Optional: To Set Up Cellular Network For Data (Dual Mode) - COBHAM Satcom EXPLORER 540 User & Integrator's Manual

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4.15 Optional: To set up cellular network for data (dual

mode)

The EXPLORER 540 is a BGAN terminal by default. However, if you are within coverage

of a cellular network, you may want to acquire an EXPLORER 540 Cellular Modem or an

external modem with LAN interface as an alternative to the BGAN network. Note that

you need a separate SIM card for the cellular modem to access the cellular network,

the EXPLORER 540 SIM card can only be used for the BGAN network.

For general information of the EXPLORER 540 function with the cellular network, see

Optional: To use a cellular network (dual mode) on page 1-8.

4.15.1 To set up the EXPLORER 540 for cellular operation

To enable the EXPLORER 540 to use the cellular network, do as follows:

1. Acquire one of the following:

• an EXPLORER 540 Cellular Modem from Cobham SATCOM and matching

antenna(s), or

• an external modem with LAN interface.

2. Install the EXPLORER 540 Cellular Modem as described in the installation guide

supplied with the modem, or

If you are using an external modem, connect the modem to the LAN interface of the

EXPLORER 540 and set up the modem according to the modem documentation.

3. Connect your computer to the EXPLORER 540.

4. Access the web interface and set up the EXPLORER 540 as described in the next

sections.

Note

• WAN switching and PRISM

• Connection watchdog: Connection watchdog (Link monitoring) on page 4-34.

PRISM

EXPLORER 540, see EXPLORER 540 operation in Cellular modem preferred (PRISM)

mode and External modem preferred (PRISM) mode on page 4-62.

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For optimal operation in dual mode, set up the WAN switching settings

and the connection watchdog, and optionally PRISM. This will ensure the

best possible switchover between the cellular connection and the BGAN

backup connection.

: PRISM/WAN switching on page 4-55.

requires installation and configuration of a server and configuration of the

Chapter 4: Configuration with web interface