Chapter
7
Home networking
This information about networking is provided for home users.

Topics:

Youcan connect multiple home computers and laptops to a single Internet
connection. When connected to a properly aligned antenna assembly,a satellite

•Wireless network basics

•Ethernet (wired) network basics modem can provide satellite connectivity for multiple computers by using an

Ethernet or wireless LAN. Once the satellite modem and network are installed,
every computer on the LAN can access the Internet through the satellite signal.
Note: Requiredhome networking equipment other than the satellite modem
is not included. For network setup, support and conguration, contact the
network hardware manufacturer and/or operating system software
developer.Hughes is not responsible for home network management or
troubleshooting. Simultaneous use of high bandwidth applications by
multiple users may result in speed degradation. Speed and uninterrupted
use of service are not guaranteed. Actual speeds may vary.
If you connect your satellite modem to a LAN, you must:
•Installand congure an Ethernet hub, router, or wireless network base station.
• Install and congure a NIC in each computer to be connected. The NICs
must be set to auto-negotiate. Refer to the manufacturer’s installation
instructions.
•Forwired networks, connect the computers to the Ethernet hub with Ethernet
cable.
Note: Youmust complete these instructions for each computer or device
that is to access the Internet over the LAN.
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