I manage the technical running and rollout of the BristolWireless network. I've started a network consultancy company with a couple of other BW members, we live at http://www.nixcom.co.uk/
The open internet access suite at the Chelsea Inn in Easton, provided and managed by Bristol Wireless, has been completely overhauled. The addition of an extra station brings the total to three now, all of which are newer-style Compaq thin clients providing access to the server upstairs via LTSP (Linux Terminal Server Project). The new […]
On Tuesday Bristol Wireless volunteer Lloyd Cohen installed an omni-directional antenna on the roof of The Cube Microplex, cinema in Kingsdown. The AP is to be used for the high-quality infrastructure-level connection of strategic points around the adjoining Dove St. flats, from which free open access wireless coverage will be provided to the residents via […]
Over the past few days Matt and Lloyd have been working on the roof of the Chelsea Inn. The old equipment is gone, a new 3m steel pole has been mounted with an omni and directional link to Twinnell. All equipment was purchased/donated by the Chelsea – thanks Julian for this donation to the community. […]
This afternoon Matt and Lloyd braved the wind and rain working on the roof of Twinnell House, the main network node. The following improvements were made: Replaced ‘floppy’ aluminium pole with more rigid steel pole, reducing signal loss due to wind agitation; Removed redundant lightning arrestor on signal cable attached to omni-directional antenna; Replaced and […]