This publication is one of the seminal resources on CNs, and a must-read. There are 8 thematic reports, followed by

The paper analyses four key reasons, practical, social, political, and scientific, why such DIY networks (including CNs) should be considered

The Start Your Own ISP website has technical information useful for people and organizations that want to start a CN.

This report provides an organizational framework for analysing CNs, then goes into depth understanding the History and Principles, Stakeholders, Implementation

This resource provides a useful comparison of several community networks, including their internal and external models, patterns, plans, and progress.

“The first part of this report encompasses four analyses defining CNs’ underlying structure and conceptual theory; exploring regulatory barriers; and

The Altermundi website is an ever-growing compliation of resources and guides on community networking and the LibreRouter. There are sections

This is a highly technical guide for those that want to better understand and teach wireless standards, radio physics, wireless

This is one of the best resources out there for better understanding the technologies behind CNs, and the actual steps