Hughes SATELLITE HN9000 - Manual (Page 28)

Use a surge protector
The customer is advised to provide a surge protector (recommended). If a surge protector is not
present, connect the modem power supply to a wall outlet or other power source.
A suitable surge protector is recommended to protect the satellite modem from possible damage
due to power surges.
Requirements for IFL cables, connectors, and ground blocks
You must use approved cable types and connectors to connect the modem to the outdoor satellite
antenna. For grounding, you must use approved ground blocks and grounding connectors. For
detailed specifications and information on these components, see the documents listed in
Table
2: Related installation documents on page 9.
A hub may be required
If the satellite modem is to be connected to a network, an Ethernet hub or other similar device
is required. The customer must supply and configure the hub or other device, including required
cables, according to the documentation for the hub or other network device.
Computer requirements
Make sure the laptop computer you use to install the satellite modem and the customer’s computer
that will be connected to the modem meet the following minimum requirements. Requirements
are listed by operating system.
All requirements are minimum requirements except those identified as recommended.
The satellite modem may work with a computer that does not meet these requirements, but
Hughes supports only computers that meet these requirements.
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
• Processor speed: 800 MHz
• System memory: 512 MB
• Free hard disk space: 150 MB
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate
• Processor speed: 1 GHz
• System memory: 1 GB
• Free hard disk space: 150 MB
Microsoft Windows XP, Professional or Home Edition
• Processor speed: 233 MHz. Recommended: 300 MHz or higher
• System memory: 128 MB. Recommended: 256 MB or more
• Free hard disk space: 150 MB
Microsoft Windows 2000, Professional Edition with Service Pack 4
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