That Eric Alper

If you are using satellite internet for connectivity, you may already be feeling a little disappointed because of the speed. It is a huge back-draw, especially if you have recently moved from an urban area to a rural location. HughesNet’s Gen5 technology, however, is making it possible for every American to get reliable internet with steady speeds of up to 25 Mbps. The download speed remains constant over all their data plans.

Inclement climate and other factors count a lot when it comes to the speed of a satellite connection. These factors can slow down your internet or in some instances, they can completely sever the connectivity. If you’re facing such issues with your service then you can contact HughesNet customer service. Find out what’s causing the issue.

Although, one must remember that there can be various troubling factors that can be culprits behind a slow or bad bandwidth. Troubleshooting these properly can help ease you out a lot and you can find some answers to the dilemma even on your own.

How the satellite internet works

It works with the help of a modem and an outside dish antenna. First, the data is sent using radio signals to a gateway, which generally consists of a building that has transmission equipment. From there it is transmitted to the relevant satellite orbiting in outer space. This satellite then sends the signals back to the dish antenna outside your home, and then these signals travel through a network of cables to the modem inside your house. This modem/router is connected to your PC and you start getting internet.

As you can see, this process is a complicated one since it involves various hardware and software. A glitch at any point can cause an interruption in the signal, causing either no internet or a slow one. You can try these few steps to resolve the matter on your own before making the call to customer services.

• First, try to check if any of the data cables or wires that are connecting your HughesNet built-in Wi-Fi modem /router to the dish antenna. They may have become loose or in some cases, they may be damaged beyond repair. If you find any problem with them, just get them replaced. you can try replacing them on your own if you know which cables go where. Or, you can call customer services and get professional help to sort this matter out.
• HughesNet provides its customers with access to System Control Center online. You can simply run a connectivity check for troubleshooting ongoing problems. This test will give results about your connection and it will also check your modem for any concerns.
• The third one is the resetting/rebooting check. You can get a HughesNet modem/router at $449 or get it leased under your name at a monthly cost of $14.99. The device will have a reset button. Press it long until no lights are blinking on it. Wait for around 30 seconds and then turn it on again. In case your modem doesn’t have a reset button, just unplug your device from the power source and then plug it back in.
• The last check is on the satellite dish antenna. The direction to which it was initially pointing may have shifted. It may have toppled down if there was a recent weather event. Or, there may be dust or snow on it that you can try cleaning on your own. However, you should be very careful if the dish is placed at a height.

Try these and you may get successful in resolving the most common issues on your own. We’re also highlighting a few other reasons that may be responsible for a bad internet connection.

Viruses, malware, etc.

These are just terrible as they won’t just stop at slowing your network down. There are now some spyware and adware, which ruin your computer system so bad that you can end up losing all the data forever. So, preferably, conduct timely or scheduled scans to check the health of your HughesNet connection as well as your PC.

Weak router

The Wi-Fi signals can be weak in your house, especially if you live near the coast where most areas are damp and humid. In such situations, it is recommended that the devices should be directly connected to the modem. Some dude has already discussed above about resetting the modem/router. In case that does not work, then there may be an issue with your location. Using HughesNet Wi-Fi Extender may come in handy in such situations. It picks up the bandwidth of the strong signal and spreads it evenly throughout the house.

If the Wi-Fi signals are still weak and the issue persists, consider checking additional broadband deals  from HughesNet and see whether you need to upgrade to a higher-priced package that offers better speed, broadband and further perks.

Network sharing

Satellite internet makes use of air as the medium in which signals are traveling. The speed of your connection will already be facing higher latency in comparison with fixed broadband connections. The distances that a signal travels are far and wide. Add to this some bad weather and you have a recipe for slow/troubled connectivity. The more devices that you connect at slow speeds, the worse the problem is going to be. Moreover, your connection may be shared if there is no protection turned on. Make your account secure, allowing access to limited users.

Rain, snow, or ice

Most connections will not suffer during light rain or snowfall. This is contrary to popular belief that if there are light rain and wind then the speeds will be compromised. The reality is such that when there is heavy rain with bigger raindrops, that is when the signals are dispersed. They take more time in reaching their destination and so the speed is slowed down. It all depends upon the density of the raindrops. The same goes for snowstorms or blizzards. There are options like dish antenna heaters and covers. They can also help in keeping your outside equipment safe.

