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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.

  • I don't think a third-party modem is compatible with HughesNet. You could get another wireless router and hook it up to the HT2000W.
  • GabeU's avatar
    GabeU
    Distinguished Professor IV

    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

      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?

      • GabeU's avatar
        GabeU
        Distinguished Professor IV

        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