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| + | Another option to have Internet access through mobile networks is by combining a USB capable MikroTik router together with a USB modem. | ||
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| + | In the following link several MikroTik compatible USB modems are listed: | ||
| + | * http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Supported_Hardware#3G_cards | ||
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Radio-link
The radio link configuration is similar to the satellite configuration, where the satellite link is replaced by a radio link.
Configuration R1...20
The configurations R1...20 can make use of whatever carrier providing the access to our feeding network, being it an 802.16d WiMAX link, a 5GHz Wifi link or a 24 Ghz directive link.
Mobile Networks
We intend to use the BRCK - your backup generator for the internet, founded by Ushahidi as part of the Internet for Africa initiative.
The BRCK comes with a backup battery, and has a range of options to adopt to the application areas:
- an external omnidirectional antenna for better reception
- a solar panel for operating in areas without power
We are working on the BasicInternet software extension to adapt the BRCK to our needs.
MikroTik + USB modem
Another option to have Internet access through mobile networks is by combining a USB capable MikroTik router together with a USB modem.
In the following link several MikroTik compatible USB modems are listed: