Chapter 1 • Introduction
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter discusses the following topics:
• Scope and audience on page 1
• System requirements on page 2
• Contact information on page 2
• How the remote terminal works on page 3
• Antenna installation and service on page 4
• HN7000S overview on page 5
• HN7700S overview on page 6
• Using the pedestal base on page 10
• Operating precautions on page 10
• Operating precautions on page 10
Scope and audience
This guide describes the features and operation of the Hughes
HN7000S and HN7700S remote terminals. The HN7000S is a
satellite-based remote terminal designed for Internet access for
consumers and Small Office Home Office (SOHO) entrepreneurs.
The HN7700S is an enterprise-class broadband communications
solution used by business customers.
This manual is intended for users in the United States and Canada
and in other (international) countries. Certain information may
vary depending on the user’s location. This manual identifies
such differences where applicable.
The guide is directed to end users of the equipment, including
consumers, small office entrepreneurs, telecommunications
managers, planners, and technicians.
In this guide, the terms remote terminal and terminal refer to both
an HN7000S and an HN7700S model remote terminal. The terms
HN7000S and HN7700S are used when it is necessary to
differentiate between the two models.