Additional Equipment; Use A Surge Protector; Requirements For Ifl Cables, Connectors, And Ground Blocks - Hughes HughesNet HN9000 Installation Manual

• Ethernet cable.
To install the satellite modem, antenna assembly, and IFL cables you also need the additional items listed below.
• Antenna.
• IFL cables, cable connectors, and ground blocks – You need enough cable to connect the satellite modem to the
antenna (transmit cable and receive cable). For additional information, see Requirements for IFL cables, connectors,
and ground blocks on page 11.
• Laptop computer (installer computer) with Internet Explorer browser installed.
• DAPT – A small device that guides the installer through the antenna pointing process and displays pointing values.
• Squinter – A tool used to fine point the antenna by capturing the satellite signal from different portions of the antenna
reflector surface. The squinter type depends on the radio assembly to be installed, as explained in the Ka-Band
Antenna Pointing Guide (1037663-0001).
• Fine azimuth pointing tool – Required for some antenna models.
• GPS receiver – The GPS receiver must give readings accurate to 1/1000 minute (for example, 60 degrees, 15.152
minutes).
• Installation Reference Sheet – This document describes the work to be done and provides important information that
needs to be entered on the installation screens—the Terminal site name or ID and parameters that are required for
installation.
No tools are required to install the modem. For tools needed to install the antenna mount and antenna and point the
antenna, see:
• Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide (1035678-0001)
• Ka-Band Antenna Pointing Guide (1037663-0001)
• The installation manual for the antenna model you are installing.

Additional equipment

This section discusses additional equipment that is recommended and equipment you may need depending on the specific
installation.

Use a surge protector

The customer is advised to provide a surge protector (recommended). If a surge protector is not present, connect the
modem power supply to a wall outlet or other power source.
A suitable surge protector is recommended to protect the satellite modem from possible damage due to power surges.

Requirements for IFL cables, connectors, and ground blocks

You must use approved cable types and connectors to connect the indoor unit to the outdoor satellite antenna. Suitable
ground blocks are required.
For a list of approved coaxial cable types for the IFL between the antenna and the satellite modem, see Field Service
Bulletin (FSB), IFL Cable, Approved List (with lengths) for Spaceway Domestic Installations (FSB_080202_01). The
FSB lists the maximum cable length for each approved cable type, for each available radio type.
For requirements for IFL cable connectors and ground blocks, see Field Service Bulletin (FSB), HNS Broadband
Requirements for RG-6 and RG-11 IFL Cable Connectors, Ground Blocks, and Ground Block Location
(FSB_050518_01).
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