Comment 802.11b repeaters (Score 1) 409
For about $750-$1500 in parts you can set up point to point 11mb/sec link using 802.11b base-stations and high gain antennas. With a clear line of sight between stations you can extend this to at least 12 miles.
I would try to find 3 roughly equidistant points between the school and the source of your connection and bridge 3-4 wireless point to point connections between them.
Each relay station would have to have AC power and a land owner willing to let you put up a 20-30 ftp poll.
Ping times might be a little high (although probably not any worse than what you are getting on satelite right now).
As a starting point, here is a company that sells some of the raw materials.
http://www.antennasystems.com/broadband.html
I would try to find 3 roughly equidistant points between the school and the source of your connection and bridge 3-4 wireless point to point connections between them.
Each relay station would have to have AC power and a land owner willing to let you put up a 20-30 ftp poll.
Ping times might be a little high (although probably not any worse than what you are getting on satelite right now).
As a starting point, here is a company that sells some of the raw materials.
http://www.antennasystems.com/broadband.html
