Satellite-Based Commissioning; Obtaining An Ip Address From The Satellite Router - Hughes HN9400 Installation Manual

Chapter 4

Satellite-based commissioning

Obtaining an IP address from the satellite router

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Satellite-based commissioning (SBC) is the preferred commissioning method. Using SBC, you
use a web-based interface on the satellite router to:
• Obtain an IP address from the router
• Verify the Ethernet connection (ping test)
• Upload the sbc.cfg file to the router
• Enter commissioning parameters
• Point the antenna
• Register the router
The satellite router contains an SBC configuration file (sbc.cfg) that contains satellite information
for SBC and the auto-commissioning server (ACS) used during commissioning. Occasionally,
new satellites are activated to support broadband service. As a result, you may be required to
upload an sbc.cfg file to the router prior to installation or manually enter satellite parameters
during router installation.
If a new sbc.cfg file is available you are instructed to download the sbc.cfg file from an
installation support web site. You must save the sbc.cfg file the installer laptop computer prior
to commissioning so you can upload it to the router.
If a new satellite is activated but a new sbc.cfg file is not available, the new satellite parameters
are distributed to you in a technical update email or in an installation specification. In this case
you must manually enter the new satellite parameters.
Note: If the service provider has provided you with an sbc.cfg file, you must complete
the procedures in Uploading the sbc.cfg file to the satellite router
the file to the router.
If you need troubleshooting information concerning satellite-based commissioning, see the
satellite router's online Help. Access this information through the System Control Center Help
link (Help → Frequently Asked Questions).
1. Make sure the installer laptop is configured to support DHCP.
2. Verify that the installer laptop is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable.
3. Open a command prompt or window on the installer laptop.
4. Type ipconfig /release.
5. Press Enter.
6. Type ipconfig /renew.
7. Press Enter.
Note: To view all IP configuration commands, open a command prompt window, type
ipconfig /help, and press Enter.
If the router does not assign IP address 192.168.0.2 to the installer laptop, restart the installer
laptop to obtain the IP address.
Commissioning the satellite router
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