How The Remote Terminal Works; Remote Terminal's Role In The System Architecture - Hughes HN7000S User Manual

How the remote
terminal works
Figure 1 shows how the remote terminal fits into the Hughes
system architecture. The remote terminal is independent of the
operating systems of the computers connected to it, meaning a
computer using a Windows or MacIntosh operating system can
browse the Internet when connected to the terminal. The terminal
is a self-hosted unit, meaning the software required to operate the
terminal resides in the terminal; there is no need to install
software on the computer(s) connected to the terminal.
Figure 1: Remote terminal's role in the system architecture
The terminal, in combination with an antenna, can also provide
satellite connectivity for multiple computers on a wireless or
wired (Ethernet) LAN. After the terminal and network are
installed, every computer on the network can surf the Internet. To
learn more about using the terminal with a network, see
Appendix C – Home networking.
Note: You can connect multiple home computers and laptops to
a single Internet connection at no additional cost. To do this, you
need to have home networking equipment, which is not included
with this product. For network setup, support and configuration,
contact your network hardware manufacturer and/or operating
system software developer Hughes is not responsible for home
network management and troubleshooting). Simultaneous use of
high bandwidth applications by multiple users may result in
degradation of speed. Actual speeds may vary. Speed and
uninterrupted use of service are not guaranteed.
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