Where can I find my Wi-Fi password? If you have a Hughesnet® Wi-Fi modem, you’ll find your wireless (Wi-Fi) password printed on the sticker on the back of the device. Changing your Wi-Fi password It’s easy to change your Wi-Fi password. First you must access the System Control Center. The System Control Center provides access …
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What is TLS? TLS is an acronym for “Transport Layer Security” and it establishes a secure, reliable, and private connection. TLS is important to keep your data safe, your online payments secure, and to keep your devices safe. Why do I need TLS 1.3? Many services, such as PayPal, strongly encourage TLS 1.3 for transactions …
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Latency refers to the amount of time it takes a packet of data to travel across a network. With satellite service, that data must travel to and from the satellite (about 45,000 miles). This round trip adds about a half-second delay to the total time your computer takes to communicate with a website or host …
Step 1: A request for a Web page is sent from your computer to a satellite about 22,000 miles out in space. At this altitude, the satellite’s period of rotation (24 hours) matches the Earth’s, and the satellite always remains in the same spot over the Earth (geosynchronous orbit). Because internet via satellite is so …
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Hughesnet® Wi-Fi Modem provides two networks, a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Deciding which network to use, is based on your unique home set-up. 2.4 GHz has a longer range and can penetrate walls and other solid objects more easily. However, it is more susceptible to interference, so speeds may not be as high. 5 …
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Bonus Zone (formerly known as Bonus Bytes) Your service plan includes high-speed data available in the Bonus Zone, previously known as Bonus Bytes. It is the period of time between 2am-8am local time, when you have access to additional high-speed data, even if you have exceeded the amount of data in your Service Plan. This …
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Stay informed with notifications about your bill, usage, service updates, special offers, and the latest product launches. Customize your Hughesnet® email and SMS text notification preferences by logging into your myhughesnet.com account or through the Hughesnet mobile app. Managing notification preferences on myhughesnet.com 1. Register or Sign in to your myhughesnet.com account 2. Navigate to ‘Account’ …
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Being online uses data, which is typically measured in gigabytes (GB). 1 GB is pretty big; with that much data you can send and receive about a million emails. What can you do with 1 gigabyte (GB)? There is a lot you can do with 1 GB of data. You can browse 500 web pages, …