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FAST Activation Procedure via the SLM-5650A Front Panel
Chapter 7. FRONT PANEL OPERATION for complete information about using
this interface.
Do these steps:
1. Before contacting Comtech EF Data Product Support to order FAST feature upgrades,
obtain and record the modem's motherboard serial number:
a. From the front panel main SELECT: menu, select Utility►FAST, and then press
b. The modem's 9-digit motherboard "S/N" is displayed on the Utility►FAST
c. Record the Serial Number:
2. View the currently installed features. Proceed as follows:
a. From the front panel main SELECT: menu, select Utility►FAST, and then press
b. From the SELECT: Utility ►FAST menu, select View Options, and then press
c. Use the up and down arrow keys (▲▼) to scroll through the list of available FAST
3. Contact Comtech EF Data Product Support to order features:
a. Provide the unit Serial Number to the Product Support representative.
b. Identify and purchase the desired FAST option(s).
c. Obtain the invoice, the 20-digit FAST Access Code(s), and the FAST option
4. Enter the FAST Access Code (each FAST Access Code is submitted separately):
a. Depending on the FAST option, press [CLR] until you return to the SELECT:
b. Use the ◄ ► arrow keys to select Enter Modem Code, and press [ENT].
c. Use the arrow keys (▲▼◄ ►) to carefully enter each register-specific 20-
d. Press [ENT]. The modem responds with "Configured Successfully" if the FAST
Repeat the FAST Access Code entry procedure. Should the code entry error persist, contact
Comtech EF Data Product Support for further assistance.
FAST Activation Procedure
[ENT].
screen top line, to the right.
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[ENT].
[ENTER].
options – 01 through 30. Options are identified on each screen as 'Installed' or 'Not
Installed'. Any that are 'Not Installed' may be purchased as a FAST upgrade.
activation instructions.
Utility►FAST menu.
character FAST Access Code.
upgrade is accepted; the modem then resets to its newly-incorporated default
configuration. However, if an invalid code is entered, the following message
displays:
That FAST code has been rejected.
(ENTER or CLEAR)
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SLM-5650A Satellite Modem
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