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I'm making a system that can connect all the smart phones in an audience to my server. It's for a fun open-source project that can create animations and interactive games. More info on my G+ https://plus.google.com/112390830769420730223/posts/WHBLqdKtM1G

I need :

  • A wifi system that can handle 100s of connections but only a local network - no internet required

  • Audience members will be in a fairly confined space and connect only their iPhones and Android phones

  • Security isn't an issue so it can be an open network

  • Ideally something carryable and easy to set up.

I've been told that I should look into setting up a mesh network, would the Airport Extreme's relay mechanism be good for that? Or would it be better to get multiple access points and a controller? I'd rather not have lots of cables so a mesh solution would be better.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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this question may help you: serverfault.com/questions/72767/… – Sirex Sep 7 '11 at 13:12
Yeah I've actually been in touch with Sean about this. My set up is similar but also different in some ways - I don't need internet, and I only need to cover one large room. Also I won't have much time for set up. I'm interested to hear from anyone who has set up a mesh network with multiple relays. – Seb.ly Sep 7 '11 at 13:34
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