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Table of Contents

3

Important Safety Information

17

Types of Warnings Used in this Manual
17

About this Document

19

Organization and Updates
19
Scope and Audience
19
- Audience Profile
  19
Conventions
21
Related Publications
21
Revision Record
22

Chapter 1 Introduction

23

Chapter 2

30

Installing the DW6000 Using Satellite-Based

30

Commissioning (SBC)

30

System Pre-Installation
32
- Installation PC Requirements
  32
- Customer Installation Requirements
  32
Summary of DW6000 Installation Process
34
Post-Installation Tasks
35
DW6000 Items Required for Installation
36
- Qualifying the Customer's PC with the Qualification Tool
  36
- Items Required for Installation
  36
Installing the Antenna Assembly
37
The Power Supply
38
- AC/DC Power Supply
  39
- DC/DC Power Supply
  39
Assembling the DW6000 and Connecting It to the Installer PC
40
- Orienting Pedestal Base and DW6000
  40
- DW6000 Ridges
  41
- Two Front Guides
  41
- Pedestal Base Clip
  41
- Connecting Component Interconnection Cables
  42
Powering up and Reading the DW6000 LED Display
43
Uploading the SBC Configuration File to the DW6000
45
- Advanced Page
  45
- Setup Screen
  46
- Configuration File Upload Screen
  46
Commissioning the DW6000
48
- Antenna Location
  49
- Receive Pointing
  53
- Receive Pointing Results
  54
- Cross Pol
  55
- Manual Cross-Pol Warning Message
  55
- Manual Cross-Pol Test Results
  56
- Registration in Progress
  58
- Secure Connection
  58
- Registration Information (to be Recorded on Quick Start Guide)
  60
- Registration Complete - Restart
  61
Post-Installation Tasks
62

Chapter 3 The System Control Center

67

Reception Info
67
Advanced
67
Transmission Info
67
System Control Center Overview
68
Accessing the System Control Center
69
The Home Page
71
- System Indicators
  71
- Links
  72
  - System Status
    72
  - Connectivity Test
    72
  - Help
    72
System Status Page
73
Reception Information Page
74
- Receive Status Messages
  75
Transmission Information Page
78
- Transmit Status Messages
  79
System Information Page
83
The Connectivity Test Link
84
- Network Operations Center (NOC) Connectivity
  84
- System Information
  84
- Connectivity Test
  85
- The Help Menu
  86
- Help Menu
  86
Advanced Pages
87

Chapter 4 DW6000 Leds and Troubleshooting

89

Overview
89
Cannot Surf but Can Access the System Control Center
90
Cannot Access the System Control Center
96
The DW6000 Leds
96
- Fatal Error Indication
  98
- All Leds off
  99
- Checking the Power LED
  99
- Checking the LAN LED
  100
- LAN LED Is Lit
  101
  - If LAN LED Stays Lit
    101
  - If LAN LED Goes Dark
    101
Device Other than Computer Connected to DW6000
102
- Problem: Receive LED Not on
  102
- Problem: System LED Not Lit
  102
- Problem: Power LED Not on
  103
- Problem: Power LED Blinking
  103
- DW6000 Leds
  104

Appendix A Installing the DW6000 Using Dial-Up Commissioning

105

System Pre-Installation
105
- Installation PC Requirements
  105
- Customer Installation Requirements
  106
Summary of DW6000 Installation Process
107
Installing the Antenna Assembly
108
Post-Installation Tasks
108
Installing the Installation Software
109
Installing the DW6000 Using a Modem
111
- Items Required for Installation
  112
- Qualifying the Customer's PC with the Qualification Tool
  113
The Power Supply
113
- AC/DC Power Supply
  114
- DC/DC Power Supply
  114
Modem Installation Method
115
- Orienting Pedestal Base and DW6000
  116
- DW6000 Ridges
  116
- Two Front Guides
  117
- Pedestal Base Clip
  117
Powering up and Reading the DW6000 LED Display
119
- Obtaining the IP Address and Testing the Ethernet Connection97
  119
- TCP/IP Properties Screen
  120
- Successful Ping
  120
- Failed Ping
  120
Running the DW6000 Installation Software, Commissioning, and Registering the Customer
121
Post-Commissioning
127
- Peaking the Satellite Signal
  127
- Antenna Location; Verify ZIP Code
  127
- Antenna Pointing - Satellite Parameters Screen
  128
- Antenna Pointing - Receiver Screen
  128
- Transmit Pointing Caution
  129
- Manual Cross-Pol Passed
  131
- Auto Cross-Pol
  131
- Transmit Pointing Caution
  132
- Connecting the DW6000 to the Customer's Computer
  133
- Final Cabling
  133
- Post-Installation Tasks
  134
- If the Customer Cannot Surf
  134

