Hughes Modem dw6000 User Manual

User Guide  
DW6000 High-Speed Internet Modem  
(International Version)  
1034405-0001  
Revision A  
October 8, 2003  
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Declaration of Conformity  
Standards to which Conformity is declared: FCC Part 15  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Responsible Party’s name: Hughes Network Systems, Inc.  
Address: 11717 Exploration Lane, Germantown, MD 20876  
Telephone: 1-866-DIRECWAY (347-3292)  
Trade Name: HUGHES, DIRECWAY  
Type of Equipment: Two-Way DIRECWAY System  
Model Numbers: DW6002 (1032021-0002) DW6000 (1032021-0001)  
The Two-Way DIRECWAY System (DW6002 and DW6000) complies with the Canadian ICES-003,  
Class B standard.  
For DW6002  
Standards to which Conformity is declared: FCC Part 68  
Part 68 Compliance -- This equipment (Two-Way DIRECWAY System: Model Numbers: DW6002)  
complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the rear panel of  
this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format  
US:5L4DT00B1032021. If requested, this information must be provided to the Telephone Company.  
The Two-Way DIRECWAY system needs to be installed according to the instructions. Coaxial cables  
(RX and TX) need to be grounded at the point of entry. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment  
to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and  
requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant 26 Gauge telephone cord and modular plug is  
provided with this product. It is required to be terminated with a plug type 605 or a FCC plug type 6  
position for Australia.  
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified  
Telecommunication Line Cord.  
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line.  
Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming  
call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the  
number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the  
local Telephone Company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part  
of the product identifier that has the format US:5L4DT##B1032021. The digits represented by the ##  
are the REN without the decimal point (e.g., 00 is a REN of 0.0). For earlier products, the REN is  
separately shown on the label.  
If the Two-Way DIRECWAY System causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company  
will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance  
notice isn’t practical, the Telephone Company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you  
will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.  
The Telephone Company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that  
could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the Telephone Company will provide  
advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.  
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If trouble is experienced with the Two-Way DIRECWAY System equipment, for repair or warranty  
information, please contact  
DIRECWAY Technical Support  
Address: 11717 Exploration Lane, Germantown, MD 20876  
(To send an e-mail, login to your user account on theis Web site and then navigate to the Email page.)  
If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company may request that  
you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.  
Hughes Network Systems must make any necessary repairs to the modem portion of this equipment in  
order to maintain valid FCC registration. Do not attempt to repair or service your modem. Return it to  
Hughes Network Systems.  
No repairs can be made by customers. All repairs must be done by Hughes Network Systems  
Authorized Service Centers (ASCs). This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided  
by the Telephone Company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the  
state public utility commission, public service commission or corporate commission for information.  
The DW6002 complies with the following telecom standards:  
FCC Part 68 standard for North America  
CTR-21 standard for Europe  
AS/ACIF S002 standard for Australia  
CS-03 standard for Canada  
Telephone cord and the plug must be compliant with the corresponding telecom standard in a specific  
country/continent.  
Satellite Dish Antenna Grounding  
The outdoor satellite dish antenna used to receive satellite signals and the cable used to connect the  
satellite dish antenna to the indoor receiving unit are required to comply with local installation codes  
and the appropriate sections of the National Electric Code (NEC) and in particular Article 810-15,  
which covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment, as well as to Article  
820-33, which specifies that the satellite dish antenna cable ground shall be connected to the  
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. These codes require  
proper grounding of the metal structure of the outdoor satellite dish antenna and grounding of the  
connecting cable at a point where it enters the house (or other building). If you are having a  
professional installer perform the installation, the installer must observe installation codes. This manual  
contains instructions on how to make the installation in compliance with the NEC. If additional local  
installation codes apply, contact local inspection authorities.  
Example of Antenna Grounding according to the National Electrical Code instructions  
contained in “Radio and Television Equipment”  
Note: The DIRECWAY Receiver must be grounded through the satellite/ local antenna cable  
before plugging into the power source, and it must remain grounded thereafter.  
Ground  
clamp  
Coaxial cable  
Electric  
service  
equipment  
Grounding block  
Coaxial cable  
Ground  
clamps  
Grounding  
conductor  
Power service  
grounding  
electrode  
G-26177 C  
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Contents  
Chapter 1: DW6000 installation and  
(NOC) connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Chapter 2: The DIRECWAY System Control  
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Configuring Windows for a DW6000 with a static IP  
Configuring a MacIntosh for a DW6000 with a static IP  
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DW6000 installation and components 1  
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Congratulations on your purchase of a DIRECWAY DW6000! After your unit  
has been professionally installed, you will be able to click on a browser and surf  
the Internet. You will also be able to operate a local area network (LAN) after  
you configure your computers with network interface cards (NICs), connect  
them with Ethernet cable or via a wireless base station, and configure your  
computers’ operating system network properties.  
The DW6000 DIRECWAY System Control Center provides system  
information, such as your Site ID, DW6000 IP (Internet Protocol) address, and  
subnet mask, that is necessary for configuring your network. It also provides  
help files. The System Control Center is explained in Chapter 2 – The  
Note: The instructions in this manual also apply to the enterprise-class DW6002.  
The DW6002 includes all DW6000 functionality in addition to being equipped with  
an internal telephone modem. The model number is on the back of the unit.  
Contact information  
Should you have questions about your installation or DW6000, contact your  
service provider.  
System requirements If your DW6000 seems to not be working optimally, check that your computer  
system meets the following requirements.  
Operating system  
– PC: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP  
– MAC: 9.0 - 10.2 (excludes 10.0)  
Processor  
– PC: Pentium II 333 Mhz or faster  
– MAC: 300 Mhz or faster  
Memory  
– PC: 64MB RAM, Windows 98SE and Me; 128MB RAM Windows 2000  
and XP.  
– MAC: 128MB  
Free hard drive space  
– PC: 100MB  
– MAC: 150MB  
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DW6000 components  
Your DIRECWAY System was completely assembled by the professional  
installer. Should you need to move the DW6000 to another location, you would  
not have to disassemble it. You would simply disconnect the receive, transmit,  
and Ethernet cables and unplug it from the power strip or surge protector. Then  
move it to the new location and reconnect all the cables as shown in Figure 1.  
Relocating the DW6000  
Be aware that if you move the DW6000 you may have to reroute, or add to, the  
coaxial cable that runs from the ground block near the satellite antenna to where  
the DW6000 is installed. Check the cable requirements in the satellite antenna  
installation manual for your satellite antenna before you do this.  
You may not service the coaxial cable that runs from the ground block to the  
satellite antenna, or the satellite antenna itself. Only certified professional  
installers are allowed to do that.  
Ethernet  
cable  
AC power  
cord  
Surge protector  
Power  
supply  
DC power  
cord  
Receive cable  
(Satellite In)  
Transmit cable  
(Satellite Out)  
Figure 1: DW6000  
Keep the convection cooling vents free from blockage. Dust the unit as often as  
needed with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvent or abrasive powder when  
cleaning.  
Preventative  
maintenance  
No internal cleaning or service is required. The DW6000 does not contain user  
serviceable parts. Opening or tampering with the unit will void its warranty.  
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Operating  
considerations  
WARNING  
• Do not insert objects through the vents.  
• Inserting objects through the vents may result in severe  
personal injury or death due to electric shock.  
• In addition, inserting objects through the vents may  
damage the DW6000.  
CAUTION  
• Keep the DW6000 in a well-ventilated space. Do not place anything on  
top of it. Doing so may reduce heat dissipation and cause operational  
problems or damage the unit.  
• Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers,  
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
• Never unplug the power cord from the DW6000 while it is powered on.  
Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or surge  
protector.  
• Do not place the DW6000 near equipment that produces dust. Certain  
copiers or computer printers produce carbon dust which can cause  
malfunctions.  
• Position the DW6000 on a stable surface where it will not be bumped  
or dropped.  
• Prevent moisture from getting inside the DW6000.  
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Professional  
installation or service  
requirement  
Professional installation and service of the two-way antenna assembly is  
required by the Federal Communications Commission because the antenna  
transmits radio frequency (RF) energy.  
The two-way antenna assembly must be installed in a location or manner not  
readily accessible to children.  
The two-way antenna assembly must be installed at least 5 feet (1.5 meters)  
above ground level or any nearby surface on which a person could sit or stand.  
CAUTION  
• The two-way antenna assembly emits radio frequency  
energy when in the transmit mode.  
• Unplug indoor power connection before performing  
maintenance or adding upgrades to any antenna  
components.  
• To avoid risk of injury, do not place head or other body  
parts between feed horn and reflector when system is  
operational.  
Prohibited area  
(when operational)  
Grounding  
requirement  
WARNING  
The RG6 coaxial cable must be connected to a ground block.  
The ground block should be located at the point the coaxial  
cable enters the building. The ground wire must be  
connected to the ground block and routed to the earth  
ground.  
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How the DW6000  
works  
Figure 1 shows how the DW6000 allows you to connect multiple computers to  
the Internet via satellite signals. The DW6000 is independent of operating  
platforms. Whether your computers use Windows or MacIntosh operating  
systems, they can surf the Internet now that they are connected to the DW6000.  
Because the satellite access software is on the DW6000, there is no need to load  
any other software on your computer.  
