Wi-Fi Toys at SOCALWUG Meeting Tomorrow 06/24/04 7pm - Liv..

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Just a reminder, the next SOCALWUG meeting is tomorrow 06/24/04 at 7pm
(Pacific). Locations and directions at http://www.socalwug.org

Mike Outmesguine, SOCALWUG Co-Founder will be presenting his newly published
book, Wi-Fi Toys (http://www.wifi-toys.com), at next week's meeting.

"Wireless is all about freedom - freedom from cables, cords, plugs, and
limitations. So why be limited to ready-made, cookie-cutter products? This
book frees your imagination as it helps you create 15 exciting, individual
projects using wireless technology. Each includes the necessary ackground, a
list of materials, and step-by-step, illustrated instructions. Build a
custom antenna, set up a car-to-car (or airplane-to-airplane) video link, or
Wi-Fi your TiVo. Wardrive with Netstumbler and map your results. Create a
wireless digital picture frame or a solar powered access point. It's your
freedom. Make the most of it."

15 Toys with detailed instructions:

1. Wi-Fi antenna cable
2. Laptop paperclip antenna
3. Directional tin cantenna
4. Access point with high-gain antenna
5. Setup for a wardrive
6. Netstumbler wardriving
7. Wardrive mapping
8. Personal outdoor access point
9. Solar powered wireless repeater
10. Free wireless hotspot
11. Access point gaming
12. TiVo with Wi-Fi
13. Long distance Wi-Fi link
14. Car-to-car videoconference link
15. Wireless digital picture frame

Giveaways:

1. Autographed copy of Wi-Fi Toys
2. Two Google GMAIL invites
3. A pre-cisco-buyout Linksys T-shirt


Who should attend?

Wireless ISPs
Wireless technicians and engineers
Business people interested in wireless
People working in the wireless community Wireless Security professionals
People new to wireless People interested in meeting others involved in the
wireless community Buyers of wireless technology products and services Those
interested in lively technical discussions ranging from beginner to expert
People new to wireless

Meeting Cost: Free!

Agenda (times are approximate):

7:00 Mixing - business/friend contacts
7:10 Logon> Introductions to the group and key members
7:15 Announcements & News Items
7:20 General Q&A
7:25 Presentation - Mike Outmesguine, Wi-Fi Toys 8:40 Mixing - break off
into groups of discussions 9:00 Logoff>


When:

Every Fourth Thursday
7:00pm to 9:00pm (Pacific)
Thursday 06/24/04 at 7pm
Meeting video streamed live: http://www.socalwug.org


Where:

Pasadena IHOP Restaurant (rear meeting room)
3521 E. Foothill Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
Location: http://ihop.know-where.com/ihop/cgi/site?00006
Wireless SSID: www.socalwug.org
GPS: N 34 09.032 - W 118 04.645


*NOW* Take the Train!

MTA Gold Line "Sierra Madre Villa" station Visit the MTA site for times and
stations:
http://www.mta.net/riding_metro/me [...] efault.htm
Click this MapQuest link for a walking map from the SMV station:
http://tinyurl.com/lhum

Note: Please come hungry and support our host. Food served during meeting.
Separate checks.


Please redistribute this notice.


Frank Keeney
http://www.wlanparts.com


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Co-Founder, Southern California Wireless User Group:
http://www.socalwug.org


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