A new partnership has been forged between Elizabeth Amateur Radio Club (EARC) and Air-Stream Wireless Inc.
On Wednesday 17th January two Air-Stream committee members, Chris Cichon and Paul Ridley, attended an EARC technical meeting as their guest speakers.
The goal of the presentation was to introduce and launch the Air-Stream Network. Along with this launch Chris and Paul explained how the Air-Stream network and can be accessed by EARC members. They also challenged the EARC to think of creative ways their club could further use the Air-Stream network.
The presentation included:
- What is Air-Stream Wireless Inc
- An Overview of the EARC Access Point and where it fits into the Air-Stream Wireless network.
- Air-Stream provided services
- Future network expansion plans
- Questions
- Offical switch on of the EARC PC and network link
One EARC member asked how they may go about securely accessing their home network services from the EARC site. The solution given was to obtain an old PC at their home built containing FOSS to create a router and VPN server. The server would then be connected into their home network and then connected to an Air-Stream access point.
After the presentation everyone moved into the Radio Room next door where EARC was presented with
a computer for its members to explore the Air-Stream Network. This PC was donated by memebers of Air-Stream Wireless Inc and included a wireless access point, CD burner and 17" CRT monitor.
