This may be better off in the Networking Forum but we'll try here first.

I have a client who is using the old DirecWay (now Hughes) 2-Way satellite system. This system is one that has the two boxes stacked for the modem and brings the connection in on a USB cable. Then for networking purposes, ICS is enabled and the connection feeds out via a patch cable to a switch.

No other broadband is available for their area. The current speeds being obtained are 790 Kbps down, and 375 Kbps up.

The client has expressed an interest in upgrading the hardware to the new modems that bring in an RJ45 handoff and bypass the USB issue. I am told this will increase the speed and reliability.

Does anyone have experience with this?

Thanks.