Satellite internet access
Some parks have poor or no 4g/3g phone access so a phone cant be used to access the internet and/or be a hotspot . So a satellite is a good solution for internet access I assume I called Hughsnet and...
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Lwosten wrote:
I called Hughsnet and they said they can not guaranty a good 2 way connection if i aim the satellite myself
Two answers:
First there is a company that makes dishes for Hughes 2-way Satellite that aim themselves.. RF-Mogul as I recall but memory is fuzzy.
Used to be Motosat did that, this company is made up from ex Motosat folks.
Second, even if you get a manual dish, Using the tools provided in the manner your installer will train you to do (Takes like 30 minutes) you will do a professional job of aiming.
I will describe the basic procedure.
First go to your MODEM and access it, Feed it your Lat and Long (From your GPS) and it will give you some numbers, Azmuth, Elevation and Skew,, Write 'em down.. NOTE: there are computer programs that can do that for you as well.
Now UNPLUG the modem and hook things up. Make sure the mast for the antenna is PLUMB. (Straight up and down)
Pre-set elevation and SKEW on the dish.
Plug in and access the modem from your laptop.. or smart phone, Set it to "AIM" (Not the actual menu choice but you get the idea)
Slowly swing the antenna through the azmuth (Direction) indicated till the meter peaks... When you peak play a bit with elevation to maximize the peak, NOTE, these may interact so re-check direction.
Switch to the 2nd aim mode.
Adjust the SKEW to peak that reading.
Lock it down
Unplug modem
Remove in-line meter
Plug back in
NOTE: be sure to tell the modem where you are.. IF you fail to do this it may not work properly. This is part of the set up menu tree.
