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Lions_02's avatar
Lions_02
New Poster
7 years ago

Hughesnet HT2000W

What is the best off the shelf wireless router to buy then using Hughesnet HT2000W router?  I would like to replace it with the ORBI wireless cable modem.
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GabeU
Distinguished Professor IV
7 years ago

You must use the HughesNet modem with HughesNet service.  No other modem is compatible.  However, as stated by infinitytec, you can use a 3rd party router along with the HughesNet modem.  

  • aarushing's avatar
    aarushing
    New Poster
    7 years ago

    I have a netgear nighthawk x6. I tried to hook it up to the hughesnet HT2000w. However, for some reason, I can"t get the wireless to work or get the internet to connect. Any ideas?

    • infinitytec's avatar
      infinitytec
      Junior
      7 years ago
      aarushing

      Double-check to make sure the ethernet cable connecting the two devices is coming into the new router's internet connector.
    • GabeU's avatar
      GabeU
      Distinguished Professor IV
      7 years ago

      aarushing

       

      In addition to infinitytec's suggestion, make sure that your Nighthawk's IP is not the same as the HT2000W.  If it is, it will cause a conflict and not work properly.  Check to make sure that the Nighthawk is set to automatically (dynamically) obtain the IP address. 

       

      Also, if you are going to be using your Nighthawk's WiFi, make sure to disable the WiFi in the HT2000W.  See "How do I manage my built in WiFi modem?" in the following PDF for instructions on how to disable the WiFi.  

       

      http://customer.kb.hughesnet.com/Documents/1041318-0001_a.pdf

      • infinitytec's avatar
        infinitytec
        Junior
        7 years ago
        Or set a static address for the new router on the Hughesnet modem.