affordable wireless for rural areas
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Long range wireless for data and voice connectivity is being considered as a viable and affordable solution for rural India. Typical user cannot spend more than Rs. 300 (max) per month for Internet. There is a need for affordable and easily available system, using which broadband access can be spread to every village in India. We present one such solution, using cheap 802.11b chip-set but modifying the MAC for longer range, support for QoS and better efficiency.
Basic theory: http://www.cse.iitb.ac.in/~sri/papers/wifire-com07.pdf
Basic implementation: http://www.cse.iitb.ac.in/~sri/papers/wifire-ncc08.pdf
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@jac099,
Why are you referring a customized 802.11b solution as affordable Wi-Max?
-Natarajan
1. This solution can provide long range (similar to WiMAX).
2. Its very cheap compare to WiMAX (hardware, license etc.)
3. Decent enough bandwidth for rural purpose.
Your point is valid, renaming the title.
Let me know if you have more questions.