diff --git a/commotionwireless.net/_includes/cck/building-mounting-modules.html b/commotionwireless.net/_includes/cck/building-mounting-modules.html index d47cd197..2c0783c2 100644 --- a/commotionwireless.net/_includes/cck/building-mounting-modules.html +++ b/commotionwireless.net/_includes/cck/building-mounting-modules.html @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ If you are building a wireless network that covers a wide area, such as a town or large neighborhood, you may need to install some routers outdoors or on rooftops. Consult the guides and documents below for some help on selecting the proper tools, hardware, and mounting kits - as well as a few tips on effective and safe installation methods.
To continue planning our networks, you will need to know a bit more about how wireless signals work. All wireless signals are affected by the environment around us—the walls and windows of your house or office, the trees and rain, other wireless signals, and sometimes microwave ovens!
+To continue planning our networks, you will need to know a bit more about how wireless signals work. All wireless signals are affected by the environment around us—the walls and windows of your house or office, the trees and rain, other wireless signals, and sometimes microwave ovens! -This activity takes you through a set of wireless challenges to solve on your own or as a group. It is intended to follow Design your Network: Every Network Tells a Story, but it can stand alone as well.
+This activity takes you through a set of wireless challenges to solve on your own or as a group. It is intended to follow [Design your Network: Every Network Tells a Story](/docs/cck/planning/design-your-network-every-network-tells-story), but it can stand alone as well. -If you are working through the problem sets alone, it may take between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on how thorough you are with your solutions! As a group, it will take longer—probably closer to an hour.
-Wireless Challenges Presentation - Either printed as a handout, or introduction to a group activity.
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Problem and Solution flashcards - printed out on 8½ by 11” paper.
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(Optional) Router graphics from the Design your Network: Every Network Tells a Story packet.
+[Problem Scenario Worksheets](/files/cck/networking/Problem_Scenario_Workbook.pdf) - printed out on 8½ by 11” or A4 paper. +![Problem worksheets download image](/files/styles/large/public/CCK_Wireless_Challenges_flashcard_download.png) -A surface to work on (preferably a table so people with mobility challenges can participate comfortably).
+[Example Solutions to Problem Scenarios](/files/cck/networking/Example_Solutions_to_Wireless_Challenges_Workbook.pdf) - printed out on 8½ by 11” or A4 paper. +![Example solutions download image](/files/styles/large/public/CCK_Wireless_Challenges_flashcard_download.png) -Pens or color markers.
-This guide goes through a set of scenarios that show and describe common challenges that come up when building wireless networks. Each scenario is presented as a flashcard: a problem is shown on one page, and one or more possible solutions are shown on the pages that follow.
+Pens or color markers. -The set of flashcards can be used in two ways:
-1. As individual examples that you can read through and learn from. In this format, you should print out the set of problems and solutions and go through them one by one. For each problem, draw the solution you think will solve the wireless challenge. Then compare your answer to the examples we provide on the following pages.
+## Scenarios and Flashcards -2. As printouts that you or others can work through as a group. In this format, you should print out multiple copies of just the problems (or set aside the solutions for later). Hand out the stack of problem flashcards, and work through each one in a group, in small groups or pairs, or as individuals. Then come back together and compare solutions with each other, and with the example solutions provided.
-If you are working through the wireless challenges as a group, you can use the presentation to introduce the concept, and go through the rules that are also presented below.
-Each scenario presents a specific challenge or problem that comes up when working with wireless equipment. They are categorized as:
+**2. As printouts that you or others can work through as a group.** In this format, you should print out multiple copies of just the problems (or set aside the solutions for later). Hand out the stack of problem flashcards, and work through each one in a group, in small groups or pairs, or as individuals. Then come back together and compare solutions with each other, and with the example solutions provided. -Distance—Wireless signals lose power the further they travel, no matter the type of antenna.
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Line of Sight—Wireless signals can encounter total barriers, preventing connections.
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Barriers—Wireless signals lose signal strength through solid objects.
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Interference—Routers can be too loud, making it impossible for them to hear each other.
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Weather—Weather conditions can disrupt wireless signals.
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Electrical power issues—Routers need steady electricity to work correctly.
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The Wireless Challenge Problem and Solution sets can be studied at your own pace, if you are going through them on your own. Download the PDF of Problems and Solutions, then go through each scenario one by one. Draw the solution to the problem presented in each case, and then compare your solution to the examples on the pages following. No cheating!
+**Interference** — Routers can be too loud, making it impossible for them to hear each other. +![Interference graphic](/files/styles/large/public/CCK_Wireless_Challenges_wireless_interference.png) -If you are working as a group, we suggest this activity:
+**Weather** — Weather conditions can disrupt wireless signals. +![Weather graphic](/files/styles/large/public/CCK_Wireless_Challenges_weather.png) -Keep in mind, there are many possible solutions to the Wireless Challenges presented here. The examples shown are just one or two options. If you think of new solutions, or think we have made a mistake somewhere, please let us know! Get in touch using the feedback form.
-When you go through the Wireless Challenges, there are a few guidelines for how to read the connections between nodes, and how to draw your own.
