HughesNet Commissioning Rules are used to determine which satellite your HughesNet system will need to be pointed to for service in your location at the date of activation for the equipment you are activating.  HughesNet Changes these rules from time to time to even out the number of users across the variety of satellites available.

When your certified professional installer installer your system, he or she should be aware of the current default satellite and point your dish to that satellite, so that once your system is commissioned, he or she won't have to re-point you to a different satellite.  If you are unable to see the default satellite, your installer can contact HughesNet to request a satellite change.  He or She will probably charge additional for this service as it could take 20 - 60 minutes for this change to be processed.  You can also request that we request a satellite change with HughesNet on your behalf by filling out our Satellite Change Request Form.  Please note that we will bill the credit card submitted with the change order $50.00 for our satellite change request services.

We will do our best to keep this information updated as best we can, however we cannot guarantee this information to be true and correct at all times.

HughesNet / DirecWay Satellite Based Commissioning Rules - Effective from 4/29/08 -  Download

HughesNet / DirecWay Satellite Based Commissioning File (SBC File for modem) - Effective from 11AM EST on 04/24/08 - Download

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