Instant wireless networks for emergencies. Redwood City firm’s software to be used at terror-attack drill

A Redwood City startup has developed new technology that will help police, fire departments and other first responders keep communication networks running after terrorist attacks or major disasters, like earthquakes or hurricanes.

PacketHop, a spin-off of the Menlo Park research institute SRI, recently released the software and several trials are now running at police departments to test it.

Thomas Frostberg, Chronicle Staff Writer

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