Can I use wireless home networking with WildBlue?
Yes. WildBlue is compatible with all major wireless home networking products. • Do customers have to have a phone line in addition to the satellite connection? No. WildBlue offers an efficient 2-way broadband connection that requires no phone lines. • Do I need a southern line of sight to receive a signal from your satellite? Yes. You will need a clear view of the southern sky to receive a signal from the WildBlue satellite. Back to top Technical Information: How fast is this service? How does it compare to cable modems and DSL? WildBlue’s always-on broadband Internet connection provides a user experience similar to most DSL services. We offer download speeds of up to 1.5 Mbps – more than 30 times faster than today’s dial-up speeds. We offer upload speeds up to 256 Kbps. WildBlue’s high bandwidth opens up a window to a world of rich content that is largely unavailable through dial-up modems. • What operating systems are compatible with the WildBlue service? Windows/PC: Windows 2000 or
Yes. WildBlue is compatible with all major wireless home networking products. Do customers need to have a phone line in addition to the satellite connection? No. WildBlue offers an efficient 2-way broadband connection that requires no phone lines. Do I need a southern line of sight to receive a signal from your satellite? Yes. You will need a clear view of the southern sky to receive a signal from the WildBlue satellite. What is the installation process like? Can I install my own dish? WildBlue professional installers install equipment and activate WildBlue’s broadband service at your chosen location. The satellite mini-dish is about 26 inches x 28 inches. A cable from the dish connects to a satellite modem (a small box usually placed next to the computer), which connects to your computer via an Ethernet connection. Installation requires an installation professional to make sure that the dish is pointed at the satellite accurately and to verify that all connections are made properly. S
