Re: Satellite Internet

Thanks Carl.  I'll do some research on VPN since we're currently using it
now for the corporate network.  If I can't use VPN with satellite then
that's going to severely limit my ability to work at my present job
remotely.   Hmm....time for a new job....:-)


Shannon O'Donnell
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl Galgano" <cgalgano2@ediconsulting.com>
To: "'Midrange Systems Technical Discussion'" <midrange-l@midrange.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 8:32 AM
Subject: RE: Satellite Internet


> Shannon:
> I have installed many one way satellite system, and they work well, but as
> you know requires a dial up connection for the uplink traffic.  I have not
> messed with two way satellite.  However, I did some research for a client
> about 2-3 months ago, and found that there are some issues (performance
> related) using a VPN connection over the satellite.  I believe I found the
> info on Direct PC/Hughes web site.  Good luck.
> cjg
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: midrange-l-bounces@midrange.com
> [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@midrange.com] On Behalf Of Shannon O'Donnell
> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 10:10 PM
> To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
> Subject: Satellite Internet
>
>
> To all:
>
> I'm moving the the country, way, way back in the sticks actually, in about
a
> month.  I'm exploring my internet options for out there and the choices
are
> pretty slim.  Local dial-up is not available and calling an AOL or similar
> number will be cost prohibitive.
>
> So...I'm looking at Satellite internet service.  However, I have zero
> experience with it and don't know anyone who currently uses it.
>
> So...if anyone out there is using two-way Satellite internet service such
as
> Starband or the DirecTV Two-Way service and can give me some feedback
either
> here or offline on your experiences, I would greatly appreciate it!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Shannon O'Donnell
> sodonnell@snap-ebooks.com
>
>
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