What Is Included With Hughesnet Voice Installation?

For new Hughesnet® internet and Voice customers, on the day of installation your technician will arrive with the dish, the modem, and the Hughesnet Voice ATA (analog telephone adapter). The technician will install your internet service and set up and activate your Voice service. You will be required to accept the Voice Terms and Conditions prior to completing the Voice activation.

4 Ways To Use Your Security Cameras Without Using Up Your Data

Wireless surveillance cameras should provide peace-of-mind without the worry of exceeding your monthly internet data usage. Below we provide four recommendations to maximize the benefits of your home Wi-Fi security system and service plan data.

1. Use a lower resolution

Many security cameras on the market, including Nest Cam and Netgear Arlo offer both a high-definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) view. Select the SD setting to reduce bandwidth and storage.
See how to change Nest camera video quality.

2. Reduce frames per second (FPS)

A security camera only needs about 30 frames per second to capture good images. If your devices offer this setting reduce the frames per second.

3. Set record/upload intervals

Recording and uploading in real-time 24/7 will use a lot of your service plan data. Consider setting up your devices to sync at a set time once per day or use the motion/sound-based record function with a low sensitivity. Some products offer ‘mask’ areas or ‘Geofencing’ to avoid false recording motion in designated zones in order to allow for movement from pets, fans, and windows. Learn about Arlo Geofencing.

When motion is detected most systems record 30-second video clips. Shorter video recording lengths use less data, and longer video recording lengths use more data.

4. Limit number of cameras

While it’s easy to install 10 or more cameras in your home, consider that too many video streams will bog down a wireless router and degrade the performance of the security system overall and any other service or device that’s connected to the internet. Learn about Canary’s Wi-Fi requirements.

Wireless surveillance cameras troubleshooting tips:

If you experience any issues with your security cameras, refer to your product manuals first.

Visit speed test to determine if your internet connection meets the requirements of your wireless security system. Sign in to check now. You must be connected to your Hughesnet® modem.

If your device is too far from the router or you have dense wall materials in your home, you may benefit from a Wi-Fi extender, like the Hughesnet Wi-Fi Booster or Mesh Wi-Fi Node, to improve your wireless signal.

How do I Add a Wireless Router to my Internet Continuity Setup?

Adding a wireless router to your Hughesnet Internet Continuity setup:

  • Purchase a wireless router of your choice.
  • Attach the WAN/Internet port of your wireless router to Port 3 of the Automatic Failover Router (TP-Link TL-R470T+).
    • The wireless router will obtain network configuration automatically after plugging in.
  • Follow the instructions for your new wireless router on how to customize your SSIDs.
    • Example shown below is an Asus Router 
  • Connect your wireless devices to your new wireless router’s SSID (e.g. “ASUS-5G”)
  • On your wireless devices, ‘forget’ the existing SSIDs associated with your primary Internet provider and connect to your new wireless router.
    • Devices connected to your new wireless router will benefit from the automatic failover functionality.
    • You can connect to your primary internet provider’s existing wireless router/modem or Hughesnet HT2000W Modem for troubleshooting purposes. Be sure to forget the SSID afterwards, so your device automatically connects back to the new wireless router to benefit from automatic failover.

Where can I find my modem’s Admin and Wi-Fi password?

Where can I find my Wi-Fi password? 

If you have a Hughesnet® Wi-Fi modem, you’ll find your wireless (Wi-Fi) password printed on the sticker on the back of the device.  

Changing your Wi-Fi password 

It’s easy to change your Wi-Fi password. First you must access the System Control Center. The System Control Center provides access to system status, configuration information, and online documentation. To open the System Control Center, follow these steps:  
1. Open a web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer.  

2. Type www.systemcontrolcenter.com in the address bar and hit Enter. (You must be connected to your Hughesnet Modem to access the site) 

3. Click the Wi-Fi Settings link on the left side of your screen. 

  • On the Login page, enter the “Administrative Password”. 

Note: The default admin password is “admin.” Enter this password in the dialog box and click Login.   

5. Once you have logged in, you will see the Wi-Fi Settings home screen. 

6. You will see your existing password written in the Password field.  To change it, delete the existing one and type a new password. Pick something easy to remember but hard for others to guess. Finally, click ‘Save Settings’ and exit the System Control Center. 

Related FAQs:  

Click here to access the HT2000W Modem user guide. 

How Do I Pair My Device(s) To My Hughesnet Modem?

  1. See the back panel of the Hughesnet® modem. Look for the sticker pictured below:
  1. The SSIDs and the passwords for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks are listed. 
  2. Using the device you wish to pair, search for either of the two wireless network matching the SSID above. 
  3. Connect to the network. 
  4. When prompted for a password, enter the password exactly as it appears on the label on the back of the modem, referenced above.