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. There are many factors that contribute to signal quality. One such factor is the …

How Does the Satellite Internet Connection Work?

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 …

How can I view the devices connected to my network?

Customers with a HT3000W 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 …

What is the Service Plan Data?

The new Hughesnet® is powered by our JUPITER™ 3 satellite, the world’s largest and most advanced commercial communications satellite.  The new Hughesnet service plans come with an allotment of Priority Data, and unlimited Standard Data. When does my Priority Data replenish? The data cycle is typically based on the day you activated your service. For …

What is unlimited Standard Data?

What does ‘unlimited data’ mean? The new Hughesnet® Service plans feature an allotment of Priority Data (determined by the purchased Service Plan) and unlimited Standard Data. If you consume your monthly Priority Data, you can continue enjoying the Service using unlimited Standard Data until your Priority Data resets. Standard Data is prioritized behind Priority Data. …