Hughes manual Satellite modem overview, HN9000 satellite modem

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Satellite modem overview

Topics:

•Supported configurations

•Satellite modem specifications

•Power supply information

•Modem operating position

•Computer requirements

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, or to multiple hosts on a LAN. A host may be a computer using Windows or other supported operating system.

The modem 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 must be connected to a properly aligned satellite antenna. The modem has an Ethernet port so it can be connected to a computer or to an Ethernet LAN.

Figure 1: HN9000 satellite modem

Note: Acronyms used in this User Guide are identified in Acronyms used 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. You can use a local area network (LAN) to extend Internet or intranet connectivity to multiple computers. This requires a properly configured NIC, an Ethernet cable or wireless connection to the LAN, and proper configuration 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. You may need this information to configure a network. The System Control Center is described in System Control Center on page 7.

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