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Nera BGAN WorldPro 1000 Getting Started Manual

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1/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000

Getting started

with the
WorldPro 1000
Version 01
31.03.06
www.inmarsat.com/bgan
Whilst the information has been prepared by Inmarsat in good faith, and all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure its accuracy, Inmarsat makes no warranty or
representation as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for purpose or use of the information. Inmarsat shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind, including
indirect or consequential loss, arising from use of the information and all warranties and conditions, whether express or implied by statute, common law or otherwise, are
hereby excluded to the extent permitted by English law. INMARSAT is a trademark of the International Mobile Satellite Organisation, Inmarsat LOGO is a trademark of
Inmarsat (IP) Company Limited. Both trademarks are licensed to Inmarsat Global Limited. © Inmarsat Global Limited 2006. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    Whilst the information has been prepared by Inmarsat in good faith, and all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure its accuracy, Inmarsat makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for purpose or use of the information. Inmarsat shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind, including indirect or consequential loss, arising from use of the information and all warranties and conditions, whether express or implied by statute, common law or otherwise, are hereby excluded to the extent permitted by English law.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 Contents 1.0. Introduction 1.1. About this guide 1.2. Other sources of information 1.3. Upgrading software 2.0. Introducing the terminal 2.1. Physical characteristics 2.2. Interfaces 2.3. Services 3.0. Setting up the terminal 3.1. Installing BGAN LaunchPad 3.2.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    This is one of a series of PDF documents in the BGAN Solutions Guide. The Solutions Guide is designed to help you make the most of your BGAN terminal. Other documents in the series are available for download from www.inmarsat.com/bgan. Click on BGAN support, then click on How to guides.

  • Page 4: Introducing The Terminal

    4/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 2.0. Introducing the terminal This section introduces the physical characteristics, interfaces and services available on the Nera WorldPro 1000 (called the WorldPro 1000 in the rest of this document). 2.1. Physical characteristics Item Specification Manufacturer Nera SatCom...

  • Page 5: Setting Up The Terminal

    5/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 3.0. Setting up the terminal This section explains how to set up the WorldPro 1000 terminal, and connect to the BGAN network. The steps described are: Installing BGAN LaunchPad on your computer. Installing the SIM card and battery. Obtaining power and charge the battery.

  • Page 6: Installing Bgan Launchpad

    6/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 Minimum system requirements for BGAN LaunchPad The following are the minimum hardware and software requirements for using BGAN LaunchPad to manage the WorldPro 1000 on your computer. Hardware requirements You must have the following on your computer: •...

  • Page 7: Powering On And Charging The Battery

    7/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 If you have already installed the battery, release and then remove it. Install the SIM card with the gold contacts facing inwards. Install the battery supplied with the WorldPro 1000. Replace the battery cover by tightening the two fastening screws 3.3.
  • Page 8 8/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 Take the WorldPro 1000 outside and open the stand so that the terminal is facing upwards with an open view of the sky. The following diagram shows the location of the GPS antenna in the terminal: Check the signal to see if the terminal has a GPS fix.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Terminal To Your Computer

    9/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 About GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) uses 24 orbital satellites to fix the position of the terminal anywhere on the globe. • In normal operation, a GPS receiver, such as that built in to the Terminal, needs to be able to receive signals from at least three satellites so that it can then calculate latitude, a longitude and an altitude –...
  • Page 10 Click on the found new hardware message, and follow the on-screen prompts. NOTE: USB drivers are provided with your BGAN terminal. You can also download the latest USB drivers from the Inmarsat Web site. Go to www.inmarsat.com/bgan-updates and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 11 11/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 Split operation of the WorldPro 1000 The WorldPro 1000 can be operated with the Interface Unit (or Indoor unit) separated from the Antenna Unit (Outdoor unit). The Nera split cable (not supplied) interconnects the two units, allowing for example, the Interface Unit to be placed inside a building and the Antenna Unit outside.

