Networking hardware typically refers to equipment facilitating the use of a computer network. Typically, this includes routers, switches, hubs, gateways, access points, network interface cards, Networking cables, network bridges, modems, ISDN adapters, firewalls and other related hardware.
Lacking or not requiring wires
having no wires; "a wireless security system"
transmission by radio waves
radio: medium for communication
RITA network
This is a "RITA" system antenna used to create a wireless voice/data network over a wide area. The frequency range is SHF (Super High Frequency) with a gain between 21 and 34 db.
"RITA" is a french acronym for "Reseau Integre de Transmission Automatise" (Integrated Automatic Transmittion Network).
This system is in use in Libya providing communications networks to French forces deployed throughout Libya on training and reconnaissance missions.
Libya recently agreed to massive cooperation between French and Libyan military. The French military now provides training, equipment, and intelligence to Libyan forces fighting against Chad in the south of Libya as well as providing intelligence to Libyan commanders on the activities of Nigerian Islamist militias operating near the border with Libya.
Baba Salifu shows the satellite that he made from scratch in Tamale (Ghana)
As an electrical engineer Salifu has always been interested in building appliances himself out of spare parts. After attending several wireless workshops sponsored by IICD, he started building his own wireless network equipment from antennas to a full satellite. He also got help from other local partners through an online forum through a platform called D-groups.