Implementation of Wireless Network in Nepal : a case study
Paudel, Raju (2017)
Paudel, Raju
Turun ammattikorkeakoulu
2017
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017110816709
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017110816709
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In recent years, the Nepali government and development organizations have taken their keen interest in the questions related to access of ICT and digital exchange. Although several discussions, determinations, and promises have been made, it is difficult to determine whether any tangible development has been accomplished. The Network project in Nepal has seriously examined similar issues along with addressing all the challenges from ground level. Starting from 2002, its commitments have been made to close the digital divide in Nepal by increasing access to ICT in rural areas through wireless technology. To understand the basic procedure of the project from its root level to point of success, this thesis goes through its levels.
The Nepal Wireless Networking project discussed in this thesis is currently running as a social enterprise that provides connections to rural villages in Nepal through the community Wi-Fi project. The main purpose of thesis was to understand the implementation process of the wireless network in rural parts of Nepal. The thesis aims to clarify the need for wireless network, wireless equipment and protocols, challenges and finally outcomes of the wireless network.
To understand how this kind of project is implemented, the author studied other similar type of projects which were implemented in other parts of the world where there is similar type of geographical condition. To be more clear, the author carried out a case study about the Nepal Wireless Networking project which was successfully implemented. The author studied the report papers of volunteers and workers who were directly involved in the project during the initial phase of implementation. Since 2001, it has joined more than 200 rural villages in Nepal to the Internet. By the end of 2015, the team helped connect 12 earthquake-striken villages and is currently providing the various benefits of connectivity such as easy access to online education, government services and so on. The Nepal Wireless Networking project conducted a pilot project to distribute a community-based hybrid wireless network and Wi-Fi spectrum in remote districts around Mt. Manaslu and the Mt. Dhaulagiri region in 2016.
Despite the lack of access to proper equipment, lack of technical competence and the difficult terrain in the Himalayan mountains, the Wireless Networking project succeeded in bringing the Internet access to villages, contributing to improvements in education, health services, and income-generating activities.
Low-cost wireless networks can be used in remote locations to provide Internet access to communities scattered across mountainous regions of Nepal. Wireless networking highly demands social support for its sustainability and strong local capacity-building efforts in ICT have resulted in a group of local experts who can provide technical assistance to maintain the network in the long term.
The Nepal Wireless Networking project discussed in this thesis is currently running as a social enterprise that provides connections to rural villages in Nepal through the community Wi-Fi project. The main purpose of thesis was to understand the implementation process of the wireless network in rural parts of Nepal. The thesis aims to clarify the need for wireless network, wireless equipment and protocols, challenges and finally outcomes of the wireless network.
To understand how this kind of project is implemented, the author studied other similar type of projects which were implemented in other parts of the world where there is similar type of geographical condition. To be more clear, the author carried out a case study about the Nepal Wireless Networking project which was successfully implemented. The author studied the report papers of volunteers and workers who were directly involved in the project during the initial phase of implementation. Since 2001, it has joined more than 200 rural villages in Nepal to the Internet. By the end of 2015, the team helped connect 12 earthquake-striken villages and is currently providing the various benefits of connectivity such as easy access to online education, government services and so on. The Nepal Wireless Networking project conducted a pilot project to distribute a community-based hybrid wireless network and Wi-Fi spectrum in remote districts around Mt. Manaslu and the Mt. Dhaulagiri region in 2016.
Despite the lack of access to proper equipment, lack of technical competence and the difficult terrain in the Himalayan mountains, the Wireless Networking project succeeded in bringing the Internet access to villages, contributing to improvements in education, health services, and income-generating activities.
Low-cost wireless networks can be used in remote locations to provide Internet access to communities scattered across mountainous regions of Nepal. Wireless networking highly demands social support for its sustainability and strong local capacity-building efforts in ICT have resulted in a group of local experts who can provide technical assistance to maintain the network in the long term.