[Mesh] Fwd: wireless mesh network nodes

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Fwd: wireless mesh network nodes Date: 2017-09-23 23:17 From: "Bullitt D. Bourbon" <bb(a)elleko.net> To: network.managers(a)bsc.coop, house.presidents(a)bsc.coop Hi network managers- Peoplesopen Network can help with meshing all Co-op properties. -BB -------- Original Message -------- Subject: wireless mesh network nodes during hate speech rallies Date: 2017-09-19 00:43 From: "Bullitt D. Bourbon" <bb(a)elleko.net> To: shenm(a)bsc.coop, shehp(a)bsc.coop, davnm(a)bsc.coop, davhp(a)bsc.coop, nm(a)bsc.coop Hi- l got your contact information from visiting Sherman Hall & Davis House today. l work with a community wireless mesh network based in north Oakland called Peoplesopen Network. There are hate speakers invited on campus by the UCB administration expected in the next week. l and some other folks want to set up a mesh that covers campus (esp. the vicinity of Sproul Plaza) during the anticipated events to provide internet connectivity. The CalVisitor network has terrible coverage as is, and it has been observed that the school stops service during some events. Supplementing existing wireless infrastructure in events like these is exactly why community mesh networks exist. It significantly increases safety for everyone in the area. l write to ask you guys for help with setting up a node (or more) that will provide bandwidth. The node(s) need(s) not be permanent, (but we'd be happy to maintain them, love them and make them part of the existing project if they were.) We plan to have sneakernet nodes (humans carrying nodes) bounce the signal to where service is required as the events progress. We also have access to a great line of sight roof right across the street from Davis and Sherman (which cannot provide bandwidth). Your involvement will help a lot. l plan on visiting Ridge Hall today. l hope you can help! -BB (415)680-3738 -- -BB