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Satellite  
Inroute  
to NOC  
DIRECWAY  
Network  
Operations  
Center (NOC)  
Outroute  
(from NOC)  
Mac or  
PC  
Antenna  
Internet  
DW6000  
Figure 2: DW6000 DIRECWAY System  
The DW6000, in combination with an antenna, can also provide satellite  
connectivity for multiple computers on a wireless or wired (Ethernet) local area  
network (LAN). After the DW6000 and network are installed, every computer  
on the network can surf the Internet. To learn more about using the DW6000  
Note: Connect multiple home computers and laptops to a single DIRECWAY  
Internet connection at no additional cost. Home networking equipment required but  
not included. For network setup, support and configuration, contact your network  
hardware manufacturer and/or operating system software developer (HUGHES is  
not responsible for home network management and troubleshooting). Simultaneous  
use of high bandwidth applications by multiple users may result in degradation of  
speed. Actual speeds may vary. Speed and uninterrupted use of service are not  
guaranteed.  
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The DIRECWAY System Control Center 2  
The DW6000 has an internal Web server that supports the DIRECWAY System  
Control Center. The System Control Center can be accessed from any computer  
connected to a DW6000 via a Web browser by going to  
configuration, and online documentation. Access it to obtain status and status  
change information, if the DW6000 doesn’t seem to be functioning properly, to  
find system information for configuring networks, or to check system  
performance.  
Note: Each DW6000’s software is updated periodically via  
satellite link. Always refer to System Control Center Help and the  
latest version of this manual for the latest information about the  
System Control Center and DW6000 software.  
If you cannot access the System Control Center, refer to Chapter 5 – DW6000  
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How to access the  
System Control  
Center  
The System Control Center is accessed through any browser, such as Internet  
Explorer or Netscape. A shortcut to the System Control Center should have  
been placed on your desktop during installation. Click on it and the Home  
screen in Figure 3 appears.  
If no shortcut is present, follow the instructions below to access the System  
Control Center.  
1. Go to StartProgramsInternet Explorer (or Netscape). The browser  
interface appears.  
2. Place the cursor in the Internet Explorer Address bar or the Netscape  
Location Bar.  
4. Press ENTER. The System Control Center Home screen appears.  
work, type http://192.168.0.1 in the Explorer Address or Netscape  
Location bar and press ENTER. The Control Center should appear. If you cannot  
Another way to access  
the Control Center  
Figure 3: System Control Center Home screen  
The Home screen  
The Home screen has system indicators across the top. There are links in the  
main body of the page.  
The system indicators consist of the following. See Figure 4. Clicking on the  
indicator displays the corresponding screen.  
System indicators  
Note: The System Status indicator may be colored RED or GREEN while other  
indicators are always blue.  
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System Status reports on signal strength and transmit, receive, software  
download, commission, and TCP acceleration status. If the indicator is  
colored RED there is a problem with satellite connectivity. If the indicator is  
colored GREEN the satellite connection is operating properly.  
Reception Info reports data on DW6000 receive functions. Click on it to  
learn if the receive function is working properly.  
Transmission Info reports data on DW6000 transmit functions. Click on it to  
learn if the transmit function is working properly.  
System Info provides information such as the DW6000 IP address, subnet  
mask, site ID, and what features are enabled.  
If System Status indicates a problem, click on it to display a screen that  
describes the problem and corresponding help information. For more  
Figure 4: Problem is reported  
The links consist of the following.  
Links  
View System Status- shows the same screen as when you click on the  
System Status indicator.  
View Help Topics - provides an extensive help library. This guide does not  
document everything in the System Control Center, which contains much  
useful information in its Help section.  
Contact Tech Support - this information directs you how to contact  
technical support. The information accessed may vary by service plan.  
Connectivity Test - this allows you to test DW6000 satellite connectivity  
with the Network Operations Center (NOC).  
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System Status  
The System Status screen displays the fields described below.  
Signal Strength - receive signal strength. A value of 30 or less indicates an  
appropriate signal is not being received. Chapter 5 – DW6000  
Transmit Status - indicates whether the transmit data path is operational.  
Clicking on the status message displays corresponding help information.  
Receive Status - indicates if the receive data path is operational. Clicking  
on the status message displays corresponding help information.  
Software Download Status - indicates whether DW6000 software and  
configuration is up-to-date.  
Commission Status - indicates if unit is commissioned.  
TCP Acceleration Status - indicates if TCP Acceleration is operational.  
TCP acceleration should be operational for optimal performance on a  
DW6000.  
Figure 5: System Status  
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Reception Info  
The Reception Info screen displays the fields described below.  
Receive Status - reports the status of the receive data path. Clicking on the  
blue status message displays corresponding help information.  
Frames Received- reports the number of data messages received by the  
DW6000 over the satellite link.  
Frames with Errors- reports the percentage of received frames that were  
found to be corrupted. A continuously increasing value indicates problems  
in the receive path. This may happen in adverse weather conditions or if the  
receive cable or the antenna has some problem. However, if a low  
nonincreasing value is displayed and the system is functioning, there is no  
reason for concern. You do not need to do any troubleshooting or contact  
customer support.  
Bad Key Frames- indicates the percentage of received frames that could not  
be decrypted successfully. All data received over the satellite is encrypted.  
A continuously increasing value indicates the unit is not commissioned.  
Click on System Status and check the Commission Status line in the  
screen that appears. If it indicates the DW6000 is not commissioned,  
contact customer support.  
Figure 6: Reception Info screen  
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The Transmission Info screen displays the fields described below.  
Transmission Info  
Transmit Status - reports the status of the transmit data path. Clicking on the  
blue status message displays corresponding help information.  
Number of Successful Transmissions- reports the number of frames  
transmitted to the satellite.  
Number of Failed Transmissions- reports the number of frames that could  
not be sent. A continuously increasing value indicates a problem with  
transmitting. However, if a low nonincreasing value is displayed and the  
system is functioning, there is no reason for concern. You do not need to do  
any troubleshooting or contact customer support.  
Number of Packets submitted for transmission- indicates total number of  
data queued for transmission to the satellite.  
Figure 7: Transmission Info screen  
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System Information  
The System Information screen displays a number of fields. While all the  
information may be useful at some time, the most important is discussed below.  
Note: Print the System Information screen and save it. It will be needed should  
you need to call your service provider and not be able to access it.  
DW6000 Info section  
Serial Number - needed to identify customer’s unit when  
troubleshooting.  
Software Creation Date- software build date.  
Software Release Number- version of the software on the DW6000.  
IP Address - the IP address of computers connected to the DW6000.  
Subnet Mask - defines the range of addresses assigned to the  
DW6000.  
Site ID - Site identification number.  
Satellite section  
Longitude - displays the satellite’s longitude.  
Receive Frequency -transponder frequency configured for the  
DW6000.  
Receive Polarization - polarization orientation, which is either  
horizontal or vertical.  
Router Address -IP address of the primary router used to route data  
sent by the DW6000.  
Software Configuration section- Turbo Page, NAT, and DHCP are enabled  
or disabled as per a customer’s service offering and cannot be changed by  
the customer.  
Network Address Translation (NAT)- typically used to allow  
multiple computers to share a single address on the Internet. It also allows  
preconfigured remote networks to be integrated easily with the  
DIRECWAY network.  
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) if enabled, this  
simplifies the network configuration of the computers. The computers  
just need to be set up to “Obtain IP address automatically.”  
Turbo Page- if enabled, speeds Web surfing.  
Figure 8: System Information; print and save this screen  
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The Connectivity Test The Connectivity Test link is used to test the DW6000’s connectivity to the  
NOC. You may lose connectivity to a particular server on the Internet server due  
Link  
to the Internet or the satellite network being heavily loaded, or due to that server  
being down. If possible, check connectivity to some other server on the Internet  
to ensure it is not a server-specific problem.  
Use the Connectivity Test when performing the troubleshooting procedures  
The Help Menu  
The Help Menu contains information about receive and transmit status  
messages, installation, troubleshooting, and other topics. Review it to become  
familiar with the System Control Center and with the DW6000. Access it by  
clicking on Help.  
Note: Print the answer to the entry in the System Control Center Troubleshooting  
page, “I am unable to access the DW6000 System Control Center.” The information  
on this page will help you if for some reason you have problems accessing the  
System Control Center in the future. To access the page, click on the  
Troubleshooting entry on the Help Menu, and then click on the entry.  
Figure 9: Help Menu  
myDIRECWAY  
If it is part of your service plan, you can click on myDIRECWAY to go to  
myDIRECWAY.com. Members get access to a variety of interactive tools and  
can check usage online, test satellite speed, manage passwords, check their  
account and service plan information, and more.  
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DW6000 LEDs Operation 3  
The DW6000 LEDs provide information about operating status. This chapter  
describes the LEDs’ appearance during normal DW6000 operation.  
If the LEDs are not functioning as described in this chapter, refer to Chapter 5 –  
The DW6000 LEDs  
The DW6000 has five LED indicators on the front panel. They are listed below.  
Note: Whenever the LEDs do not function properly as described below, check to  
be sure you have the correct power supply, PN 1031105-0001.  
LAN - The LAN indicator shows whether the LAN is connected and usable,  
and whether there is receive or transmit activity.  
Transmit - The Transmit indicator shows whether the DW6000 can  
transmit or is transmitting, or if some condition is preventing transmission.  
Receive - The Receive indicator shows whether the DW6000 has acquired  
the correct outroute, is receiving, or if some condition is preventing  
reception.  
