on the service provider side such as Flow or Digicel.
The project's goal is to set up the server architecture and test it for mesh and APs for schools in Jamaica. Most school buildings are designed with heavy concrete due to frequent hurricanes in the Caribbean. This presents challenges for wireless connectivity. The team will test out connectivity options in different environments both on the student/teacher side and on the service provider side such as Flow or Digicel.


Project Leaders from University of the West Indies
Project Leaders from University of the West Indies:


Francis Morrissey from the Management Studies Department,experienced with Linux Server-based Applications and Moodle Administration.
Francis Morrissey from the Management Studies Department,experienced with Linux Server-based Applications and Moodle Administration.

Latest revision as of 13:51, 23 October 2008

The project's goal is to set up the server architecture and test it for mesh and APs for schools in Jamaica. Most school buildings are designed with heavy concrete due to frequent hurricanes in the Caribbean. This presents challenges for wireless connectivity. The team will test out connectivity options in different environments both on the student/teacher side and on the service provider side such as Flow or Digicel.

Project Leaders from University of the West Indies:

Francis Morrissey from the Management Studies Department,experienced with Linux Server-based Applications and Moodle Administration.

Kevin Miller manages student labs with a Linux environment. He knows the challenges in school environments.