This is a page where we'll collect ideas, links and resources about setting up wifi in fairly-dense residential spaces. Setting up networks in these spaces isn't part of Wireless Toronto's mandate, but we get lots of inquiries about it, and some of our experiences might be relevant for those who want to take the initiative to, for example, organize the people in their building to pool resources to set up a shared wifi network. (For cost savings, fun, etc.)

• Meraki has a page (http://meraki.com/solutions/industries/mdu/) that talks about their solutions for these environments.
• Open-mesh.com has equipment that's comparable to Meraki's, without the restrictive and expensive license. They have a page (http://www.open-mesh.com/activekb/questions/2/Mesh+Network+Planning) on factors to consider in designing a mesh network.

• Here's an article from Wireless Net Design Line that talks about Cisco approaches to mixed environment meshes.