Hughes R-BGAN User Manual
Launch Pad: The Satellite IP Modem Launch Pad, displayed on your computer, is a list of options
that allow you to set up or modify Modem network and communications parameters,
monitor Modem system performance, and upgrade Modem software.
Normal Operational Mode: In this mode, the Satellite IP Modem is connected to your network,
allowing you to perform standard system activities such as Internet browsing. The other
mode of Modem operation is Pointing Mode.
mode of Modem operation is Pointing Mode.
Pointing Mode: In this mode, using the Satellite IP Modem Protractor and Compass, and
referencing the Pointing Screen for indications of signal strength, you manipulate the
Modem antenna to get the optimum GPS location and Inmarsat Regional BGAN Satellite
signal strength for your network connection. Pointing is required during Modem setup or if
signal strength for your network connection. Pointing is required during Modem setup or if
the Modem has been moved from its previous location. Once you have obtained the
best antenna position, you can enter Normal Operational Mode and be ready to
perform standard activities.
perform standard activities.
Protractor: An instrument that measures angles, the Satellite IP Modem protractor provides the
current angle of the antenna so that you can adjust it to the antenna angle specified on
the Pointing Screen.
the Pointing Screen.
QuickStart Wizard: Displayed on your computer, the Satellite IP Modem QuickStart Wizard is a
programme that guides you through the Modem installation and setup procedures,
including interface selection and antenna pointing.
SIM: Subscriber Identification Module. Your Service Provider issues you a SIM, containing your SIM
Personal Identification Number (PIN) and other security-related information. You insert the
SIM into the Satellite IP Modem SIM holder as part of Modem hardware setup. If you
configure the Modem to enable SIM PIN security, each time you invoke the Modem
Control Pad after turning on the Modem, PIN authorisation is required in order to use the
Control Pad after turning on the Modem, PIN authorisation is required in order to use the
system.
SIM PIN: A Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) Personal Identification Number (PIN) may be
supplied by your Service Provider. If SIM PIN entry is enabled on the Satellite IP Modem
Control Pad Security Management screen, a prompt requests you to enter the SIM PIN
Control Pad Security Management screen, a prompt requests you to enter the SIM PIN
each time you run the Control Pad. This helps prevent unauthorised use of your SIM.
Static IP Address: A static Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that is assigned to a
computer by an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to be its permanent address on the
Internet. Computers use IP addresses to locate and talk to each other on the Internet. If
Internet. Computers use IP addresses to locate and talk to each other on the Internet. If
Static IP addressing is enabled on the Satellite IP Modem Control Pad Network Settings
screen, you must enter an IP address supplied by your Service Provider in the Static Public
Network IP Address field that follows.
Network IP Address field that follows.
USB: The Universal Serial Bus interface is a standard protocol for many computer peripheral
devices, including modems, scanners, digital cameras, printers, and others. It is one of
the three communications interfaces supported by the Satellite IP Modem.
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