Re: Direcway Satellite Broadband & Linux
From: perry379 (vincentperry_at_starband.net)
Date: 01/18/05
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Date: 17 Jan 2005 16:40:09 -0800
Cyberbear wrote:
> In article <3c32df5d_2@corp.newsgroups.com>, "ynotssor" <ynotssorAT
> hotmailNo! dot SpAm! com> wrote:
>
> > "Jody Thigpen" <jthigpen@jtnewmedia.com> wrote in message
> > news:iZnY7.6341$4d5.70912@rwcrnsc54...
> >>
> >> That's kind of what I was thinking would be the worst case
scenario.
> >> Setting up a proxy running windows and pointing the other systems
to it
> >> as a gateway. Thanks for the help. The techs at Direcway
actually
> >> told me that they were able to use Linux on the connection in
their own
> >> personal setups, but wouldn't give me any details. I'm sure
because
> >> Direcway doesn't support Linux. Maybe one of their techs reads
this
> >> group and wouldn't mind letting us in on the "secret" ? haha.
> > [...]
> >
> > I suspect that the M$ Windows is really only necessary to run the
> > antenna alignment software, in which case WINE or dual-boot will
> > suffice. One aims the parabolic, which is attached to the
proprietary
> > box (in many ways similar to a DSL/cable-modem router), with an
RJ45 on
> > your LAN side, at the calculated azimuth and elevation for your
> > location. When the software detects a download signal that means
you're
> > close, then one uses a dialup connection to the alignment server at
> > DirecWay (sp?) to communicate with the satellite, and by following
the
> > adjustment instructions on the software screen, one is able to
align (as
> > precisely as possible) the transmit focus, which will include the
> > receive as well (which is certainly a _much_bigger_ footprint).
> >
> > Once that alignment is verified and the signal is adequate in both
> > directions, the modem connection can be dropped. The Linux/other
> > machines plug into the hub/switch, and with proper configuration
> > (depending on dhcp or static IP, gateway designation) you're up and
> > running.
> >
> > IF what I've been told is true. =B^)
> >
> > Of course, because of the frequencies and power involved in the
> > microwave transmission portion of the link, it is required by
Federal
> > Law that an FCC "certified" technician perform the installation,
unlike
> > the receive-only satellite TV stuff that any motorhome jockey can
> > perform.
> >
> >
> > tony
> >
> >
> >
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>
> Could be true. But it depends on whether the Direcway system uses any
> acceleration software on their network. Due to the latency of
requests on
> satellite systems, most satellite providers use a caching system
where
> provider's NOC gets the page you request all at once, and sends it to
> your PC rather than have your PC make multiple requests for all parts
of
> the web page. This acceleration software often runs on Windows only.
> Thus, if you run linux ( or BSD, Solaris, Mac ) on the system without
a
> Windows "helper" machine, you wil get very slow performance ( if any
at
> all ).
>
> The best thing to do is do some searching on the Direcway or DirecPC
> newsgroups. Also, contact DircWay ( go to web site ) and check on the
way
> the system works and what software is required.
Linux is easiest to use with the DW6000 units. They can also be setup
with the DW4000 and 4020 units but the 6000 is a stand alone and does
not require software to be put onto your computer to run the modem.
The DWSCC is accessed through any browser, such as Internet Explorer
or Netscape at a standard URL at www.direcwaysupport.com. Follow the
steps below.
Go to Start→Programs→Internet Explorer (or Netscape). The browser
interface appears.
Place the cursor in the Internet Explorer Address bar or the Netscape
Location Bar.
Type http://www.direcwaysupport.com
Press ENTER. The Homepage appears.
The interface will also respond to the IP address 192.168.0.1 if
entered into the address bar of the browser.
Note: The steps are written for Internet Explorer or Netscape, but the
procedure is similar for any browser.
If the IP address does not respond, check that the computer is
configured to obtain an IP addresses automatically. If not, configure
the PC to obtain an address automatically. Restart the computer and
try accessing the DWSCC again. If you cannot access the DWSCC, try to
ping the DIRECWAY unit to confirm it is connected to the network and
functioning.
In Windows, open the Run dialog box by selecting Start→Run. Type
Command and click OK.
Type ping 192.168.0.1. Press Enter.
If the client fails to receive a response to its ping, the computer
will report that no packets were received. There are issues with either
the network hardware or configuration. Check the LAN connections and
refer to the instructions that were provided with the network hardware,
and retry the ping test.
this will at least get you started and see if you can get into the
modems. Good Luck
DirecWay Tech.
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