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DW4020 installation and components
How the DW4020
works
The DW4020, in combination with an antenna, provides satellite connectivity
for multiple computers on a LAN. Because the software is on the Gateway, there
is no need to load any other software on your computer.
Figure 1 shows how the DW4020 receives and transmits satellite signals. The
DW4020 is independent of operating platforms. Whether your computers use
Windows, Unix, Linux, or is a Mac, they can surf the Internet now that they are
connected to the DW4020. The DW4020 can also be used with devices other
than computers, such as point-of-sale (POS) terminals or credit verification
devices.
Figure 6: Remote site with DW4020 installed
Outroute
Antenna
DIRECWAY
Network
Operations
Center (NOC)
Satellite
Ethernet
Gateway
PC
Mac
Unix
Linux
POS terminal
or other device
Internet
Inroute
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