clay rembert

Hello All,

I work with a local non-profit that is planning to replace their shared
dialup service with Direcway's satellite broadband small office version.
D'way advertises that 5 computers can connect using a static ip and a
router. However, we've heard stories that is we use a auto sensing switch
(either 8 or 12) port coming from the modem thus eliminating the router, all
users will have access. The goal is to share files and the internet
connection among 7 workstations. What is the best and most simple
arrangement. Mega thanks in advance.

Clay