Talk:Wireless

sorry, just a question of an interested reader:

with the problem of lack of communication infrastructure in these countries olpc seems appealing to me to use as a filler: i envision the use of a lot of these devices to build a mesh...

(so my question: what is the range of connection free-to-air (outside buildings) to have an idea whether this is feasible..., thanks, thomas

(woot, first time using discussion!)

So that is one of the big question, wireless range. The true testing of signal efficiency is going to be tested this month with the first batch of test machines getting produced. With the antennae up (bunny ears on either side of monitor) the area of signal is greatly increased. Combine that with the lower bandwidth setting (2 or 4 Mbps, rather than trying for 54) increases the distance the signal will reliably travel signfnicantly. My guess is something like 500+ feet line of site. What the actual specs and capabilities are will be something that we will find through testing soon. Hope that heps, mburns