How to Set Up a Satellite Internet Connection
By R
Shah
If a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) or cable Internet
connection is not an option for your area, you can always opt
to install a satellite broadband Internet connection, as long
as you have a clear view of the south for your satellite dish
installation.
Satellite broadband Internet is generally available
nationwide and contains access speeds of up to 5.0Mbps
(megabytes per second). Most providers guarantee instant
Internet access through a two-way satellite service and offer
telephone support around the clock.
To obtain a satellite broadband Internet connection, you
will need to place an order with a high speed satellite
provider such as HughesNet. Upon placing your order, you can
schedule installation service with your chosen provider who
will perform a site survey to determine the best position for
your satellite dish. The signal is provided from the south
direction so you will need to have the satellite dish
positioned with a clear view of the south.
The installation will involve mounting and pointing the dish
as well as performing tests to determine whether or not there
are other electronic entities that are interfering with the
satellite signal.
Once the satellite dish is properly placed the process of
obtaining a broadband Internet connection is fairly
straightforward and simple. Your installer will use two cable
wires that will connect from the satellite dish to a dedicated
wall jack in your house. Once this is accomplished, you simply
test the strength of the signal and then proceed to configure
your computer to the connection.
In general, the hardware for mounting and connecting the
satellite dish is included as well as the cables, wall jack
installation, and modem configuration. Other added fees could
possibly include driving distance to the job location,
additional computer work, or removal of the old satellite
dish.
Be sure to choose a provider that offers a two-way
connection otherwise the speed of your broadband connection
will be significantly slower. With a two-way connection, the
information is downloaded and uploaded through the same
satellite connection. A one-way connection will download
through the satellite and then upload through your telephone
line, which slows up the data transfer process
considerably.
Most satellite broadband providers will offer several
different service plans and additional charges may apply,
depending on what needs to be accomplished to make the
installation successful.
As a general rule, the FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) does not allow you to do your own installation, due
to the fact that FCC federal regulations are strict with regard
to the way the satellite dish is pointed and how the antenna is
positioned.
If you live in a rural area, a satellite broadband Internet
connection could be your ticket to high speed Internet access
with a service that is very comparable to a DSL or cable
Internet connection. DSL and cable providers often overlook
rural areas or the cost of running the lines makes the project
prohibitive. With new satellite broadband Internet service,
dial-up is no longer the only option for rural residents.
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