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Sattrans wi-fi commstation Operating And Installation Manual

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© 2015 SATTRANS. All Rights Reserved. Sattrans, the Sattrans logo are owned and registered by SATTRANS
and its affiliates. All other registered names, trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SATTRANS
assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. Information contained herein is subject
to change without notice.
Operating and Installation Manual
Sattrans Wi-Fi CommStation
for Iridium Satellite Phones
- Extreme (9575)
- 9555
SATTRANS
USA & Americas: +1 877 688 4635
Europe: +48 17 71 58 100
Asia & Africa: +971 44 356 105
Russia: +7 495 981 0477
Ukraine: +380 44 490 3900
support@sattrans.com
www.sattrans.com

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  • Page 1 - Extreme (9575) - 9555 © 2015 SATTRANS. All Rights Reserved. Sattrans, the Sattrans logo are owned and registered by SATTRANS and its affiliates. All other registered names, trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SATTRANS assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. Information contained herein is subject...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3. Wi-Fi Comm Station positioning and mounting 4. Installing satellite phone cradle 5. Satellite phone insertion and removal Operating guidelines 6. Functions of Sattrans Wi-Fi CommStation LED indicators (Green and Red) Direct connection to Internet – no data compression Connection to Internet – with data compression 7.

  • Page 4: Introductory Information

    Before starting the call, please make sure the satellite signal level is sufficient. • Sattrans Wi-Fi CommStation broadcats a Wi-Fi network accessible within up to 20 m (~60 feet). However, the impact range (effective distance) can vary substantially depending on the placement of Sattrans Wi-Fi CommStation.
  • Page 5 • Obligations of SATTRANS and its affiliates shall be limited to repair or replacement with the same or similar unit, at our option. When returning the product for repair, please pack it carefully and include an explanatory note.

  • Page 6: Installation Of Sattrans Wi-Fi Commstation

    Information contained herein is subject to change without notice. 100-240V Sattrans Wi-Fi CommStation unit is offered for deifferent models of Iridium phone. All versions of the device are described in these operating guidelines. Description of components:...

  • Page 7: Wi-Fi Commstation Positioning And Mounting

    3. Wi-Fi CommStation positioning and mounting Example of car installation After installing Sattrans Wi-Fi CommStation, connect it to a power source via the AC power supply adapter OR via the car adapter to a cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle or boat.

  • Page 8: Installing Satellite Phone Cradle

    Removing the cradle from the Sattrans Wi-Fi CommStation. Important: In order to remove the cradle, press and hold the locking button on the right side of the Wi-Fi CommStation baseplate, move the cradle upwords and pull the lower section of the cradle towards you.

  • Page 9: Satellite Phone Insertion And Removal

    5. Satellite phone insertion and removal Inserting satellite phone into cradle. Important: Please remove the antenna cover (9555 phone) or the bottom connector cover (Extreme phone) before inserting the phone into the cradle. Place the satellite phone in the cradle starting from the bottom connector. antenna cover connector cover Push the top part of the satellite phone until you hear the phone click into the cradle.
  • Page 10 Installation of Sattrans Wi-Fi CommStation Removing the satellite phone from the cradle. To release the locking mechanism press the button on the top of the cradle. Now remove the satellite phone by lifting it out of the cradle.

  • Page 11: Operating Guidelines

    Ethernet cable in order to configure Sattrans Wi-Fi CommStation. 2 - Power supply socker (mini-USB) 3 - Two LED indicators 4 - Reset button SATTRANS Wi-Fi CommStation for Iridium provides the following main features: • Router with AP (Access Point) •...

  • Page 12: Direct Connection To Internet - No Data Compression

    After insertion of the satellite phone into the cradle, the phone will register in the satellite network. Operation of the device (phone calls, data transfer) is conditional on satellite signal strength and your satellite subscription status. Wi-Fi CommStation can be used in two ways: • Without data compression –...
  • Page 14 Operating guidelines In order to check the status of the connection, click on ‘Check status of connection’ button. In order to end the Internet connection, click on “Disconnect the Internet” button.

  • Page 15: Connection To Internet - With Data Compression

    Use the supplied login and password to use the software and apps on all compatible Wi-Fi devices. XGate for SATTRANS software can be activated at www.sattrans.com/XGate. Use the MAC-address of your Wi-Fi CommStation for a free 30-day trial of the full-featured XGate Email & Web software. Important: Your Iridium satellite subscription should include data capability.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Wi-Fi Commstation

    Step 1. Search for available Wi-Fi networks from your Wi-Fi device (refer to the operating instructions of your specific device). Step 2. Select “Sattrans Wi-Fi CommStation” from the list of available networks and enter “sattrans” for password. Step 3. Select the “Connect”.

  • Page 17: Configuration Of Wi-Fi Commstation

    Changes to the settings will be applied only after taking the following steps. - Save changes by clicking on the “Save & Apply” button. - Reboot of Sattrans Wi-Fi CommStation by selecting System -> Reboot -> Perform reboot. Password management Password can be changed in the Wi-Fi CommStation admin portal from connected Wi-Fi device(s).
  • Page 18 Operating guidelines Select: Network > Wifi > Edit > Interface Configuration > Wireless Security > Encryption...
  • Page 19 Select ... > Interface Configuration > General Setup > ESSID to change the Wi-Fi network name After making all changes, press “Save & Apply” button.
  • Page 20 Operating guidelines Lost password If the password is lost, you can restore the Wi-Fi CommStation to factory settings by pressing and holding “Reset” button for 10 seconds. This button is located on the left side of the baseplate. Restart of the device will be signaled by both LEDs becoming red.

