[KarlInOhio]

When it looked like Iran was ready to have a revolution, I suggested that what was needed was a way to deploy wireless routers that could communicate with each other to form a self-organizing peer-to-peer network outside of the Mullah's control. Little did I know that we would need one too.

[nuconvert]

The Iranian regime was the first thing that popped into my mind when I read the headline.
EVERY day I read or hear about actions being taken or proposed by this administration that are identical to those currently used in Iran.
It’s very scary.

[messierhunter]

I’ve got a nice 15 dBi grid dish hooked up to my wrt54g, ready to go peer-to-peer using custom firmware if the need arises.

[murphE]

When it looked like Iran was ready to have a revolution, I suggested that what was needed was a way to deploy wireless routers that could communicate with each other to form a self-organizing peer-to-peer network outside of the Mullah's control. Little did I know that we would need one too.

Sounds like you should get started on that plan.

[ctdonath2]

Indeed. I’ve long envisioned a low-profile router/repeater unit for establishing an independent wi-fi grid, cheap “wall warts” that the motivated could afford en masse and plant anywhere there’s an outlet. I’ve also noted that every wireless router could be reprogrammed to do the same thing, and wish manufacturers had included that code.

Time to start...

[Chickensoup]

I suggested that what was needed was a way to deploy wireless routers that could communicate with each other to form a self-organizing peer-to-peer network outside of the Mullah’s control. Little did I know that we would need one too

I have thought for a while we would need this. Is there a way to make something like this happen in this big a country?