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DW6000 installation and components 5
How the DW6000
works
Figure 1 shows how the DW6000 allows you to connect multiple computers to
the Internet via satellite signals. The DW6000 is independent of operating
platforms. Whether your computers use Windows
®
or MacIntosh
®
operating
systems, they can surf the Internet now that they are connected to the DW6000.
Because the satellite access software is on the DW6000, there is no need to load
any other software on your computer.
The DW6000, in combination with an antenna, can also provide satellite
connectivity for multiple computers on a wireless or wired (Ethernet) local area
network (LAN). After the DW6000 and network are installed, every computer
on the network can surf the Internet. To learn more about using the DW6000
with a network, see Appendix B – , on page 61.
Note: Connect multiple home computers and laptops to a single DIRECWAY
Internet connection at no additional cost. Home networking equipment required but
not included. For network setup, support and configuration, contact your network
hardware manufacturer and/or operating system software developer (HUGHES is
not responsible for home network management and 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.
Figure 2: DW6000 DIRECWAY System
Inroute
to NOC
Outroute
(from NOC)
Antenna
DIRECWAY
Network
Operations
Center (NOC)
Satellite
DW6000
PC
Mac or
Internet
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