Hughes Direcway DW6000 - Manual (Page 26)

Chapter 1 • Introduction
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The DW6000, in combination with an antenna and an Ethernet
hub or wireless base station, provides satellite connectivity for
multiple local area network (LAN) hosts. All the necessary
software resides on the DW6000, which serves as the router.
Because the software is on the DW6000, there is no need for a
computer to run any client software.
The end user or customer must supply and configure all hardware
and software necessary to install and operate a wired (Ethernet)
or wireless LAN.
Figure 2 illustrates the functionality of the DW6000 within a
DIRECWAY network. Note that the DW6000 is independent of
operating platforms. It can also be used with devices other than
computers, such as point-of-sale (POS) terminals or credit
verification devices.
Figure 3 also illustrates the functionality of a DW6000. In this
example, an Ethernet hub is connected to the DW6000 and
supports a local area network (LAN).
Note: Customers who install networks may need a router rather
than a hub, depending on their service plan.
Figure 2: Remove site with DW6000 installed, single computer
Inroute
Outroute
Antenna
DIRECWAY
Network
Operations
Center (NOC)
Satellite
DW6000
PC
Mac
Unix
Linux
POS terminal
or other device
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