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Basic Installation - National (Excluding New Brunswick)


The following is a step-by-step description of what's included when a certified Xplornet installer performs a Basic Installation:

Outside the home or building

Step 1: after locating a suitable line-of-sight to the satellite, the certified Xplornet installer will mount the outdoor unit (satellite antenna) using the standard tri-mast mount. The outdoor unit can either be wall mounted or roof mounted. Included are antenna sizes 67cm or 74cm or 98cm.

Step 2: the installer will align the antenna to achieve optimal signal reception.

Step 3: the installer will supply and run up to 150' of Xplornet approved dual RG6 cable.

Step 4: the installer will supply and install the necessary ground block on the exterior of the home or building, which will then be properly grounded according to local regulations.

Step 5: the installer will seal all exterior holes and use drip loops on all exterior cables.

Inside the home or building

Step 6: the installer will connect the satellite modem to the RG6 cables and perform the required steps to activate the service.

Step 7: finally, the installer will test the system with the installer's laptop to ensure the signal strength is working at its expected service level and Internet browsing is functioning.

Enhanced Installation - National

Additional charges may apply for any installation work that falls outside Basic Installation. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • any installation in excess of 50 km round trip from the dealer store to the customer location is subject to a fuel surcharge, or any air or water travel
  • PC clean up, which includes quarantining and/or removing viruses and spyware
  • setting up multiple PCs through a router or other Local Area Network (LAN) equipment
  • installing NIC cards
  • setting up multiple accounts on email client programs such as Outlook, Outlook Express, etc
  • running cables in excess of the lengths stated in the Basic Installation section
  • multiple runs of Ethernet cable within the home or building
  • installing the antenna away from the main home or building
  • custom routing of outdoor cables below ground (trenching) or away from main home or building
  • mounting the antenna on excessive heights (e.g. greater than standard one-storey roof)
  • snow removal or equipment removal from the installation site
  • tree or branch cutting to avoid line-of-sight obstructions
Please contact your local authorized Xplornet dealer for more information on Enhanced Installation options and pricing.

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