Happenings Around the Shop

The goal of SwS is to create the “Insanely Great” network. We are a wireless mesh network utilizing all the 802.11a,b,&g technology. To us, “Insanely Great” means more than just a low-cost quality internet service. We believe that our network can do more. In fact our network can flex and grow to meet any needs. We are the network that CAN…We are actually 2 networks. A high capacity, 5.8 ghz, 802.11a network capable of real time data transfers of up to 30mb/s. This network “feeds” the long range, 2.4 ghz, 802.11b network which supplies internet to clients. This network is “mesh” in nature, which means that it can be expanded quickly and easily. So if you want a low latency network to play games with friends across town, or you need to transfer files quickly between two points SwS is here. Just tell us what you need and we can make it happen. Would you like to provide content to the mesh? Need a web site? Want to stream audio or video? Want to host your own game server? All this and more can be accomplished affordably within the SwS network. So what is the “Insanely Great” network? It is what ever you want it to be.

Coming Soon?
HomerwLAN Project. With a subscription to the HomerwLAN Project you will become a member of the largest wLAN in Homer. You will be issued a static IP address which will accessible to any other SwS client. If you want your friends to connect to you in order to play the latest game, or if you want to share files with the office down town. The HOMERwLAN project can help. Connection speeds will be subject to to the limits of your SwS internet account. If you need more than 1Mb/sec please contact the Administrator for “Special situation pricing”.

So where is the network today…?
We just ordered 400mw wireless cards and are preparing to assemble our first 5.8 ghz mesh which should be capable of delivering data transfer rates of 30mbs. The noise which mysteriously appeared a couple of weeks ago (disrupting our communications and cutting our range by 1/2) has mysteriously disappeared last night. During the “thick air” we made plans to significantly upgrade the network, making it more robust and stable. We are following through on those plans, in case the “thick air” returns.

Aaron Larson, Administrator

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