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Getting started
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EXPLORER
Version 03
17 September 2008
®
700

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  • Page 1 Whilst the information has been prepared by Inmarsat in good faith, and all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure its accuracy, Inmarsat makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for purpose or use of the information. Inmarsat shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind, including indirect or consequential loss, arising from use of the information and all warranties and conditions, whether express or implied by statute, common law or otherwise, are hereby excluded to the extent permitted by English law.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction About this guide Other sources of information Upgrading software Introducing the terminal Physical characteristics Interfaces Services Setting up the terminal Installing BGAN LaunchPad Installing the SIM card and battery Connecting the antenna to the transceiver Obtaining a GPS fix Connecting the terminal to your computer Registering with the network Making voice, data and text connections...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction About this guide This document introduces the EXPLORER 700 terminal, and explains how to set up the terminal for use on the BGAN network, register with the network, and set up data, voice and text connections. It is intended for first time end-users, Distribution Partners, Service Providers and anyone who wants to use a BGAN terminal to connect to the BGAN network and use network services.

  • Page 4: Introducing The Terminal

    Introducing the terminal This section introduces the physical characteristics, interfaces and services available on the Thrane & Thrane EXPLORER 700 (called the EXPLORER 700 in the rest of this document). Physical characteristics Item Specification Manufacturer Thrane & Thrane Approx. 297 mm x 399 mm x 52 mm Physical dimensions (11.7 in.

  • Page 5: Setting Up The Terminal

    Setting up the terminal This section explains how to set up the EXPLORER 700 terminal and connect to the BGAN network. The steps described are: a. Installing BGAN LaunchPad on your computer. b. Installing the SIM card and battery. c. Obtaining power and charge the battery.

  • Page 6: Installing Bgan Launchpad

    Installing the SIM card and battery To get the terminal ready for connection: a. The EXPLORER 700 has a transport latch, securing the antenna and receiver during transport. Open the latch as shown below: Getting Started with the EXPLORER 700...
  • Page 7 If required, you can detach the transceiver from the antenna, and use both components separately. Refer to the EXPLORER 700 User Manual for details. c. Use a pen or similar object to press the eject button at the SIM slot marked USIM#1, and release the SIM card holder.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Antenna To The Transceiver

    After inserting SIM card and battery, connect all relevant cables. Connecting the antenna to the transceiver The EXPLORER 700 has two connectors for connecting the antenna to the transceiver. Note the following: If you are going to use the antenna and transceiver attached as one unit, use the short antenna •...

  • Page 9: Obtaining A Gps Fix

    Switch the unit on using the power button on the left of the display. The EXPLORER 700 automatically searches for a GPS fix when first powered on.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Terminal To Your Computer

    Connect the LAN cable to the LAN port of your computer. A suitable cable is provided with the EXPLORER 700. b. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the LAN ports on the EXPLORER 700, as shown below. A message confirming the connection is displayed.
  • Page 11 If a reply is received, your computer is connected to the terminal. • You have the choice of using the EXPLORER 700 in Multi user mode or Single user mode. • Multi user mode - multiple users can share a single data connection. Each user is allocated a private IP address from the terminal’s pool of IP addresses.

  • Page 12: Registering With The Network

    Inmarsat Web site. Go to www.inmarsat.com/bgan-updates and follow the on-screen instructions. Interfacing with the BGAN terminal You have three ways of interfacing with the BGAN terminal when using the EXPLORER 700. • BGAN LaunchPad – Inmarsat’s easy to use software interface, that provides step by step instructions on connecting to the BGAN network and setting up satellite connections.
  • Page 13 Using the terminals’ built-in compass, rotate the terminal left or right until it points in the • correct horizontal direction, known as the azimuth. • Tilt the terminal slowly up or down until it points in the correct vertical direction, known as the elevation. Getting Started with the EXPLORER 700 Page 11...
  • Page 14 The status zone reads Standard Data Connection Open. Ready for Phone, Text and Data. You can make or receive phone calls, or send and receive a text message even if you do not have an IP data connection. Getting Started with the EXPLORER 700 Page 12...
  • Page 15 You can configure the terminal to automatically exit pointing and set up a data connection after power on. This feature is disabled by default, but you can enable it using the EXPLORER 700 Web interface. Refer to the “EXPLORER 700 User Manual” for details.

