Computer And Networking Requirements; Computer Requirements; Networking And Internet Browser Requirements - Hughes HN9800 Installation Manual

Computer and networking requirements

Computer requirements

Networking and Internet browser requirements

Chapter 2 • Preparing for installation
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Power supply
type
AC/DC, 46 W HN9800 satellite modem with 1
W radio only
P/N 1502015
AC/DC, 73 W HN9800 satellite modem with 1
W or 2W radio
P/N 1501006
This section lists the requirements for the computer or other device, network, and
browser to be used with the satellite modem.
The HN9800 satellite modem can be used with any device that supports Internet
Protocol (IP) and has a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet LAN port. Typically, the modem is
connected to a customer's computer. However, the HN9800 is self-hosted; it does not
require a computer for any of its functions.
Requirements for the computer to be used with the satellite modem are the same
for the laptop computer you use to install the modem. The computer should meet
the minimum requirements specified by the computer operating system
manufacturer and the following networking and browser requirements. Make sure
your laptop is configured to support DHCP.
Note: The satellite modem can be used with a Mac computer that meets these
requirements, but Mac computers are not supported as a tool for installing
the satellite modem.
• Ethernet port
• Ethernet Network interface card (NIC) installed on at least one computer, 10/100
BaseT
• Ethernet cable (provided)
• A web browser such as Internet Explorer with proxy settings disabled
Connecting a network - If the customer wants to connect a network to the satellite
modem, this requires an Ethernet hub or other such device. The customer must
Table 1: Power supply specifications
Part number Electrical requirements
Input line voltage: 100 - 240 V,
1.5 A maximum, 50- 60 Hz AC
Input line voltage: 100 - 240 V,
2 A maximum, 50- 60 Hz AC