[Tuba4]

I asked the folks running the Buckeye Regional about wireless networks and here is the response I got. It settles it for me!!!

Subj: Re: Wireless PC Network
Date: 3/8/2004 11:34:20 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: Carol A Galica <Carol.A.Galica@grc.nasa.gov>


Thomas,

I have had this request from another team and checked with FIRST. It is okay to use a wireless network for scouting purposes.



At 12:38 AM 3/8/2004 -0500, you wrote:

What is the ruling for the Buckeye Regional regarding wireless PC networks? Our team (#63 The Red Barons) would like to use one for scouting purposes only. We would not have internet access available to us through this network.

The option to create a wireless PC network is fairly readily available to all teams. Most laptops now come with wireless capability built-in. All it takes is a wireless router widely available at places such as Best Buy and Circuit City for less than $100.

Thomas Albert
Mentor & Facilitator
Team #63 - The Red Barons

Carol A. Galica
Educational Technology Specialist InDyne, Inc.
Educational Programs Office
NASA Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
21000 Brookpark Rd. M.S. 7-4
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 433-5112