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The discussion of manufacturing a standalone [[Wireless]] Marvell 88W8388 repeater in a sealed, weather-proof case should be raised. Re-use of the Marvell 88W8388 volume purchase should make this very affordable. |
The discussion of manufacturing a standalone [[Wireless]] Marvell 88W8388 mesh repeater in a sealed, weather-proof case should be raised. Re-use of the Marvell 88W8388 volume purchase should make this very affordable. |
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This would be a simple mesh repeater. A minimum board would be just the [[Wireless]] Marvell chip (with required support), antenna connectors, and power-in. This can be mounted in tree, solitary pole, roof top or suitable location. It's open access and always on. |
This would be a simple mesh repeater. A minimum board would be just the [[Wireless]] Marvell chip (with required support), antenna connectors, and power-in. This can be mounted in tree, solitary pole, roof top or suitable location. It's open access and always on. |
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Revision as of 23:16, 30 January 2007
The discussion of manufacturing a standalone Wireless Marvell 88W8388 mesh repeater in a sealed, weather-proof case should be raised. Re-use of the Marvell 88W8388 volume purchase should make this very affordable.
This would be a simple mesh repeater. A minimum board would be just the Wireless Marvell chip (with required support), antenna connectors, and power-in. This can be mounted in tree, solitary pole, roof top or suitable location. It's open access and always on.
On the repeater's external hardware:
- Antenna: Directional or Omni-directional based on that repeater's intent (Range extension or Point of Presence) and affordability.
- Power: If not able to tap electrical lines, a rechargeable battery storage could supplied by solar, wind, mechanical charging or other suggested means of Battery_and_power
Given the price point of the OLPC, it doesn't seem effective to them standing alone in the field (or sending children out) to act as repeaters if a village is trying to maintain a persistent internet connection - even if during just school hours.