Chapter 1: Satellite Router Overview; Figure 1: Hn9400 Satellite Router - Hughes HN9400 Installation Manual

Chapter
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Satellite router overview
Topics:
Scope of this installation guide
Satellite router specifications
LAN port configuration
The HN9400 satellite router connects to a satellite network to provide Internet
or intranet service or both to a host—typically a computer—or to multiple hosts
on a wired (Ethernet) or wireless LAN. The router has two Ethernet LAN ports
so it can be connected to one or two LAN subnets. The HN9400 satellite router
is designed to meet the needs of enterprise business customers, small business
users, and consumers.
The HN9400 is an IP router, and so it eliminates the need for an external router.
The HN9400 can be used in either a Ka-band or Ku-band bent-pipe satellite
network. This installation guide includes instructions for both Ka-band and
Ku-band installations.

Figure 1: HN9400 satellite router

Terminology
In this installation guide:
• Satellite router and router both refer to the HN9400 satellite router.
• Installer Support refers to organizations that provide assistance to
professional installers of Hughes satellite equipment. If you do not know
who provides your support, contact your program manager.
• Acronyms are identified in
HN9400 Satellite Router Installation Guide
Acronyms used in this guide
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