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H61798
Revision E
March 18, 2020

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  • Page 1 H61798 Revision E March 18, 2020...
  • Page 2 Hughes Network Systems, LLC has made every effort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document. Hughes Network Systems, LLC shall not be liable for errors contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hughes Network Systems, LLC makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About this user guide ..................9 Package contents ....................9 Minimum system requirements for laptop/PC ..........10 Chapter 2 Using the Hughes 4201 ..............11 Before getting started ..................11 Quick start ...................... 11 GPS icon ..................... 11 Satellite icons .................... 11 Web UI quick start ..................
  • Page 4 Wireless LAN lock icon ................23 Globe icon ....................23 SIM PIN entry ....................24 Multiple users ....................24 Information messages ..................25 Chapter 4 Using the Web UI ................. 26 Accessing the Web UI ..................26 Home page...................... 26 Usage statistics ....................
  • Page 5: Understanding Safety Alert Messages

    Understanding safety alert messages Safety alert messages call attention to potential safety hazards and tell you how to avoid them. These messages are identified by the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or NOTICE, as illustrated below. To avoid possible property damage, personal injury, or in some cases possible death, read and comply with all safety alert messages.
  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    Safety symbols The generic safety alert symbol calls attention to a potential personal injury hazard. It appears next to the DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION signal words as part of the signal word label. Other symbols may appear next to DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION to indicate a specific type of hazard (for example, fire or electric shock).
  • Page 7 Changes or modifications to the Terminal not expressly approved by Hughes Network Systems could void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use a soft damp cloth to clean the Terminal. To avoid impaired Terminal performance, please ensure the unit’s antenna is not damaged or covered with foreign material...
  • Page 8: Equipment Users

    of their cardiologist. If, as a pacemaker user, you are still concerned about interaction with the Satellite Terminal, we suggest you follow these guidelines: • Maintain a distance of one meter from the main antenna front and sides and your pacemaker •...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The Hughes 4201 Mobile Satellite terminal provides reliable satellite connectivity over the Strigo GMR-1 3G mobile satellite network. IP data services are accessible through Ethernet and Wi-Fi interfaces. The small form factor of the Hughes 4201 Mobile Satellite terminal greatly enables mobility of the end user.
  • Page 10: Minimum System Requirements For Laptop/Pc

    • Ethernet cable • Lithium Ion battery • Quick Start User Guide Your Service Provider will supply you with a UMTS Subscriber Identification Module (USIM) and its PIN, and Satellite Terminal configuration instructions – you will need these to access the satellite network. Minimum system requirements for laptop/PC These are the minimum computer system requirements for successful interface with the Satellite Terminal:...
  • Page 11: Using The Hughes 4201

    Press the power button for at least 2 seconds to power on the unit. The Hughes 4201 Mobile Satellite terminal must first obtain a GPS fix by setting it up in a location with an open view of the sky.
  • Page 12: Web Ui Quick Start

    Web UI quick start Alternatively, you can connect a computer and use the Hughes 4201’s internal Web server. From your terminal equipment (e.g., PC), enter 192.168.128.100 as the URL to access the Hughes 4201’s home page.
  • Page 13: Connecting The Terminal To The Computer

    Once you are registered and attached, the terminal automatically establishes a data connection. Connecting the terminal to the computer You can connect your computer to the Hughes 4201 with one or more of the following interfaces: • WiFi • Ethernet During initial setup, the terminal can only be configured using an Ethernet connection.
  • Page 14: Connecting By Ethernet

    To connect the Hughes 4201 Mobile Satellite terminal to a device using Ethernet: • Connect a standard Ethernet cable to your device’s Ethernet port, and insert the other end of the connector into the Ethernet port on the Hughes 4201. Connecting by Wi-Fi To enable the Wi-Fi, long press (>...
  • Page 15 You can go to the Manage Connections page on the Web UI to see what computers are actually using the terminal’s Strigo service. Chapter 2 • Using the Hughes 4201 H61798 Revision E...
  • Page 16: Using The Lcd And Keypad

    Using the LCD and keypad LCD display and keypad The Hughes 4201 Mobile Satellite terminal has an LCD display that provides status information about the terminal. It has a four-button keypad that allows you to control the operational features of the terminal without the need of a PC or a browser.
  • Page 17: Lcd Status Display

    LCD status display Pointing mode display By default, at power up the LCD shows the pointing display. The top line alternates between “Pointing” and the compass bearing and elevation angle of the closest satellite. In Figure 6, the satellite bearing is South-South-East (SSE), the elevation angle to the satellite is 31 degrees and the signal strength is 51 dB.
  • Page 18: Exit Pointing And Registering With The Network

    The upper level of the LCD is used for status messages and menu items. Status messages are listed in Table 2 on page 18: Table 2: Status messages Display Description HUGHES 4201 On screen during power up. Boot Failure The terminal failed to boot. Insert SIM No SIM is detected.
  • Page 19: Menu Navigation

    UT Reboot is required Critical Err A hardware error has caused a forced shutdown of the terminal. Powering Off Displayed while the Hughes 4201 is powering down Rebooting… The terminal is currently rebooting. Resetting… The terminal is currently resetting to default parameters.
  • Page 20 Pressing the Accept button in the menu takes the display to the submenu for that option, or, at the lowest level, it selects the menu option, if applicable. When entering a submenu containing a list of parameter values/choices, such as connection types, the currently set choice is displayed.
  • Page 21 Table 3: Terminal button operations Short press UT state Result Scroll button On, menu item Scroll to next option of displayed menu item Back button On, menu item Goes up one level in menu Accept button On, status display Enter menu On, menu item Confirm selected menu item User button...
  • Page 22: Display Icons

