Connect The Acu To The Network - KVH Industries TracVision HD7 Installation Instructions Manual

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Connect the ACU to the Network

This section details the ACU's default network
settings, other available options, and methods for
changing settings. When the TracVision system is
connected to the vessel's onboard network, or
you connect to the TracVision HD7 system using
the supplied router, the following features are
enabled:
• Remote operation of the TracVision HD7
system
• Remote viewing of the system's status,
including current satellite signal levels,
satellite settings, and other system
information
• TracVision HD7 software updates can be
checked for and installed remotely
Network Connection Options
Choose one of the options below to enable a
network connection (see Figure 27).
• Connect the supplied router to the ACU's
Ethernet port for wireless access (refer to the
next page for details).
• Connect directly to the vessel's onboard
network using the ACU's Ethernet port.
• Connect a wireless bridge, such as Linksys
model #WET54G to the ACU's Ethernet port.
This allows the TracVision HD7 system to
join the vessel's network using a WiFi
connection.
TIP: The ACU is Bonjour
connected to the vessel's onboard network, you can use
Bonjour to easily connect to the ACU using a PC on
the same network, without requiring the IP address.
The ACU is displayed in Bonjour as: hd7-<ACU
serial number>.
®
-enabled. Once the ACU is
Figure 27 Connection Options
Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
ANTENNA
ETHERNET
FUSE AC INPUT
100-240V~
3.15A
160W MAX
250V~
FAST ACTING 50/60 HZ
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
CAUTION to the following two conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK interence, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
DO NOT OPEN
ETHERNET
Ethernet Cable
Supplied Router
OR
Onboard Network
OR
Wireless Bridge
- Optional
RS232
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards Wi-Fi
Meets requirements
KVH and TracVision are registered
trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
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