[HacktionLab] Peace news camp advice

[gzikskud]

Hi

long ethernet can be an issue, and yes depending on the weather you will need to do something about the cable, also the maximum length of the cable according to the book is 100 meters. If that is within reach you need to think how you are going to run the cable, and stop people stamping all over it, tripping over etc.. 

Something to consider is that some ISP's can be a bit iffy about sharing connections, and so if your event is likely to generate interest then you may find the ISP is pressured into doing something…

So I would plan on both options. get an unlocked 3G dongle and a section of sims (giffgaff, 3, etc.) and confirm which one gives you the best coverage before buying top ups. 

Mark



On 6 May 2013, at 18:00, U wrote:

> Hey
> 
> Thanks so much for your offer. We spoke to the owners of the house nearby and they've said we can use their broadband. I'm thinking the easiest / most logical thing would be to run an (long) ethernet cable into the field. Do you know if there would be any issues with this, would it need weatherproofing? Plastic piping? It's only for a few days.
> 
> Thanks
> Usayd
> 
> 
> On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 5:48 PM, Jim Dog <theinnercityhippy at riseup.net> wrote:
> Hey
> 
> Tagging onto the broadband line is generally going to be best (wired if possible) but if you end up going down the 3g route, we have a 3g Yagi antenna (a bit like a tv antenna) in Bradford that I'm sure you could use.
> 
> It attaches onto a 3g dongle and when aimed at the nearest mobile antenna, boosts the signal.
> 
> JD
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Reply message -----
> From: "U" <us2cool at gmail.com>
> To: <hacktionlab at lists.aktivix.org>
> Subject: [HacktionLab] Peace news camp advice
> Date: Sat, May 4, 2013 13:01
> 
> 
> Hey all
> 
> I'm helping to organise the Peace news summer camp (which you should check out :)) and I thought i'd ask if you guys could give me some tips.
> 
> We are camping out in a field in 'Diss' near Norfolk. We might be able to get access to a broadband line from a nearby B&B otherwise we might have to use 3G or something else.
> 
> Does anyone have advice on:
> 
> a) How best to bring broadband into a field from a nearby house (i.e. wireless repeaters, ethernet etc)
> 
> b) What to do if we can't get a hard line, are there any good solutions for boosting 3G signals, would 4G suffice for video conferencing?
> 
> Really appreciate any advice and if you have any questions about the event feel free to ask :)
> 
> Much appreciated
> Usayd
> 
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