Satellite internet on multiple PCs? Is it possible through a router?

vycadin · 01-03-2005, 10:03 AM

I have a question, I recently got satellite internet installed.. and was wondering if it is possible to set it up on multiple PCs via a router or not?
Either having the signal go into the router and out to PCs, or into a computer, out to a router, and into other PCs.

Is this at all possible with satellite internet or broadband?

Im asking this question as I have a router, and not a switch (or hub) which would be easier to set up.
Id appreciate any feedback, TXS!

johnwill · 01-03-2005, 11:33 AM

It depends on what your satellite connection looks like. Many are USB connections, if so you'll probably be stuck using ICS.

vycadin · 01-03-2005, 12:48 PM

It has an entrance for both usb/network cables.

johnwill · 01-03-2005, 03:45 PM

If it will connect to a PC on the Ethernet without any special software installed on the PC, it should work with a router.

vycadin · 01-04-2005, 05:37 AM

well, you have to install a software for it with their CD. The thing is, I tried plugging it into the router, and the router out to other PCs, and it doesnt work. What kind of configurations would I need to do it?

johnwill · 01-04-2005, 05:08 PM

I'd have to know a lot more about the specific type of connection. I have never tinkered with satallite Internet, so I'm less than truly expert.

With the Internet connected to a single machine and connected, how about opening a DOS window and typing:

IPCONFIG /ALL >C:RESULT.TXT

Open C:\RESULT.TXT with Notepad and copy/paste the entire results here.

vycadin · 01-27-2005, 05:44 PM

sorry 4 the delay, haven´t gotten online in a while. Well, I finally configured it with a hub and its workin.. TXS though.

01-03-2005, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
vycadin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 10 OS: XP Pro	Satellite internet on multiple PCs? Is it possible through a router? I have a question, I recently got satellite internet installed.. and was wondering if it is possible to set it up on multiple PCs via a router or not? Either having the signal go into the router and out to PCs, or into a computer, out to a router, and into other PCs. Is this at all possible with satellite internet or broadband? Im asking this question as I have a router, and not a switch (or hub) which would be easier to set up. Id appreciate any feedback, TXS! Last edited by vycadin : 01-03-2005 at 10:04 AM.

01-03-2005, 11:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	It depends on what your satellite connection looks like. Many are USB connections, if so you'll probably be stuck using ICS. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-03-2005, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	If it will connect to a PC on the Ethernet without any special software installed on the PC, it should work with a router. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-04-2005, 05:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	I'd have to know a lot more about the specific type of connection. I have never tinkered with satallite Internet, so I'm less than truly expert. With the Internet connected to a single machine and connected, how about opening a DOS window and typing: IPCONFIG /ALL >C:RESULT.TXT Open C:\RESULT.TXT with Notepad and copy/paste the entire results here. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-03-2005, 12:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
vycadin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 10 OS: XP Pro	It has an entrance for both usb/network cables.

01-04-2005, 05:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
vycadin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 10 OS: XP Pro	well, you have to install a software for it with their CD. The thing is, I tried plugging it into the router, and the router out to other PCs, and it doesnt work. What kind of configurations would I need to do it?

01-27-2005, 05:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
vycadin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 10 OS: XP Pro	sorry 4 the delay, haven´t gotten online in a while. Well, I finally configured it with a hub and its workin.. TXS though.