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Revision as of 15:21, 19 October 2007
Location and Intended Users
Users of XOs, inside and outside of school.
Motivation
- Better connectivity will generate more use for the XO outside of school
- This particular antenna can extends the range of the mesh thus extending wireless connectivity for everyone in range, not just for the XO plugged into it.
- The mesh network 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
- Text
Specifications
- 5 meter USB cable
- 83 and 88 wireless standard (Not currently available in USB dongles)