  • Page 16: Making Voice, Data And Text Connections

    (4kbps) or Premium (3.1kHz), go to BGAN Services > Telephony Settings in BGAN LaunchPad and select the Incoming Calls tab. Refer to “Using BGAN LaunchPad on the EXPLORER 700” for details on using this screen. To set the outgoing call quality for one or both of the analogue interfaces to Standard or º...

  • Page 17: Making An Ip Data Connection

    Before you can open an IP data connection, ensure that you have done the following: Installed a provisioned SIM card, supplied by your Service Provider. The SIM card contains • Access Control Point (APN) information, therefore Inmarsat recommends that you do not change the APN after installing the SIM card. •...
  • Page 18 By default, error correction (also called network packet retransmission) is switched on. Inmarsat recommends that you turn error correction off for UDP/IP connections, as this feature is not required for this connection type. Refer to “BGAN and IP data connections” for details.
  • Page 19 Select the required streaming connection, for example Streaming 64. The following message is displayed, asking you to confirm that you want to close your current connection and open a new connection, charged by time: Getting Started with the EXPLORER 700 Page 17...
  • Page 20 This is because each dedicated streaming connection creates a virtual IP data connection which shares the IP address of the pre-configured standard or streaming connection. For details on configuring dedicated streaming connections, refer to “BGAN LaunchPad Help” Getting Started with the EXPLORER 700 Page 18...
  • Page 21 The Standard and the Win Media connections are both open. All traffic other than Win Media data continues to use the standard connection. You can open up to 10 dedicated streaming connections in addition to your default connection. Getting Started with the EXPLORER 700 Page 19...
  • Page 22 Select the required APN from the Select APN drop-down list and click on Make default. • To check that the APN for a specific data connection is set to the default: a. Select the Data tab in BGAN LaunchPad; Getting Started with the EXPLORER 700 Page 20...
  • Page 23 Check the APN displayed in the Select APN field. If it is not correct, select the required APN from the drop-down list and click on OK. Some Distribution Partners assign usernames and passwords to the APN. You may need to enter these when accessing or changing APN details. Getting Started with the EXPLORER 700 Page 21...

  • Page 24: Making A Wireless Lan Connection

    Configure WLAN Interface dialog box is displayed, as shown below: b. Select Enable to activate the WLAN interface. c. Enter a Network Name (SSID). The default is EXPLORER 700, but you can change this if required. d. Select Enable next to Broadcast SSID to allow other users to view this access point, or Disable to hide the access point from other users.
  • Page 25 To connect to the WLAN interface, after registering the terminal with the network: a. Power up your computer and place it within wireless range of the EXPLORER 700. b. Select the EXPLORER 700 access point on your computer. The default name is EXPLORER 700.
  • Page 26 Click on Delete. The Bluetooth and WLAN interfaces may interfere with each other if they are both active. For optimum performance, do not use Bluetooth and WLAN simultaneously, or use WLAN mode 802.11a. Getting Started with the EXPLORER 700 Page 24...

  • Page 27: Making A Bluetooth Connection

    Bluetooth calls or transmit Bluetooth data. If you want to pair your device with the terminal, the default device name is “EXPLORER 700”, and the default passkey is the terminal serial number. The terminal’s serial number is found on the label on the back of the terminal.
  • Page 28 LAN interface or USB interface. Type in 192.168.0.1 into a Web browser to display the Web interface. For information on using the Web interface, refer to the “EXPLORER 700 User Manual”. b. Enable your Bluetooth device, and search for devices in range. The terminal’s default Device Name is EXPLORER 700.
  • Page 29 BGAN LaunchPad automatically detects the Bluetooth connection and you can use your device to access Bluetooth services. You cannot make a local call between two Bluetooth handsets using the EXPLORER 700. You can make a local call from a Bluetooth handset or headset to an analogue phone, or from an analogue phone to a Bluetooth handset or headset.

  • Page 30: Making An Isdn Data Connection

    Note The ISDN interface on the EXPLORER 700 comprises two connectors and supports connection of up to 8 devices simultaneously. However, if you are going to connect more than one device per interface, the devices must be self-powered. The ISDN interface can supply a maximum 1W.

  • Page 31: Sending Or Receiving A Text Message

    Connect the ISDN cable to your phone or fax machine. b. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the ISDN connectors on the EXPLORER 700. After power up and pointing, check the connection by making a phone call or sending a fax. R...
  • Page 32 Refer to “BGAN LaunchPad Help” for details on using this screen. Note When you receive a text message, the Text message icon in BGAN LaunchPad changes, and the number of new text messages displays. Getting Started with the EXPLORER 700 Page 30...

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