WildBlue Satellite
WildBlue has designed a state-of-the-art Ka-band communications system
aboard Telesat’s Anik F2 satellite that covers the contiguous U.S. with
31 spot beams. Built by Boeing and launched by Arianespace, the Anik F2
satellite is one of the largest commercial satellites ever manufactured,
and is in a geostationary orbit 22,500 miles above the equator at 111.1°
West Longitude. WildBlue chose the 20/30 GHz Ka-band frequencies and a
spot-beam architecture as the most efficient and effective technology
platform to offer broadband via satellite. WildBlue’s advanced
technology and low cost structure allows us to offer consumers and small
office customers higher speeds and lower prices than other satellite
broadband companies.
WildBlue’s satellite technology allows us to modify various
parameters of the earth-to-space signals on an individual user basis so
as to adapt in real time to each user’s situation, which may change due
to weather and other factors.
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WildBlue Minidish
WildBlue’s minidish (28” x 26”) both receives signals from the WildBlue
satellite, and sends signals from the customer up to the satellite.
Using the latest microwave receive and transmit technologies, WildBlue
offers a small, efficient minidish which can be mounted on a roof, wall
or via pole mount in the ground. WildBlue provides professional
installation of the WildBlue equipment which will take approximately 2-3
hours.
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WildBlue Satellite Modem
A WildBlue modem is required to connect one or more customer PCs to the
WildBlue network. WildBlue uses standardized modem technology based on
the DOCSIS cable modem standards to offer a low-cost, small satellite
modem. WildBlue provides professional installation of the WildBlue
equipment which will take 2-3 hours.
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PC
Connected via Ethernet to the WildBlue modem, your PC will have
WildBlue’s high-speed Internet access, whether in your home or in your
small office. You may connect your PC directly to your WildBlue modem
with an Ethernet cable, or you can attach a wireless hub or router to
your WildBlue modem and connect wirelessly (using the popular 802.11
standards for example). View the minimum PC requirements. You are
required to have an up-to-date anti-virus software on your PC.
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