Hello
So glad you responded, I included my info this time at the bottom.
I tried the LW 4 fixed that you suggested.
I still have only 1 bar and the brick wall showing.

I must be missing a step or something
I am connecting during peak times -sat aft., after work
I don't believe I have gone over my 24 hr download allowance.
(haven't been able to really connect.

I will call Hughesnet regarding security right now.
I have never used LW on Hughesnet before

Thanks for any more help
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LW 4.12.4
Mac G4 OSX 0.4.11
512 MB
router config: UPnP
Listen port:3907

Hughesnet Basic
download 550 kbps up to 1.0 mbps
upload up to 299 kbps
(they do throttle if u go over yr 24 hr allowance)