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Metro Wi-Fi Networks: What Are They and How Can They Benefit Your Community?

The article offers information on metro-scale Wi-Fi networks which offers great benefit to the community in terms of community-wide Wi-Fi access and high-speed Internet access. Such Wi-Fi network can connect all sorts of Wi-fi devices, including laptops, personal digital assistants, and Voice over I...

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Publicado en:Public Management (00333611) Vol. 89; no. 2; pp. 16 - 20
Autor principal: Williams, Bert
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: International City/County Management Association Mar2007
Materias:
Computer networks
Community development
Communication in community development
Computer network architectures
Computer network protocols
Internet service providers
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Sumario:The article offers information on metro-scale Wi-Fi networks which offers great benefit to the community in terms of community-wide Wi-Fi access and high-speed Internet access. Such Wi-Fi network can connect all sorts of Wi-fi devices, including laptops, personal digital assistants, and Voice over Internet Protocol phones. It works through mesh technology which makes practical the distribution of Wi-Fi throughout a community by eliminating a significant logistical and economic hurdle.