Meraki jacks up the price

http://www.dailywireless.org/2007/10/07/meraki-jacks-up-the-cost/

Meraki's low cost ($50-$100) mesh networking hardware is now out of beta
testing. But their new pricing comes at a significantly higher price. The
low cost nodes have now been stripped of most of their features (FAQ).

Meraki's three editions now include:

    * Standard, for individuals and community organizations interested in
setting up free networks. It comes in a $50 Mini and a $99 Outdoor Model.
    * Pro, for property owners and small operators who wish to use our
billing suite, setup closed networks, or require enhanced support. It comes
in a $149 Mini and a $199 Outdoor Model.
    * Carrier, for service providers interested in large-scale deployments
that integrate Meraki into existing subscriber management systems. It adds a
$100 per node license for advanced control and the ability to bill.

what do you think of a solar powered solution on every bus stop in North
Portland. It would combine a $200 wimax backhaul ($50/mo) with an open
source WiFi access point that allows mesh networking between homes.

Perhaps each bus shelter node might cost $1000 and serve 10-20 residents.
Why not $10/mo or free (with advertising) as a goal. WiMax is the a great
backhaul solution -- DSL can't deliver outside, effectively.

- Sam
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