Architecture of Community Based ICT Infrastructure Onno W. Purbo

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After 10+ Years.. 4+ Million Indonesian Internet Users WiFi outdoor installations CyberCafes schools on the Internet Not much gov’t funding & support No World Bank, IMF funding Mostly self-finance

The Architecture

Key Features Don’t Have To Rely On Telco’s Existance

Key Features Use “Unlicensed” Band 2.4GHz & 5.8GHz

2.4GHz Usage in Indonesia Installations Virtual No Government Support Definitely No World Bank Funding All Community based Internet Cafes / Telecenters Schools

Key Features Neighborhood Network To Reduce Cost

Let Us See Some Details

US$70-80 Taiwan Made Access Point Details

US$30-50 WLAN Cards Details

US$10-30 Homebrew Antenna Details

US$200 Internet Telephony Gateway

16 lines Office PBX

Some Details on VoIP Freeware Gatekeeper (Phone Switch) PC to PC PC to Internet Telephony Gateway (ITG) PC to PBX Use Telco Phone Number..

Some Indonesian Facts Registered Users 2-3 Times Unregistered Users 150+ Gatekeepers (Phone Switches) Major Gatekeepers Handle 1000 calls / day All home made by volunteers.. All Started First Week January 2003

Traditional & Legal Setup

Home Made Gatekeeper Using Free Software

Create Number 6288 Area Code

The GNU “Free” Gatekeeper

Status Port of Gatekeeper

Connect Internet Telephony Gateway

“Borrow” Telco Number

Danger Zone