Satellite internet question [RE-wrenches]

[Jason Lerner]

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Hey Brian,
  Of the seven Starband systems we were a part of two are still up  
and running,  and those two had to buy new modems.  Configuring these  
modems to have multiple users almost stumped our best and brightest,   
and after they got them running would not even use them because they  
didn't want Starband on their computers.  Starband is not MAC  
friendly,  and tech support is impossible.  Most people have switched  
to Direcway, and of those folks two modems needed to be replaced,   
after that was done everyone has been pretty satisfied,  albiet they  
are still quirky.  We just found out the Direcway's modems will not  
support port forwarding so If you want to put in a webcam with its  
own IP or something, it will not work.  Check out  http:// 
www.airwhidbey.com/default.php?id=5  Or  call my Hero Tom Lawless at  
360 279-0578 in Oak Harbor,  He helped me set up a 5.5 mile wireless  
connection.
Best,
Jason Lerner
Waldron Power and Light Co.
(360) 317-4980
On Feb 3, 2006, at 10:12 AM, Brian Vick wrote:

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> Wrenches,
>
>  Way back in Aug of '04 their was some talk about satellite  
> broadband on the list and a couple of folks said to wait for  
> Wildblue instead of Starband or Direcway. Have opinions changed? We  
> are searching for good feedback on any of the choices. Online  
> reviews swing from great to horrible on services, so I am reluctant  
> to believe them. Is there specific hardware or system we should  
> look at over another?
>
> Thanks,
>
> BRIAN VICK
> Whidbey Sun & Wind
> Renewable Energy Systems
> 360-678-7131
> brian at whidbeysunwind.com
> 987 Wanamaker Rd
> Coupeville, WA. 98239
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