Hughes BGAN HNS-9201 Getting Started Manual page 17

17/34 Getting Started with the HNS 9201
By default, BGAN LaunchPad opens a standard IP data connection after successful registration. The
status zone reads Standard Data Connection Open. Ready for Phone, Text and Data.
Using BGAN LaunchPad during pointing and registration
Note the following about BGAN LaunchPad during pointing and registration:
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During pointing, the location shown on the coverage map is based on your previous
location. The coverage map displays your current position only after you exit pointing and
register with the network.
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During pointing, signal strength information is provided by the satellite's global beam. Once
you have registered, the signal strength is provided by the satellite's regional beam.
Therefore the signal strength bar shown in BGAN LaunchPad may change after
registration. Once you have opened a data connection, signal strength is provided by the
spot beam.
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To check the actual signal strength, go to Help > Diagnostic Report in BGAN
LaunchPad. The actual signal strength is given in the dialog box that is displayed.
TIP: You can make or receive phone calls, send and receive a text message, and
make an ISDN data connection even if you do not have an IP data connection.