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Title |
Summary | Author | Time | Language | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to WiFi |
This is a basic introduction to using WiFi for wide area networks. Link types (point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, etc.) as well as radio operating modes (master, managed, ad-hoc) are covered.
Given at AfNOG 2009 (Cairo).
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Rob Flickenger | 1 hour | English | 24 May 09 |
| Introduction to VoIP |
An introduction to Voice over IP technology. Subjects covered include:
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Steve Okay | English | 14 Aug 08 | |
| Introduction to Radiowaves and Basic RF Measurements |
This very short lecture consists of two parts: the first part (15 minutes) is a basic introduction to radiowaves and RF signals, with definitions and terminology (frequency, wavelength, phase, amplitude, power, interference, modulation). |
Carlo Fonda | 30 minutes | English | 15 Oct 08 |
| Introduction to Open Source |
This presentation is an Introduction to Open Source. It covers an introduction to the concept of "Open", and introduction to Linux and its features and an insight on the topic of Open Source and Development. |
Marco Zennaro, Carlo Fonda | English | 15 Oct 08 | |
| Introduction to Laboratory and Safety |
Short slideshow to welcome trainees to the laboratory, to present to them the facilities and the rules of the lab, with emphasis on safety precautions. |
Ermanno Pietrosemoli, Rob Flickenger, Marco Zennaro, Carlo Fonda | 15 minutes | English | 15 Oct 08 |
| Introduction to Lab Safety |
Basic laboratory safety procedures. |
Carlo Fonda, Marco Zennaro | English | 14 Aug 08 | |
| Intro to RF and dB math |
Slideshow presented at AfNOG 2009 in Cairo, Egypt. It is a very quick introduction to the physical basis of telecommunications, many concepts are briefly introduced, like i.e.: e.m. waves (amplitude, frequency, ...), RF signals (power, modulation, ...), power measurement, spectrum analysis, dB (math, examples, Alexander Bell). |
Carlo Fonda, Marco Zennaro | 30 minutes | English | 19 Sep 09 |
| Interference & Co-existence |
Fundamentals of radio interference, and methods for identifying and mitigating it. |
Ryszard Struzak | English | 14 Aug 08 | |
| HAPs - High Altitude Platforms |
A discussion of new technologies of broadband access using stratospheric radio platforms. |
Ryszard Struzak | English | 14 Aug 08 | |
| DIY WiFi Antennas |
Do-It-Yourself antenna designs, including omnidirectional, biquad, parabolics, and cantennas. |
Rob Flickenger | English | 14 Aug 08 |