Summary of Contents for GREAT ARBOR Thuraya XT-Hotspot
- Page 1 GREAT ARBOR COMMUNICATIONS Thuraya XT-Hotspot User Guide v1.2, Nov 2012 Great Arbor Communications Potomac, MD www.greatarbor.com Email: support@greatarbor.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
T able of Contents Thuraya XT-HotSpot User Guide Description Specifications LED Information Making the First Connection Manage the Hotspot Optional: On-Demand Mode ..........................7 WiFi Security ................................ 8 Port Forwarding (Redirection) ..........................9 ... -
Page 3: Fcc Statement
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. Great Arbor is a registered trademark of Great Arbor Communications, Thuraya is a registered trademark of Thuraya Telecommunications. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. -
Page 4: National Restrictions
National restrictions This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Country Restriction Reason/remark Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited to 10 mW... -
Page 5: Package Contents
Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: Thuraya XT-Hotspot Portable Battery Powered Wireless N Router • Power Adapter • USB Cable • USB Hub (required to interface the XT-Hotspot correctly to lower speed devices like the Thuraya-XT phone) •... -
Page 6: Description
Chapter Description he XT-Hotspot is a compact, portable, 802.11n WiFi Router with a USB port which can be interfaced to Thuraya XT phones with GmPRS packet data connections. The XT-Hotspot has an internal battery and internal WiFi antenna providing WiFi access to the Internet to mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.) up to a distance of about 100 feet. -
Page 7: Making The First Connection
Chapter Making the First Connection tart by connecting the Thuraya XT Phone to the bundled USB hub via the Thuraya XT data USB cable (not included in package). Connect the USB hub to the standard size USB port of the Thuraya-XT hotspot (the current version of the XT-Hotspot requires a USB hub in the middle to interface properly to lower speed USB devices like the Thuraya-XT phone). -
Page 8: Optional: On-Demand Mode
Figure 2. In this page the interface shows the status of the GMPRS connection. If you need to GMPRS view or edit the GMPRS access configuration then click the button in the GMPRS row. Edit Figure 2 Main Interfaces Page This will open up the GMPRS configuration screen as shown in Figure 3. -
Page 9: Wifi Security
PC or other user device connected to the XT-Hotspot (via WiFi or LAN) attempts to access the Internet, the XT-Hotspot will initiate a GmPRS connection. Enter the time after which the XT-Hotspot should automatically disconnect the connection in case of no activity (180 seconds is recommended). Setting the time to 0 changes the XT-Hotspot from Automatic Mode back to Always-On mode in which it will automatically open a connection and keep it up after being powered up. -
Page 10: Port Forwarding (Redirection)
Figure 5 Wireless Status Overview Figure 6 Wireless Security Configuration For increased security, you can also change the password for access to the XT-Hotspot. Select System and then . Put in the new password, confirm it and click Administration Save & Apply Port Forwarding (Redirection) Port Forwarding can be used to redirect incoming GmPRS connections to servers on the LAN side of the XT-Hotspot. -
Page 11: Reset Router To Factory Defaults And Upgrade Firmware
Occasionally a new version of firmware may be released by Great Arbor to add more capabilities or fix defects. To upgrade the firmware go to the “Flash new firmware image” section in the same web page (see Figure 8) and uncheck the Keep settings box. - Page 12 To prevent unintended GmPRS connections which could cause high charges, it is recommended that you power off the XT-Hotspot when not in use. Great Arbor disclaims all responsibility for inadvertent connections due to software/hardware malfunction, user configuration, or misuse of the XT-Hotspot.
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Page 13: Troubleshooting
System Log Status to support@greatarbor.com. Remote access to Great Arbor engineers can be provided by connecting a PC to the Internet via the PC LAN connection and using WiFi to connect the PC to the XT-Hotspot. A PC screen sharing program like TeamViewer can be used on the PC to provide remote access to the laptop. -
Page 14: Warranty
Any other defects that are not caused by workmanship, technique, product quality and the like. • Notices As for any direct or indirect loss caused by abnormal use of the product, Great Arbor shall only be liable for the • duties that are stipulated by relevant state law.
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