Background

Jangala targets schools, educational charities, and disaster response teams across the world where connectivity is particularly challenging. Jangala works in partnership with organisations in local communities to make the greatest difference on the ground using two innovative networking products: Big Box and Get Box. More than 100,000 people across 36 countries are now connected, from Peru to Pakistan.

Identifying the Product

Prior to getting in touch with Data Comms Direct, Jangala had considered three other different brands. DCDI listened to their requirements; a cost-effective, compact & robust gigabit switch and with confidence we recommended the feature-packed TL-SG2210P, a slimline (26mm deep) 8 port switch in a hard-wearing steel case. The Jangala team were impressed with the build quality and in particular the feature set which they found to be "excellent for beginners and pros" said Jason Moss, Managing Director, Data Comms Direct.

Big Box

In order to reduce the cost and administration resource while improving the support available, Jangala focused on creating a unique Wi-Fi device that transforms any form of internet connectivity into Wi-Fi that is easy to deploy, manage, and scale from tens of users to thousands.

Easy Deployable Devices

By building a product using off-the-shelf components that are easy to transport and could be set up remotely, the charity no longer needed to dedicate valuable time to travel to hard-to-reach locations. As a direct result, Jangala can now ensure that remote, disconnected communities have access to secure, reliable and expandable Wi-Fi that could be set up in just a few minutes.

The Backbone of Connectivity

Nils O’Hara, one of the founders, and a director of Jangala, commented: "Creating Big Box was a process of trial and error. We had been researching and testing different products over the years, searching for those that worked best together, at the best price. TP-Link’s Managed Switch was absolutely the best solution we found, both in terms of performance and price. It is the backbone of Big Box and powers all the access points effectively and efficiently. It is a robust device that we have been using for several years now."

Connecting Communities

"Through providing internet connectivity to people in need, large communities facing crises are able to access vital digital resources that are paramount in building better futures," continued O’Hara. People require internet access to do basic tasks - from online banking to accessing educational tools - and this has the power to empower communities, ultimately driving improved quality of life.