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Our Mission Statement

We are here to promote and build public wireless networks through community support and education.

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Personal Telco Project is a Federal Tax Exempt 501c3 and a Oregon Non-profit organization.

We are a volunteer group of Portlanders who believe that networking technology is empowering. We have turned houses, apartments and public locations such as parks and coffee shops into free wireless hot spots across Portland. Come join us build and use a city wide free community network.

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So You Want To Connect To A Node....

What Is A PTP Node

What Will You Need

What Can You Expect

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What Is A PTP Node

Hotspot ? Node? Which is it?

They mean almost the same thing.

A Hotspot is a one off connection.

A Node is conncted to more nodes, it forms a network of its own.

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What Is A PTP Node

Q: Is this really a free internet site? Can I use it as much as I want?

A: You bet! This is a community wireless network provided to the public free of charge. Please remember that someone else is paying for the bandwidth and many folks might be using it. You can use it for free but be respectful.

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What Is A PTP Node

Q: Why are you guys giving away free wireless internet?

A: Well that's a bigger question then we have time for here. You might try browsing the website for some insight into what it's all about, especially the philosophy section. The short answer is that we think it's fun and empowering, and a great way for us and local businesses to give back to the community we live amd work in.

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How To Find Nodes

They are listed on the node map.

http://www.personaltelco.net/static/node/

They are listed on NodeDB.

http://maps.personaltelco.net

They are listed on the monthly Newsletter.	http://www.personaltelco.net/static/publications/

They are listed in ComputerBits

They are listed at each Node

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What You Need To Connect

A Computer of some type.

A Wireless network device.

A Node to connect to.

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What You Need To Connect

A Computer of some type.

Laptop

Portable ...but.... Expensive

PDA

Very Portable ...but... Tiny and Flakey

Desktop

Not Very Portable ...but... Powerful and Cheaper

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What You Need To Connect

A Wireless network device.

PCMCIA – For Laptops

PCI – For Desktops

USB – For Either

SD/CF – For PDAs

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What You Need To Connect

A Node to connect to.

As shown earlier Portland is PTP country, if we don't have you covered we probably will soon.

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What You Need To Connect

How to Connect to the Node

1. Make sure your wireless device is working.

2. Come within range of the node you want to gain	access to or scan for avialable nodes around you.

3. Set your ESSID to the PTP node with the	strongest signal www.personaltelco.net

4. Open a web browser and try and go somewhere ,	you will be redirected to our splash page.

5. Read the terms and conditions, if	you accept	them	click "I Agree ..." to continue and get access.

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What You Can Expect

The Splash Page - What is a Captive Portal?

A way to either have users of your node login or agree to a

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) before getting access.

The PTP uses NotCatAuth in many of its nodes to allow

users to gain access by simply reading the PTP AUP and

clicking on a I Agree button.

We never ask for a name, login or personal information.

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What You Can Expect

Local Content

Software/Files

Local News

Information about the node

Connectivity to the net

The Internet

The PTP.net

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What You Can Expect

Is This Secure?

Security on the endpoints

Can I Add Antenna To Get More Range?

Check for connector types

Pigtails

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South Park Blocks -SW Park and Market

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Pioneer Courthouse Square Area

- SW 5th and Morrison

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Sunnyside -SE Alder and 29th

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For More Information

Visit the PTP Web Site

http://www.personaltelco.net

Join the Mailing List

http://lists.personaltelco.net/mailman/listinfo/general

Use the IRC Channel

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