Editing FreeNetworkStack (section)

= Alternative Network-Oriented Framing =

Another way to frame/understand the full stack would be to look at the network "zones" or "layers" or "areas" (not sure what word to use). The hardware-framed picture is much clearer and better defined.

===== Local Area Network =====

Link/Site-local networks connecting end user devices to FreedomBoxes and FreedomNodes.

===== Neighborhood Area Network =====

Neighborhood/Municipal mesh networks of FreedomNodes with FreedomTowers as coordinating super nodes and uplinks. FreedomNodes and FreedomBoxes could also act as uplinks using incumbent ISPs during early roll out?

===== Municipal Area Network =====

Back-haul network between FreedomTowers and upstream to FreedomLinks. Meshed? Distinct from other mesh?

===== Wide Area Network =====

Inter-Region/Global routing of packets. Initially through a secure, decentralized network overlaid on top of the incumbent global internet (corporate/government ownership and control). Ultimately via fiber or direct long-range wireless links.