Accessing the Internet when there is no public network available

I currently have access to a public AirPort network but will be moving to an area where there is no public network. Do I need more software to create my own network ID? I read in the documentation with the AirPort Extreme disk that I may be able to use the AirPort with some ISP's. Is there a comprehensive list of ISP's who support AirPort? Thanks.

What I'm looking for is more specifc information: do I need more software (base station?
Your Mac is already set as far as software to support wireless Internet access. As a minimum, you will need either an wireless Internet gateway or an Internet modem & wireless router. Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer these with their service.
and how do I determine if an ISP will accommodate my wireless needs (i.e. what question do I ask them before signing up)
Depending on where you live, ISPs can offer a number of Internet access services: ADSL/DSL, Cable, Satellite, or Wide-Area Wireless (usually found in rural areas). Performance, and cost, will vary and is usually quite competitive, especially in high traffic areas in major cities.
The first thing is to establish your requirements:
- What will you be using the Internet for? Basic needs like web surfing and/or email, or more advanced needs like running a business commerce site (like Amazon for example)? This will define your data rate requirements.
- Cost: How much are you willing to spend monthly for Internet access? This will set a boundary on what services will be available (cost-wise) to you.
- Local Area Network (LAN) requirements: Will you only be connecting a single computer to the Internet (or one computer at) or will you need to have multiple computers connected at the same time? Do you want both wired and wireless access? Do you plan on using the Internet for "Massive Online Gaming?" If you will have a multiple computer access need, does the ISP provide (or support) a NAT/DHCP-enabled router (which allows you to "share" the single IP address, provided by the ISP, amongst those computers) or will they require you to pay extra for multiple computer access?
The second thing is to determine the available ISPs for your area. The following website could go a long way in helping you answer that question.

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Message Edited by EsTiLO on 02-02-2008 02:26 PM

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