System - The System indicator shows whether the DW6000 is completely  
operational or not.  
Power - The Power indicator shows if the DW6000 is powered on and  
operating normally.  
The DW6000 also has two LED indicators on the back panel, at the Ethernet  
port. These indicate whether the Ethernet connection is functional and if the port  
is passing data.  
Fatal Error Indication If the Power LED is off and one or more of the other LEDs is flashing, the unit  
may have to be replaced.  
First try power cycling the DW6000 by disconnecting the power from the surge  
protector or other power source and then plugging it back in. The unit may  
recover.  
If the fatal error indication continues, the unit must be replaced. Please contact  
customer support.  
Weather and Signal  
Strength  
Rain or snow can make the DW6000 signal strength drop to 30 or below. At that  
level the DW6000 will stop receiving satellite signals, and the Receive LED will  
go blank.  
Heavy rain or snow can interfere with the antenna’s reception of the signal. In  
addition, buildup of moisture, snow, or ice on the antenna can interfere with the  
signal. Similar conditions at the Network Operations Center (NOC) can  
interfere with signals for brief periods.  
Severe weather conditions may interfere with signal reception intermittently.  
Signal strength is restored as the rain or snow subsides.  
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DW6000 LED  
operation  
This section describes the LEDs’ appearance during typical DW6000 operation.  
Refer to Figure 11 for the LED’s locations.  
Note: If the Power LED blinks, the DW6000 is running the  
fallback.bin. This will usually happen when the unit is first  
installed. The unit may run the fallback.bin if the main.bin does  
not successfully load; in this case, power cycle the unit.  
When the DW6000 is powered on and transmitting or receiving data:  
Normal operation  
The LAN LED is on. The LED blinks off momentarily when frames are  
transmitted or received.  
The Transmit LED is on. The LED blinks off momentarily when frames are  
transmitted.  
The Receive LED is on. The LED blinks on momentarily when frames are  
received.  
The System LED is on.  
The Power LED is on.  
The DW6000 Ethernet LAN link has two indicators on the rear of the unit on the  
top of the LAN port. The green indicator shows link status. The yellow indicator  
shows traffic speed. Figure 17 illustrates the Ethernet link LEDs.  
Ethernet port LED  
operation  
Traffic speed  
indicator LED (yellow)  
Link traffic  
indicator LED (green)  
On = 100BaseT  
Off = 10BaseT  
Flashing green = valid link  
Off = no valid link  
Figure 10: Ethernet port LED operation  
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USB/LAN LED  
Solid blue = LAN is connected  
and usable  
Flashing blue = there is  
transmit or receive activity  
on the LAN  
Transmit LED  
Solid blue = OK  
Flashing blue = transmitting frames  
Off = condition preventing  
transmission  
Receive LED  
Solid blue = OK  
Flashing blue =receiving frames  
Off = condition preventing  
acquisition of outroute  
(preventing receiving)  
System LED  
Solid blue = system operational  
Off = condition preventing  
full operation  
POWER  
Power LED  
Solid blue = power is on and unit is functioning normally  
Blinking = running fallback.bin (backup software)  
Off =no power  
Off with some other LED flashing = fatal error  
Figure 11: DW6000 LEDs operation  
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Configuring E-mail 4  
To activate the e-mail accounts provided in your service agreement, go to  
myDIRECWAY.com. If you purchased your DIRECWAY System through one  
of our Value Added Resellers (VARs), please contact your service provider to  
establish your e-mail accounts.  
Configuring  
DIRECWAY e-mail  
These instructions describe how to configure Outlook Express, Microsoft  
Outlook 2000 and 2002, Eudora, and Netscape for DIRECWAY e-mail  
accounts.  
Note: If you are unsure about the type or address of your mail server(s), please  
check with your ISP.  
1. Go to StartProgramsMicrosoft Outlook Express. If this is the first time  
Outlook Express  
opening Outlook Express, and the Internet Connection Wizard has started,  
skip to Step 3.  
2. Select ToolsAccounts. The Internet Account window appears. See  
3. Select Add and select Mail. The Internet Connection Wizard appears. See  
Figure 12: Internet Account  
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Figure 13: Internet Connection Wizard  
4. Enter your full name in Display Name and select Next. The E-Mail Internet  
Address window appears. See Figure 14.  
5. Enter your full e-mail address in E-mail address (for example,  
[email protected]) and select Next. An E-mail Server Names  
window appears. See Figure 15.  
6. Verify that POP3 is incoming mail server type.  
7. Enter the address of your incoming mail server in the Incoming mail server  
field.  
If your e-mail account is with DIRECWAY, enter pop3.direcway.com.  
If your e-mail is through some other service, check with your e-mail  
provider for the type or address of your mail server.  
Figure 14: Internet E-mail Address  
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Figure 15: E-mail Server Names  
8. Enter the address of your outgoing mail server in the Outgoing mail server  
field.  
If your e-mail account is with DIRECWAY, enter smtp.direcway.com.  
If your e-mail is through some other service, check with your e-mail  
provider for the type or address of your mail server.  
9. Select Next. The Internet Mail Logon window appears. See Figure 16.  
10. Enter the name used to log into the mail server in the Account Name field.  
Note: This is almost always the first part of your e-mail address. (i.e, Jsmith, not  
11. Enter the password associated with the account name in the Password field.  
12. Select Next  
13. Select Finish.  
14. Select Close to close the Internet Account Window, if it is open.  
Figure 16: Internet Mail Logon  
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1. Go to StartProgramsMicrosoft Outlook.  
2. Select on Tools from the Outlook Express program menu and select  
Accounts. The Internet Account menu appears.  
3. Select Add and select Mail. The Internet Connection Wizard appears.  
Note: Use the Internet Connection Wizard to set up your e-mail account.  
4. Enter your full name under Display Name.  
Microsoft Outlook 2000  
5. Select Next. A window appears.  
6. Enter your full e-mail address.  
7. Select Next.  
8. Enter the address of your incoming mail server.  
If your e-mail account is with DIRECWAY, enter pop3.direcway.com.  
If your e-mail is through some other service, check with your e-mail  
provider for the type or address of your mail server.For the incoming mail  
server, enter the URL of your incoming mail server.  
9. Enter the address of your outgoing mail server.  
If your e-mail account is with DIRECWAY, enter smtp.direcway.com.  
If your e-mail is through some other service, check with your e-mail  
provider for the type or address of your mail server.  
10. Select Next.  
11. For the account name, enter the name used to log into the mail server.  
Note: NOTE: This is usually the first part of your e-mail address.  
12. For the password, enter your selected password to log into the mail server.  
13. Place a check in the Remember Password box to expedite login.  
Note: By placing a check in Remember Password box, anyone with access to  
the PC can read and modify your e-mail.  
14. Select Next.  
15. Select Finish to save settings.  
16. Select Close.  
1. Go to StartProgramsMicrosoft Outlook 2002.  
2. Select Tools from the Outlook Express program menu and select E-Mail  
Accounts. The E-Mail Account Wizard appears.  
3. Under E-Mail, select the bullet to Add a new e-mail account.  
4. Select Next. The Server Type menu appears.  
Microsoft Outlook 2002  
5. Select the bullet to use a POP3 mail server.  
Note: NOTE: DIRECWAY uses a POP3 mail server.  
6. The Internet E-Mail Settings (POP3) menu will appear. Enter the following  
information:  
a. User Information  
Your Name: Enter your full name.  
– E-Mail Address: Enter your full e-mail address.  
b. Server Information:  
– For the incoming mail server, enter the URL of your incoming mail  
server. If your e-mail account is through DIRECWAY , enter  
POP3.direcway.com. If you are using some other service, check  
with your e-mail provider for the URL of your POP3 e-mail server.  
– For the outgoing mail server, enter the URL of your outgoing mail  
server. If your e-mail account is through DIRECWAY, enter  
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SMTP.direcway.com. If you are using some other service, check  
with your e-mail provider for the URL of your SMTP e-mail server.  
c. Login Information  
– User Name: mail server login name.  
– Password: password for user name login.  
Note: Place a check in Remember Password box to expedite login.  
Note: By placing a check in Remember Password box, you enable anyone with  
access to the PC can read and modify your e-mail.  
7. Select Next.  
8. Select Finish to save settings.  
1. Select Tools from the Eudora menu.  
2. Select Options.  
Eudora  
3. Select Getting Started Category.  
4. In Real Name, enter your full name (as it will appear on outgoing e-mail).  
5. In Return address, enter your full e-mail address.  
6. In Mail Server (Incoming), enter the URL of your incoming mail server.  
If your e-mail account is through DIRECWAY, enter pop3.direcway.com  
for your incoming mail server.  
If you are using some other service, contact your e-mail service provider for  
the URL of your POP3 e-mail server.  
7. In Login Name, enter the name used to log into the mail server.  
Note: This is almost always the first part of your e-mail address.  
8. In SMTP Server (Outgoing), enter the URL of your outgoing e-mail server.  
If your e-mail account is through DIRECWAY, enter smtp.direcway.com  
for your outgoing mail server.  
If you are using some other service, contact your e-mail service provider for  
the URL of your SMTP e-mail server.  
9. Select OK. Eudora has now been configured.  
1. Open Netscape Communicator.  
Netscape  
2. From the menu bar, select Edit and select Preferences.  
3. In the Category list, select the + symbol to expand Mail & Newsgroups  
properties.  
