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EZ-Net ASTRA 2 at 28.2 E User Manual

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USER MANUAL
For ASTRA 2 at 28.2°E
(GILAT SkyEdge IIc Modem)

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL For ASTRA 2 at 28.2°E (GILAT SkyEdge IIc Modem)
  • Page 2 The EZ-Net Satellite Internet Kit includes everything you need to get high speed broadband internet on the move. Each kit includes the EZ-Net diamond dish, LNB, sturdy lightweight tripod with ground fixings, a EZ-Net elevation and alignment kit, all the necessary leads and connections as well as a satellite modem and WiFi router.

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents: Thanks for purchasing EZ-Net, the easy to use satellite internet system. With your purchase you will find the following contents:...
  • Page 4 Getting Starte d: Dish Setup When setting up the tripod, take into account the orientation of the dish, it should be pointing in a southeasterly direction and the dish must have a clear view towards the satellite (without any buildings, trees etc.
  • Page 5 5) Mount the dish on the tripod and use the compass to align one of the tripod legs so that it is in the azimuth direction indicated by the dish pointing table included with the kit. 6) Rotate the dish so the LNB arm is pointing in the same direction and then tighten the thumbscrew. 7) Once the dish is secured on the tripod it should look like the image (FIG 3) Do not overtighten the thumbscrew at this point as rotation will be required for the final step in tuning Mounting the LNB...
  • Page 6 Once assembled the dish should look like this: Connecting the LNB The twin coax cable is supplied with waterproof connectors on one end and standard connectors on the other end. Make sure the waterproof connectors are used at the dish end.
  • Page 7 Connect the coax cable marked with the TX band to the socket marked TX on the LNB and connect the coax cable marked with the RX band to the socket marked RX on the LNB. Connecting the Modem The modem and WiFi router must be installed inside in a dry location. At the modem end connect the coax cable marked with the TX band to the socket marked RF OUT on the modem.
  • Page 8 Connecting the WiFi Router to the modem Attach the antenna to the WiFi router and connect the network cable from the LAN socket on the modem to the socket on the WiFi router that is next to the antenna: Connecting the power Now connect the 240V mains power adapter to the modem.
  • Page 9 Make sure the modem is turned on and properly connected to the WiFi router and that the router and power lights on both are on. To use WiFi search for available WiFi networks and look for one named EZ-NET and connect to this network. There is no password by default.
  • Page 10 If this is the first time setting the system up the installation page automatically opens If you are setting the dish up again after having moved location click “Reinstall CPE” at the bottom left to restart the complete installation procedure. Enter your location code and RF cluster code (these can be found on your invoice) and click Next.
  • Page 11 Return to the dish for azimuth adjustment Back at the dish the audible tones from the LNB will help you to point the dish correctly. During the pointing procedure, the LNB will produce various sounds, each having a specific meaning described below. Possible tones are: Intermittent short and long tones The dish is not pointing to a satellite or points to the wrong satellite.
  • Page 12 Regular short intermittent tone The dish points to the correct satellite and is locked to the signal but does not yet receive the strongest signal. You can now proceed to fine adjustment of the azimuth. Regular long intermittent tone The dish is moving away from the correct position. Stop moving it and go back in the other direction.
  • Page 13 Vertical Pointing (elevation) The correct elevation angle was already set when setting up the dish. You can use the elevation meter to verify that the elevation angle still corresponds to the value you have found in the dish pointing information and adjust if necessary.
  • Page 14 On the next screen click OK to confirm that you have tightened the dish to lock it in position. Software Download The modem continuously checks for software updates. If the software is up to date this step is skipped automatically, if a newer software version is available, download will start automatically. Once the download is complete the new software is installed automatically.
  • Page 15 By default there is no security on the WiFi router, you can add a password as follows: 1. Make sure you are connected to the EZ-NET WiFi network and type 192.168.2.1 in the address bar of the browser and press Enter.

  • Page 16: End Of Life Disposal

    End of Life Disposal A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention if you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dustbin! Used electrical equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.