HughesNet Gen5
Hughes Successfully Launches High-throughput Satellite
Setting the stage for the next generation of HughesNet Gen5 satellite Internet service
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so far 2 weeks and very reliable, even in a bad t-storm yesterday, I'm getting close to 49.x MPS - not bad, 2 take away's for me so far
1) the ATT app and phone they provide the installers are thje leakest link in what would have been an uneventful install. 45 mins waiting and his and my frustraiton due to his phone, provided by AT&T and the app required to fininsh the install keep rebooting and freezing up, so bad that once he was done, he tore out ASAP without giving me any info in the wirelss administiion interface, I had to call and get the ADMIN password.
2) the 5G channel has some distance issues and very choppy video, I switched all my devies to the 2G channel, and no issues, the WI-FI distance on that channel is outstanding.
Glad to hear you're enjoying your HughesNet service, Carmen!
2Ghz does have a greater wifi range than 5Ghz, but is slower. This Netgear article explains the differences between the two pretty well:
The primary differences between the two frequencies are the range (coverage) and bandwidth (speed) that the bands provide. The 2.4 GHz band provides coverage at a longer range but transmits data at slower speeds. The 5 GHz band provides less coverage but transmits data at faster speeds.
The range is lower in the 5 GHz band because higher frequencies cannot penetrate solid objects, such as walls and floors. However, higher frequencies allow data to be transmitted faster than lower frequencies, so the 5 GHz band allows you to upload and download files faster.
Your WiFi connection on a particular frequency band can also be faster or slower because of interference from other devices. Many WiFi-enabled technologies and other household devices use the 2.4 GHz band, including microwaves and garage door openers. When multiple devices attempt to use the same radio space, overcrowding occurs. The 5 GHz band tends to have less overcrowding than the 2.4GHz band because fewer devices use it and because it has 23 channels for devices to use, while the 2.4GHz band has only 11 channels. The number of channels that are available to you depends on the regulatory domain. If you’re experiencing a lot of interference from other devices, consider using the 5 GHz band.
that's what my experements have shown so far, I have a smart/tv and it's right in the next room, conected to the 2g network and youtube fails to load, so I'll make sure to try the 5g network for video streaming close, inside. I do have a Direct/TV wireless network also and of course the wireless phone systems....wow- can't wait for the wireless AC to all my electrical applicances :)
Pete_Vit wrote:that's what my experements have shown so far, I have a smart/tv and it's right in the next room, conected to the 2g network and youtube fails to load, so I'll make sure to try the 5g network for video streaming close, inside. I do have a Direct/TV wireless network also and of course the wireless phone systems....wow- can't wait for the wireless AC to all my electrical applicances :)
Be careful with that DirecTV connection. Connecting DirecTV to Hughesnet is normally advised against as there is no way to control the data the DirecTV receiver uses, and it can use a lot.
GabeU wrote:
Pete_Vit wrote:that's what my experements have shown so far, I have a smart/tv and it's right in the next room, conected to the 2g network and youtube fails to load, so I'll make sure to try the 5g network for video streaming close, inside. I do have a Direct/TV wireless network also and of course the wireless phone systems....wow- can't wait for the wireless AC to all my electrical applicances :)
Be careful with that DirecTV connection. Connecting DirecTV to Hughesnet is normally advised against as there is no way to control the data the DirecTV receiver uses, and it can use a lot.
I don't use the Direct/TV connection and I don't think just any device can connect to its network, its specifically designed for the wireless Geni Mini's, I can see the network on my devices but cannot connect, and that's just fine.