4. Select Identity under the Mail & Newsgroups category.  
5. In the Your Name field, enter your name, as you would like it to appear on  
outgoing e-mail.  
6. In the E-mail address field, enter the registered DIRECWAY e-mail address.  
7. The remaining fields in the Identity properties are optional.  
8. Select Mail Servers under the Mail & Newsgroups category.  
9. For the Outgoing mail server field, if your e-mail account is through  
DIRECWAY, enter smtp.direcway.com. If you are using some other  
service, contact your e-mail provider for the URL of your SMTP e-mail  
server.  
10. For the Outgoing mail server user name section, enter the user name used to  
log in to the outgoing mail server.  
11. Under the Incoming Mail Servers section, highlight the incoming mail  
server.  
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12. Ensure Never is selected for Use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) or TLS for  
Outgoing message.  
13. Select Edit to display the Mail Server Properties window. If no server(s) is  
present, select Add to create a mail server.  
14. From the Mail Server Properties window: In the Server Name field, enter  
the URL of your incoming mail server.  
If your e-mail account is through DIRECWAY, enter  
POP3.direcway.com.  
If you are using some other service, contact your e-mail provider for the  
URL of your POP3 e-mail server.  
15. Select the drop down menu next to Server Type and Select POP3.  
16. In the User Name field, enter the name used to log into the mail server.  
17. Select OK to close the Mail Server Properties window.  
18. Select OK to close the Preferences window.  
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The DW6000 System Control Center and LEDs provide information about  
operating status. This chapter provides a troubleshooting guide to typical  
problems. Remember that the illustrations are examples only.  
The System Control Center is described in Chapter 2 – The DIRECWAY System  
Control Center, on page 7. Normal LED operation is described in Chapter 3 –  
Overview  
If you cannot surf the Internet but can access the Control Center, refer to the  
troubleshooting procedures in Cannot surf but can access Control Center  
If you cannot access the Control Center, refer to the troubleshooting  
If you have a device other than a computer connected to the DW6000, refer  
to the troubleshooting procedures in Device other than computer connected  
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Cannot surf but can  
access Control  
Center  
If you cannot surf the Internet but can access the Control Center, follow the  
troubleshooting procedures below. Remember that any problem may be caused  
by more than one thing. If you implement a troubleshooting procedure but still  
cannot surf, proceed to the next step. Also, try the troubleshooting procedures  
more than once before contacting customer support.  
Remember: if you cannot access the Control Center by clicking on the shortcut  
typing http://192.168.0.1in the bar and pressing Enter.  
1. At the Control Center, click on the System Info indicator. The System Info  
screen appears. See Figure 17.  
Check that the unit is  
commissioned  
2. In the DW6000 Information box, check the Site ID line.  
If the numerical site ID appears, the unit is commissioned. Proceed to the  
next troubleshooting step.  
If Not Commissioned appears, the DW6000 is not commissioned.  
Contact customer support.  
Figure 17: System Info indicator screen  
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The DW6000 will not function if satellite signals are not received properly.  
Check receive signal  
1. At the Control Center, click on the Reception Info indicator. The Reception  
Info screen appears. See Figure 18.  
2. In the Receive Status row, check the Rx Code.  
If the Rx Code is The receiver is operational (RxCode 5) the  
DW6000 is receiving signals properly. Proceed to the next troubleshooting  
step.  
If any other Rx Code appears, the DW6000 is not receiving signals  
properly. Click on the Rx Code. Follow the troubleshooting procedure that  
appears.  
Figure 18: Reception info  
The DW6000 will not function if satellite signals are not transmitted properly.  
Check transmit signal  
1. At the Control Center, click on the Transmission Info indicator. The  
Transmission Info screen appears. See Figure 19.  
2. In the Transmit Status row, check the Tx Code.  
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If the Tx Code is Transmitter available for Normal Operation  
(TxCode 8) the DW6000 is transmitting signals properly. Proceed to the  
next troubleshooting step.  
If any other Tx Code appears, the DW6000 is not transmitting signals  
properly. Click on the Tx Code. Follow the troubleshooting procedure that  
appears.  
Figure 19: Transmission info  
TCP Acceleration is a proprietary protocol provided by DIRECWAY. It  
optimizes performance for TCP/IP-based applications, including faster  
downloads over satellite.  
Check that TCP  
acceleration is  
operational  
1. At the Control Center, click on the System Status indicator. The System  
Status screen appears. See Figure 20.  
2. Check the message in the TCP Acceleration Status row.  
If the message says Enabled, TCP Acceleration is enabled. Proceed to the  
next troubleshooting step.  
If the message says Disabled, TCP Acceleration is disabled. Perform the  
following steps.  
a. Power cycle the DW6000. Unplug the AC power cord from the power  
strip or surge protector, wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in. See  
Figure 24 on page 34. Then check the TCP Acceleration Status again. If  
it is enabled but you still cannot surf the Internet, proceed to the next  
troubleshooing step.  
b. If TCP Acceleration is still disabled after power cycling, wait 30 minutes  
and then check TCP Acceleration Status again.  
c. If TCP Acceleration is still disabled after waiting 30 minutes, contact  
customer support.  
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Figure 20: System Status, TCP Acceleration Status  
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Use the Connectivity Test link to check connectivity to the DIRECWAY  
Network Operations Center (NOC).  
Check Network  
Operations Center (NOC)  
connectivity  
Note: You may want to open a second browser window to be able to access the  
help page while conducting the Connectivity Test.  
1. Click on Connectivity Test on the left hand side of the System Control  
Center. A screen with a Start Test button appears. See Figure 21.  
2. Click Start Test. A message will appear, informing you if the test was  
successful.  
3. If the connectivity test succeeds but you still cannot surf the Internet, try  
pinging the Router Address from your computer. Ping is a basic Internet  
program that lets you verify that a particular IP address exists and can  
accept requests. Ping is used diagnostically to ensure that a host computer  
you are trying to reach is actually operating. Ping operates by sending a  
packet to a designated address and waiting for a response. Windows and  
MacIntosh operating systems both let you use ping.  
a. At the Control Center, click on the System Info indicator. The System  
Info screen appears.  
b. From the DW6000 Information box, record the router address.  
c. In Windows, go to StartRun. The Run box appears.  
d. Type commandin the Open field and click OK. The Command window  
appears. See Figure 22.  
e. At the prompt, type ping followed by a space and the router address and  
press ENTER. For example, if the router address is 100.100.100.100, type  
ping 100.100.100.100 and press ENTER. If the ping is successful,  
the message in Figure 22 appears. If it fails, the message will show the  
packets were lost; timeout messages will probably also appear. See  
f. Close the window to end the Command session.  
If pinging the Router Address succeeds but you still cannot surf the Internet,  
skip to the Internet Connectivity test below.  
If pinging the Router Address fails, the default gateway address is probably  
not set correctly in the computer’s operating system settings. The default  
gateway address should be the DW6000 IP address as received during  
commissioning and displayed in the System Information DW6000 Info box  
in the IP address line. Fix this in the computer's operating system settings.  
repeat the sequence above.  
If the tests still fail, power cycle the DW6000 by unplugging the power cord  
from the power strip or surge protector, waiting 10 seconds, and plugging it  
back in. If you still can’t surf the Internet, call your service provider.  
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Figure 21: Connectivity Test  
Figure 22: Successful ping  
Figure 23: Failed ping  
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Sometimes the Internet or Internet site is experiencing problems. Try pinging  
site you could not connect to.  
Internet Connectivity  
Note: The DIRECWAY Internet server may not be accessible or may not respond.  
In such a case, you should try to ping another Web server.  
If pinging the DIRECWAY Web server succeeds, the problem is probably in the  
particular Web server that you were trying to access. Try accessing it later.  
If pinging the DIRECWAY Web server does not succeed, try pinging the DNS  
server address 198.77.116.8. If you cannot ping that address, contact customer  
support. If you are a business customer contact your System Administrator.  
If you can ping the DNS server address but not surf the Internet, check the DNS  
Server settings in your operating system TCP/IP settings. In Windows 2000, for  
example, the menu is accessed using the instructions below. Other Windows  
systems will have similar windows and menus.  
1. Go to ProgramsSettingsControl PanelNetwork and Dial-up  
Connections.  
2. Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. The  
Local Area Connection Properties window appears.  
3. Select TCP/IP from the list of components and click Properties. The Internet  
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window appears.  
4. Click Advanced. The Advanced TCP/IP Settings window appears.  
5. Click Add in the Default Gateways box. A TCP/IP Gateway Address screen  
appears.  
6. Type 198.77.116.8in the Gateway field and click Add. The address is  
added to the Default Gateways list.  
7. Click OK to close all the windows.  
8. Now try accessing or pinging the DIRECWAY Internet server or other Web  
servers again. You should be successful.  
If these steps do not work, wait awhile and try them again. There may be a  
temporary Internet connection outage.  
If you still cannot surf the Internet and you are using a firewall, work through  
the firewall instructions below. Otherwise, please contact your service provider  
for further assistance.  
If you have checked gone through all the steps in this section and still cannot  
surf the Internet, check your computer for viruses. A virus can prevent you from  
operating normally. If you find a virus, delete or disable it and try surfing again.  
Check for virus and  
firewall issues  
If you are using a firewall, check that none of your settings are blocking access  
to the Internet or the DIRECWAY servers. If you do not know how to do this,  
disable the firewall. If you can surf after disabling the firewall, you need to learn  
how to set up the firewall so that it does not block DIRECWAY. Refer to the  
firewall manufacturer’s instructions.  
