Chapter

7

Home networking

Topics:

Wireless network basics

Ethernet (wired) network basics

This information about networking is provided for home users.

You can connect multiple home computers and laptops to a single Internet connection. When connected to a properly aligned antenna assembly, a satellite 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: Required home networking equipment other than the satellite modem is not included. For network setup, support and configuration, 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:

Install and configure an Ethernet hub, router, or wireless network base station.

Install and configure a NIC in each computer to be connected. The NICs must be set to auto-negotiate. Refer to the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

For wired networks, connect the computers to the Ethernet hub with Ethernet cable.

Note: You must complete these instructions for each computer or device that is to access the Internet over the LAN.

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