Portable satellite internet access solution?
965096
What you are probably looking for is an RBGAN or BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network). These are pretty much small satellite Internet terminals meant for use in remote locations. In fact, many of the "streamed" news reports you have seen from Iraq use this exact device. Because of of the wide variety of applications for these devices, there are also just as many accessories so you will have no trouble finding any adapters necessary to use/charge them in just about any situation. RBGANs are currently being phased out for the newer BGANS which means that there are very good prices on them right now, but coverage will not be available after 12/31/08. Sooo... If you know you won't need it past 2008, go for the RGBAN, otherwise spring for the BGAN. I suggest you go with the INMARSAT satellite system since it is very well known and the one I am most familiar with. Satellite internet is NOT fast (normally around 144kbps, NOT cheap and you WILL be charged by the meg (think $10/MB). You should check out http://www.outfittersatellite.com/rbgan.htm and http://www.bgan.us/personal/personal.cfm if you are still serious about getting satellite internet. Good luck!\n\nOh, and the INMARSAT system DOES cover all of Africa.
581724
Each "satellite" computer needs a wireless card/adapter in order to receive the router's signal.
323511
Possibily wireless data link or direct setallite link.\n\ncheck out with your ISP that you are willing to do something like that he will give you a perfect idea about what's going on in their scenario and how are they doing it.
591503
Try austar they have internet access not sure about satellite but im sure you know they are the Pay TV suppliers to rural australia so i assume their broadband works the same..Or .. I think AOL is the best especially when bundled with your phone plan, not sure if they do broadband satellitle go to www.aol.com.au to look at pricing options. And whats avavilable I used to be with Telstra  and was for almost 20yrs we were spending 300 a month on phone and internet , i questioned this many times as i couldnt believe we were possibly spending that , now im with AOL and my bill averages just over a hundred a month.
378563
Not sure where you are, but you might want to check out "Free to Air" options....\nhttp://www.tech-faq.com/free-to-air-satellite.shtml\n\nThese receivers are available and easily programmable...\nhttp://dssftp.com/files/
264035
Wildblue is another satellite ISP.  They are newer than Directway or Starband, and uses Ka band instead of Ku.  The service is not available everywhere yet, so you'd want to check out their website.\n\nThe 2nd link below will give you the pricing per month and installation/equipment costs.
591485
there are many ways to connect a computer to a satellite. \nhttp://www.get-direcway.com/promotions2.htm for Internet\nyou can use a short wave radio and your sound card for weather fax or a terminal node controller a 2 meter radio and talk to a satellite. http://www.mfjenterprises.com/index.php
202496
You need a router.  Linksys is the best.\n\ngo to \n\nhttp://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Content_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1114037291160&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper\n\nIt will show you what you need and how it's done.
194209
try a wireless card,\nyou can access public networks, from local colleges, cafe, etc\n\ntry network stumbler to find public networks\nhttp://www.netstumbler.com/\n\nkeep in mind these are not secure
717643
There are satelite internet providers, or those that use a cellular modem.  But you will not be able to connect to your WAP if it is at home and you are 50 miles away.  It will be extremely out of range.
1139300
Yes, you need another router. It will the fastest and most efficient way to do this. There is software you could install that allows it to be done through one of the computers, but it is a nightmare and you would always have to have both machines on. With the prices of Internet Broadband routers these days, why even bother.\n\nI won't fill up this page with the "How-to", so please take a look here:\n\nhttp://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Content_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1114037291160&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
587181
I'm on Starband with the 360 modem and I tried VOIP and it was not satisfactory, barely even worked.  Maybe if you go with the highest package which gives you better uploads it may work but I doubt it even then it would have a big delay. Try calling satellite providers and ask them if they would support it.
1035951
You can get sattelite internet.
991129
A modem should do it...
922730
server(s) and some backup servers or something and fast internet
198023
You seem fairly well acquainted with this project, so it's probable that any help given would just re-affirm what you have already found out.\n\nThere are a number of satellite providers in Africa - You would just need pick one that satisfies your needs. You will pay for different $ for different speeds. \n\nYou may want to set up a VPN between the schools - there would be some more setup involved, but you would get 'direct' connectivity in that manner. \n\nConsidering there are Satellite options available all over Africa, I would consider this your best option (unless there is a land based broadband provider in the area, which I assume there is not because you have posted this question). Anything else would just be a headache.
798384
buy a satellite dish and a linksys router and go online and find the directions, and build it.. it had a range of .5 miles wifi