Appendix B Installing the DW6000 Using the Installer Console

135

Installing the DW6000 Using the Installer Console

135

Overview
135
Items Needed for Installation
136
Installing the Antenna Assembly
138
The Power Supply
139
- AC/DC Power Supply
  140
- DC/DC Power Supply
  140
- Installer Console Installation Method
  141
- Orienting Pedestal Base and DW6000
  142
- DW6000 Ridges
  142
- Two Front Guides
  143
- Pedestal Base Clip
  143
- Connecting Component Interconnection Cables
  144
Powering up and Reading the DW6000 LED Display
145
- Obtaining the IP Address and Testing the Ethernet Connection
  145
- TCP/IP Properties Screen
  146
- Successful Ping
  146
- Failed Ping
  146
Communicating with the DW6000 Via Hyperterminal
147
- Connection Description
  147
- Connect to
  148
- ASCII Setup
  149
- Initial Install Console Screen
  150
- Satellite Interface Statistics Menu
  150
- Configuring Boot Parameters
  151
- VSAT Return Path Parameter
  152
- Display Current Configuration Screen
  152
- The Installation Menu
  153
  - Antenna Pointing - Receiver
    154
  - Installation Menu
    154
  - Antenna Pointing - Receiver
    155
  - Antenna Pointing - Transmitter, Manual
    156
  - Antenna Pointing - Transmitter, Automatic
    156
  - Force Ranging
    157
Verifying Software Download
158
DW6000 Status Information Via the Installer Console
159
- DW6000 Reset
  159
Verifying Correct DW6000 Operation
160
- Display Main Statistics
  160
- Displaying Traffic Statistics
  161
- Displaying PEP Statistics
  161
- Display Traffic Statistics Screen
  161
- Display PEP Statistics Screen
  161
- The Final Test Menu
  162
Other Options
162
- Display Active Routing Table
  162
- Reset History
  162
- Reading Factory Information
  162
- Final Test Menu
  162
- Active Routing Table Display
  162

Appendix C Configuring the Installer Laptop for IP Addressing

163

Appendix D Installing VADB

171

Overview
171
Installation Procedure
172
VADB Pre-Installation
172
DW6002 LED Appearance During VADB Operation
178
Troubleshooting VADB
179

Appendix E Using the Fallback Updater Utility

181

Saving the Utility on the Installer Laptop
181
Configuring the TCP/IP Properties on the Installer Laptop
182
- Windows 98SE and ME
  182
- Control Panel
  182
- Network Window
  183
- TCP/IP Properties
  183
- Windows 2000
  184
- Network and Dial-Up Connections
  184
- Local Area Connection Properties
  184
- Internet Protocol Properties
  185
- Windows XP
  186
- Network Connections
  186
- Local Area Connection Properties
  187
- Internet Protocol Properties
  187
Updating the Fallback.bin File
188
- Successful Ping
  188
- Failed Ping
  189
Troubleshooting
190

Appendix F Disabling the Web Browser's Proxy Connection

193

Internet Explorer
193
Netscape
195

Appendix G

197

Installation Checklist

197

Installation Summary and Checklist
197

Appendix H

199

Lat/Long Decimals to Minutes Table

199

Appendix I

201

Declaration of Conformity

201

Glossary

207

Abbreviations and Acronyms

209

Index

211

Hughes DW6000 Series Manuals

Hughes DW6000 Series Installation Manual (214 pages)

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information

About this Document

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2

Installing the DW6000 Using Satellite-Based

Commissioning (SBC)

Chapter 3 The System Control Center

Chapter 4 DW6000 Leds and Troubleshooting

Appendix A Installing the DW6000 Using Dial-Up Commissioning

Appendix B Installing the DW6000 Using the Installer Console

Installing the DW6000 Using the Installer Console

Appendix C Configuring the Installer Laptop for IP Addressing

Appendix D Installing VADB

Appendix E Using the Fallback Updater Utility

Appendix F Disabling the Web Browser's Proxy Connection

Appendix G

Installation Checklist

Appendix H

Lat/Long Decimals to Minutes Table

Appendix I

Declaration of Conformity

Glossary

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Index

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