This will not be an easy project with special software on the truck computer for some one that does not have a large back ground in programming and net work.
You need to contact the department IT people and have them work this out for you.
If you are working on off shore company own drill platform, then the only internet you are going to get is either thru the company system which is usually satellite based, or if you can get ANY phone signal, that is what you are going to get.
The only other way is to install another Satellite...
As an telecom installer, service tech, here is what your setup should be, based on a single telephone.
If you have more then one phone, you need a DSL filter at each of those locations, you can get them from the phone company.
From the out side world, your first device should be the DSL Modem...
This sounds like a school project. Per forum rules answers to these type of questions are not considered for answering.
There is a ton of information on the net, go to Google and do your research.
Reading thru all this, I see both sides as being valid. BUT, from the company side, I would say that their are sites being blocked that DO NOT need to or should be involved with the business and youtube is one of them.
From the user side, if you wish to go to these sites, then use you own...
Most power line adapters work fairly well. They all also come with setup instructions.
Read them twice, understand what you read then do the set up and all things should be good.
Just remember that if you are doing a lot of heavy gaming, there maybe a lack in the connection.
Why do you have the XP machine set as static? Let your routler set the IP.
Now, what ever you do, both the XP and the W7 machines need to be in the same IP network to be able to talk to each other.
If you do not wish to change any IP, then use a USB stick to transfer files.
If you are running a either cable to every room, then just have them all come to one central location and put your master router there.
Why are you planing on using more then one router? Are these also wifi? If these are also wifi, then go into the settings and turn off the DHCP settings and...
Ok so I take it this is for AP's for wireless connection. That is why there are PoE's as these devices can be powered over the either cable.
You do not need an electrical out at the device.
You place the PoE at your network rack, connect your AP device to the PoE switch and the device is now...
PoE switches are really not that expensive. Here is the USA, I just bought a 48 port PoE switch for $175.00. Cheap.
Why would your manager reject this?
Also, why would you need to "pull ugly electrical cables" and what trunking are
you talking about.
I guess a system lay out would help to...
A single PoE injector only serves a single device and comes with the device.
To reduce the number of injectors feeding from a single location, you will need to get a PoE switch that will supply the correct voltage.
They are available.
When TWC tech shows up to 'turn on' your service, he will install an outlet where ever you wish if an out let is not all ready installed.
He will then connect the modem and verify the connection and connectivity and the you connect an either cable from the modem to your router and you are good...
Question seems to be "WHAT IS THE BEST BACK UP SYSTEM"
For my money the best system is the old you have at home in your own network.
Secure, cheap and available 24/7/365
As long as the wifi system you are trying to connect has a login, you will not be able to bridge a extender of any kind to allow for a better connection for your devices.
The main system has to be a 'open' network.