Zim WiFi:Project Overview - Revision history

Ajay at 10:04, 13 February 2008

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	This pilot is located in the Highfields suburb of Harare and is targeting the secondary schools in the location. Two schools Mhuriimwe Secondary School and Kwayedza Secondary School have been identified for the initial pilot roll out. If additional funds become available the project will select an additional two schools for the Internet connectivity solution.		This pilot is located in the Highfields suburb of Harare and is targeting the secondary schools in the location. Two schools Mhuriimwe Secondary School and Kwayedza Secondary School have been identified for the initial pilot roll out. If additional funds become available the project will select an additional two schools for the Internet connectivity solution.


			== Project Partners ==
			Implementing partner organisations:
			* ZARNET
			* World Links – Zimbabwe

			Principal collaborative partners:
			* Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe - POTRAZ
			* PowerTel
			* Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture

Ajay at 12:40, 9 July 2007

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	This is a pilot project, working on the premise that any computer in a school must be necessarily connected to the Internet if the ICTs in education model is designed to enhance teachers and learners educational experiences. Whilest the physical access to ICTs is a precondition for this to happen, the solution should also be affordable in terms of costs, available in terms of consistent broadband connectivity and appropriate technologies that can deliver such a promise.		This is a pilot project, working on the premise that any computer in a school must be necessarily connected to the Internet if the ICTs in education model is designed to enhance teachers and learners educational experiences. Whilest the physical access to ICTs is a precondition for this to happen, the solution should also be affordable in terms of costs, available in terms of consistent broadband connectivity and appropriate technologies that can deliver such a promise.


	== Project Location ==		== Project Location ==

	This pilot is located in the Highfields suburb of Harare and is targeting the secondary schools in the location. Two schools Mhuriimwe Secondary School and Kwayedza Secondary School have been identified for the initial pilot roll out. If additional funds become available the project will select an additional two schools for the Internet connectivity solution.		This pilot is located in the Highfields suburb of Harare and is targeting the secondary schools in the location. Two schools Mhuriimwe Secondary School and Kwayedza Secondary School have been identified for the initial pilot roll out. If additional funds become available the project will select an additional two schools for the Internet connectivity solution.


	== Technical description ==		== Technical description ==
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	The last inch solution however will be different for each school. For the schools without a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN using WiFi 802.11b/g standard will be deployed in the computer lab. For those with a wired LAN the wireless data internet connectivity will be provided through a Linux box (Ethernet hub) that is distributed to the networked computers.		The last inch solution however will be different for each school. For the schools without a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN using WiFi 802.11b/g standard will be deployed in the computer lab. For those with a wired LAN the wireless data internet connectivity will be provided through a Linux box (Ethernet hub) that is distributed to the networked computers.


	== Specific objectives ==		== Specific objectives ==
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	*For the wired LAN at Kwayedza Secondary school set up an Ethernet Hub as the Internet gateway		*For the wired LAN at Kwayedza Secondary school set up an Ethernet Hub as the Internet gateway
	*Set up the appropriate wireless security parameters for the connections		*Set up the appropriate wireless security parameters for the connections


	== Next Steps (Technology Plan) ==		== Next Steps (Technology Plan) ==

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	== Project Background ==		== Project Background ==

Ajay at 09:56, 9 July 2007

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	The last inch solution however will be different for each school. For the schools without a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN using WiFi 802.11b/g standard will be deployed in the computer lab. For those with a wired LAN the wireless data internet connectivity will be provided through a Linux box (Ethernet hub) that is distributed to the networked computers.		The last inch solution however will be different for each school. For the schools without a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN using WiFi 802.11b/g standard will be deployed in the computer lab. For those with a wired LAN the wireless data internet connectivity will be provided through a Linux box (Ethernet hub) that is distributed to the networked computers.