Peak hours/busy time

Any internet connection can come across slow speeds during peak hours. Rural areas have no options for connectivity, except for satellite internet. Some remote locations do offer DSL or cable. However, they are not reliable and so, they are not commonly used. When too many people are online simultaneously, the network is bound to slow down. This happens mostly during prime hours when everyone is back from work. All these users are sharing the same bandwidth. HughesNet Gen5 is targeting all such issues. The upgraded tech is finally bringing about some quality changes for the rural districts of the USA.

By Merissa Moore

Music is a wonderful form of art and entertainment and is quite a unique one, too. Unlike visual art, which is appreciated spatially (not spending a significant amount of time to perceive and understand), music is perceived temporarily (meaning that you need to take some time to appreciate it). Moreover, music creates a vast area for experimentation and creative expression. This is especially evident with songs, the lyrics of which can be translated into many languages, while the music can be appreciated and understood by anybody.

Singing Internationally

The music in the 20^th century has exploded with a variety of genres, forms, and names, from jazz and first recorded music to modern famous names like Billie Eilish, and the experimental stage. One prominent stream of music that emerged and garnered a huge audience around the world within the past 100 years or so is popular music or pop for short. Rather than being a genre, pop music represents the whole culture with a multitude of subcultures, which brought a huge impact socially and economically.

One of the most prominent characteristics of pop music is that its listeners tend to create a cult of personality around a certain artist and their works. This is one of the main reasons some pop songs become rerecorded and reinterpreted with time. In fact, many young artists start particularly by playing famous songs or, more simply, covering them. Yet, translating songs into another language requires quite a lot of talent, so you might need to address professional translation services online as you start. Some song covers are even more famous than the originals while cover versions translated to other languages might hit the charts in that country. Here are just a few examples of when translated songs got pretty high in their respective countries.

5 Popular Song Covers that Were Translated in Other Languages

• “Tutto Nero” by Caterina Caselli.

The 1966 Italian version of the Rolling Stones’ “Paint it Black” (also recorded in 1966) sung by the actress and singer Caterina Caselli has become quite popular in Italy largely because it was also used in the film “Perdono” (“forgiveness” in Italian). This version does not differ much from the original, aside from Caselli’s delivery style, which is more aggressive rather than Jagger’s melancholic, and the song sounds as if Caselli is fighting with a depressive state rather than accepting it.

• “This Love” by Bigbang.

Covering Maroon 5’s iconic hit from 2004 in 2008, a seemingly regular group of young Korean boys managed to blow up the charts in his native South Korea and give a relatively old song a new life. Although the song carries the same name, its lyrics were completely rewritten in Korean by one of the band’s members G-Dragon. This version became so famous, many people wonder who wrote the song in the first place, although both artists have contributed to its fame a lot.

• “Helden” by David Bowie.

It was quite a popular trend in the past to cover one’s own songs in different languages to ensure greater reach. While Bowie’s German version of his own hit “Heroes” did not chart in Germany upon its release, the song became very popular in the neighboring Netherlands. This version is also regarded well retrospectively with “Helden” appearing as a part of an official soundtrack to the 2019 drama “Jojo Rabbit” directed by the New Zealand director Taika Waititi.

• “Sie Liebt Dich” by the Beatles.

Another old-school song in German covered by the authors themselves. Reinterpreting their early hit “She Loves You” in 1964 specifically for their German audience, the Fab Four managed to top the German charts with “Sie Liebt Dich” entering at 7^th position and its A-side “Komm, gib mir Deine Hand” (“I Wanna Hold Your Hand”) at 1^st.

• “Afrika” by Tukuleur.

A decent modern rendition of the 1980s hit “Africa” by Toto, this 2006 version manages to showcase the modern pop interpretation and demonstrate that the song sounds just as uplifting in French. While not becoming famous worldwide, this version of the legendary song became popular in Tukuleur’s native Senegal representing their African spirit at its best.

Music of the Soul

It’s true that truly talented people sing with their soul, regardless of language. Music unites people, and those who manage to write songs covering matters that are important can make the whole world sing with them. On the other hand, other talented people manage to rewrite or recompose those songs in their native language and make the song breakthrough in their country as well. All of this only confirms the extraordinary nature of music and its strong and undoubtedly positive influence on our lives.

BIO:

Learning by experience, Merissa Moore managed to not only make herself a career as a professional writer but also become well-known and respected for her works. Every time, she gets to her task, she makes sure to experience what she writes about. That’s why as you read Merissa’s articles, it feels like you gain that experience yourself.