“Is this router compatable with satellite internet service?”
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Yes it is compatible
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Wireless-N Router with 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch From my knowledge all routers are compatible with Satellite providers. However you may need to configure it to do so. Also take note that due to the cost of the bandwidth with satellite, your provider may restrict usage to a set download amount. You may have a risk factor setting a wireless network up with your satellite connection by an unauthorized use of your allotted bandwidth. So you may want to consult you provider before proceeding. Connect your satellite modem to the router with an Ethernet patch cable. Turn on your router. Allow it to complete the boot process. A new router will self-configure and automatically attach to the satellite modem. If you are connecting a router that has been used previously, press and hold the reset button for at least 30 seconds to return the router to its default, or factory, settings. Connect the router to your computer with an Ethernet patch cable. Insert one end of the cable into an Ethernet port on your router. Insert the other end into your computer's networking port. Set your network card to accept DHCP. This allows your computer to automatically obtain an IP address from the router. Open your browser. Enter the router's IP address into the browser's address bar and press the "Enter" key. Most home network routers use 192.168.1.1 as a default address. Consult your product documentation if this address doesn't work. Enter the default user name and password when prompted by the router's user interface. You will be able to find these in your documentation as well as on the manufacturer's website. Click on the "Wireless" tab on the main page of the router's user interface screen. Change the SSID name from the factory default to any name you wish. Then select "disable" on the SSID wireless broadcast option. A user needs to know the SSID to connect to a wireless network. Default names are easy to guess, especially for common brands of routers. By changing the name and disabling the name broadcast, most casual hackers will be discouraged and move on to easier targets. Click on the "Wireless Security" tab. You will be given the option to turn on several different security keys. Refer to your router's manual to determine which, if any, you wish to use. Click on "Wireless MAC Filter." This setting allows you to determine which computers are allowed to access your wireless network by MAC address. The MAC address is an address that is unique for each computer. If you have three or four computers that regularly access your network, this may be the easiest and most secure method to use. Note that this is non specific to the router. It is a generic process I came across a while back. Hope this helps
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, this router is compatible with satellite Internet service.
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