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Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas

Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas. Prepared by: Aadit Shrestha Kathmandu Engineering College Kathmandu, Nepal aadit@wlink.com.np. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas. Presentation Outline History of Wireless Network & Internet in the Himalayan Region

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Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas

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  1. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas Prepared by: Aadit Shrestha Kathmandu Engineering College Kathmandu, Nepal aadit@wlink.com.np

  2. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas Presentation Outline • History of Wireless Network & Internet in the Himalayan Region • Present Status of the Network • Future of the Network • Conclusion 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

  3. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas History 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

  4. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas • In 1997, Himanchal Higher Secondary School in the remote Myagdi received four used computers as presents from the students of a school in Australia  • Two 386 PCs, one 486 PC, and one laptop (486 PC) • Mahabir Pun, one of the teachers had the vision of trying to connect to the Internet • Some people mentioned Wi-Fi 802.11b Technology • That is how it all started…. 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

  5. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas A PC built from donated parts inside a wooden box 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

  6. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas • Major hurdle was connecting to the Internet, only available in Pokhara, a city aprrox. 50 Km away. • A big mountain was in the way. • Only solution was to place a repeater in the mountain RELAY TREE  1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

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  8. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas Present Status 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

  9. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas • Currently 5 Villages are connected to the wireless network • All villages are using email and Internet services • This is vital infrastructure in a place where there are no means of transportation and communication except walking • Villagers who cannot type also use NetMeeting to communicate with family in other villages • Yak farmers who travel to remote areas and are out of home for long time are able to communicate with family 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

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  11. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas An antenna mounted at Khopra yak farm in the Annapurna mountains 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

  12. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas Services Being Provided Currently: • Basic Communication through email • Internet Access • Voice Communication using VoIP phones • Tele-medicine services by volunteer doctors in Pokhara 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

  13. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas Future 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

  14. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas • Good News for the Future!!! • Received $20,000 Grant from the World Bank through Competition • This means the network can now be expanded to 14 villages and 3 districts 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

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  16. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas • What new services will we have? • E-HealthDoctors in the city can contact patients in villages • E-CommerceProducts from one village can be sold in other villages. Hopefully local handicrafts can be sold internationally. • Tele-teachingVillage schools lack teachers. Teachers in one school can teach students in other schools using video conferencing. 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

  17. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas • What else can be done? • Implement Ipv6 for multicasting of Tele-teaching services? That would be great! 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

  18. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas Conclusion 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

  19. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas Unique Properties of this Network • WiFi 802.11b technology originally designed to be used inside buildings and rooms is being used over very long distances to connect remote villages in the mountains • Highly beneficial to Nepal • Wireless Communication best-suited for Nepal’s mountainous terrain • Can be replicated at low cost all throughout Nepal 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

  20. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas Issue of sustainability • The recurring cost is that of Internet Connection, which needs to be paid monthly • This can be obtained by opening Cyber Cafés in 3 tourist villages in the famed Annapurna Trekking Circuit 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

  21. Wireless Networks and Internet in the Himalayas Thank You! 1994-2004 Asia Pacific Networking Group All Copy Right Reserved

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