Connect to a system via satellite

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although you need to purchase all the components. DocShuttle Administrator will let you set up separate accounts for your dictators, and set privileges for which MT's work on which accounts and do they have QA privileges. Also allows you to upload templates to the FTP site for use by all transcribers. So you have to buy Administrator for sure. DocShuttle Client is for anyone who transcribes (including yourself), it lets you download files from the ftp site. When you click on the voice file, it brings up templates that you choose from. DocShuttle Dictator is for the docs. What I like about Dictator is you can set it to work with the Olympus recorder so that when the doc docks the recorder, it automatically imports to the Olympus program, and erases the file from the recorder. Then DocShuttle Dictator can be set up to automatically, say every 4 hours, import from the Olympus program and upload new files to the ftp site and download finished files. I have found that the front desk girls can sink your account by not being able to figure out how to upload or download files. I just did an install with DocShuttle and you should have seen the doc's eyes light up when he docked his recorder and it all went automatically. Also the files stay in the local box and get uploaded to the ftp site so there's always a copy at the doc's office for back up. It also marks the files with a coded number that includes the date, dictator, etc. And at the end of the month, you can run reports that will give you MSWord data such as characters or lines to you can do a line count without opening every single file. Files can be encrypted if you want.

This program is ideal if you have more than one MT working with you. If you are working alone, they just came out with an email program that would work for just an independent contractor working at home for a doc.

Scott and his crew have worked hard on making DS very user friendly, which as I said, is a must because of the front office ladies. Their support is excellent. Just get past the first lady because she usually doesn't know what she is talking about.

one more word - MAKE SURE you purchase the Dongle. You get unlimited installs with the dongle - otherwise three installs and they want you to buy another license. email me with any more questions - I've been using DS for a few years now and am very happy with it

You may want to attach an external monitor (I don't) or use a box of some kind to elevate the computer.  They have boxes at the office supply store in the computer area that have trays for storage or a place to put your keyboard and that is about the right height.  I would also suggest an external mouse.   If you need a new keyboard/mouse I'd go wireless.  If you want to be somewhat mobile, like sitting in the backyard in the shade unhooking and hooking everything up gets to be a pain and if you just want to diddle and not work you can use the laptop keyboard and not have to take the other keyboard and mouse. 

If you are used to a large monitor that is probably your biggest adjustment, the rest is fairly easy and may take some trial and error to get everything worked out. 

I used them for years. I didn't pay any attention to their rate, above -- but it doesn't matter how fast you type. You could sit there and NOT type, and you're still paying $1.80 for every hour you're hooked up.

And by the way, there are several dictators I'm 1:1 on. Not many though!

Basically, you need to have an available network (also called hot spot) that will allow you to connect to the Internet. The card is only hardware, not the actual network.

stick I have a menu come up that asks what I want to do, view, copy to  a file, etc.    Once they are in a folder you can send pictures as an attachment or copy the picture to the e-mail.   If you send as attachment when you request attachment it will ask you to search for whatever it is you want to attach, if you want to include a picture in the e-mail  right click on the picture and one of the options that comes up is to e-mail picture.  Just follow the directions. 

I am using a wired PC with a DSL connection.  Last night I set up a new wireless router and a laptop.  I had to have Linksys help me so I know we did it how they told me.  Both computers can connect to the internet, but now on my wired PC I cannot connect to my clients.  I have one I connect to with VPN and another over the internet through Citrix.  That one I can connect to initially, but it keeps disconnecting itself.  Help anyone?

When you're there, let the computer search for the network and when it is recognized, connect to it. You will need to enter a passcode if it is a secured network (which it should be). You can save that confirguration to your laptop for future visits. It's really the same process as with a wireless router at home.

Now, if neither router is wireless, you can get a cable from places like Staples that will connect directly into your laptop and the back of the router. You will still need to set up the laptop as described above but, again, that configuration can be saved.

I live in a small town and we don't have Starbucks, Panera, etc., close by but the public library has a wireless network that I can connect to for free; you might want to check into that option as well.

The biggest thing you should be concerned with is that you are operating on a secure network and that information going across the network is at the very least encrypted according to HIPAA standards.

I had that same problem and switched to a satellite company called Wild Blue.  Have had no problems since.

with a VPN.  Word of caution...because sure that the system you rent/buy is one where the upload is as fast as you can get.  VPNs require reciprocal signal (that is up and down the line "pings" to remain connected).  When I had DirecWay, I could run 786 in download, but I would run at 48 upload, which is slower than a 56.6 dialup modem!  For ages, I had to DL from the dish, UL with the phone line, what a pain!

Ask plenty of questions is the long and short of this.  Be sure you have it fast enough uploading to run a VPN.

I have an account that is Dictaphone ExText. Moving  and won't have access to DSL. Is anyone using satellite and how do you like it. Was told I could use it but might be slow. Need to know if it's worth the cost or not. Thanks

and just started using it today. We also moved and recently had to switch. I've been working all day and haven't had any problems whatsoever.  I was told that what we have is faster than DSL. We're on a 512 mb download connection.  The price monthly is about the same as we had before, but the initial hook up is where they get you. Fortunately, the people we bought the house from had the satellite already installed, so we just had to pay a hook up fee rather than new set up. 

I'm getting Hughesnet installed next week.  I live in a rural area too with no  chance of cable or DSL in sight.  I called Wildblue and they told me they weren't doing any more installations in my area due to Wildblue "turning off the satellite beam to my area." 

Anyway, to have Hughesnet cost me $99 up front and then I get a $50 Visa gift card rebate.  The lowest speed package is $69.99, the highest $199 with 3 in-between.  I'm starting out low and will move up as needed.  You have to sign a 24-month contract.  This is all where I live in Ohio.  If you're running VPN, the speed will be cut in half though.

I can't wait. Been struggling with dialup too long and it has caused a lot of problems with work, not to mention its hard to find a job with dialup.  Also IMO it seems that everything on the internet is geared to high speed, which I really don't think is right, but that's the way it is.  I mean I don't even have fast dialup, usually 26.4, 28 if I"m lucky. I was told that has something to do with the phone line and/or access number.