Satellite Router Overview - Hughes HX90 Installation Manual

Satellite router overview

The HX90 satellite router connects to a satellite network to provide Internet or
intranet service or both to a host—typically a computer—or to multiple hosts on a
wired (Ethernet) or wireless LAN. The router has two Ethernet LAN ports so it can be
connected to one or two LAN subnets. The HX90 satellite router is designed to meet
the needs of enterprise business customers, small business users, and consumers.
The HX90 is an IP router, and so it eliminates the need for an external router. The
HX90 can be used in either a Ka-band or Ku-band bent-pipe satellite network. This
installation guide includes instructions for both Ka-band and Ku-band installations.
Terminology
In this installation guide:
• Satellite router and router both refer to the HX90 satellite router.
• Installer Support refers to organizations that provide assistance to professional
installers of Hughes satellite equipment. If you do not know who provides your
support, contact your program manager.
Figure 1: HX90 satellite router
Chapter 1 • Satellite router overview
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