wa8yxm
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Just so you know.. Hughesnet is the service provider
Motosat is a value added reseller of hughes and the value they add is a combination of customer support (Hughes has cuss-some-more support) and the automatic roof mount that aims the dish at the touch of a button.
Yes, it's worth it
I have used Hughes.. So long as you are comfortable with it's limits (I am and it appears you are) it is a fantastic system.. one thing you need to know about is that there is a download limit, just what that limit is depends on your account level (how much you pay) if you exceed the limit it becomes very, very, very slow.
However most users never have an issue with that less they start downloading videos in bulk.
I've downloaded streaming audio all day and not even come close to the limit.
oh, this might help http://www.motosat.com
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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Galvanizd
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You are doing well to research before you buy. It largely depends on where you travel to and what type of internet access you need. Hughsnet has worked great for us for the last 5 years Everybody has good points here about the different systems. One item you mentioned a couple of times was the speed of the Hughsnet. Heres a website that explains some of those points and the Fair Access Policy (FAP) for Hughesnet.
http://legal.hughesnet.com/HUGHES/Rooms/DisplayPages/LayoutInitial?pageid=fairaccess&Container=com.webridge.entity.Entity[OID[BD8BE0839F414B4FB7CDDCA10EFA5369]]
Here's another for good information and answers
http://www.maxwellsatellite.com/
Its nice to see people like you wanting to share with other rvers. Unfortunately the reality of that idea could bite you. Identity theft is bad out there. Some little 13 year computer wiz can easily hack into an unprotected wi fi. Careful with online banking on a wifi system.
The other part with Hughsnet is that you paid for the equipment and the monthly access fee, usually about $59.99 to $99.00 a month to get those good internet speeds. The 1st, 2nd,, or 3rd time you get time you get FAP'd Is irritating.
Used to share wifi, stopped a while back.
Hey, come on by, I'll share a beer with ya and anybody else that comes by.
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sepisllib
Cresco, Iowa
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This past summer I made the decision to go with a good, top rated, satellite system for the acquisition of TV.
I now have that and it works surprisingly well in bad weather and even in area where one would think the trees would interfere.
In the meantime I wanted to try and see how well the various WiFi systems around the country would satisfy our needs without interfering with our lifestyle much.
While I don't absolutely "have to have" instant internet capability it would be nice. It's not an urgent need for business in other words.
As time goes on I believe I will have increasing need for better internet access - for business needs.
That said - I have the motorhome nearly all set up for our "entertainment" needs and have now located the roof access and cabinet access in which I will be able to locate the necessary Motosat system if, and or, when I must make this move.
I can now see the advantages of the Motosat but am please that I opted for seperate systems.
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wa8yxm
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I do agree.. There are many options today
in most of the places I park there is park Wi-Fi.. and in most of them there is cellular coverage and I could go with an Air Card
However not everywhere and there are many many square miles of land where my cell phone has zero bars.
With hughesnet... The "No signal" areas are usually smaller than a city block and almost never where the cell phone don't work
I am still debating weather to re-activate my Hughes account or go with an air card when I re-hit the road.
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Fulltimingman
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I use all three, the MotoSAT DataStorm (Hughes), a Verizon AirCard and a WiFi card. I use the DataStorm about 80% of the time, the AirCard just under 20% of the time and the WiFi card less than 1% of the time.
If you absolutely, positively must have internet, you need backup systems. Where you travel will significantly influence which option is the best for you. Typically the eastern U.S. is supported more fully by AirCards and is blessed with satellite internet eating trees. The western U.S. have very large areas with little or no AirCard coverage and few trees to interfere with satellite internet.
WiFi is extremely park dependent. Some parks have great WiFi systems at no extra costs, most don't. Many parks have poor WiFi systems (i.e. limited throughput, poor coverage of sites, etc) and many of them charge for the service by the day.
In none Broadband coverage areas, the speeds you get from AirCards are not much better than dialup (about 2x dialup down, and about 1.5x dialup up).
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snarley
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We have had a Hughes Datastorm automatic system for more than year and used it mainly in Mexico. Like others we are really concerned with the consequences of being fapped because we need the internet to run our business back home. We have a 375 MB daily limit and I have seen 125 MB of data in a single hour when downloading, so one has to be careful. We will allow others to check email but no unlimited access.
But some people still ask. If you are a biker , it's like asking to ride some one elses's pride and joy- you just don't ask.
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lbrandt
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Snarley,
What sat are you on in BC?
I am on 117 and plan on going to BC next year. I have been told I will have to switch to 127 to have service in BC. Can you tell me anything about this?
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RetiredbutWorking
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We have HughesNet service for our rural stick home and at first thought we would get it for our motor home. But it can be real slow. With two power users, we are constantly in FAP. A couple of software updates and a couple of streaming videos can put you over your daily limit. But until the entire continent is covered in cell towers, it is the best thing going for rural areas.
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WayneLee
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Like fulltimingman, I have the three options of internet access when on the road - HughesNet, Verizon aircard, and WiFi. For me, it is necessary to be in contact with my office on a regular basis. The addition of my HughsNet has enabled me to do that. I use my HughesNet/MotoSat system about 85% of the time and the Verizon aircard about 15% of the time. There are still many parts of the West that do not have cell coverage, and it seems that I like to park in those areas!
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Aridon
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Just so you know, if you share that internet you are essentially giving anyone with any sort of know how total access to your PC's connected and your net connection.
Meaning I could surf some child porn and make it look like you did it, install key loggers on your machines and get your pass words and even print out pictures or anything else on any printers you have connected to your network or in general make your life miserable. Imagine coming home to some nasty porn pics and your wife or kids find them. How do you explain that? It happened to a neighbor friend, the local geek decided to have some fun and teach him a lesson. His wife was less than ammused when she saw them.
Why would people do that? Because they can. They can do illegal things from your network or steal your information and use it for their own gain and you aren't going to be able to catch them.
So do yourself a favor and don't be a fool and lock down your internet and networks. All that fancy spyware and firewalls aren't going to help you when someone has access to your machine like you sitting there.
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