Pointing The Antenna - Hughes HN9500 Installation Manual

Chapter 4

Pointing the antenna

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Note: The satellite router may operate correctly when first installed even if the transmit
and receive cable connectors are not adequately tightened. However, problems could
develop later. Therefore, successful router operation is not an indication that the cables
are adequately tightened.
2. Make sure neither the satellite router nor the customer's computer are connected to an Ethernet
device.
Note: Do not connect any device to the satellite router at this time except the installer
laptop computer. Ethernet devices may only be connected to the router after it is installed
and commissioned.
Make sure you have the DAPT and the correct squinter for the radio assembly to be installed.
You will need these tools to point the antenna.
1. Go outside to the antenna location.
2. Follow the procedure explained in the Ka-Band Antenna Pointing Guide (1037663-0001)
to point the antenna using the DAPT and squinter.
When you finish the pointing procedure, a screen message on the DAPT asks if you want to
store the pointing information in the satellite router. If you answer yes, the router exits pointing
mode. When the router finishes downloading the pointing information, the DAPT displays
a Pointing Done message.
3. Make sure you see the Pointing Done message on the DAPT.
Do not remove the DAPT until you see the Pointing Done message.
4. Remove the DAPT and connect the receive IFL cable from the satellite router to the LNB
on the radio assembly.
At this point the router automatically begins the process of commissioning—which includes
registering with the NOCC, downloading operational software, and related activities.
5. Go back inside to complete installation of the router.
Installing outdoor equipment and antenna
pointing