1 The signal starts with U Jane Butler, President, NetworktheWorld.org Jim Forster, Founder, NetworktheWorld.org WirelessU ICTP-ITU Awareness Workshop March 2011

2 The signal starts with U WirelessU: A Concept for Local Training  Training should be local and hands-on Lectures, Labs Local Projects  WiFi is well suited for lower-income areas  WirelessU is in place and ready to expand

3 The signal starts with U WirelessU: Why?  Education is the key enabler: Technology is not limiting deployment Policy generally OK now also  Low cost operations (OPEX) requires mostly local Operations staff  Locally-based deployment improves the local economy and creates good jobs  Broadband in rural requires lower cost service $4/month broadband? Moore’s Law supports this  Operations does not require an Engineering Degree but can be learned with these classes and on-the-job training

4 The signal starts with U WirelessU: What?  Outcome: Students will know how to deploy WiFi outdoors for Broadband Internet  Expert, experienced trainers  Lectures, Labs  Prerequisites: TCP/IP, working knowledge of UNIX  Options: Three Day “Boot Camp” One Week Basics Two Week Advanced, with Local Installation Project

5 The signal starts with U WirelessU: How?  Project Template  Timeline  Project Partners and Contacts  Host Provides: Internet Access, some PCs  WirelessU Provides Two senior, one junior trainer Logistics Coordinator Equipment  Applicant Criteria Prerequisites, Commitment!  Local Field Project suggestion  Funding Estimates

6 The signal starts with U WirelessU: Who - Partners  ITU??  ICTP  ISOC  NSRC  AfNOG, SANOG, PacNOG  EsLaRed  WILAC  NetworktheWorld.org  wire.less.dk

7 The signal starts with U WirelessU: Summary  Network of Qualified Trainers  Common Syllabus and Curriculum Material  Training Project Plan Template  Partners - Host organizations and funders  Ready to Scale!

8 The signal starts with U Spares

9 The signal starts with U WirelessU Syllabus  Wireless basics Basic radio physics Transmission lines Modulation Wireless standards Spectrum issues  Basic wireless infrastructure and topologies Access point / Router configuration Radio link calculation - Link Budget Antennas, cables and connectors DIY Antennas + outdoor enclosures Site Survey  Budgeting and planning  Spectrum management: regulation & interference  Outdoor Path simulation - RadioMobile  Procurement & Shopping  Security and network monitoring management Encryption (WPA) Captive portals  Survey tools  Mesh networking  Long Distance Links - 10+km  Power: Autonomous, Solar  WiMax Comparison