Finally, check and make sure you are using the latest version of your virus  
and/or firewall program. These are updated frequently. If you are not using the  
latest version, update and run the programs again.  
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Cannot access the  
Control Center  
If you cannot access the Control Center, you can still get information from the  
DW6000 LEDs that can enable you to restore connectivity. Follow the  
troubleshooting procedures below. Remember that any problem may be caused  
by more than one thing. If you implement a troubleshooting procedure but still  
cannot access the Control Center, proceed to the next step. Also, try the  
troubleshooting procedures more than once before contacting customer support.  
Remember to also try to access the Control Center by clicking on the shortcut or  
typing http://192.168.0.1in the bar and pressing Enter.  
The DW6000 LEDs  
The DW6000 has five LED indicators on the front panel. See Figure 11 on  
page 17. They are listed below.  
Note: Whenever the LEDs do not function properly as described below, check to  
be sure you have the correct power supply, PN 1031105-0001.  
LAN - The LAN indicator shows whether the LAN is connected and usable,  
and whether there is receive or transmit activity.  
Transmit - The Transmit indicator shows whether the DW6000 can  
transmit or is transmitting, or if some condition is preventing transmission.  
Receive - The Receive indicator shows whether the DW6000 has acquired  
the correct outroute, is receiving, or if some condition is preventing  
reception.  
System - The System indicator shows whether the DW6000 is completely  
operational or not.  
Power - The Power indicator shows if the DW6000 is powered on and  
operating normally.  
If the Power LED is off and one or more of the other LEDs is flashing, the unit  
may have to be replaced. If there is not fatal error indication, proceed to the next  
troubleshooting step.  
Fatal error indication  
First try power cycling the DW6000 by disconnecting the power from the power  
strip or surge protector, waiting 10 seconds, and then plugging it back in. The  
unit may recover.  
Note: If the fatal error indication continues, the unit must be replaced.  
Please contact customer support.  
If all the LEDs are off, check that all the power connections are secure. If they  
are, unplug the AC power cord from the surge protector or other power source.  
If the LEDs do not come on, contact customer support.  
All LEDs off  
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Ethernet  
cable  
AC power  
cord  
Surge protector  
Power  
supply  
DC power  
cord  
Receive cable  
(Satellite In)  
Transmit cable  
(Satellite Out)  
Figure 24: DW6000 power and cable connections  
Check the Power LED. If it is lit, proceed to the next troubleshooting step. If it  
is not lit, perform the following steps.  
Check the Power LED  
1. Power cycle the DW6000 by unplugging the power cord from the power  
strip or surge protector, waiting 10 seconds, and plugging it back in.  
2. If the Power LED is still not lit, check that the AC cord is securely attached  
to both the power adapter and the DW6000.  
3. If the Power LED is still not lit, plug a small appliance, such as a radio, into  
both the power strip or surge protector and the wall outlet or other power  
source. If it works, the power sources are functional. Call customer support  
for assistance.  
Check the LAN LED. If it is lit, proceed to the next troubleshooting step. If it is  
not lit, perform the following steps.  
Check the LAN LED  
1. Check that the Ethernet cable is connected to the DW6000 LAN port and to  
the computer’s Ethernet port.  
2. If the LAN LED is still not lit, power cycle the DW6000 by unplugging the  
power cord from the power strip or surge protector, waiting 10 seconds, and  
plugging it back in.  
3. If the LAN LED is still not lit, check the Windows Device Manager to see if  
your computer's NIC is installed correctly.  
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a. In Windows 2000, for example, right-click My Computer on the desktop  
and choose PropertiesHardwareDevice Manager. A screen appears  
listing all the devices installed on the computer.  
b. If the NIC is not properly installed, a red X will appear next to its listing.  
Troubleshoot the NIC installation using the manufacturer’s instructions  
and Windows documentation.  
If the My Computer icon is not available, click StartSettingsControl  
PanelAdministrative ToolsComputer ManagementSystem  
ToolsDevice Manager.  
4. If the LAN LED is still not lit after fixing any NIC problems, check the  
back panel LEDs.  
a. If the Orange LED is lit and the front panel LAN LED is NOT, please  
contact Technical Support for further assistance.  
b. If both the Orange LED and the front panel LAN LED are not lit, check  
all network equipment that connects the computer with the DW6000,  
including the computer's Ethernet card, Ethernet cable(s) and any switch  
or hub. Swap out one or more of the items to isolate the problem.  
c. If all the equipment seems alright, power cycle the DW6000 by  
unplugging the power cord from the power strip or surge protector. If this  
doesn't solve the issue, refer to the vendor that supplied the network  
equipment.  
5. If the LAN LED is still not lit, try connecting the DW6000 to another  
computer. If the Power and LAN LEDs are lit, the problem is with your  
computer. If they are not lit, contact customer support.  
If the LAN LED is lit, disconnect the Ethernet cable. The LAN LED will either  
stay lit or go dark. Follow the appropriate instructions below.  
LAN LED is lit  
If LAN LED stays lit If the LAN LED stays lit, power cycle both the DW6000 and the computer by  
unplugging the power cords from the power strip or surge protector, waiting 10  
seconds, and plugging them back in. Do not reconnect the Ethernet cable.  
If the LAN LED is lit after the DW6000 powers back on, call customer support.  
If LAN LED goes dark 1. If the LAN LED goes dark, plug the Ethernet cable back into the DW6000  
Ethernet port.  
2. Check the IP address assigned to the computer.  
a. In Windows, go to StartRun. The Run box appears.  
b. Type commandin the Open field and click OK. The Command window  
appears.  
c. Type ipconfig at the prompt and press Enter. Information related to the  
computer’s network configuration appears.  
d. Check the IP Address. If the IP address is set to "0.0.0.0" or to an address  
that begins with "169.254", make sure the TCP/IP settings for your NIC  
are set to "Obtain IP address automatically". For more information, see  
If the TCP/IP settings are correct, power cycle the computer; this sets the  
IP address correctly.  
If the ipconfig command did not display IP address information, there is  
probably a problem with the NIC. Refer to the manufacturer’s  
documentation.  
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3. If the System Control Center is still not available, try pinging the DW6000  
by entering ping 192.168.0.1at a DOS command line.  
If ping does not work, power cycle the DW6000 by unplugging it from the  
power strip or surge protector, waiting 10 seconds, and plugging it back in.  
If you still cannot ping, contact customer support.  
If the ping results show request timed outpower cycle the unit.  
If the ping results show Reply but from..., check the browser settings.  
Make sure the dial-up connection and proxy server are not configured.  
a. In Internet Explorer go to ToolsInternet OptionsConnections.  
b. In the Dial-up settings section, make sure Never dial a connection is  
selected.  
c. Click on LAN Settings. The LAN Settings window appears.  
d. Make sure all checkboxes are unchecked.  
e. Click on OK to close all windows.  
You should now be able to access the Control Center. If you cannot, contact  
customer support.  
Device other than  
computer connected  
to DW6000  
If a device other than a computer is connected to the DW6000, the Control  
Center is probably never accessible. However, you can still use the LED  
indicators to troubleshoot, as described below.  
If the DW6000 is not operating normally and the receive LED is not lit, take the  
following steps:  
Problem: Receive LED  
not on  
Check all cable connections. See Figure 24. Tighten any that seem loose.  
If the LED still does not come on, power cycle the DW6000 by unplugging  
the power cord from the wall outlet or surge protector, waiting ten seconds,  
and plugging it back in.  
If the problem persists, contact customer support.  
Note: Often, if the Receive LED is not lit, the other LEDs will not be lit either.  
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If the System LED is not on, but the Transmit and Receive LEDs are on, there  
may be a problem at the NOC. Take the following steps.  
Problem: System LED  
not lit  
Wait a while. If there is a problem at the NOC, it will soon be corrected and  
the System LED will come on. You can then resume normal operation.  
If the LED does not come on after you have waited a while, power cycle the  
DW6000 by unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet or surge  
protector, waiting ten seconds, and plugging it back in.  
If the problem persists, contact customer support.  
If the Power LED is not lit, take the following steps. Note that if the Power LED  
is not on, probably no other LEDs will be on or come on.  
Problem: Power LED not  
on  
Check to make sure the power cable is securely attached. See Figure 24.  
If securing the power cable does not solve the problem, check all cable  
connections. Tighten any that seem loose.  
If the Power LED still does not come on continuously, power cycle the  
DW6000 by unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet or surge  
protector, waiting ten seconds, and plugging it back in.  
If the problem persists, contact customer support.  
If the Power LED is blinking, take the following steps.  
Problem: Power LED  
blinking  
Check to make sure the power cable is securely attached. See Figure 24.  
If securing the power cable does not solve the problem, check all cable  
connections. Tighten any that seem loose.  
If the Power LED still does not come on continuously, power cycle the  
DW6000 by unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet or surge  
protector, waiting ten seconds, and plugging it back in.  
If the problem persists, contact customer support.  
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The pedestal base  
Follow the instructions below to place the DW6000 in the pedestal base, or  
remove it from the base.  
You do not have to use the pedestal. You can place the DW6000 in a horizontal  
position if you prefer. If you do this, make sure you never put anything on top  
the DW6000. Doing so may damage the unit by interfering with air circulation,  
which cools the unit.  
