They are on the back of the modem. Disconnect your old modem and connect the new HT2000W modem. Power the HT2000W on and allow up to 1 hour to activate. Once all LED lights are on, connect your device (laptop, smart phone, etc.) to test the Internet connection.
— Serial number of the new modem labeled on the box as S/N. (Figure 7) While unpacking the new modem it is important to keep the following items: Box and packing material: these will be reused to return your HT2000W UPS return label ...
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Disconnect old modem and old power supply Note: The modem does not have a power (off-on) switch. 1. Unplug the power plug from the surge protector or power outlet first (circled in red). This is to avoid static electricity discharges that could shock you and/or damage the modem.
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3. Set the old modem and old power supply aside. Pages 8 and 9 explain how to return the old HT2000W modem and old power supply to Hughes. Connect and power up the new modem and the new power supply...
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It is very important to make sure that all connections are tight. The DC IN power connector must be seated correctly with no gaps as seen below. The HT2000W power cord connector uses a locking mechanism to ensure it stays snugly connected to the modem. Make sure the connector is oriented correctly when plugging it into the DC IN port;...
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Figure 4: HT2000W LEDs 4. Once all the lights are on, try to access a web site. 5. If you still cannot access a web site, reboot your (customer-provided) wireless router, if applicable;...
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To do this: 1. Type 192.168.0.1 into a web browser on any device connected directly to your HT2000W. 2. Click the WiFi Settings link in the side panel as shown below: Figure 5: WiFi Settings side panel link 3.
Modify the default SSID and password for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. b. Enable and/or name the 2.4GHz and 5 GHz guest networks. c. Disable WiFi from your HT2000W by unchecking “SSID enable” for each tab (2.4GHz, 2.4GHz Guest, 5GHz, and 5GHz Guest). d. View which devices are connected.
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HT2000W modem an unreturned equipment fee will be applied. Please return your old modem, old power supply, and any cables you are not using. Reminder: If your old modem is NOT a HT2000W, DO NOT return it. Please dispose of the modem based on your local waste management guidelines.
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Ship the package Shipping your old HT2000W back to Hughes is easy and free. Take the box to any staffed UPS location or give the box to any UPS driver. Find UPS locations online at www.ups.com/dropoff. Drop it at a staffed UPS location. Do not take the box to a UPS drop box because it will not fit.
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