Well, nice links, Jeff. One more question, please.

These guys:
http://meraki.com/products/outdoor/>

Seem to already make what I had in mind. Seeing as I don't have to re-invent
the wheel, are you saying that this (apparently a mesh for hobby types) has
the inherent problems you just mentioned?

So, the result is what I want, but I should consider another design? What do
you have in mind? (gotta be wireless for the ususal reasons).

Maybe a simple POE with long shots? Or what?

(BTW, this is going to be a lab experient similar to the Roof Net guys....)