  • Page 21: Changing Language

    Changing language Select: System > System > Language and Style...
  • Page 22 Operating guidelines The following languages are available: English, Spanish, French, Polish and Russian. Click on “Save&Apply” button to save the changes.

  • Page 23: Configuration Of Iridium Mail & Web Application

    Download and install the app on your smartphone or tablet (see page 13.) Step 2. Activate and Register Navigate to www.iridium.com/MailAndWeb to fill out the registration form, follow the instructions and register for a username and password. Select “Sattrans Wi-Fi CommStation” from the device selection drop-down menu in the registration form. Note: Registration for an account is free and required to use the application.
  • Page 24 After logging in to the application for the first time, the app will guide you to configure the device con- nection type. Click OK to be redirected to the device selection screen. Select “Sattrans Wi-Fi CommSta- tion” as your connection type and click the back button. Alternatively, you can run the device auto- detection capability by selecting “AutoDetect Router”...

  • Page 25: Sending And Receiving Email

    Sending and receiving Email Step 1. Open the Iridium Mail & Web. Step 2. Select Mail -> Send/Receive Email Important: The satellite phone must be connected and registered in the network.

  • Page 26: Configure Of Web Surfing

    Operating guidelines Configure Web surfing Iridium Mail & Web allows you to surf the web. To access web pages via Iridium Mail & Web, you must first download, and install XWeb Satellite Web Browsing app from Google Play Store. To access web pages using Iridium Mail & Web: Step 1.
  • Page 27 Step 5. When finished, close your XWeb app and return to the Iridium Mail & Web app. Step 6: Select “Tap to disconnect”. Now disconnection from the network starts. Note: Airtime charges will continue to incur while the connection is active. Do not visit stand- ard Internet pages as videos and graphic-heavy pages designed for broadband networks will not download properly using Iridium Mail &...

  • Page 28: Configuration Of Asterisk

    Operating guidelines Configuration of Asterisk Adding a new user (SIP client) Step 1. Navigate to the Asterisk portal: http://192.168.1.1:8088/static/config/index.html Enter the following information: Username: admin Password: admin Step 2. Mark Users Choose Create New User...
  • Page 29 Enter the following information: Note: Only one number can be assigned to one user. Numbers must be between 6000 - 6299. Field Technology- IAX should remain empty. MAC Address – enter the same number as in Extension field. VoIP Settings SIP/IAX Password –...
  • Page 30 Operating guidelines Step 3. After filling out the form, click on “Update” button. Step 4. The new user will be displayed on the list. Step 5. In order to save the changes, click „Apply Changes” More details can be found at www.asterisk.org...

  • Page 31: Configuration Of Xgate Phone Application

    Configuration of XGate Phone application XGate Phone application is required make phone calls and to send/receive a text message (SMS) within the Wi-Fi netowork and send text messages outside the Wi-Fi network. Step 1. Open ‘XGate Phone’ application. Step 2. Select “Settings” buttons. Enter the following information;...
  • Page 32 Operating guidelines Note: Correct configuration is signaled by the change of the status of the device for “Registered” and by the green symbol. Test of connection can be performed by choosing 600-echo test. Making connections inside the Wi-Fi network After correctly configuring the application, you can make phone calls or send text messages to other users assigned inside the network (e.g.

  • Page 33: Configuration Of Wi-Fi Repeater

    8. Configuration of Wi-Fi repeater A second Sattrnas Wi-Fi CommStation (‘slave’) can be used as a Wi-Fi signal repeater to extend the effective range of the Wi-Fi network initiated by the ‘master’ Wi-Fi CommStation, which connected to the satellite phone.
  • Page 34 Operating guidelines Step 4. Select “Edit” in the LAN interface. Step 5. Change the IP address for another one which doesn’t colide with DHCP range and with other Wi-Fi devices in the network. Note: Remember or record this new IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.11) at which the “slave” re- peater device will be available.
  • Page 35 Step 6. Select “Ignore interface” in section DHCP server.
  • Page 36 Operating guidelines Step 7. Click “Save & Apply”. From now on the slave device will be available under new IP address. The admin interface will stop working until the new IP address is entered in the web browser. Step 8. Unplug PC and connect both devices with Ethernet cable. Note: If there are more devices, one should use standard Ethernet hub (so called ‘switch’) in order to connect them.

  • Page 37: Firmware Update

    9. Firmware update The current software version is available on www.sattrans.com. Please follow these steps to prepare the Sattrans Wi-Fi CommStation for the firmware update: Notice: The update is carried out at your own risk! We do not assume liability for any damages to the product arising from and during the update.
  • Page 38 Operating guidelines Step 2: Select the update file that has been previously downloaded.
  • Page 40 Operating guidelines...

  • Page 41: Further Information

    Further Information WARRANTY No......Sattrans Wi-Fi CommStation For Iridium Bar code ............................Sale date ............................. Warranty is invalid without all written data in the heading. Remarks: 24 months period of warranty starting from the date of sale. Company stamp and legible...
  • Page 42 25.1686.0-01-210115...

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