Where should I place my modem?

The following recommendations will help ensure optimal operation of your Hughesnet® Satellite Modem:   1. The modem should be placed in a well-ventilated area and positioned upright, as shown in the image on the left. DO NOT lay it horizontally on its side, as depicted in the image on the right. 2. The modem should …

What is Hughesnet Fusion?

Hughesnet Fusion® plans combine satellite and wireless technologies to deliver a high-speed, low-latency, reliable internet experience. The experience feels faster, especially while watching videos, browsing content-rich websites, and video conferencing.  Where are Hughesnet Fusion plans available?  Hughesnet Fusion plans are currently only available in select areas of the country.  A certified Hughesnet® technician must install …

How can I see daily usage by device?

Hughesnet® customers with a HT2000W modem can view device-level usage for 24-hour and previous 14-day periods on the ‘Connected Devices’ page found on myhughesnet.com under ‘Wi-Fi Management’ under the ‘Usage’ category. The following page displays the devices connected to your Hughesnet system along with other helpful information such as, “Status, Signal Quality, Connection time, and …

What does device Signal Quality mean?

To access the device-level signal quality, register or login to myhughesnet.com and navigate to ‘Usage’ > ‘Wi-Fi Management’. You will be able to see a list of devices connected directly to your Hughesnet® modem using an ethernet cable, or via Wi-Fi. Click on the plus icon on the type of Router connection to see the …

Can I view devices connected to my network?

Customers with a HT2000W modem can view their devices connected to their Hughesnet® Wi-Fi as well as direct LAN connections. To view your devices, login to your myhughesnet.com account and visit ‘Usage’ > ‘Wi-Fi management’ page. On this page you can view the devices connected to the LAN, and the different Wi-Fi channels. Only the …

Why should I run a speed test?

Periodically running a speed test is a good idea to ensure that your system is functioning properly and that your devices are receiving a strong signal from the modem.  Conducting a speed test is fast, easy, and precise, giving you the best measurement of your broadband speed.  What’s the Difference Between Upload and Download?  When …

What does the professional installer do to ensure my Hughesnet Internet Continuity is working?

At the time of installation, your installer will connect your existing LAN/PC to the Automatic Failover Router and then connect the two WAN ports on the router – one to your primary router or modem, and the second to the Hughesnet® Wi-Fi Modem. Lastly, they will unplug your primary modem to verify your Hughesnet Internet …