I have thought about an "off Grid" Meraki camera solution - But as it was pointed out Meraki NEEDS to be connected to the cloud (Internet) - So from a lowest costs solution - you could use a smaller Meraki MX  (Z) and a USB/Ethernet to cellular adapter - those would have to be in some weather-proof enclosure - perhaps with or without external Cellular antennas.  Depending on your selections the whole setup would have to have power, and that would come from a battery.    Since solar is needed, a battery/solar management device would also be needed.  Depending on the voltages an inverter may be needed.   All of that could be housed in the enclosure.   Depending on the environment - the weather-proof enclosure may or may not need a heater/cooler for the electronics and battery.  This is about as far as I got - the summers here in the Dallas Texas area are sweltering, and sometimes in the winter it really can dip down, my research continues. ... View more

Nothing really particular was tough with the pole mount - in fact I think it was the most easy mount option for me and my needs.  I did use smaller hose clamps - since the top rail pipe mast was so small.  BTW the top-rail of a chain link fence makes for a great mast and is low cost - plus protected from the weather.  More photos of the install are in in my Flickr Gallery ... View more