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| Title | Summary | Author | Time | Language |
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| Unidad 21: Mapeo de Alcance |
Se presenta una metodología para el Planeamiento, Seguimiento y Evaluación de Proyectos, que hace particular énfasis en factores humanos y otros aspectos a los que frecuentemente no se les presta la debida atención. |
Equipo TRICALCAR | 3 hours | Spanish | 7 Oct 08 |
| Basic Antenna Theory |
Understanding the operation and design of microwave antennas. Discussion includes:
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Ryszard Struzak | English | 7 Oct 08 | |
| WiMAX and non Standard Solutions |
WiMAX has raised many expectations promising greater range, QoS and roaming capabilities beyond what WiFi can offer. But prices remain significantly higher than solutions based on WiFi modifications and some proprietary technologies. A description of the main features of these three general categories is presented with some examples. |
TRICALCAR Team | 1 hour | English | 25 Sep 08 |
| Unidad 10: Instalaciones para Exteriores |
Se presenta información sobre las estructuras necesarias para fijar antenas y dispositivos expuestos a la intemperie. Conceptos de protección contra rayos y puesta a tierra. Ejemplos de instalaciones en varios países. |
Equipo TRICALCAR | 1 hour | Spanish | 31 Aug 08 |
| Long Distance WiFi Links |
By using external antennas and modifying the firmware, very low cost, long distance WiFi links can be built. High gain antennas require careful alignment, that most be done using signla generators and spectrum analyzers. A low cost version of these is presented. |
TRICALCAR Team | 1 hour | English | 31 Aug 08 |
| Sustainability Strategies |
Define basic concepts of sustainability. Provide a guide to identify factors that may be critical for the sustainability of community wireless networks. Analise examples of projects that have used Wi-Fi technology in their networks. |
TRICALCAR Team | 1 hour | English | 30 Aug 08 |
| Unidad 15: Energía Solar para Sistemas de Comunicaciones |
La energía fotovoltaica presenta grandes ventajas cuando se trata de energizar sistemas de comunicaciones en sitios no servidos por la red eléctrica. Se estudian los componentes de un sistema fotovoltaico y su dimensionamiento. |
Equipo TRICALCAR | 1 hour | Spanish | 30 Aug 08 |
| Unidad 16: VoIP |
La tecnología de VoIP es realmente disruptiva, en el sentido de que pone al alcance de las comunidades el ofrecimiento de servicios de telefonía, anteriormente prerrogativa de grandes empresas con mucho capital. Su combinación con las redes ianalámbricas permite ofrecer servicio en zonas rurales a muy bajo costo. |
Equipo TRICALCAR | 1 hour | Spanish | 30 Aug 08 |
| Network Planning |
How to plan for a wireless network.Viability study. Implementation plan. Budget .Licenses and permissions. Import and acquisition of equipment. Contracts and quality assurance. |
TRICALCAR Team | 1 hour | English | 30 Aug 08 |
| Community, ICTs and Gender |
Consider gender perspective in order to achieve fairness and equality of opportunities between women and men in the use and |
TRICALCAR Team | 1 hour | English | 30 Aug 08 |