[linux-dvb] Re: UDP Data via DVB-s in US

[Holger Waechtler <holger@convergence.de>]

Andreas Schiffler wrote:
> Yes, I've read the dvbnet code. Finding this "nugget" was where the
> whole idea started in the first place ...
>
> Still, I am a bit confused on how to approach the whole thing. What do I
> ask the sat-provider to transmit? What kind of data will I receive?
>
> As far as I can understand its as simple as:
> - give the sat-provider a T1 drop and fire UDP packets into it
> - point dish, get a SS card & dvb drivers running, etc.
> - fire up dvbnet, choose your frequencies, PID, etc.
> - read UDP packets on LAN
> oh forgot
> - pay sat-provider big $$$ 
> What I am missing are some more details on this as they pertain to N.A.
> and any issues to watch out for. I'd also feel a lot better about this,
> if someone said "been there, done that". ;-)
Here in europe several providers offer so called 'SkyDSL' packages, 
there you send your requests via ISDN or modem to the provider and the 
returning packets arrive via satellite. Maybe you want to browse the 
mailing list archives for success stories, there were also some HOWTOs 
mentioned describing the process of setting up the connection for a 
particular provider.

I must admit that I never used this stuff on my own in a serious manner, 
so you'll better check the archives and contact the people who used it 
directly.

Holger


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