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Hughesnet does use a web-caching system, it's one of the many components of Web Acceleration.  They use a SQUID proxy specifically for HTTP content, as do many other service providers.  You might want to look into methods of having your webserver send a "No Cache" request when it's accessed, this will limit the potential for proxy servers to cache content, but could also prevent end users from accessing such content. ... View more

You are billed at the start of a cycle if I remember correctly, so I want to say you have already paid your final bill, and your service will terminate on the last day of this cycle. At the end of your service period, Hughesnet will send out a box, there will be a prepaid shipping label in it.  You will need to place the HT2000w, power brick, and the radio located on the arm of the dish in the box, and send it back with in 45 days.  Failure to do so, can result in fees for failure to return the equipment. In the event that something may happen to the package (while not common, they can get lost) you may want to take note of the tracking number that's on the prepaid return label and report here should you accidently be charged unreturned equipment fees. ... View more

This is a pretty old topic now... No, this isn't what you get with some free software, there are tons of products out there that are free (and in some cases can be purchased for more features) that work amazingly well... Sometimes a bad egg hatches and the good software dies off for good, other times someone makes a bad decision then notices it backfire. Good Stuff that has stayed decent over time: Malware Bytes CCleaner (Just a small hiccup...) HiJackThis ATTO Skype TeamViewer HWMonitor CPU-Z 3dMark DropBox Things that went to absolute crap! Anything owned by Lavasoft Anything owned by Lavalys Photobucket SpyBot S&D (not sure what happened to them, Malwarebytes just kicked their **bleep**) Photobucket was a funny one... Consumer backlash was rather massive on twitter, facebook, and everywhere else that they had a Social PR presence, it got to the point that it seems Photobucket killed PR entirely and stuck to their guns going from a free offering to a $50 offering, that suddenly was only available on a $400 offering.  The idiots never learned and Photobucket is nearly dead now.  Ranked very highly on Alexa (Top 100), they are now at almost 3000, and falling rapidly. ... View more

The Hughesnet Range Booster should have worked if the installer synced it to the HT2000w properly, and placed it near the fringe area of the 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz signal. Are you trying to get signal outside your home? Or just increase the signal strength inside?  Would you be against running a network cable through the attic or under the house to the location that is a deadzone for the wifi?  I personally dislike signal repeaters, they can cause more harm than good, and typically suggest if someone has the ability to run a network cable to another access point that is configured with the same SSID, Password, and Encryption type that they do that instead of using the basic signal repeaters. If you want to use a signal repeater, then most any of them should work, you will just have to configure them manually in most cases, like you would an access point. The following article should be able to help you decide on a good one, but I will give you a word of caution, avoid the cheaper Netgear units (Such as this one) like they carry the plague!  I work in a returns department at a warehouse where we have to test each thing that comes back, and by far, those things are the absolute worst, and most highly returned extender I have ever seen.  We rarely see ones from the NightHawk lineup, or Amped Wiress brand come back. https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/353474/the-best-wireless-range-extenders I would personally go for the Netgear Nighthawk EX7300, as this can be setup to be either an Access Point using a wired connection back to the router, OR, as an extender/repeater. If you are needing wifi-access outside, then be prepaired to potentially have to run a network cable to an outside location or two, to get proper coverage outside the home, and outdoors access points tend to be a bit costly for quality ones in my experience. One last thing I would like to note...  Care to draw a rough map with the location of your HT2000w, and where the signal cuts off at, and where you need it to be present?  How high up from the floor is the HT2000w?  If you can move it just a bit higher, you may get better reception. ... View more

Le'sigh, another one that wont read the contract. http://legal.hughesnet.com/ 1.1 SPEED CLAIMS AND DISCLAIMERS.  HughesNet service is available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska and Puerto Rico. Stated speeds and uninterrupted use of service are not guaranteed. Actual speeds will likely be lower than the maximum speeds during peak hours.  In addition, when connected to the Service using Wi-Fi, the user’s experience will vary based on the proximity to the Wi-Fi source and the strength of the signal, and its usage is subject to the Fair Access Policy.  The listed speeds are only available in the footprint of the EchoStar XVII and EchoStar XIX Satellites. The HughesNet Gen5 Service with speeds of up to 25 mbps down and 3 mbps up is available within the contiguous United States. Speeds in parts of Alaska will be slower.   ... View more

Sorry, but, the contract explicitly states that speeds are not guaranteed, and are advertised as UPTO. To quote what you said... @NotHappywrote: 33. Falsely represents, knowingly or with reason to know, that Internet services provided to the consumer's location are capable of being supplied at speeds or rates advertised, represented or contracted. ... View more

Are you able to connect to the wifi at all?  If so, can you visit http://192.168.0.1 in your browser, and click on "System Status" at the top, and tell us any statecodes that you may see? ... View more

Or, better yet, you should understand that any program that is running on a computer, can create corrupted data if the computer is suddenly powered off. Sorry, but there's not a *real* fix to sudden power losses and crashes causing corrupted data.  If you want to avoid such things, I suggest using an UPS, such as the typical 650w APC unit that should be suitable for most desktops. ... View more

 Hughesnet hasn't displayed the hourly usage in a long, long time.  They have been displaying only daily data for the last few years if memory serves correct. ... View more

@val_t wrote: He may be packing my order at Amazon       I actually deal with WHD and a few other departments in the return chain. >.> What's fun is when someone returns what is supposed to be a $1600 CPU, and they put a $200 Xeon in its place with an i9 sticker over the model number on the IHS...  Then you get to sit there flag the account, write a report, and forward it to someone higher up...  No need to say anything further. 🙂 ... View more

Guild Wars 2 is known to have nothing but issues with Gen5 service...  They say its Hughesnet, and Hughesnet has basically said it's the game.  ... View more

All tests use data, regardless of where they originate from...  Last I heard (take this with a very fine grain of salt as I have been MIA for over a month!) was that it's best to test with multiple different speed tests websites a few times, with a few minutes between each and every test to get an idea of how performance is. ... View more

Your order confirmation email *should* have a link to your contract and all other terms and conditions.  On the off chance it doesn't, you can view all information at http://legal.hughesnet.com ... View more

From the looks of the pictures, you didn't remove both of the I/O brackets to install the graphics card.  Both the primary slot, and the slot below it must have the I/O shields removed so the card can fit.  From the looks of the pictures, it should slide right on in with no issue, the bracket will most likely rest between the mobo, and back metal of the case. ... View more

When you sign up for service, you will be notified of your contract in one of two ways at a minimum.  When you call, the sales agent goes over a brief summary of the contract, including cancelation costs, and agents make disclaimers depending on previous answers the customer gave them.  If the customer provides a valid email address during the sales call, they will get an email from Hughesnet that contains a link to the contract in full. If you sign up online, you are required to submit an email address, and you are told point blank about the contract at several points in the sign up process. The last time I had a terminal go through its activation, it actually brought up contractual information before it would allow me to go online.  The moment that the terminal sees you select "Accept" is the moment you agree in full to the contract. If you would like to view your mothers contractual terms and conditions, then you will find everything at http://legal.hughesnet.com ... View more

Personally, I feel if you can get a Gen5 plan, while staying on the Gen4 bird (just get a new modem and plan, no satellite repoint!!!!!) then go for it.  However, with the issues Gen5 on the NEWER satellite is having lately, and some those issues going on for so long, I can't say with confidence that Gen5 on ES-19 is worth upgrading to. Curious, why can't you purchase tokens?  Have you already purchased too many for the month?  What status meter version are you on? ... View more