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Wi-Fi Free Zone
Just like the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the sunlight that warms our bodies. . . The Internet should be free!
We are a group of people interested in creating a free, public and open network, using IEEE 802.11 ("Wi-Fi" or wireless) technology. More specifically in the Placerville area. What sets our network apart, from other similar networks, is the fact that it is and will stay free for public use. Furthermore, the network and its content is entirely owned by its users.
Wi-Fi Free Zone is a grassroots effort by members of the community to provide broadband network between its members using inexpensive off-the-shelf (Meraki) radio networking equipment.
In plain and simple English - we are creating a fast, affordable network that can be used for collaboration, instant messaging, live video and audio streaming, file sharing and gaming between members of the local community.
Meeting Notice
Do you want to find out what the Wi-Fi Free Zone is all about? Attend one of our monthly meetings at 681 Main Street in Placerville. Members and those interested in becoming part of our growing network of users are welcome. Meetings are scheduled to begin at 9am on the first Saturday of each month. Questions? Call (530) 409-8139
Antennas
If you can see the Wi-Fi Free Zone on your wireless connection then all you really need is an antenna. They come in all shapes and sizes for both indoor and outdoor use. Click here to see all that is available and what works best for you.
How it all works
Mesh networking is a way to route data, voice and instructions between nodes. It allows for continuous connections and reconfiguration around broken or blocked paths by “hopping” from node to node until the destination is reached. A mesh network whose nodes are all connected to each other is a fully connected network. Mesh networks differ from other networks in that the component parts can all connect to each other via multiple hops, and they generally are not mobile. Mesh networks are self-healing: the network can still operate even when a node breaks down or a connection goes bad. As a result, this network is very reliable.
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