Diseño de conectividad y red comunitaria de bajo costo para el sector Comunidad Paniquindra de la Parroquia La Esperanza , cantón Ibarra, provincia de Imbabura.

Abstract

Abstract:The objective of this study is to design a low-cost community network that improves digital connectivity in the Paniquindra Community, located in the La Esperanza parish of the Ibarra canton. During the initial assessment, the community's scarce and limited technological infrastructure was identified, characterized by poor coverage, limited transmission capacity and high internet access costs. Therefore, it was decided to use IEEE 802.11n wireless technologies, which are suitable for rural areas with complicated geographical conditions and work efficiently. The design proposes a point-to-multipoint topology network, with highly durable, low-energy consumption equipment that is easy for the community to maintain. The economic analysis of the project shows that it is viable with external financing or a mixed financing scheme, which allows the project to remain technically and socially sustainable. This contributes to closing the gap in digital access, technological inclusion, and local development by providing equitable connectivity and access to a wide variety of services.