Appendix B: Home Networking; Wireless Network Basics - Hughes HN9200 User Manual

Appendix
B
Home networking

Wireless network basics

This information about networking is provided for home users.
You can connect multiple home computers 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: For home networking you need additional equipment that is not included with the
satellite modem. For network setup, support and configuration, contact the network hardware
manufacturer and/or operating system software developer. Hughes is not responsible for
home network installation, 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, modem, 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.
A home or small office wireless network is typically easy to install because it connects to a
wireless base station through radio waves rather than cables. A wireless NIC must be installed
in each computer. Wireless base stations and NICs are available at most computer supply stores.
Many laptop computers have built-in wireless capability.
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