Home Networking - Hughes DIRECWAY DW7000 User Manual

Home networking

A terminal connected to a properly aligned antenna assembly can
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
through the satellite signal.
Note: Connect multiple home computers and laptops to a single
DIRECWAY Internet connection at no additional cost. Home
networking equipment is required but not included. For network
setup, support and configuration, contact your network hardware
manufacturer and/or operating system software developer (Hughes
Network Systems, LLC (HNS) is not responsible for home
network management or 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.
If you connect the terminal to a LAN, you must:
• Install and configure an Ethernet hub (or a router if you have
a static IP address) or wireless network base station.
• Install and configure a NIC (also called an adapter) in each
computer you want to connect to the network. The NICs must
be set to auto-negotiate. Refer to the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
• If using a wired network, connect the computers to the
Ethernet hub with Ethernet cable.
Appendix C
Appendix C • Home networking
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