Testing

SSID: NETWI
Second MeshAP "Zeus" is online in downtown Atlanta. MeshAP is fully functional with greater signal strength in the downtown area.
Authentication enabled in downtown
AtlantaUsers will notice http:// redirection at login
GUEST access enabled.
eMail for USERID and PASSWORD information

WARNING ALPHA TEST EQUIPMENT INSTALLED DOWNTOWN ATLANTA ... ACCESS POINT NOT SECURE WHILE TESTING (2 SSID's are visible in some parts of the downtown Atlanta area, if you do not get a login screen YOU ARE NOT ON THE SECURE SERVER.)

Security

SSID: NETWI
Is the Wireless Mesh secure ?

Security is a key part of the LocustWorld Wireless Mesh. As wireless networking is so potentially open to security compromises, we have built the Mesh with heavy duty security from the start. Each node on the network has a signed digital certificate, which is used to communicate with other nodes. When nodes establish communication they verify the identity of the other node through their certificate, and set up an encrypted data stream between nodes using a 2048 bit key. In addition nodes make a VPN connection with their gateway that is also encrypted, making it doubly hard to break in to. In addition NETWI encourages users to utilize encryption wherever possible.

Testing

SSID: NETWI
Downtown Atlanta antenna upgraded AP now at 1/2 power, coverage area for "Wi-Fi" signal enhanced signifigantly in downtown area The following is a list of businesses and local organizations who are now within range of the N.E.T.W.I. "Wi-Fi" network.
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta ISD
Texar Credit Union
St. Catherines
Atlanta Post Office
Price Hardware
Allday & Co. Insurance
Clements Construction
Douglassville Timber
Miles Drug Store
Yesterdays Antique Mall
Atlanta Health and Beauty
Atlanta Economic Development Corp.
Atlanta Athletics
Clarks Upholstry
Harps Jewelers
Atlanta Memorial CHC
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta Public Library
AEP SWEPCO
HeadMasters Machine Shop
Southern Credit
Southern Home Center
Citizens Finance
Mozelles Resale
Education Station
Delta Loan
Cutting Corner
Phoenix Medical Equipment
Tammy & Company
Atlanta City Development Corp.
Big State
Edward Jones
Wilcox Real Estate
Hooked Barber Shop
Marc Mote Properties
Mark Mays Real Estate

MeshAP boxes are here!!!"Zeus" and "Venus" are configured and ready for deployment.PHASE I: LOS (Line Of Sight) deployment for the LocustWorld MeshAP network will begin 1/26/2004. (weather permitting)

US-CERT

SSID: NETWI
The North East Texas Wireless Initiative will be supporting the US-CERT team.

DSL available......Imagine That !

DSL service is now available in Queen City/Atlanta area, for information visit: http://sbc.yahoo.com/

Select DSL users will qualify for free access to the N.E.T.W.I. network. Contact Us for more information.

Price Point

SSID: NETWIN.E.T.W.I. announces pricing plans for access to the 802.11 "Wi-Fi" wireless network:
56Kb $10/month
128Kb $20/month
512Kb $40/month
1.2Mb $60/month

Orders are now being taken and site surveys are underway. To place an order, or schedule a site survey eMail N.E.T.W.I. or call (903)796-8601 or (903)799-7409

DarkStar

SSID: NETWI
"Dark Star" the first MeshAP is online. N.E.T.W.I.
Alpha Users will notice new http:// redirection at some nodes.
All TCP/IP functions remain online.
N.E.T.W.I. will shortly be integrating MeshAP utilizing LocustWorld which is based on LINUX, further reinforcing the N.E.T.W.I. commitment to open systems.

Repeater

N.E.T.W.I. repeater is online and functional at the water tower located beside the Queen City Middle School, 500 5th St. Queen City, Texas.

North East Texas Wireless Initiative has been approved for membership in the WI-FI ZONE Alliance