[plug] Wireless Internet access in Perth CBD?

[Bill Pickett]

Exactly Craig -- these are the logistical issues that would need thought.

Kind regards

bp

-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Ringer [mailto:craig at postnewspapers.com.au] 
Sent: Friday, 22 August 2003 12:54 PM
To: plug at plug.linux.org.au
Cc: Cambell Giles
Subject: Re: [plug] Wireless Internet access in Perth CBD?


> Yeah I have been pondering over a solution as well -- the $$$ a 
> problem for a broadband connection.  Surely a local firm would be 
> willing to pay $80 a month for a 512/256 ADSL.

ADSL is unlikely to be possible/practical for a hospital - they won't 
have POTS lines going into the rooms, only PABX-controlled lines. You'd 
have to go through the hospital's network (if you are allowed access and 
the wiring is in the right area) or maybe persuade them to use 56k over 
the PABX.

I suspect that a chat to the local network admin would be the first 
thing to do, before making any plans.

Craig Ringer