Power on and auto-pointing
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Chapter 3: Assembly & start up
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Assemb
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The modem then enters the network and begins passing user traffic. This pointing
algorithm uses Cobham's proven technology that is currently deployed in thousands of
terminals around the world.
3.3.1
To stow the antenna
Set the antenna into the stow position before moving the vehicle.
To stow the antenna using the keypad and display
To learn how to use the keypad see
1. Press
OK
to scroll to the
COMMAND
page and press
OK
again to access the page.
2. Press
until
STOW
is selected, and press
OK
.
3. Wait until the status shows
STOWED
.
To stow the antenna using the web interface
1. Connect a PC to the LAN1 connector.
2. Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address of the EXPLORER 5075GX. The
default IP address is http://192.168.0.1
.
3. Type in the user name
admin
and the password
1234
(default) to access the Dashboard
as an administrator.
4. Click the button
Stow
.
5. Wait until the status shows
Stowed
.
To stow the antenna using the hand crank
1. Make sure the power is switched off.
2. Align the antenna positioner with the enclosure.
Note
As a safety precaution, the modem is automatically inhibited from transmitting
until the unit has locked on to the satellite and acquired the network.
WARNING!
Be aware of pinch points while the antenna is being positioned,
deployed or stowed.
Figure 3-9: To stow the antenna using the web interface