Hughes HN9600, User Manual

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Chapter 1 • Overview
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Operating environment
Observe the following requirements for the modem's operating environment.
Ventilation and heat sources
The modem must be adequately ventilated and kept away from sources of heat.
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Do not block any of the modem's ventilation openings.
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Leave 6 inches of space around the top and sides of the modem to ensure
adequate ventilation and prevent overheating.
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Do not place the modem near a heat source such as direct sunlight, a
radiator, heat register or vent, oven, stove, amplifier, or other apparatus
that produces heat.
Operating position
Operate the HN9600 only in a vertical position, that is, resting on its built-in base as
shown in Figure 1 on page 7.
Computer requirements
The computer that connects to the satellite modem should meet the minimum
requirements specified by the computer operating system manufacturer and the
following networking and browser requirements.
Networking requirements
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Ethernet port
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Ethernet cable (provided)
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Ethernet NIC, 10/100 Mbps, configured as follows:
– Auto-negotiate
– Dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) enabled (obtain an IP address
automatically)
Internet browser
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Internet Explorer 7 or greater, Mozilla Firefox, Safari (for Windows and Mac)
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Browser settings:
– HTTP 1.1 or greater enabled
– Proxy settings disabled
Contact information
If you need operational, warranty, or repair support, who you should contact
depends on where you purchased your satellite modem. You may be supported by
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