    Table 4: LCD menu structure Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Comment Connection Connect Menu dynamically changes from Connect to Disconnect Disconnect depending on Connection status Information {Latitude} 52.14722° N format {Longitude} 117.4416666° W format IP Status Global IP {IP Address} IP address of user data connection...
  • Page 23: Power Icon

    If the icon is off, no battery has been detected or the AC/DC converter is not connected. Under external power (UT “on” or “off”) Icon will flash zero, then one, then two and then three segments, one second each, while charging to display level of charge state while charging. Three segments steady when fully charged and the LCD will show “Charged.”...
  • Page 24: Sim Pin Entry

    RetryErr” on the display. Multiple users Multiple TEs can be connected to the Hughes 4201, e.g., via the Wi-Fi interface or if an external Ethernet hub or switch is used. To display the local IP address of all the TEs, press the User button and the display will cycle through the IP addresses of the connected TEs.
  • Page 25: Information Messages

    Information messages Table 5 shows possible error and status messages with explanations and suggested actions. Most of these messages will self-clear after 15 seconds, or can be cleared immediately by pressing any button on the front panel. Table 5: Quick-text status message descriptions When activating the data connection from the menu, these messages are possible: Opening…...
  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Using The Web Ui

    Using the Web UI Accessing the Web UI The Hughes 4201 includes an internal Web User Interface (Web UI). To access the Web UI, open your favourite web browser and type in the internal IP address of the terminal, e.g., http://192.168.128.100. The Web UI opens up to the Home or Terminal Status page.
  • Page 27: Settings Page

    • Outbound Filters • Port Forwarding General setup This subpage allows the user to configure general parameters of the Hughes 4201. A description of each item is as follows: Mobile Satellite Terminal Startup: • Auto Power On: When enabled, the terminal will automatically power on when connected to the AC/DC adapter.
  • Page 28: Ethernet Security

    Updates to the Local IP address and DHCP server will not take effect until the UT is rebooted. DHCP Reservations: This section allows the user to add an IP address that will permanently be assigned to a particular DHCP address based upon the detected device’s MAC address.
  • Page 29: Security

    Security This page allows the user to setup and enable/disable various passwords for the terminal. • SIM PIN: This is a four digit field that can be enabled and configured by the user to secure the SIM against unwanted use. The SIM PIN is stored on the SIM itself.
  • Page 30: Outbound Filters

    Outbound filters Outbound Filters are used to control access to the network. The filter rules provide the flexibility to either block or allow specific access. The rules can be based on address and port numbers of source or destination based on the protocol. The Outbound Filters page allows the user to enable or disable this feature by checking the box and clicking on Apply Changes button.
  • Page 31: Port Forwarding

    Port forwarding The Port Forwarding page allows the user to enable and setup a DMZ IP address and specific Port Forwarding rules. If both DMZ and Port Forwarding rules are enabled, then the Port Forwarding rules take precedence and all other traffic is forwarded to the DMZ IP address.
  • Page 32: Support Page

    Package, which is a file with the name “hughes_4201_X.X.X.X.hif”, where the X’s correspond to the Software release number. The Hughes 4201 Terminal Software Package contains all necessary images for the Hughes 4201 product. The terminal automatically detects the Software images which apply to the product after loading the Software Package into the terminal.
  • Page 33 It is not recommended to downgrade the terminal software to an older release. Doing so will automatically reset all configuration settings to factory default and delete all user data stored on the terminal. To upgrade the mobile terminal software follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 34: Terminal Information

    Terminal information This section provides detailed information about the terminal hardware and the installed software. Provide this information when requested by support technicians. SIM information This section provides detailed information about the SIM card installed in the terminal. Provide this information when requested by support technicians. Modem diagnostics Modem Diagnostics provides access to information that may be useful to aid in troubleshooting.
  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Table 6: Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Possible solution Mobile terminal will not turn Battery not connected properly Check battery is correctly installed. Battery not charged Connect AC/DC converter to charge the battery. Cannot get USIM card to lock USIM is not correctly oriented for Ensure the USIM is oriented as into position...
  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Mounting point on terminal Compass to assist pointing Note: The Hughes 4201 mobile satellite terminal operates on DC power which can be supplied by an AC or DC power source. To comply with safety requirements, the terminal must be powered with an AC/DC adapter or DC power adapter supplied or approved by Hughes.
  • Page 37: Chapter 7 Battery Safety

    (20 ˚C +/- 5 ˚C). Charging 15. Only charge batteries with a Hughes 4201. 16. The Hughes 4201 charges with a constant-voltage, constant current battery charger circuit with the following parameters: a. Nominal charge voltages: 8.40 VDC (Maximum charge voltage: 8.50 VDC)
  • Page 38: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    Chapter 8 Regulatory Compliance Statements ISED Compliance Statement device complies with CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) (Canada) This Le présent appareil est conforme aux CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) (Canada) This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference;...
  • Page 39 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contains FCC ID: XM5-SMG2SMT Regulatory Compliance Statements H61798 Revision E...
  • Page 40: Definitions And Acronyms

    Definitions and acronyms Acronym Definition Air Interface Strigo Strigo™, a trademark of TerreStar Solutions Inc. Global Positioning System Hardware ICCID Integrated Circuit Card ID Identifier IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity IMPI IP Multimedia Private Identity IMPU IP Multimedia Public Identity IP Multimedia Subsystem...

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