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How does 2-way
Satellite Internet work?
Clients
using 2-way Satellite Internet service connect to the internet via an
Earth Station consisting of a parabolic microwave antenna -- a satellite
dish with receiving and transmitting capabilities. The earth station
sends and receives signals to a satellite in geostationary orbit around
the Earth. The satellite communicates with another earth station which
is connected to the Internet. 2-way satellite communication means no
other terrestrial links are required -- no phone line needed. |
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Will I
need a large dish?
The size of dish
required is dependant on your location within the satellite footprint
(see
What areas are covered?).
The closer you are to the centre of a footprint, the smaller the dish. |
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Can I
use my existing satellite TV dish?
Satellite TV systems
are one way, which means that they simply receive a signal. Our systems
are a two way product that both receive a signal and send one back to
the satellite. This means that the type of dish is different to that
used for receiving satellite TV. |
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Will I
need special software?
No not all all our modems can be accessed through any web browser and
also you can Tel-net it. |
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Do I
need a dedicated phone line?
The satellite system
looks after both reception and transmission, so works completely
independently of phone system. A phone line is temporarily required
during the setup portion of the Star Duo system. All other systems are
can be commissioned over the satellite. |
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Can I
install it myself?
Professional
installation of the dish is required by FCC and other telecommunications
governance bodies. Since the satellite dish can transmit to any
satellite in space, it is important to position it properly. It is
possible to disrupt the wrong satellite by an improperly aligned
satellite dish therefore it must be installed professionally. We are
happy to arrange installation ourselves in the UK and recommend
installers in other countries. |
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Am I
always connected?
Yes. Extreme weather
conditions can temporarily disrupt satellite communications, but often
do not last long. |
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Do I
need a license?
According to FCC, and
most other countries, you do require some type of license since you are
operating a 2-way radio antenna. |
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