1. Take the pedestal base in one hand the DW6000 in the other. Orient them as  
shown in Figure 25. The Power LED will be at the bottom.  
2. The pedestal base has two curved ridges, one on each side of its opening.  
See Figure 26. The DW6000 has six guides that slide along these ridges.  
See Figure 27. Locate the ridges and the two guides at the front of the  
pedestal base.  
3. Align the guides with the ridges.  
4. Gently slide the guides along the ridges until the DW6000 clicks into place.  
Note: If you need to remove the DW6000 from the pedestal  
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base, pull up and back on the clip on the back of the base. See  
Figure 28. You can then slide the base off the DW6000.  
Figure 25: Orienting pedestal base and DW6000  
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Curved ridges  
Figure 26: DW6000 guides  
Two front  
guides  
Figure 27: Two front guides  
Clip  
Figure 28: Pedestal base clip  
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Frequently asked questions 6  
1. What are the causes of interference in the operation of my  
system?  
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The DIRECWAY system operates in the Ku band. Other devices transmitting  
in this band, such as radar detectors, can interfere with the system. Rain or snow  
can interfere for the signal for brief periods. Also, snow or ice buildup on the  
antenna may interfere with the signal.  
2. What is Automatic Cross Polarization (ACP)?  
The ACP feature provides transmit satellite dish pointing information to your  
installer and automatic satellite dish revalidation. This ensures your satellite  
dish remains aligned.  
Satellite systems with transmit capability — the ability to send data directly to  
the Internet via the satellite without a telephone connection — need to be  
checked periodically to be sure that the satellite dish alignment remains correct.  
Satellite dishes may become misaligned because of structures settling,  
unauthorized tampering or, more commonly, high winds.  
If the satellite dish alignment is not correct, transmissions from your equipment  
might interfere with other users of the satellite, and your signal might be weak.  
The means used in the satellite industry to check transmit satellite dish  
alignment is cross polarization co-polarization isolation measurement or  
cross pol for short. Until recently cross pol measurements could only be made  
by satellite maintenance personnel.  
Your ACP-equipped system can enter a test mode and initiate an automatic cross  
pol test session between your satellite dish and the Network Operations Center  
(NOC). The test is performed by firmware in the satellite equipment, not on  
your PC. Since your PC is not involved, the test cannot compromise the security  
of your system.  
If your equipment fails a periodic test, your service provider will contact you to  
schedule a service call. Other ACP features such as the Antenna Pointing -  
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Transmitter screen are utilized by satellite service personnel to increase the  
accuracy of satellite dish alignment.  
3. What operating systems are compatible with the new  
DIRECWAY System?  
You can connect your computer to the Internet whether you are running a  
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Windows® or Macintosh based system.  
4. Is DIRECWAY compatible with my Mac?  
Yes. Please review our Minimum Requirements list above for Macintosh  
systems.  
5. Why is Mac OS 10.0 not supported?  
Because the Mac OS 10.0 release is not supported by Apple, we do not develop  
products around non-supported OS systems. We recommend you upgrade your  
Mac OS to 10.1 or higher, which is supported by DIRECWAY.  
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9. What if my computer did not come with a Network Interface Card  
(NIC)? What can I do?  
Many computers can be upgraded with a 10/100 Ethernet Network Interface  
Card (NIC). If you are comfortable with opening your computer and installing  
hardware, most Ethernet NICs can be self-installed. Check with your computer  
manufacturer for more information on the right Ethernet NIC for your system.  
Make sure your NIC is configured for "auto-negotiate".  
Also, if you have an available USB port on your computer, you can purchase a  
USB Ethernet adapter. This may be easier to install than a PCI card in your  
computer. For a laptop, you can purchase a standard PCMCIA card that  
provides an Ethernet connection, or you can purchase a USB Ethernet adapter,  
as well. We recommend that you upgrade your computer to meet all of the  
requirements listed in System requirements on page 1 to get the most out of your  
Internet experience.  
10. Can I use a PCMCIA card adapter for my laptop?  
Yes. All you need to connect your computer to the DIRECWAY Modem is  
either a 10/100 Ethernet Network Interface Card or PCMCIA adapter with an  
Ethernet connector. The DIRECWAY System includes an Ethernet cable to  
connect your computer to the DIRECWAY modem.  
11. Can I run DIRECWAY on a small network?  
Yes, you can connect multiple home computers and laptops to a single  
DIRECWAY Internet connection at no additional cost. Home networking  
equipment may be required and is not included with your DIRECWAY System.  
For network setup, support and configuration, contact your network hardware  
manufacturer and/or operating system software developer (HUGHES is not  
responsible for home network configuration or management).  
Please understand that all computers on this network will be sharing a single  
connection. Simultaneous use of high bandwidth applications by multiple users  
may result in degradation of speed. Actual speeds may vary. Speed and  
uninterrupted use of service are not guaranteed.  
12. How fast is DIRECWAY compared to other high-speed services?  
Aren't they faster?  
Everyone's Internet technology is based on shared bandwidth, so sometimes one  
option will allow you to do things in less time than others. But because everyone  
uses shared bandwidth there's truly no definitive answer.  
13. What is transmission latency?  
Latency refers to the time it takes for signals to travel to and from the satellite.  
This typically creates a sub-second lag. For this reason, DIRECWAY may not  
be ideal for playing some "twitch-games" and time sensitive "online" trading.  
14. Can I put this system on a boat or in an RV?  
No. The DIRECWAY system is for fixed installations only.  
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DIRECWAY Professional 1. Can I run DIRECWAY Professional on a virtual private network  
(VPN)?  
Running a VPN client over a satellite network is not an ideal configuration.  
Although most VPN clients will work, your speeds will be affected  
significantly. While average download speeds are slightly better than dial-up,  
they will be reduced from typical DIRECWAY speeds by as much as 50 to 75  
percent. Average upload speeds are comparable to dial-up performance. It is  
recommended that those accessing secure information over a VPN via  
DIRECWAY Professional do so on a limited basis. To optimize your  
performance, simply disable your VPN client while surfing the Internet, and  
enjoy the full speed of DIRECWAY. When you need to access information from  
your corporate LAN, you can enable your VPN client, keeping in mind that you  
will see a reduction in throughput. At this time, HUGHES does not endorse or  
support any VPN products. Customers that run VPN products do so at their own  
risk and will not receive any support from HUGHES regarding troubleshooting,  
configuring, optimizing, or maintaining a VPN connection.  
2. Why does the service slow down when used in conjunction with  
a VPN?  
Our communication satellite is located over 22,000 miles from Earth. Each data  
packet must be sent down separately and acknowledged by the remote site. This  
process takes time. In order to expedite the delivery of data packets to our  
end-users, HUGHES has developed a patented technology for aggregating those  
packets and sending all of them down simultaneously. VPNs encrypt each data  
packet, which prevents our technology from aggregating the data packets and  
reduces the throughput significantly.  
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Typical operating system settings A  
This chapter explains how to configure Windows and MacIntosh operating  
system settings so that your computer can communicate with the DW6000.  
If DHCP is not enabled on your DW6000, you have been assigned a static  
IP address. To check if DHCP is enabled, go to User InterfaceSystem  
InformationSoftware Configuration. If DHCP is not enabled on your  
DW6000, you need to set up an IP address manually on your computer. This  
is referred to as static configuration since the computer's IP address remains  
the same across restarts.  
– If you are using a Windows system, follow the instructions in  
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– If you are using a MacIntosh system, follow the instructions in  
If DHCP has been enabled, follow the instructions in the sections listed  
below.  
– If you are using a Windows system, follow the instructions in  
– If you are using a MacIntosh system, follow the instructions in  
If you are using the DW6000 with a network, you must have already installed an  
Ethernet hub or wireless base station, network interface cards (NICs) in the  
computers that will be on your local area network (LAN), and if necessary  
connected the computers to the Ethernet hub with Ethernet cable. See  
Note: Remember you must carry out the relevant instructions for each of the  
computers or other devices on your LAN that you want to have access to the  
Internet.  
Note: Home networking equipment required but not included. For network setup,  
support and configuration, contact your network hardware manufacturer and/or  
operating system software developer (HUGHES is not responsible for home  
network management or troubleshooting). Simultaneous use of high bandwidth  
applications by multiple users may result in degradation of speed. Actual speeds  
may vary. Speed and uninterrupted use of service are not guaranteed.  
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ConfiguringWindows The instructions for configuring a Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP system  
with a static IP address vary slightly. Find the appropriate instructions for your  
system and follow them.  
for a DW6000 with a  
static IP address  
As you manually configure the client computers you will enter:  
IP Address. You need a valid IP address for each computer. Make sure the  
address does not conflict with any other computer connected to the  
DW6000. You can obtain the entire list of available addresses for use with  
your DW6000 from the Frequently Asked Questions section of the DW6000  
System Control Center.  
Subnet Mask. This is the subnet mask assigned to your DW6000. It is  
available on the System Information page of the System Control Center.  
You would also have written this on the Quick Start Guide during  
registration.  
Default Gateway. This is the IP address of the DW6000 and is also available  
on the System Information page of the System Control Center. You would  
have also written this on the Quick Start Guide at the end of registration.  
1. Select StartSettingsControl Panel.  
Windows 98SEor ME  
2. Select Network. The Network configuration dialog box opens to the  
Configuration tab. See Figure 29.  