+The Wireless Challenge Problem and Solution sets can be studied at your own pace, if you are going through them on your own. Download the PDF of [problems](/files/cck/networking/Problem_Scenario_Workbook.pdf) and [solutions](/files/cck/networking/Example_Solutions_to_Wireless_Challenges_Workbook.pdf), then go through each scenario one by one. Draw the solution to the problem presented in each case, and then compare your solution to the examples on the pages following. No cheating! -Wireless link quality—Solid or dashed lines show the strength of the link between two nodes. A solid green line is best; a dashed yellow line is okay; and a dotted pink or red line is a bad or broken link.
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Wireless signal strength—Routers have different speaking and listening powers.
+Keep in mind, there are many possible solutions to the Wireless Challenges presented here. The examples shown are just one or two options. If you think of new solutions, or think we have made a mistake somewhere, please let us know! Get in touch using the [feedback form](/contact). -
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Appropriate power levels—Due to the different speaking and listening powers, choose routers carefully. It is important to use the lowest power router that creates a good link. Using routers that have too much speaking power can cause interference.
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Links over long distance—Some links will need routers that have more power to reach further.
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This module is intended to come immediately after Design your Network: Every Network Tells a Story. It should also lead in to Learn About Wireless. The sequence is designed to take communities or individuals from planning a network, through learning about common problems, to specifics about how wireless signals and equipment work.
-Présentation des défis inhérents aux réseaux sans fil - En version polycopiée, ou en introduction à l'activité en groupe.
Présentation des défis inhérents aux réseaux sans fil - En version polycopiée, ou en introduction à l'activité en groupe.
Supports visuels : problèmes et solutions -Imprimés sur du papier A4.
Supports visuels : Scénario problème Feuilles -Imprimés sur du papier A4.
Supports visuels : Exemple solutions aux scénarios Problème -Imprimés sur du papier A4.
(Facultatif) Les schémas de routage contenus dans le module Concevoir votre réseau : chaque réseau raconte une histoire.
@@ -48,7 +50,7 @@ lang: fr2. Comme polycopes auxquels vous vous référerez pendant votre travail. Dans ce cas, vous aurez à imprimer plusieurs exemplaires de la liste des problèmes (en laissant, momentanément, les solutions de côté). Distribuez les supports visuels contenant la liste des problèmes et penchez-vous sur chaque problème, individuellement, en groupe, en plusieurs petits groupes ou par paires. Comparez les solutions proposées, d'abord, les unes avec les autres, puis à celles proposées dans l'exemple.
-Si vous traitez les difficultés inhérentes aux réseaux sans fil en groupe, vous pouvez vous servir de la présentation afin d'introduire le concept et enchaîner avec les règles, explicitées plus bas.
+Si vous traitez les difficultés inhérentes aux réseaux sans fil en groupe, vous pouvez vous servir de la présentation afin d'introduire le concept et enchaîner avec les règles, explicitées plus bas.
Si vous vous y prenez seul pour traiter les problèmes inhérents aux réseaux sans fil, vous pouvez procéder à votre propre rythme. Téléchargez la version PDF de : Problèmes et Solutions et parcourez les scénarios, un à un. Rédigez les solutions aux problèmes soulevés par les scénarios et comparez-les aux exemples proposés dans les pages suivantes. Surtout pas de tricherie !
+Si vous vous y prenez seul pour traiter les problèmes inhérents aux réseaux sans fil, vous pouvez procéder à votre propre rythme. Téléchargez la version PDF de : Problèmes et Exemple Solutions et parcourez les scénarios, un à un. Rédigez les solutions aux problèmes soulevés par les scénarios et comparez-les aux exemples proposés dans les pages suivantes. Surtout pas de tricherie !
Si vous travaillez en groupe, nous vous suggérons de suivre les tâches suivantes :
@@ -80,14 +82,14 @@ lang: frAyez à l'esprit qu'il existe plusieurs solutions possibles aux difficultés soulevées par ce document, qui ne propose que deux ou trois cas de figure. Si vous parvenez à une solution innovante ou si vous estimez que nous avons commis une erreur, nous vous prions de bien vouloir nous le faire savoir ! Vous pouvez nous contacter en vous servantdu formulaire de feedback..
+Ayez à l'esprit qu'il existe plusieurs solutions possibles aux difficultés soulevées par ce document, qui ne propose que deux ou trois cas de figure. Si vous parvenez à une solution innovante ou si vous estimez que nous avons commis une erreur, nous vous prions de bien vouloir nous le faire savoir ! Vous pouvez nous contacter en vous servant du formulaire de feedback..
Pour traiter les difficultés que peuvent rencontrer les réseaux sans fil, il est nécessaire de savoir comment lire les connexions entre différents nœuds et comment établir votre propre connexion.
-La qualité des liaisons sans fil—Les lignes illustrent l'intensité de la liaison entre deux nœuds, selon qu'elles soient continues ou pointillées. Une ligne verte continue est synonyme de forte intensité. Une ligne jaune pointillée veut dire que la liaison est acceptable. Une ligne pointillée rouge ou rose veut dire que la liaison est mauvaise ou qu'elle a été interrompue.
La qualité des liaisons sans fil—Les lignes illustrent l'intensité de la liaison entre deux nœuds, selon qu'elles soient continues ou pointillées. Une ligne verte continue est synonyme de forte intensité. Une ligne jaune pointillée veut dire que la liaison est acceptable. Une ligne pointillée rouge ou rose veut dire que la liaison est mauvaise ou qu'elle a été interrompue.
L'intensité du signal sans fil—Les routeurs sont dotés de différentes intensités d'écoute et d'émission.