Before you begin ENSURE YOUR EXISTING HUGHESNET WI-FI MODEM IS CONNECTED AND PLUGGED IN! An active Hughesnet® service is required prior to installing the Multipath Device. The Multipath Device connects to your existing Hughesnet Wi-Fi Modem. Wireless Antenna Existing Hughesnet Wi-Fi Modem Multipath Device Figure 1: Connected Antenna, Multipath Device, and Hughesnet Wi-Fi Modem...
Included in the box The following items are included and packaged as pictured in Figure Item Description Quantity Multipath unit Antenna with cable Power adapter Power cord Double-sided tapes for antenna mounting Ethernet cable Note: Larger images of the included parts are available on the activation website https://fusion.hughesnet.com/ Figure 2: Multipath Device and included parts...
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Connect wireless antenna and Ethernet cable Connect the wireless antenna and Ethernet cable BEFORE plugging in the power. This is to avoid static electricity discharges that could shock you and/or damage the device. 1. Connect and hand-tighten the antenna cables (Figure 3) to the Multipath Device, taking care to match the labeled cable to the appropriate port.
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2. Connect the Multipath Device to any unused Ethernet port on the Hughesnet Wi-Fi Modem using the provided Ethernet cable. Note: The Hughesnet HT3000W Wi-Fi Modem only has two Ethernet ports to choose from. The Hughesnet HT2000W/HT2010W Wi-Fi Modems (pictured) has four. Hughesnet Wi-Fi Modem Multipath Device Figure 4: Ethernet cable connection...
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Figure 5: Antenna Placement NOTE: Optimal signal strength is typically found near an exterior wall or window. Avoid installing in a basement, if possible. The activation step will guide you to position the antenna at a location with the best signal strength. November 21, 2023 1043288_0001_h...
Connect Power 1. Connect the power adapter to the Multipath Device. a. The DC IN port on the Multipath Device is highlighted with a white D- shaped indicator. The shape of the locking mechanism (see Figure 8) on the power adapter will need to line up with this indicator (see the blue lines in Figure Front view of locking...
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Figure 8: Locking mechanism 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter (a), then plug the power cord into the power outlet (b) as shown in Figure Figure 9: Power plug in to wall November 21, 2023 1043288_0001_h...
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Note: See Figure 10 for an example of the Multipath Device when all connections are complete. Your setup of the Hughesnet Wi-Fi Modem may differ from the image below. Multipath Device Hughesnet Wi-Fi Modem Figure 10: Multipath Device Connected 10 | 1043288-0001_h November 21, 2023...
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Activate service and mount antenna 1. Ensure the SYSTEM LED on the front of the Multipath Device is BLINKING and the SAT LED is SOLID. On - Solid On - Blinking On - Solid Figure 11: Current LEDs 2. Go to https://fusion.hughesnet.com and follow the on-screen instructions to start the activation and complete the installation.
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Figure 12: Tighten antenna connections 5. Stand the Multipath Device in a vertical position. Note: Do not leave the Multipath Device on its side. The device may overheat in this position. 12 | 1043288-0001_h November 21, 2023...
Troubleshooting In the event of an issue, check the following: 1. Check the multipath device Ensure that the power light is ON and the power connection is secure • • Ensure that the connections for the antenna are secure • Ensure that the Ethernet cable connects the Multipath Device directly to the Hughesnet Wi-Fi Modem.
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Need help with the installation? Call Hughes Customer Care toll-free at 866-347-3292. For Multipath Device FAQs, visit hninfo.us/fusion. Table 1: Multipath Device LED definitions Multipath Device Definition The LED will turn on within a few POWER seconds of power up and stays solid until power is removed.
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