Figure 29: Network dialog with Configuration tab  
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol that is bound to the NIC that connects to the  
DW6000 and select Properties. In Figure 29 it is TCP/IP -> Intel (R)  
Pro/100VE Network Connection. Your system may display different  
NIC information. The TCP/IP Properties box opens to the IP Address tab.  
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Figure 30: TCP/IP Properties  
4. Select Specify an IP Address. Enter an appropriate IP address from the  
range of available IP addresses. See page 46 for more details; do not use the  
ones in the examples.  
5. In the Subnet Maskfield, enter the appropriate value as explained on  
6. Select the Gateway tab. Enter the DW6000 IP Address in the New Gateway  
7. Select Add.  
Figure 31: Enter DW6000 IP address  
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8. Select the DNS Configuration tab, and verify the following settings.  
a. Make sure Enable DNS is selected.  
b. The Domain Name should be direcpc.com.  
c. Under DNS Server Search Order, you should see 198.77.116.8. If you do  
not, type it in the box and select Add.  
9. Select OK when finished to close the TCP/IP Properties box.  
10. Select OK again to close the Network dialog box.  
11. Select Yes in the window that appears to restart the computer.  
1. Select StartSettingsControl Panel.  
Windows 2000  
2. Select the Network and Dialup Connections icon. See Figure 32.  
3. Right select the Local Area Connection that connects to the DW6000 and  
select Properties. See Figure 33.  
Figure 32: Network and Dialup Connections  
Figure 33: Local Area Connections, right select, Properties  
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4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) being careful not to uncheck it and select  
Properties. See Figure 8.  
5. In the General tab, select Use the following IP address. Enter an appropriate  
IP Address from the range of available IP addresses as explained on  
6. Enter 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask.  
7. Enter the DW6000 IP address as the Default Gateway.  
8. Enter 198.77.116.8 for the Preferred DNS server field. See Figure 9.  
9. Select OK to save and close Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.  
10. Select close again to save and close Local Area Connection Properties.  
11. Reboot the PC, if necessary.  
Figure 34: Local Area Connection Properties  
Figure 35: TCP/IP Properties  
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1. Open the Control Panel by selecting StartControl Panel and double-select  
the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. See Figure 36.  
Note: If the Control Panel is in category view select Network and Internet  
Connections then select Network Connections.  
Windows XP  
2. A list of Network adapters will be displayed. A Local Area Connection  
must be listed under LAN or High-Speed Internet. If not, the network is not  
installed correctly.  
3. Right-select the Local Area Connection icon that represents the Network  
adapter that connects the computer to the DW6000 and select Properties.  
Note: If the Local Area Connection icon appears with a red X then check your  
connections. The red X must not be present in order for you to be successful.  
Figure 36: Network and Dialup Connections  
Figure 37: DW6000 Properties  
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4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and select Properties being careful not to  
uncheck the check box. See Figure 38.  
5. In the General tab, select Use the following IP address. Enter an  
appropriate IP address from the range of available IP address and the  
appropriate Subnet Mask for your network in the fields provided. Enter the  
IP address of the DW6000 for the Default Gateway. Enter 198.77.116.8 for  
the Preferred DNS server field. See Figure 39.  
6. Select OK to close the open dialog boxes and finish the configuration.  
7. Restart the computer even if Windows does not require you to do so. This  
will ensure that the network settings are automatically reset.  
Figure 38: TCP/IP Properties  
Figure 39:  
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when DHCP is  
enabled  
1. On the client computer, go to StartSettingsControl Panel and  
double-click Network. See Figure 40.  
Windows 98SE and ME  
Note: On Windows ME computers, choose View All Control Panel Options to see  
the Network icon.  
2. A list of network components will be displayed. See Figure 41.  
Figure 40: Control Panel  
Figure 41: Network window  
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3. Select the TCP/IP entry associated with Network Interface Card (NIC) and  
then select Properties. The TCP/IP Properties window appears. See  
4. In the IP Address tab, select Obtain an IP address automatically.  
5. Select the Gateway tab. Remove any installed gateways by selecting them  
and selecting Remove. See Figure 43.  
6. Select the Disable DNS radio button on the DNS Configuration tab.  
7. Select OK to accept the updates for the TCP/IP properties  
8. Select OK to close the list of network components. Windows may request  
the installation CD-ROM to complete updating the TCP/IP settings.  
9. Restart the computer if it does not do so automatically.  
Figure 42: TCP/IP Properties  
Figure 43: Gateway tab  
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1. On the client computer, go to StartSettingsControl Panel and  
double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.  
Windows 2000  
2. A list of network adapters appears. See Figure 44. The Local Area  
Connection adapter must be listed. If it is not, the network is not installed  
correctly.  
3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon that represents the network  
adapter that connects the computer to the DW6000 and select Properties.  
The Local Area Connections Properties window appears. See Figure 45.  
4. Ensure that the Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  
are installed and checked. If NetBEUI is installed, uninstall it.  
Figure 44: Network and Dial-up Connections  
Figure 45: Local Area Connection Properties  
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5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Be careful not to uncheck the checkbox.  
6. Select the Properties button. The Internet Protocol Properties window  
appears. See Figure 46.  
7. Ensure that both Obtain an IP Address Automatically and Obtain DNS  
Server Address Automatically are selected. If not, select them.  
8. Select OK to close the open dialog boxes and finish the configuration.  
9. Restart the computer even if Windows does not require you to do so. This  
will ensure that the network settings are automatically reset.  
Figure 46: Internet Protocol Properties  
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1. Go to StartSettingsControl Panel. Double-click the Network and  
Dial-up Connections icon.  
Windows XP  
Note: If the Control Panel is in category view select Network and Internet  
Connections then select Network Connections.  
2. A list of network adapters will be displayed. A Local Area Connection must  
be listed under LAN or High-Speed Internet. If not, the network is not  
installed correctly. See Figure 47.  
3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon that represents the Network  
adapter that connects the computer to the Satellite Gateway and select  
Properties.  
Note: If the Local Area Connection icon appears with a red X then check your  
connections. The red X must not be present in order for you to be successful.  
4. Ensure that the Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  
are installed and checked. If NetBEUI is installed, uninstall it. See  
5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and select Properties. See Figure 49.  
Note: Be careful not to uncheck the Internet Protocol when you select it  
6. Ensure that both Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server  
address automatically options are selected. If not, select them.  
7. Select OK to close the open dialog boxes and finish the configuration.  
8. Restart the computer even if Windows does not require you to do so. This  
will ensure that the network settings are automatically reset.  
Figure 47: Network Connections  
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Figure 48: Local Area Connection Properties  
Figure 49: Internet Protocol Properties  
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Configuring a  
Follow the steps below to configure a DW6000 with a static IP address on a  
MacIntosh system.  
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MacIntosh for a  
DW6000 with a static  
IP address  
1. Select System Preferences from the Mac interface. The Systems  
Preference menu appears.  
2. Select the Network icon. The Network screen appears. See Figure 51.  
3. Select the Configure drop-down list. See Figure 52.  
4. Select Manually.  
5. Type the appropriate IP address from the range of available IP addresses in  
the IP Address field. See page 45 for details. Do not use the numbers in the  
examples, which are for illustrative purposes only.  
6. Select the Apply Now button. The Mac is now configured.  
Network icon  
Figure 50: Mac Systems Preferences menu  
Figure 51: Mac Network screen  
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Figure 52: Select Manually from the Configure drop-down list  
Configuring a  
MacIntosh when  
DHCP is enabled  
Follow the steps below to configure a DW6000 with DHCP enabled on a  
MacIntosh system.  
1. Select System Preferences from the Mac interface. The Systems  
Preference menu appears.  
2. Select the Network icon. The Network screen appears.  
3. Select the Configure drop-down list. See Figure 55.  
4. Select Using DHCP. Notice the IP Address field grays out.  
5. Select the Apply Now button. The Mac is now configured.  
Network icon  
Figure 53: Mac Systems Preferences menu  
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Figure 54: Mac Network screen  
Figure 55: Select Manually from the Configure drop-down list  
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Home Networking B  
The DW6000, in combination with an antenna, can provide satellite  
connectivity for multiple computers on a wireless or wired (Ethernet) local area  
network (LAN). After the DW6000 and network are installed, every computer  
on the network can surf the Internet via the satellite signal.  
Note: Connect multiple home computers and laptops to a single DIRECWAY  
Internet connection at no additional cost. Home networking equipment required but  
not included. For network setup, support and configuration, contact your network  
hardware manufacturer and/or operating system software developer (HUGHES is  
not responsible for home network management or troubleshooting). Simultaneous  
use of high bandwidth applications by multiple users may result in degradation of  
speed. Actual speeds may vary. Speed and uninterrupted use of service are not  
guaranteed.  
If you connect the DW6000 to a LAN, you must:  
Install and configure an Ethernet hub (or a router if you have a static IP  
address) or wireless network base station.  
Install and configure a network interface card (NIC) (also called adapters)  
in each computer you want to connect to the network. The NICs must be set  
to auto-negotiate. Refer to the manufacturer’s installation instructions.  
If using a wired network, connect the computers to the Ethernet hub with  
Ethernet cable.  
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Wireless networks are easy to install because you don’t have to run any cables.  
Instead, a wireless base station is connected to the DW6000 Ethernet port.  
Wireless NICs are installed in each computer you want on the network. These  
components are available at most computer supply stores and outlets.  
