Next actions for NapoNet
Napo Project – WiFi phone service
1. Design and configuration
VOIP service
- Select proper access points and antennas (How to integrate this equipment in the current network)
- Select and configure VOIP server (Laptop? Asterisk?)
- Get familiar with WiFi phones (Compatibility?)
- Configure the entire system
Energy system
- Select energy system for access points (From GTR PV system or independent system?)
- Select energy system for VOIP server (Located at the school?)
- Select energy system for WiFi phones (How will people charge phones? Will the generator current damage the phones?
- Configure the entire system
2. Test in campus
- Deploy the system at CU campus
- Set a standard for hardware and software
- Monitor the system for several weeks
- Improve things that don’t meet standards
- Optimization of the system
3. Manuals elaboration
- Elaborate installation and troubleshooting manuals for access points and antennas
- Elaborate usage and troubleshooting manuals for WiFi phones
4. Deployment in the field
- Prepare logistics for international transportation (Does any equipment need authorization from Peruvian customs?)
- Prepare logistics for local transportation
- Install equipment at the towers (personnel and tools)
- Install equipment at the schools (personnel and tools)
5. Users training
- Train users of the service
- Train maintenance personnel
6. Maintenance
- Establish a remote monitoring system and procedure
- Establish a protocol for local maintenance (preventive and corrective)
