Access the internet by satellite.
Satellite internet access is acquired by linking to a satellite using a dish receiver. Satellite access is an alternative internet source when DSL or cable connections are unavailable. Access satellite internet using some hardware and a service provider.
Instructions
1. Contact a service provider about installing satellite internet and choose a plan that best fits your needs.
2. Install the dish receiver that will be provided by the service carrier. The dish needs to be installed outdoors facing the direction that the satellite circles in orbit. A company technician will usually install the dish to ensure its facing the proper direction.
3. Connect the modem to the computer, which is also provided by the service carrier. Use an Ethernet cable by connecting one end to the modem's Ethernet port and the opposite end to the computer's Ethernet port.
4. Connect the provided service cable to the dish receiver and run the cable indoors to where the modem is stationed. Connect the indoor end of the cable to the modem.
5. Plug the modem into an outlet to receive power. A series of lights should turn on in a specific sequence. The number of lights and their titles will vary depending on the service carrier. There will be a light that is designed to detect an internet signal. If this light does not activate then there is a problem in the hardware set up and the hardware will need to be checked over to locate the mistake.
6. Access the modem configuration through a web browser using the correct path provided by the service carrier. Enter all information as it is provided by the service carrier to access a satellite connection. Entered information must be exactly correct or the connection will fail.
7. Try to open any website on a web browser. If the site opens then the connection is successful. If the site is unable to load then there is a problem in the configuration data and it needs to be reviewed for errors.
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