Community Wireless Handbook

Developed by: First Nations Technology Council, Mathew Asham and B.C. Wireless Network Society
Type of resource: PDF
Target audience: General
Cost: Free access

Developed for First Nations communities in Canada, this practical manual details the basics of wireless network setup and management, especially geared for "every day members of the community". The emphasis being on a shared, community wireless network, the manual provides a brief overview of community wireless networking, legal frameworks and social issues before launching into details on wireless network anatomy, range testing and line of site, site surveying, radio theory, wireless hardware, antenna, and advanced networking. Straight-forward, non-technical language. In order to download the material, you are asked to register and, though not a requirement, offer feedback.

http://www.bcwireless.net/~matthewa/handbook/