VPN, DW6000, HNS7000S ???

[amkazen]

HI, I would like to determine the best path forward to attempt using VPN on HughesNet, or if I should go to Wild Blue, or even go to a wireless Internet Service (http://www.7cities.net/html_folder/wireless.html).  The latter 3 services are the only choices I have given where I live, and I have at least one neighbor using each of the above systems.

I do plan on trying Wild Blue and the Wireless service in the next week or so, but I also would like to try HughesNet.

I have a DW6000 modem.  The company I work for requires the use of a Cryptocard and VPN to access my office desktop from my house, or even to just gain access to the companies servies and not my office desktop.  The only thing I can do right now is log into my company email with the cryptocard.  I have tried the VPN access and it failed.

I spoke with HughesNet and was told the following:

  1.  I need to upgrade from the DW6000 to the HN7000S modem

  2.  I need to upgrade my plan from the residential consumer plan of $62.99 per month to the residental professional plus plan for $89.95 per month, which includes a static IP address.

  3.  I was also told I could go to the business / small home office plan for $109.95 which includes 5 static IP addresses, and I would have to get the larger dish (.98 m & 2 W radio ?) and the HN7000S modem.

I would say 99% of my computer use is browsing, email, and paying bills.  However, with gas prices climbing, I am seriously beginning to consider asking my company to let me work for home.  However, I need to know I can do that reliably before asking.

Thanks for letting me know if VPN will work with the DW6000 or if I need to upgrade, etc.

amkazen

[tommie gorman]

First of all amkazen if wireless service is available stop right there. Get it and your problems will be over right there. It is not good to even attempt that on satelite. It sucks.

Good luck.

[granpa]

Tommie is only half right about the wireless in your case. I believe for VPN you will need a Static IP and I only know about Hughes offering it with the choices you have.

As for you needing to upgrade to the HN7000S modem they are trying to get you to commit with a contract, any used system with the 7000 series modem will worl as long as it is clear (no money owed Hughes).

If you know how to set up the 2-way sat you can get help through Montana Satellite otherwise you will need to hire Hughes installer, not the same as a TV dish.

[amkazen]

Hi,

Thanks for the answers.  I am not too keen on going to the wireless service as I have better Internet connections than my neighbors do.  Also, they intermittently do not have any service for days and the provider never seems to have an answer.  I am fairly pleased with Hughesnet for my purposes.  But, I think from your answers and doing more reading on the Net about VPN and satellite, it is a no go.  Thanks again.

[granpa]

Hi,

I am fairly pleased with Hughesnet for my purposes.  But, I think from your answers and doing more reading on the Net about VPN and satellite, it is a no go.  Thanks again.

Here is more information on the VPN and static IP. http://www.dslreports.com/faq/13545

I don't know if you have done any research here but there are very knowledgeable people here the have been with 2-way since existence and there are some installers that post also. Be sure to sign up (also free ) since answers come more frequent if known your serious.