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Satellite modem overview
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,
Topics:
• Supported configurations
or to multiple hosts on a LAN. A host may be a computer using Windows or
other supported operating system.
• Satellite modem specifications
• Power supply information
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 operating position
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.
• Computer requirements
Figure 1: HN9000 satellite modem
Note: Acronyms used in this User Guide are identied 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 congured NIC, an Ethernet cable or wireless
connection to the LAN, and proper conguration 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 congure a network. The System Control Center is described
in System Control Center on page 7.
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