switches and satellite

A satellite lan? Can you be more specific?

If you mean you are trying to create a lan and have all computers on it access internet via satellite, then its doable.

If the satellite uses ethernet, then you can get a cable/dsl router to share the internet connection.

If it uses USB, which is what Directway used last time I checked (3 years ago) then you will need one computer on the lan with 2 NICs and setup Internet Connection Sharing(if using Windows).

The only problems I see, ......satellite internet stinks. Its an ok concept, but the latency will have you pulling your hair out. Dial-up is almost better, but not for downloads.