			== Specific objectives ==
			*Use the 2.4 GHz frequency band do a link budget, and provide a point-to-point link from the base station at Southerton ZESA yard to Mhuriimwe School located 4km line-of-sight and to Kwayedza Secondary School located 5 km line-of-sight
			*Use the Cantennas (self built unidirectional Cantennas made from a jam can with a power gain of 15dbi) for reception at the location
			*Use WiFi 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g radio technology, provide a last inch, wireless LAN access point at Mhuriimwe Secondary School
			*For the wired LAN at Kwayedza Secondary school set up an Ethernet Hub as the Internet gateway
			*Set up the appropriate wireless security parameters for the connections

			== Next Steps (Technology Plan) ==
			*Determine availability of Internet connection from ZESA base station in Southerton - by ZARNET
			*Carry out site survey and link budget calculation to schools and determine equipment required - Connect Africa/World Links and ZARNET
			*Purchase wireless gear (radio routers, wireless cards), build towers and Cantennas
			*Get all partners involved including the wireless equipment vendor
			*Set up infrastructure and commission equipment

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2007-07-09T09:52:19Z

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	== Technical description ==		== Technical description ==

	The intention is to provide ~~last[~~first] mile and ~~last[~~first] inch wireless connectivity into schools. The ~~last[~~first] mile connectivity (see [[Zim_WiFi:Technology \| physical network diagram]] ) is a common implementation amongst all the schools as the link between the school and the base station will be delivered using the ISM frequency band.		The intention is to provide first mile and first inch wireless connectivity into schools. The first mile connectivity (see [[Zim_WiFi:Technology \| physical network diagram]] ) is a common implementation amongst all the schools as the link between the school and the base station will be delivered using the ISM frequency band.

	The last inch solution however will be different for each school. For the schools without a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN using WiFi 802.11b/g standard will be deployed in the computer lab. For those with a wired LAN the wireless data internet connectivity will be provided through a Linux box (Ethernet hub) that is distributed to the networked computers.		The last inch solution however will be different for each school. For the schools without a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN using WiFi 802.11b/g standard will be deployed in the computer lab. For those with a wired LAN the wireless data internet connectivity will be provided through a Linux box (Ethernet hub) that is distributed to the networked computers.

Ajay: /* Technical description */

2007-07-09T09:51:07Z

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	== Technical description ==		== Technical description ==

	The intention is to provide last[first] mile and last[first] inch wireless connectivity into schools. The last[first] mile connectivity (see [[Zim_WiFi:Technology physical network diagram]] ) is a common implementation amongst all the schools as the link between the school and the base station will be delivered using the ISM frequency band.		The intention is to provide last[first] mile and last[first] inch wireless connectivity into schools. The last[first] mile connectivity (see [[Zim_WiFi:Technology \| physical network diagram]] ) is a common implementation amongst all the schools as the link between the school and the base station will be delivered using the ISM frequency band.

	The last inch solution however will be different for each school. For the schools without a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN using WiFi 802.11b/g standard will be deployed in the computer lab. For those with a wired LAN the wireless data internet connectivity will be provided through a Linux box (Ethernet hub) that is distributed to the networked computers.		The last inch solution however will be different for each school. For the schools without a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN using WiFi 802.11b/g standard will be deployed in the computer lab. For those with a wired LAN the wireless data internet connectivity will be provided through a Linux box (Ethernet hub) that is distributed to the networked computers.

Ajay: /* Technical description */

2007-07-09T09:50:54Z

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	== Technical description ==		== Technical description ==

	The intention is to provide last[first] mile and last[first] inch wireless connectivity into schools. The last[first] mile connectivity (see [[Zim_WiFi:Technology]] physical network diagram ) is a common implementation amongst all the schools as the link between the school and the base station will be delivered using the ISM frequency band.		The intention is to provide last[first] mile and last[first] inch wireless connectivity into schools. The last[first] mile connectivity (see [[Zim_WiFi:Technology physical network diagram]] ) is a common implementation amongst all the schools as the link between the school and the base station will be delivered using the ISM frequency band.

