Peripherals/Active Antenna

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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.

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

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.