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Review
these three sections to determine if you can get StarBand high-speed
Internet via satellite.
1:
Do you have line of sight to StarBand satellites?
2. Does your computer meet the minimum specifications?
3. Is StarBand right for your needs?
Step
1: Click
here to determine if you have line of sight to a StarBand satellite.
Step
2: Review the minimum computer specifications below.
StarBand
currently has two satellite modems available, each with slightly
different computer specifications and performance levels.
With
the StarBand Model 360™ modem, the computer must meet the following
specifications:
- Must
be directly connected to a PC
- Operating
systems: Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE, 2000, Me or XP
- 64
MB RAM; 128 MB RAM for Windows® XP and Windows® 2000
- Pentium-class
processor
- 120
MB of available hard-drive space
- CD-ROM
drive
- Available
Ethernet or USB port
With
the StarBand 480 Pro™ modem, the computer must meet the following
specifications:
- Operating
systems: Compatible with operating systems that support TCP/IP
protocol (Call Center support limited to Windows 98, 98 SE, Me,
2000 Professional, XP and Macintosh OS 9, OS X)
- CD-ROM
drive
- Ethernet
port
- Currently
only available for StarBand Small Office service
Step
3: Determine which service is right for your needs.
Which
service is right for me?
StarBand has two services: StarBand Residential
and StarBand Small Office. Click here to
determine to see which StarBand service meets your needs.
| StarBand
Service |
Install
Location |
Download
Speeds |
| Upload
Speeds |
| Model
360 |
480
Pro |
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VPN
Usage? |
Static
IP Offered? |
Internet
Sharing? |
#
E-mail Accts |
Residential
|
Home
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Up
to 500 Kbps
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Similar
to dial-up
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N/A
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No
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No
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No
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10
with 10 MB of storage each
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Small
Office
|
Home
or Office
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Up
to 1 Mbps
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Similar
to dial-up
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100
kbps in Turbo Mode*
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Yes,
1 included; 3 more for $19.99/mo. (480 Pro only)
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Yes
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15
with 15 MB of storage each
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I
want to learn more, please contact me!
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