Quote:Wireless mesh networks can easily, effectively and wirelessly connect entire cities using inexpensive, existing technology. Traditional networks rely on a small number of wired access points or wireless hotspots to connect users. In a wireless mesh network, the network connection is spread out among dozens or even hundreds of wireless mesh nodes that "talk" to each other to share the network connection across a large area.The above from http://computer.howstuffworks.com/how-wi...s-work.htm
Basically what you are doing is creating a private internet.
They are already being used in large cities for various activities.
My nephew is working one one that I know of in Queens NY to
monitor heating violations in apartments, see: http://heatseek.org/
I can see many applications, both as non-profit and business opportunities.
here's another link to take a look at: http://www.shadowandy.net/2016/03/buildi...etwork.htm