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Satellite modem overview
The HN9000 satellite modem connects to the Internet or an intranet by satellite
and provides Internet or intranet service to a single host, typically a computer,
Topics:
•Supported configurations or to multiple hosts on a LAN. A host may be a computer using Windows or
other supported operating system.
•Satellite modem specifications
•Power supply information Themodem is a self-hosted unit, meaning that it does not depend on a computer
to establish and maintain the Internet or intranet connection. However, the
•Modem operating position
modem must be connected to a properly aligned satellite antenna. The modem
hasan Ethernet port so it can be connected to a computer or to an Ethernet LAN.
•Computer requirements
Figure 1: HN9000 satellite modem
Note: Acronyms used in this User Guide are identied in Acronymsused
in this Guide on page lxv.
After your HN9000 satellite modem has been installed, you can use a web
browser on your computer to access the Internet or an intranet. Youcan use a
local area network (LAN) to extend Internetor intranetconnectivity to multiple
computers.This requires a properly congured NIC, an Ethernet cable or wireless
connection to the LAN, and proper conguration of the computer’s operating
system network properties.
The modem has a System Control Center that provides access to system
information such as the modem's IP address and subnet mask. Youmay need
thisinformation to congure a network.The System Control Center is described
in System Control Center on page 7.
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