Installation checklist
IFL cables
Connectors and connections
Chapter 2 • Preparing for installation
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• Conduct a site survey.
• Assemble and install the antenna and radio as instructed in the antenna
installation guide.
Installing the satellite modem
• Connect the IFL cable.
• Clear your cache of your Web browser.
• Connect the modem to your laptop.
• Connect the power supply.
• Power up the modem and observe the LEDs to verify normal operation.
Commissioning the modem and pointing the antenna
• Upload the sbc.cfg file (if you are instructed to upload it).
• Enter the parameters.
• Point the antenna.
• Register the satellite modem.
Completing the installation
• Confirm that all files are current
• Confirm that the customer can connect to the Web.
To help ensure a successful installation, pay careful attention to the items listed
below as you install the satellite modem, antenna, and the IFL cable.
For specific cable information see Table 2 on page 19.
• Use only Hughes-approved cables.
• Do not exceed maximum length for the outdoor unit (ODU) type, cable type, and
cable part number.
• Do not exceed the cable bend radius.
• Properly terminate cables.
Use only connector types approved for cable type used. Check all connections for
tightness.
Outdoors:
• Make sure F connectors connected to the radio assembly are tightened to 20
inch-lb torque.
• Carefully follow waterproofing procedures, using dielectric grease and
Hughes-approved weatherproof tape.