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Chapter 1 • Introduction
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How the remote terminal
works
Figure 1 shows how the remote terminal fits into the DIRECWAY
system architecture. The remote terminal is independent of the
operating systems of the computers connected to it, meaning a
computer using a Windows or MacIntosh operating system can
browse the Internet when connected to the terminal. The terminal
is a self-hosted unit, meaning the software required to operate the
terminal resides in the terminal; there is no need to install
software on the computer(s) connected to the terminal.
The terminal, in combination with an antenna, can also provide
satellite connectivity for multiple computers on a wireless or
wired (Ethernet) LAN. After the terminal and network are
installed, every computer on the network can surf the Internet. To
learn more about using the terminal with a network, see
Appendix C – Home networking.
Figure 1: Remote terminal’s role in the DIRECWAY system architecture
Note: You can connect multiple home computers and laptops to
a single DIRECWAY Internet connection at no additional cost. To
do this, you need to have home networking equipment, which is
not included with this product. For network setup, support and
configuration, contact your network hardware manufacturer and/or
operating system software developer (Hughes Network Systems,
LLC (HNS) 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.