{"id":219096,"date":"2025-01-31T20:29:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T20:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/?page_id=219096"},"modified":"2025-12-24T10:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T10:58:08","slug":"building-wireless-community-networks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/learning\/building-wireless-community-networks\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Wireless Community Networks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-image uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-1a7e5ce8 uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme background-image-fallback-black\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-4bd9a714\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-neutral-white-color has-text-color has-18-font-size\"><a href=\"\/learning\/\">Learning<\/a> &gt; Building Wireless Community Networks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neutral-white-color has-text-color\">Building Wireless Community Networks <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-5 align uagb-columns__reverse-tablet uagb-block-d0bcf2c5 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-a751419c\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-neutral-white-color has-depth-green-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob wp-elements-0485a7cfb92c813f70d0a884d100ae32\"><strong>Important Update<\/strong>: Our moderated courses are now offered as self-paced experiences. Learn on your own schedule and at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-48-font-size\" id=\"what-is-this-course\">What is the Building Wireless Community Networks course?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The course consists of training community members in wireless technology and Wi-Fi equipment that uses unlicensed spectrum bands of 2.4 and 5.8 GHz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to create wireless networks that belong to and are operated by the community, thus allowing it not only to implement and manage these networks but also to enable the transfer of knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-course-objectives\">What are the course objectives?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acquire basic concepts of the creation of wireless community networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get familiar with experiences that enable the student to get references for the efficient design of wireless community networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acquire the necessary knowledge to design an implementation plan for wireless community networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer knowledge about wireless community networks to other members of the community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the expected learning outcomes of this course?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explain the differences and similarities between the main IEEE 802.11 standards (a, b, g, n, ac), identifying their technical characteristics and determining the most suitable scenarios for each standard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand and apply the fundamental principles of radio wave propagation in wireless communications, Analyzing the impact of environmental conditions on radio wave propagation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a sustainable business plan for designing, implementing, and managing a community wireless network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare and contrast the OSI model and the TCP\/IP architecture, analyzing the functions of each layer and their relationship to commonly used network protocols.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of different IP addressing schemes (IPv4 and IPv6).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design and configure a network, considering the security, performance, and scalability requirements of a wireless community network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare and evaluate different routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain the purpose and function of firewalls at different levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the characteristics and differences between common wireless network topologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure wireless devices efficiently and securely, applying knowledge of the physical and link layers along with appropriate security measures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop skills for configuring, optimizing, and troubleshooting wireless networks using modern tools to ensure optimal connectivity, security, and performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-should-attend-this-course\">Who should attend this course?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Technicians, community leaders, or any other stakeholder with interest or who is close to community network initiatives.<br><br>You should attend this course if you want to champion the planning, deployment, or managing community networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-enroll-in-a-course\">How do I enroll in a course?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-219bfbab uagb-faq-icon-row-reverse uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-4381bc44 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">How do I access the learning platform as an Internet Society member?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>As an Internet Society member, you can log into <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.internetsociety.org\/\">learning.internetsociety.org<\/a> with your member login credentials. There is no need to create a new account. If you do not remember your login information, select <strong>Forgot Login?<\/strong> to be emailed your username and receive a link to reset your password. Once logged in, you will be able to view the course catalog and select the course you\u2019d like to enroll in.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-5b91545e \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">How do I access the learning platform as a non-member?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Both guests and Internet Society members can access the learning platform. To register as either, click Register on the login box at <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.internetsociety.org\/\">learning.internetsociety.org<\/a>. Next, either register as a member or click on the guest registration form to register as a guest. Once you create an account, you can use the credentials you created (username and password) to log into <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.internetsociety.org\/\">learning.internetsociety.org<\/a>. Once logged in, you will be able to view the course catalog and enroll in courses.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-425d2bb2 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">How do I enroll in a course?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Browse available courses in the course catalog or use the search bar to find the course you would like to enroll in. On each course page, click the \u201cEnroll\u201d button in the top right corner of the page to immediately be added to a course. Once you have successfully been enrolled, you will be able to see the course under \u201cMy Courses and Learning Plans\u201d. You will also be able to see information about the course instructor, view the course\u2019s forums, and access any modules that are available. If the course has not yet started, you will not see any modules until the day the course begins.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-b64cb971 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">How do I join the waitlist for a course?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>If you are on a course page and the button in the top right corner of the page reads \u201cEnroll (Waiting List)\u201d, this means the course has reached the maximum number of participants able to enroll. You can click the button to join the waitlist for the course and you will be notified if a spot becomes available.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-6642bcde \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">How do I select the right course format?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>When browsing the course catalog, you will see multiple versions of the same course available. All courses are available in English, French, and Spanish so first select the right language for you. You can do this by selecting the language of your choice in the left-hand filter in the course catalog or choosing the course that denotes the correct language (EN=English, FR=French, ES=Spanish).<br>\u00a0<br>You also have the option to choose the format that will work best for your connection type. All courses have 3 format options: high bandwidth, low bandwidth, and text-based for all connections. You can filter by bandwidth option in the left-hand filter on the course catalog or select the \u201cAdditional Information\u201d tab when viewing a course to see which bandwidth connection you have selected.<br>\u00a0<br>If you have any questions about which version is best for you, feel free to reach out to us at <a href=\"mailto:learning@isoc.org\">learning@isoc.org<\/a> to get assistance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"timeline\">When do I start?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This course lasts six weeks. The registration period opens three weeks prior to the course start date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-depth-teal-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.internetsociety.org\/learn\/lp\/1728\/building-wireless-community-networks-february-2026?generated_by=13044&amp;hash=c02a3fa03c3fadea7e2d9a5bde13bd97f5c6e7f4\">Enroll Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-content-timeline uagb-timeline__outer-wrap uagb-block-7cd79345 uagb-timeline__content-wrap uagb-timeline__left-block uagb-timeline__arrow-top  uagb-timeline\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-uagb-content-timeline-child uagb-timeline__field uagb-timeline-child-139e849b 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