San Rafael, CA is building a mesh Wi-Fi network to keep students connected during COVID-19
San Rafael, CA student Wi-Fi network during COVID-19
San Rafael City officials, in conjunction with volunteers, are in the planning stages of launching a new mesh Wi-Fi network. The network primarily aims to ensure that students in one of their lowest-income communities have internet access during school next year. The hope is that the system will provide digital equity for all residents living in the densely populated area.
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How San Rafael, Calif., Built a Wi-Fi Network During a Pandemic
Officials in the San Rafael tech shop were able to build a mesh Wi-Fi network to connect students in the dense Canal Neighborhood with the help of volunteer expertise and funding from across sectors.
Neighborhood-Wide WiFi Network Planned For San Rafael
Two low-cost WiFi networks — one for intended for students, the other for residents — are coming to the Canal Neighborhood.
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