Building an Non-Wired Network for Pueblos?

wsxian asks: "We recently received a large grant to install a wireless high speed Internet system for our entire Pueblo here in the State of NM. This would encompass about 150 homes and the range from a central point would be no more than 6 miles, but there are hills, valleys and trees so line of sight is not an option unless we decide to drop homes. I welcome any suggestions for technology to look at, what to avoid, security concerns- and most important for us what companies to avoid. If any of you have had real life experience with doing such a scaled project like this, please give your input!"

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I never said "scam"

[crimethinker]

Other than pointing out the "rob Paul to pay Peter, and skim a percentage off the top" scam that most governments have devolved into, I did not accuse the submitter of running a scam. I am, however, concerned that he doesn't know how or if he can accomplish the goal, yet the grant has apparently been received already.

Another person pointed out that grants do not always come from the government. True, but the word generally connotes government sources, otherwise it would be "hired," "retained," or "paid." Grants are "free" money, and nobody gives out "free" money except the government, which can steal or print (same difference) it at will. (Well, OK, some community orgs give out "free" money, too, but it pales compared to the collective Sugar Daddy that the governments have become.)

Now, setting aside the source of the money, you are right: his two questions are valid. I made no effort to answer them, because when he asks about "security" in the same sentence as "wireless," he's already asking an unanswerable question. I think once this guy's project is done, I'll go visit with a laptop and a copy of AirPwn (google it).

My point remains: if the people in the pueblo want the access, why aren't they paying for it, instead of having someone else foot the bill?

I am now officially off-topic. Please mod as such.

-paul