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[[File:510NetworkDishes.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Dishes in Action]]
[[File:510NetworkDishes.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Dishes in Action]]
We are a group of volunteers building a community mesh network in Oakland, California.  
We are a group of volunteers building a community mesh network in Oakland, California.  
<span style='color:red;font-weight:bold'>[[Mesh/How_to_help|How do I help?]]</span>


A mesh network is, in essence, free as in freedom alternative internet. Using low-cost routers (often donated or recycled) mounted on rooftops, we're currently building the backbone of the mesh throughout downtown Oakland, from West Oakland to the Fruitvale BART and beyond!
A mesh network is, in essence, free as in freedom alternative internet. Using low-cost routers (often donated or recycled) mounted on rooftops, we're currently building the backbone of the mesh throughout downtown Oakland, from West Oakland to the Fruitvale BART and beyond!