About Us - Installing a wireless computer network for Newry City

NewryWAN is a non-profit community group dedicated to creating & maintaining a high speed wireless computer network that will cover much of Newry City.

We are part of IRISHWAN, the Irish community wireless group which also includes groups with similar aims from other parts of Ireland. Groups are up and running in Dublin, Wexford, Limerick, Galway, Belfast and of course Newry in the near future. Networks are also up and running all over the UK and across the world. We set up these networks using Wireless LAN technology (also known as wifi or 802.11b) which is readily & cheaply available and in no way requires a license to operate. Check out WWW.SEATTLEWIRELESS.NET for info on a US group thats been going for some time or WWW.ARWAIN.NET, a Cardiff based group which has managed to cover most of the city

Our mission is to create a network which is open and free to everyone. The network can provide high speed internet access, Voice over IP (free phone calls), community web sites & e-learning facilities. This can be of great benefit to remote, rural & disadvantaged areas that can't afford or don't have access to a permanent internet connection.

Some of our members have worked extensively in the past within the IT industry specialising in areas such as networking, internet development & security. We believe we have the experience & knowledge to install a community based wireless computer network for Newry & Mourne