Hughes Network Systems HNS9201 Manual Do Utilizador
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BGAN Terminal User's Guide
C
ONNECTING TO THE
N
ETWORK
Establishing a connection with the network requires the careful
orientation of the BGAN Terminal towards the Satellite, a process
called pointing. The more precise the pointing, the faster your data
called pointing. The more precise the pointing, the faster your data
can travel over the network. When pointing is complete, you can
register the Terminal with the BGAN network.
To register with the network:
1. Use the LaunchPad Pointing Wizard to step through the process
of pointing your Terminal, and register with the network. Follow
the on-screen instructions for details.
2. When you are registered with the network, the LaunchPad
window displays, containing the following:
Launch Bar − click on any icon to display the associated tab,
where you can perform LaunchPad functions.
The Launch Bar options include:
− Data Connections − connecting to the Internet to browse
Web sites and send and receive emails, and also using
advanced applications such as video and FTP. Refer to
About Data for details.
About Data for details.
− Text Message Options − sending and receiving text
messages. Refer to About Text for details.
− Phone Options − monitoring call records. Refer to About
Phone for details.
− Usage information − providing data usage and call
duration information. Refer to Monitoring Usage for
details.
− Services information − listing Service Provider support
options. Refer to Using Services for details.