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Appendix K Hughes HN Series Modem/Router Interface Guide and Reference Revision R11.9.0 Documentation of the interface between the Hughes HN Series modem/router and the AvL Technologies AAQ antenna controller, reference information, and troubleshooting guide. AvL Technologies 900-159-010...
Hughes HN Revision History Revision Approved Date Revision Revision Description 9/9/15 Initial Release for 11.4 Change to revision sequence and updates 6/29/16 11.6.0 for 11.6 Updates for 11.8, added approved by in 10/31/16 R11.8.0 revision history Updates for release 11.9/Introduction 3/17/17 R11.9.0...
Hughes HN 1. Introduction The Hughes HN is a satellite modem/router designed for private network use within large organizations. The modem/router can be configured to provide network connectivity to a single or multiple hosts on a local area network (LAN). The operating software resides within the device which eliminates the need for a phone line to download software updates.
Serial connection is not an option for the hardware associated with this module. Ethernet Communication Connection Connect the AAQ antenna controller to the Hughes HN modem/router via one of the three LAN ports on the rear of the CIP. The AAQ controller supports Ethernet communications to the modem/router...
When setting the system to communicate by Ethernet, it is important to make sure the controller has a network path to the Hughes HN modem/router so the controller can query the modem/router over the network. The example shown below represents a typical installation.
Hughes HN 3. Configuration Modify the following configuration items to enable interaction of the controller to the modem/router. Configuration parameters specific to the Hughes HN modem/router are indicated in the figures that follow 3.1. Core Configuration Items Path Main Window → View Configuration Core...
Hughes HN HughesHN Gradient Sample time in seconds for Float 0-300 Sample Time detecting signal gradient. HughesHN Noise Sample Sample time in MS for detecting Float 0-60000 Time signal noise. 3.2. Target Configuration Items Path Main Window → View Configuration Target...
Hughes HN Scan Source The signal source used for the initial target scan. Choice Note-This must be set to “HughesHN” for proper operation Course Source This signal source used for Course Peaking on the target. Choice Note-This must be set to “HughesHN” for...
Note: For the HN modem/router to work it must be inside of the geographic area covered by the Hughes satellite system and the end-user must have an active service contract. If the antenna is not in an acceptable geographic location or there is not a valid service contract with Hughes, the modem/router will fail the registration part of the commissioning process.
Hughes HN Note: Depending on the state of the modem/router firmware and its registration with the Hughes network, commissioning can take up to 40 minutes. Periodic updates on the state of the process allow users to track the progress of the operation.
Hughes HN Hughes HN Rx Lock A flag indicating wether or not the Hughes modem is reporting a signal lock. Hughes HN Rx Signal The instantaneous signal level as reported by the Hughes modem. Hughes HN Signal The average signal level measurement as defined by the Configuration item Average and as measured by the AAQ module.
Modem Msg: A short description of the current STFT state Command Result: Message returned from the Hughes modem in reference to current command. Device Control Window A Device Control Window is not needed for monitoring operation and is not included in the software.
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Satellite probing did not Probing Failure Commissioning continues until succeed successful Modem/router failed to Contact Hughes Registraton Failure Commissioning resgister with Hughes Customer Support Network Operation Center Connect to the modem/router’s System Control Operational Status Modem/router is not Operational Center using a web –...
Check connections to modem and network settings. Check connections to modem and network settings. Check that the target is configured to use the Hughes HN Device Window is not populated No data in Device Window modem. Check that the correct version of the Hughes HN modem module has been installed.
Hughes HN 5.3. Modem/Router LED Troubleshooting LED Label Description Action The modem/router's LAN port is connected Normal operation to another network device LAN cable disconnected or other problem Check network connections with the LAN configuration. The modem/router is able to transmit...