Globalstar Sat-Fi Quick Start Manual
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Summary of Contents for Globalstar Sat-Fi
- Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE...
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Page 2: How Sat-Fi Works
HOW SAT-FI WORKS Sat-Fi turns your smartphone or wireless device into a satellite enabled device. 1. Download and install Sat-Fi Apps to your smartphone or other wireless device. 2. Connect your device to Sat-Fi via a Wi-Fi connection. 3. Sat-Fi links your device to the Globalstar Satellite Network. -
Page 3: What's Included
The external satellite antenna is necessary for communication between the satellite and the Globalstar Sat-Fi unit. The single most important consideration for a Sat-Fi installation is the location of the external satellite antenna. Sat-Fi external satellite antennas need a clear and unobstructed view of the sky in all directions. It must be in a position that minimizes obstructions that block the signal from the satellites and far enough away from other RF and GPS devices to prevent interference (>3 feet/1m). - Page 4 SAT-FI UNIT MOUNTING Identify an appropriate location for the Sat-Fi unit to be mounted. The ideal location for the Sat-Fi unit should be within the cable length of the external antenna (standard antenna coaxial cable length 14 feet/4.25m) and in a dry location close to an AC/DC power source.
- Page 5 Perform the following for the Wi-Fi Antenna connection: 1. Place the rubber O-Ring over the Wi-Fi antenna port. 2. Connect the Wi-Fi antenna to the Wi-Fi port on the back of the Sat-Fi unit - Finger tighten only. WI-FI ANTENNA...
- Page 6 ACCESSING THE SAT-FI UNIT INTERFACE If for any reason you would like to change Sat-Fi logon password or for other administrative purposes, the Sat-Fi Unit Interface may be accessed by any web browser from a smartphone, computer or other wireless device connected to the Globalstar Sat-Fi Wireless Network.
- Page 7 5. When you are finished composing all your emails, select Send/Receive Email. The Sat-Fi App will initiate a data connection with the Sat-Fi unit and your email will be sent. Additionally, you will receive any email that was waiting to be received.
- Page 8 For more detailed information on your Sat-Fi, please visit Globalstar.com/sat-fisetup to download the Sat-Fi Installation & Configuration Guide...