	The last inch solution however will be different for each school. For the schools without a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN using WiFi 802.11b/g standard will be deployed in the computer lab. For those with a wired LAN the wireless data internet connectivity will be provided through a Linux box (Ethernet hub) that is distributed to the networked computers.		The last inch solution however will be different for each school. For the schools without a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN using WiFi 802.11b/g standard will be deployed in the computer lab. For those with a wired LAN the wireless data internet connectivity will be provided through a Linux box (Ethernet hub) that is distributed to the networked computers.

Ajay: /* Technical description */

2007-07-09T09:50:24Z

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	== Technical description ==		== Technical description ==

	The intention is to provide last[first] mile and last[first] inch wireless connectivity into schools. The last[first] mile connectivity (see [Zim_WiFi:Technology\| physical network diagram] ) is a common implementation amongst all the schools as the link between the school and the base station will be delivered using the ISM frequency band.		The intention is to provide last[first] mile and last[first] inch wireless connectivity into schools. The last[first] mile connectivity (see [[Zim_WiFi:Technology]] physical network diagram ) is a common implementation amongst all the schools as the link between the school and the base station will be delivered using the ISM frequency band.

	The last inch solution however will be different for each school. For the schools without a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN using WiFi 802.11b/g standard will be deployed in the computer lab. For those with a wired LAN the wireless data internet connectivity will be provided through a Linux box (Ethernet hub) that is distributed to the networked computers.		The last inch solution however will be different for each school. For the schools without a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN using WiFi 802.11b/g standard will be deployed in the computer lab. For those with a wired LAN the wireless data internet connectivity will be provided through a Linux box (Ethernet hub) that is distributed to the networked computers.

Ajay: /* Technical description */

2007-07-09T09:49:43Z

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	== Technical description ==		== Technical description ==

	The intention is to provide last[first] mile and last[first] inch wireless connectivity into schools. The last[first] mile connectivity (see [Zim_WiFi:Technology\|physical network diagram]) is a common implementation amongst all the schools as the link between the school and the base station will be delivered using the ISM frequency band.		The intention is to provide last[first] mile and last[first] inch wireless connectivity into schools. The last[first] mile connectivity (see [Zim_WiFi:Technology\| physical network diagram] ) is a common implementation amongst all the schools as the link between the school and the base station will be delivered using the ISM frequency band.

	The last inch solution however will be different for each school. For the schools without a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN using WiFi 802.11b/g standard will be deployed in the computer lab. For those with a wired LAN the wireless data internet connectivity will be provided through a Linux box (Ethernet hub) that is distributed to the networked computers.		The last inch solution however will be different for each school. For the schools without a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN using WiFi 802.11b/g standard will be deployed in the computer lab. For those with a wired LAN the wireless data internet connectivity will be provided through a Linux box (Ethernet hub) that is distributed to the networked computers.

Ajay at 09:49, 9 July 2007

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	This pilot is located in the Highfields suburb of Harare and is targeting the secondary schools in the location. Two schools Mhuriimwe Secondary School and Kwayedza Secondary School have been identified for the initial pilot roll out. If additional funds become available the project will select an additional two schools for the Internet connectivity solution.		This pilot is located in the Highfields suburb of Harare and is targeting the secondary schools in the location. Two schools Mhuriimwe Secondary School and Kwayedza Secondary School have been identified for the initial pilot roll out. If additional funds become available the project will select an additional two schools for the Internet connectivity solution.

			== Technical description ==

			The intention is to provide last[first] mile and last[first] inch wireless connectivity into schools. The last[first] mile connectivity (see [Zim_WiFi:Technology\|physical network diagram]) is a common implementation amongst all the schools as the link between the school and the base station will be delivered using the ISM frequency band.

			The last inch solution however will be different for each school. For the schools without a wired Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN using WiFi 802.11b/g standard will be deployed in the computer lab. For those with a wired LAN the wireless data internet connectivity will be provided through a Linux box (Ethernet hub) that is distributed to the networked computers.