Sustainable Services

WMN Plan Tool: Community Network Planning for Dummies

The Wireless Mesh Network (WMN) stands out as a powerful solution to bridge the digital divide between rural and urban areas. By utilizing multi-hop communication, it extends the reach of conventional wireless systems across vast territories. However, the success of such deployments depends on precise simulations to determine the optimal placement of network equipment.

Towards an Off-Chain System for Local Exchange Trading Systems (LETS) in Community Networks

The smooth functioning of traditional Local Exchange Trading Systems (LETS) within a community relies heavily on the trust shared between members or with a central administrator. However, once this trust is compromised, it becomes impossible to maintain an immutable traceability of exchanges, leading to the collapse of the system. This project establishes new operational foundations designed to guarantee security through technology.

MetricTect: Mobile Network Performance from the User's Perspective

Community networks are a vital alternative for connecting rural populations overlooked by traditional operators due to low profitability. However, unlike mobile networks with broad reach, community nodes have limited range, and their placement does not always guarantee optimal coverage since user distribution is often unpredictable.

CN Monitor: Community Network Monitoring Platform Using Big Data, Log Files, and SNMP

Internet has become an indispensable tool and a fundamental right, yet many regions, particularly in Africa, remain disconnected. Community networks—low-cost wireless infrastructures managed by local populations—have emerged as a viable solution to bridge this digital divide.