http://consume.net
Bought wireless radio link
Breezecom AP10 and SA10 $4000
2Mbps 200 meter range
Linux Router [NAT] and private network [192.]
Permanent Internet connection
Built a web business
Collaboration with local groups
File sharing, Internet, Servers, Multiplayer Quake ;)
High Cost
4 years uptime [1 new BSD router darq.net]
Practical experience of the power of wireless networks
A Free user owned and operated fast (2mb) community network
Low running cost
Easy Install
Aggregation of bandwidth
100 users but still very fast access Lessons