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That's some kind of cloud based provider: https://www.digitalocean.com/ Those are good speeds if going through them: http://testmy.net/hoststats/digital_ocean Somehow she must have that service linked through her connection. ... View more

If I've offended anyone by stating that many with problems need to learn how to tweak their system and setup networking then so be it. Many of us fellow customers and the official reps have helped many people with networking issues. But first they must take the time to listen. You said yourself you helped a neighbor improve his speed with some network adjustments. Well we can't go to everyone's home that complains here, all we can do is offer our experience and advise. And making a general post about anyone who doesn't want to take the time to learn how to get the most from their system and work with the official reps to correct problems should just cancel, I stand by. Threatening cancelling and contacting the BBB, FTC, FCC is not the way to start off trying to get help. Glad you are happy and I got to be the one much of your indignation is focused on. Won't stop me from trying to help those that truly want help. ... View more

Connecting the DirecTV box to your HughesNet is not advisable, it will eat lots of data in the background and pausing/time shifting will also use more data. The best way to do Netflix from my experience is using the browser on a computer connected to the TV using HDMI. ... View more

Netflix works but there is the data limit. No HD, but SD or low definition can be done without eating through excessive amounts of data. Again, still a limit depending on plan amount, can't expect satellite internet to replace cable TV or satellite TV. Low definition Netflix uses about 300 MB per hour, SD about 700 MB per hour. ... View more

Hit or miss, more often miss due to latency on satellite. ... View more

The dish needs a clear view of the sky in the direction where the satellite is in space. Each location is different, the installers have an app on their on there phones that pinpoints the direction to point the dish. ... View more

Honestly don't know why Hughes won't provide them. Big corporate intellectual property or something? Would have thought they'd have shut down your project by now if not wanting it publicly available. ... View more

Gary, look up ^^^. That's what I tell the wife when I see cool bird. ... View more

A good read when you have time, it explains Gateways and much more about satellite internet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_Internet_access ... View more

Well, still only supposed to be used on one computer at a time no matter the history. I've switched from from a broken laptop before with my retail disc but had to call in to get it activated. They ask if it is installed on any other computer, my answer was no because it was never to be used again on old machine. Only what I understand how it works and how the license works. One machine only. Upgrading using it is still that one machine. No fanboy of MS but it is legally what they will say and again would be taking a chance that it gets flagged on both your machine and new one as unauthorized. ... View more

You lost me a bit Gabe. Are you saying that the 7 Pro key was never used to get to Win 10 you're presently using? If no then not a problem, if yes then a violation to install on another computer. The MS server may never catch it but whatever computer you install it on may eventually get flagged as unauthorized key if never released from present computer. The thing is, if the 7 Pro key was used in any way on present computer to complete the upgrade process to 10 then it is still technically in use on that computer. ... View more

No, no, no! It is Hughes stealing data! Would use all caps but, well, ya know............ ... View more

To the rescue once more. ... View more

Oh 10, how I loath thee.  : ) ... View more

Go to My Dashboard, Support, Service Upgrades lower right, that will show you true options and cost. ... View more

I must be one of the lucky ones when it comes to this, they actually take payment a day or two after it is due in my case. jabrown737, curious is your data refill date and payment due date the same? ... View more

Actually I think that just enables remote access if you want. No syncing going on. Wow, that could be the answer to some people's camera issues: https://www.mydlink.com/whats_zero_config https://www.mydlink.com/content/productfamily#48tabM99 ... View more

WPA2 only and AES if that is an option as in the article I linked. Note last paragraph "The Bottom Line". Is it an ac router? That;s all I have anymore. ... View more

Me thinks WPA not WAP. Should set to WPA-2 with AES encryption. If router doesn't have WPA2 with AES then better off disabling it. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/use-aes-tkip-faster-wi-fi-network/ ... View more

Why not start your own post and try to get some help here? ... View more

and end of Extended Support on January 10, 2023.  ... View more

A bit confused what you are trying to say. Can you explain? Help button? ... View more

so, what do you suggest for him to be able to play realtime games? Not satellite. ... View more

Just one place it is discussed: http://internet.hughesnet.com/faqs/gaming/ Others with a search. Some games are playable, some not. ... View more

Also, if you sign into Dashboard here: http://my.hughesnet.com/ then click on the Support tab there will be an upgrade link on lower right. Go there and it will show plans available to you, you can downgrade there as well as upgrade. ... View more

Also, run this speed test once just to see what you're getting and post result:  http://testmy.net/dl-12360&nfw=1 Like this if you know how to do screen snips otherwise just give us the number: Question, If you are unsure of where to find your plan limits and remaining data how do you track and allocate your usage ? Amen to that! ... View more

How long have you had service and are you over your allowance? Are the boxes green at top of the page here: http://192.168.0.1/  ? ... View more

What plan do you have? Speeds are advertised as "up to" and not guaranteed to be at top speed 24/7. The highest "up to speed" is 15 Mbps depending on plan. ... View more

Care to expound? That sure isn't telling us anything we can try to help with. Grrrrrr.......Mordacious posted while I typed......foiled again! Tony I think you get the point. ... View more