Basic wireless  
considerations  
The base station processes the output from the DW6000 and broadcasts it to the  
computers on the network via radio waves. This is especially an advantage if  
you use laptops, because the computer can receive the radio waves at any  
location in the building that the signal can reach, and thus can easily be moved  
around.  
Just remember that wireless signals will not penetrate metal or water. In  
addition, check that any base station you plan to use broadcasts signals as far as  
you will need them. Some base stations broadcast signals 200 feet or more in  
each direction; others broadcast shorter distances.  
Wireless  
base station  
Satellite  
Inroute  
(to NOC)  
Mac  
DIRECWAY  
Network  
PC  
Operations  
Center (NOC)  
Outroute  
(from NOC)  
Antenna  
DW6000  
Internet  
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Ethernet hubs, cables, and NICS can be purchased at most computer supply  
stores or outlets. They are relatively inexpensive and easy to install. The  
Ethernet interface must support auto-negotiate, a feature that enables  
compatibility and inter-operability among Ethernet devices.  
Basic Ethernet  
considerations  
Select an Ethernet hub based on how many computers or other devices you will  
connect to the network, and how fast you need the data connection to be. (In  
network terminology, each computer connected to the network is called a host.)  
You may decide that an older 10Mbps Ethernet connection will meet your  
needs. However, if the users on your network will share large files or play  
computer games, you may wish to install a 100Mbps Ethernet hub. Some hubs  
enable the network to use both speeds.  
Cat5 (Category 5) Ethernet cable is the minimum recommended and supports  
Fast Ethernet (100Mbps). If you think that the network or devices on the  
network may use the recently developed Gigabit Ethernet (1Gbps) in the future,  
you may want to consider installing Cat5e Ethernet cable now.  
When you install the cable, either run it inside your walls or secure it to floor  
baseboards and doorway frames. Never use staples to secure Ethernet cable.  
Always leave some slack in the cable in case you have to repair it, which usually  
involves cutting away a damaged section.  
Remember that prepared Ethernet cable--cable that already has RJ-45 jacks  
installed at the ends--are usually available in lengths of no more than 50 feet. If  
the cable run will be longer than 50 feet, you can use a kit to install the RG-45  
jacks at both ends of the cable. (This is called terminating the cable.) The kits  
are available at some electronic supply or home supply stores. If you do not feel  
comfortable installing Ethernet cable yourself, contact a professional installer.  
Satellite  
Ethernet  
hub  
Inroute  
(to NOC)  
Mac  
DIRECWAY  
Network  
Operations  
Center (NOC)  
Outroute  
(from NOC)  
PC  
Antenna  
Internet  
DW6000  
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B
D
Base station - a device in a wireless network that  
processes and routes data from computers,  
modems (including satellite modems) and other  
devices on the network.  
Dotted decimal notation - An IP address  
consists of 32 bits. Rather than working with 32  
bits at a time, it is a common practice to segment  
the 32 bits of an IP address into four 8-bit fields  
called octets. Each octet is converted to a  
decimal number (the Base 10 numbering  
system) in the range 0-255 and separated by a  
period (a dot).  
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) -  
Allows automatic IP address assignment to  
computers on a network. This simplifies  
network configuration on your computers. Since  
your DIRECWAY unit implements DHCP  
Server functionality, you just need to configure  
your computers to "Obtain IP Address  
automatically" (which is the default setting).  
The computers would get both IP Address and  
DNS IP Address from your DIRECWAY unit.  
E
Ethernet - the technology most commonly used  
on wired and wireless networks.  
Ethernet cable - the cable used in wired  
networks using Ethernet technology. Category 5  
Ethernet cable is recommended for the  
DW6000.  
Ethernet hub - a device in a wired network that  
processes and routes data from computers,  
modems (including satellite modems), and other  
devices on the network.  
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Host - In packet- and message-switching  
communications networks, the collection of  
hardware and software that makes use of packet  
or message switching to support user-to-user,  
i.e., end-to-end, communications, interprocess  
communications, and distributed data  
processing. More simply, a server or computer  
on a LAN or on the Internet. The computer is  
reachable via the TCP/IP protocol suite from  
other computers.  
I
Internet protocol (IP) - The method or protocol  
by which data is sent from one computer to  
another on the Internet. Each computer (known  
as a host) on the Internet has at least one IP  
address that uniquely identifies it from all other  
computers on the Internet. The protocol within  
TCP/IP that governs the breakup of data  
messages into packets, routing the packets from  
sender to destination network and station, and  
reassembling the packets into the original data  
messages at the destination.  
Internet service provider (ISP) - A business that  
supplies Internet connectivity services to  
individuals, businesses, and organizations.  
Some ISPs are large national or multinational  
corporations that offer access in many locations,  
while others are limited to a single city or  
region.IP address - a 32-bit number that  
identifies each sender or receiver of information  
that is sent in packets across the Internet. An IP  
address has two parts: the identifier of a  
particular network on the Internet and an  
identifier of the particular device (which can be  
a server or a workstation) within that network.  
On the Internet itself - that is, between the router  
that move packets from one point to another  
along the route - only the network part of the  
address is looked at.  
L
Local area network (LAN) - a group of  
computers and associated devices that share a  
common communications line and typically  
share the resources of a single processor or  
server.  
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N
Network Address Translation (NAT) - provides  
IP address translation from the LAN. Two  
standard types of NAT are Network Address  
Port Translation (NAPT) and Basic NAT.  
Another flavor, Simple NAT, is provided by  
DIRECWAY to facilitate this feature in  
corporate networks where the LAN addresses  
are sparsely allocated.  
Network interface cards (NIC) - cards used in  
wired and wireless networks to process signals.  
Network Operations Center (NOC) - The heart  
of the DIRECWAY system. This central office  
has multiple connections to the Internet  
backbone. Your requests are received over the  
satellite, transmitted over the backbones to the  
Internet sites, and the responses received from  
the sites are transmitted back to you over the  
satellite.  
Network Address Translation (NAT)- a method  
of connecting multiple computers to the Internet  
(or any other IP network) using one IP address.  
P
Performance enhancing proxy (PEP) - Also  
referred to as TCP Acceleration. This is a  
proprietary protocol provided by DIRECWAY  
for use over the satellite link to optimize  
performance for TCP/IP based applications,  
including faster downloads over satellite.  
Post Office Protocol (version 3) (POP3) - A  
protocol used to retrieve email from your mail  
server.  
Protocol - An agreed upon, standardized format  
for communicating between computers or  
devices.  
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S
T
Signal quality factor (SQF) - an integer value  
from 0-99 that indicates the strength of the  
received satellite signal relative to noise.  
Subnet mask - a 32-bit value that is used to  
distinguish the network ID from the host ID in  
an arbitrary IP address. Each host on a network  
requires a subnet mask.  
TCP/IP internet protocol suite - the basic  
communication language or protocol of the  
Internet.  
TCP Acceleration - see PEP.  
Transmission control protocol (TCP) - a set of  
rules (protocol) used along with the Internet  
Protocol (IP) to send data in the form of  
message units between computers over the  
Internet. While IP takes care of handling the  
actual delivery of the data, TCP takes care of  
keeping track of the individual units of data  
(called packets) that a message is divided into  
for efficient routing through the Internet.  
Turbo Page - software that prefetches objects  
from Web sites you visit to speed up surfing.  
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Index  
A
I
R
auto-negotiate 61, 63  
Internet Connectivity 32  
Receive 15  
Receive Status 10, 11  
Reception Info 9, 11  
B
L
Bad Key Frames 11  
LAN 15  
links 9  
S
C
Satellite section 13  
Signal Strength 10  
Software Configuration section 13  
Software Download Status 10  
static IP address 45  
System 15  
system indicators 8  
System Info 9  
System Information 13  
System Status 9, 10  
local area network 1  
local area network (LAN) 45, 61  
Category 5) Ethernet cable 63  
Commission Status 10  
Connectivity Test 9, 14, 30  
Connectivity Test Menu 14  
Contact Tech Support 9  
Control Center 1, 7  
M
maintenance 2  
Microsoft Outlook 2000 22  
Microsoft Outlook 2002 22  
myDIRECWAY 9  
cooling vents 2  
D
myDIRECWAY.com 14  
DHCP 45  
DW6000 Info section 13  
T
N
TCP Acceleration Status 10  
terminating 63  
Transmission Info 9, 12  
Transmit 15  
Transmit Status 10, 12  
troubleshooting 25  
Netscape 23  
network 5  
network interface card (NIC) 61  
network interface cards  
(NICs) 1, 45  
E
e-mail 19  
Ethernet 61  
Ethernet cable 1, 45, 61  
Ethernet hub 45, 61  
Ethernet hubs 63  
Ethernet port 15  
Ethernet port LED 16  
Eudora 23  
Number of Failed  
Transmissions 12  
Number of Packets submitted for  
transmission 12  
Number of Successful  
Transmissions 12  
U
User Interface is accessed 8  
V
F
Value Added Resellers (VARs) 19  
View Help Topics 9  
View System Status 9  
virus 32  
O
Fatal Error Indication 15  
Fatal error indication 33  
firewall 32  
operating platforms 5  
Outlook Express 19  
Frames Received 11  
Frames with Errors 11  
P
W
pedestal base 38  
Ping 30  
Weather and Signal Strength 15  
wireless 61  
H
Power 15  
prepared Ethernet cable 63  
wireless base station 1, 45, 62  
wireless network base station 61  
Wireless networks 62  
Help Menu 14  
Home 8  
host 63  
Index 69  
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