peter green wrote:

>> Can you lay a network cable? May be cheaper than other options...
>> Maintenance may be an issue, though :)
> 
> range will be a big issue, ethernet over cat5 only goes to 100m (though
> i belive some manufacturers have products that can boost this further).

http://www.patton.com/products/pe_products.asp?category=160&MiDAS_SessionID=8e03e0fd1ed6442993af440ae9e21342

"4.6 Mbps over just a single twisted pair of copper. Extension distances up
to 32,000 feet (10 km)."

> repeaters would be tricky to power.

In a typical 10BASE-T connection, you have 2 unused pairs that you can use
to power repeaters. 

> and ofc there may be legal issues with running the cable through the woods.

Aren't there also similar legal issues with placing solar-powered mesh
devices in the woods?

Gerhard

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