Using A Computer; Choosing An Interface For Data Connection - Inmarsat EXPLORER 500 User Manual

Using a computer

Choosing an interface for data connection

The EXPLORER 500 has three types of interface for data connection: LAN, USB and Bluetooth.
The following table shows some characteristics of each interface, to help you choose the right
interface for your application.
Interface
LAN
USB
Bluetooth
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Power
Amount of Setup
Consumption
High None
(or very little)
Low Some setup necessary
Medium Can be complicated,
depending on
operating system.
Using a computer
Chapter 4: Using the interfaces
Range
Up to 100 m of cable
Up to 5 m of cable
Wireless connection.
Up to 100 m depending on the
transmitter in the computer and on
the transmission conditions.
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