LibreRouter is a free hardware and software router, designed and produced with features that aim to make it easier for communities to install their own mesh network.
During 2019, the first version of this device went into production and is expected to be tested and used in different community networks around the world.
One of the difficulties encountered to advance with its implementation, has been the approval required in some countries for its operation. In Colombia, the entity in charge of certification is the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC), to whom a request was submitted to confirm whether the certification process was required for its implementation in the country. At the end of October, the CRC issued a notification confirming that this process is not required for use in Colombia. This gives the CRC a free hand to carry out tests and implementations in community networks or other citizen connectivity initiatives.
Download the document: CRC Communication on LibreRouter
Currently, local organizations such as NuestraRed.org , Semillero Red Fusa Libre and Colnodo have LibreRouter equipment for testing, training and implementation.
Note originally published in Spanish at https://redescomunitarias.co/es/noticias/librerouter-con-via-libre-para-ser-probado-en-redes-comunitarias-en-colombia
Luis Gonzalo Lema says:
Me podría ayudar con más información sobre el proyecto LibreRouter, soy un indígena desde Ecuador y me interesa mucho conocer más. En los últimos días hemos vivido momentos muy difíciles por la situación del COVID19, los niños y niñas de las comunidades indígenas y pequeños pueblos han sido afectados en la educación.
Yo tengo instalado Internet Satelital en mi casa y ayudo a los chicos en tareas o consultas e Internet gratuito en mi casa. Pero me gustaría ayudar con Internet en sus casas.
Espero su respuesta.
Atentamente,
Luis Gonzalo Lema