Help the Austin GHz Wireless Project
At this time we need equipment for testing, replacement parts, and deployment. If you can help, please email ghznetworks at gmail dot com.
Who Should Donate
Equipment Manufacturers and Resellers - We will be developing documentation that explains to individuals and businesses how to setup open-access WiFi hotspots. If you provide equipment that is suitable for such an application, we may want to include it in instructions. Our budget is very limited (i.e. zero), and so we do not plan to purchase equipment at this time. The equipment we document most likely will be that which people donate.
Wireless Access Companies - Our project can bring significant benefit to commercial WiFi providers. The hotspots we deploy add value to your network. Our hotspots provide access--and therefore benefit--to your customers when they roam off your network. Our hotspots make it easy and desirable for people to jump into wireless technology. These are the people who are going to be your future customers.
Technology Companies - Our Gated APs run on used PCs. Rather than discarding or recycling your used Pentium-class PC, please consider donating it to our project.
What We Need
Access Points - Low-cost consumer-style devices are desired.
WiFi Adapters - We need 802.11b WiFi adapters, primarily PCMCIA notebook adapters.
PCs - We need Pentium-class PCs with at least 32MB RAM (more is better), 500MB hard drive (bigger is better), and ideally 2 NICs. These will be used for testing and actual deployment in public hotspots.
Miscellaneous - Power strips, ethernet cable, cross-over cables, and plastic table stands to hold our literature (http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=735910), and lamination kits to make door and window signs.
