Can I Install Netgear Router with Hughes Satellite?

Do you have the same query on your mind if you can install Netgear router with Hughes satellite, then this is the right guide for you. Yes, the Netgear router can be connected with Hughes satellite. But how? Read the same in this post.

Know this Before Connecting Devices!

Hughes satellite or receiver has its own routing capabilities. When you connect both devices, this creates Double NAT. When two routers are connected two separate networks are created. The devices on one network will have issues communicating with the devices on the second network. To avoid this from happening, you can turn off routing capabilities on one router as use it in bridge mode. Read this to know more about bridge mode on router.

You can also use the second router as access point by connecting to first router.

We suggest you turn off WiFi capabilities of your Hughes satellite and set up Netgear router in normal router mode.

How to Install Netgear Router with Hughes Satellite?

Here are the steps to set up Netgear router with Hughes satellite after you turn WiFi off on the latter:

• Join both devices with the help of a LAN cable.
• Supply power to them.
• Connect your computer to Netgear router’s network.
• Run an internet browser to visit routerlogin.com or routerlogin.net.
• Type admin in the username and password in the password fields and log in.
• Next click on Advanced and then click Setup Wizard.
• After your network connection is detected, create a new admin password for your router.
• Answer two security questions and move next.
• You can choose to update firmware or skip this process.
• Save the settings and the router reboots.

Your Netgear router is now set up and connected to Hughes satellite. For your general information, you can also use the default IP 192.168.1.1 to access the Netgear router page.

How to Set Up Netgear Router in Access Point Mode?

If you want to use the WiFi functionalities of your Hughes satellite, then use the Netgear router in AP mode. Here’s how you can change the mode on your router:

• Use routerlogin.net or IP 192.168.1.1 to log in to your router.
• Use the updated Netgear admin details to log in to the router.
• After you reach the admin dashboard, go to Advanced > Advanced Setup.
• Select Wireless AP.
• Now select AP Mode.
• You have to choose one from the two options for Choose IP Address settings on this access point:

i. Get dynamically from existing router

ii. Enable fixed IP settings on this device

• Click Apply after you have made the required changes.

Your Netgear router is connected to Hughes satellite and is running in AP mode.

In the End

With this we put an end to this post on how to connect Netgear router with Hughes satellite.