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FREE Standard professional installation of satellite-internet

Standard professional installation of satellite-internet is included with all HughesNet service plans. Let our professionals install your satellite-internet so you can begin surfing the internet with speeds like never before. Once you've placed your order, a HughesNet -certified installer will contact you to schedule the install of your satellite-internet. He will arrive with all of the equipment needed to get your HughesNet service connected. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires that only trained professionals may install two-way satellite systems, like HughesNet.

Our installer will bring out the following Brand new equipment to complete your satellite-internet installation:

  • HughesNet HN7000s Modem
  • HughesNet Satellite Antenna
  • Up 100 ft. of Dual RG6 Coax Cable
  • A dual coax wall jack
  • 5 ft. Cat5 Ethernet Cable.
  • Antenna LNB and transmit radio
  • Tri-mast Mounting hardware

A standard residential satellite-internet installation includes:

  • Free Delivery of your HughesNet Equipment by your Certified installer on the day of installation.
  • No trip charges for remote locations
  • On the day of installation a, free site survey to determine the best location of your new dish.
    • If we can't get you a signal you don't pay a dime
    • You can cancel at anytime before your system is completely installed at no charge to you.
  • Installing the HughesNet modem and connecting it to your PC.
  • Mounting and grounding the antenna at an approved location at your residence. The location must have a line of sight to the satellite and it must be accessible with a 25-foot ladder.
    • Antennas must be mounted a minimum of 5 ft. off the ground and out of reach of small children.
    • Wall mounts cannot be mounted to surfaces or building materials that cannot support the wall mount (for example, stucco, aluminum siding, or vinyl siding).
  • Drilling one exterior point of entry, one interior point of entry, and installing one wall jack at the IDU and PC location.
  • Using an installer laptop to obtain pointing parameters and conduct a cross-polarization test of the HughesNet system to verify receipt of satellite signal.
  • Installing and routing two exterior RG-6 coaxial cables from the antenna assembly, through the exterior point of entry, through the interior point of entry, to the wall jack. A standard residential installation includes 100 ft. of cable for each cable run.
  • Connecting ground wire from the ground block to a NEC-approved bonding point.
  • Installing and weather-sealing appropriate cable bushing, wall penetrations, and mounting locations.
  • Using an installer laptop to obtain pointing parameters and conduct a cross-polarization test of the HughesNet system to verify receipt of satellite signal.
  • Activating and commissioning your HughesNet system with your permission.
  • Demonstrating your HughesNet system is operational by browsing the Internet.
  • Cleaning up debris from your residence after the installation is complete.
  • Completing the Installation Leave-Behind Sheet and obtaining your signature on the appropriate form.

The best thing about installing HughesNet high-speed Internet service is that we do all of the work. Just like that, you're surfing the Internet at speeds like never before.

Our certified HughesNet installer will install your HughesNet system when it is convenient for you.

Our installer will bring out the following Brand New equipment to complete your installation:

  • HughesNet HN7000s Modem
  • HughesNet Satellite Antenna
  • Antenna LNB and transmit radio
  • Tri-mast Mounting hardware
  • Pole Mount if needed
  • Non-penetrating roof mount if needed
  • Up 150 ft. of Dual RG6 Coax Cable
  • A dual coax wall jack
  • 15 ft. Cat5 Ethernet Cable.
  • All HughesNet Approved fittings seals and hardware to complete your job.

A standard Commercial installation includes:

  • Ground pole mount (9 ft. total length)
  • Non-penetrating roof mount (3 x 3 ft. or 4 x 4 ft.)
  • Free Delivery of your HughesNet Equipment by your Certified installer on the day of installation.
  • No trip charges for remote locations
  • On the day of installation a, free site survey to determine the best location of your new dish.
  • If we can't get you a signal you don't pay a dime
  • You can cancel at anytime before your system is completely installed at no charge to you.
  • Installing the HughesNet modem and connecting it to your PC.
  • Mounting and grounding the antenna at an approved location at your residence. The location must have a line of sight to the satellite and it must be accessible with a 25-foot ladder.
    • Antennas must be mounted a minimum of 5 ft. off the ground and out of reach of small children.
    • Wall mounts cannot be mounted to surfaces or building materials that cannot support the wall mount (for example, stucco, aluminum siding, or vinyl siding).
  • Drilling one exterior point of entry, one interior point of entry, and installing one wall jack at the IDU and PC location.
  • Using an installer laptop to obtain pointing parameters and conduct a cross-polarization test of the HughesNet system to verify receipt of satellite signal.
  • Installing and routing two exterior RG-6 coaxial cables from the antenna assembly, through the exterior point of entry, through the interior point of entry, to the wall jack. A standard Commercial installation includes 150 ft. of cable for each cable run.
  • Connecting ground wire from the ground block to a NEC-approved bonding point.
  • Installing and weather-sealing appropriate cable bushing, wall penetrations, and mounting locations.
  • Using an installer laptop to obtain pointing parameters and conduct a cross-polarization test of the HughesNet system to verify receipt of satellite signal.
  • Activating and commissioning your HughesNet system with your permission.
  • Demonstrating your HughesNet system is operational by browsing the Internet.
  • Cleaning up debris from your residence after the installation is complete.
  • Completing the Installation Leave-Behind Sheet and obtaining your signature on the appropriate form.

Most installation can be covered under standard installation.

Non-Standard Installation Fees apply when additional labor and materials are required to complete an installation that exceeds the parameters of a standard installation as it is described above.

Description Price

Computer Networking (Varies based on complexity and number of computers) Not available with all installation companies. Per Quote

  • .74m Standard RG-6 cable (including pulling of cable) over 100 feet.
  • .98m Standard RG-6 cable (including pulling of cable) over 150 feet. $0.50/ft.
  • Ground Wire in excess of 35 ft (includes labor to install). $1.00/ft.
  • Antenna Pole Mount (Schedule 40 pipe): Minimum of 5 feet above ground with 36-42 inches below ground set in concrete per FCC requirements. Includes up to 25 feet of soft ground trenching of cable. Conduit not included nor required. $125
  • (Included in .98 installations)
  • Tall Pole mounts over 6 feet out of ground Per Quote
  • Cable Trenching (per linear foot for earth trenching and backfill beyond 25 feet) $2.00/ft.
  • Cable Trenching (asphalt or concrete) Per Quote
  • Conduit (1/2-inch PVC) $1.00/ft.
  • Interior Wall cable run $55.00/wall

A standard installation does not include:

  • Networking computers or connections to local area networks (LANs).
  • RG-6 coaxial cable over 100 ft. if your system uses a .74m antenna.
  • RG-6 coaxial cable over 150 ft. if your system uses a .98m antenna.
  • Drilling through more than one exterior and one interior wall.
  • Installing the antenna at a location not accessible with a 25-ft. ladder.
  • Special cable requirements, such as routing coaxial cable through attics, basements, or walls.
  • Relocating DIRECTV receivers.
  • Complex or custom installations, such as installing special moldings or cosmetic hardware to hide exposed cables.
  • Pole mount or custom mount if one is deemed necessary by your installer.
  • Removing or repairing previously mounted equipment.
  • Special site surveys to determine the optimal location for your HughesNet antenna.

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Direct Sat Broadband is an authorized dealer of HughesNet services and Hughes products available in the contiguous United States. Equipment requires professional installation. HughesNet service may be sold separately from hardware. The HughesNet service is subject to the Fair Access Policy and speeds may vary. HughesNet is a registered trademark of Hughes Network Services, LLC. All rights reserved. For more information, please visit legal.hughesnet.com.

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