FAQ
Basics
- What is Bristol Wireless?
- Why are you doing this?
- How can I join the Network?
- What training do you do?
- How do I get involved with Bristol Wireless
- Do you have regular meetings that I can go to?
- Where do I get equipment?
- So will I be able to get free Internet access if I connect to Bristol Wireless?
- Why would I want to participate in a Community Wireless Network?
- How do I access the Internet?
Hardware and Software
Routing
Wireless Devices and Cards
- What wireless ethernet card do you recommend?
- What equipment do I need to start a node and what is the cost?
- Which wireless cards do you recommend?
Antennas
- Which antenna should I use?
- What kind of antennas are you using on your access points?
- I want to build my own antenna. What is the best one for me to build?
Software
- What is Linux?
- Which operating system do you recommend?
- What software do you recommend
- Is Linux becoming more accepted?
Setup
- How the heck do I mount an antenna? I don't have any masts on my roof or anything...
- What nodes are available for access?
Security
Free Computers
Technical Questions
- What is the range?
- How fast is it?
- How do I boot my node PC from compact flash?
- How do I hack my wireless card to fit a new antenna?
- Which IP ranges are used?
- How does routing work?
- What protocols are we using?
- What radio band are we using?
- Will there be DNS services?
- How are clients authenticated to the network?
- Can you help me design or build a Wireless network?
Safety
Nodes
Very Frequently Asked Questions
- How much will this cost me?
- I bought a WiFi client card, what do I do now to start using it?
- Are antennas and amplifiers legal?
- Can a 802.11 node be a repeater?
- Why is the sky blue?
Who are Living Easton- Why don't you answer your email?
- How do I ditch my telephone landline?
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IFAQ
Infrequently asked Questions
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