Chapter 1: Satellite Modem Overview; Figure 1: Hn9000 Satellite Modem - Hughes HN9000 User Manual

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Satellite modem overview
Topics:
Supported configurations
Satellite modem specifications
Power supply information
Modem operating position
Computer requirements
The HN9000 satellite modem connects to the Internet or an intranet by satellite
and provides Internet or intranet service to a single host, typically a computer,
or to multiple hosts on a LAN. A host may be a computer using Windows or
other supported operating system.
The modem is a self-hosted unit, meaning that it does not depend on a computer
to establish and maintain the Internet or intranet connection. However, the
modem must be connected to a properly aligned satellite antenna. The modem
has an Ethernet port so it can be connected to a computer or to an Ethernet LAN.

Figure 1: HN9000 satellite modem

Note: Acronyms used in this User Guide are identified in Acronyms used
in this Guide on page lxv.
After your HN9000 satellite modem has been installed, you can use a web
browser on your computer to access the Internet or an intranet. You can use a
local area network (LAN) to extend Internet or intranet connectivity to multiple
computers. This requires a properly configured NIC, an Ethernet cable or wireless
connection to the LAN, and proper configuration of the computer's operating
system network properties.
The modem has a System Control Center that provides access to system
information such as the modem's IP address and subnet mask. You may need
this information to configure a network. The System Control Center is described
in System Control Center on page 7.
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