  • Page 12: Registering With The Network

    You have two ways of interfacing with the BGAN terminal when using the WorldPro 1000. • BGAN LaunchPad – Inmarsat’s easy to use software interface, that provides step by step instructions on connecting to the BGAN network and setting up satellite connections. You can use BGAN LaunchPad to manage data connections, send and receive text messages, monitor telephone usage and upgrade software.
  • Page 13 13/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 The following screen is displayed: The status bar displays the message In Pointing Mode. NOTE: The coverage map and “Welcome to BGAN” area are provided to assist you in pointing, but the location shown may not correspond to your GPS fix, and does not affect network registration.
  • Page 14 14/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 Click on Help me setup BGAN and step through the on-screen instructions. BGAN LaunchPad suggests the recommended pointing angle and direction to correctly position the terminal. • Rotate the terminal left or right until it points in the correct horizontal direction, known as the azimuth.
  • Page 15 15/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 By default, BGAN LaunchPad opens a standard IP data connection after successful registration. The status zone reads Standard Data Connection Open. Ready for Phone, Text and Data. Using BGAN LaunchPad during pointing and registration Note the following about BGAN LaunchPad during pointing and registration: •...

  • Page 16: Making Voice, Data And Text Connections

    16/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 4.0. Making voice, data and text connections You can connect to the terminal using any of the following interfaces: • USB, for IP data connections. • Telephone, for voice connections at 4kbps (ISDN handset required). •...

  • Page 17: Making An Ip Data Connection

    Before you can open an IP data connection, ensure that you have done the following: • Installed a provisioned SIM card, supplied by your Service Provider. The SIM card contains Access Control Point (APN) information, therefore Inmarsat recommends that you do not change the APN after installing the SIM card. •...
  • Page 18 18/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 Opening a standard data connection By default, when you first register with the BGAN network, the terminal opens a standard data connection. The standard connection is an always on, best effort connection and is suitable for most basic data requirements.
  • Page 19 TIP: By default, error correction (also called network packet retransmission) is switched on. Inmarsat recommends that you turn error correction off for UDP/IP connections, as this feature is not required for this connection type. Refer to “BGAN and IP data connections” for details.
  • Page 20 20/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 Select the required streaming connection, for example Streaming 64. The following message is displayed, asking you to confirm that you want to close your current connection and open a new connection, charged by time: Click on OK.
  • Page 21 21/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 Opening a dedicated streaming connection In addition to the default connections, BGAN LaunchPad enables you to configure and open one or more dedicated streaming connections (you can associate one of the icons shown above with a dedicated streaming connection).
  • Page 22 22/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 The following screen is displayed: In this scenario, you have set up a dedicated streaming connection for Win Media. The Standard connection is currently open. Select the required dedicated streaming connection, for example Win Media. The following message is displayed, asking you to confirm that you want to open a dedicated connection in addition to your current connection: Click on OK.
  • Page 23 23/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 The Standard and the Win Media connections are both open. All traffic other than Win Media data continues to use the standard connection. You can open up to 10 dedicated streaming connections in addition to your default connection. If you can’t make a data connection…...
  • Page 24 24/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 The following screen is displayed: Right-click on the connection you want to check and select Edit. The Connection Icon Setup screen is displayed, as shown below:...
  • Page 25 25/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 Select the Routing tab to display the following screen: Check the APN displayed in the Select APN field. If it is not correct, select the required APN from the drop-down list and click on OK. TIP: Some Distribution Partners assign usernames and passwords to the APN.

  • Page 26: Making A Bluetooth Connection

    26/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 4.3. Making a Bluetooth connection Bluetooth and the WorldPro 1000 Interface Built-in antenna, Bluetooth class 1 v1.2 Supported Profiles • Cordless Telephone Profile (CTP) • Serial profile • Dial-up networking Distance to device Maximum 20m •...
  • Page 27 27/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 Open BGAN LaunchPad. BGAN LaunchPad automatically detects the Bluetooth connection and you can use your device to access Bluetooth services. TIP: If you want to open an IP data connection over Bluetooth using BGAN LaunchPad, you must un-pair from all other devices, so that your computer is paired only with the BGAN terminal.
  • Page 28 28/29 Getting Started with the WorldPro 1000 Click on List Bluetooth Devices to list all Bluetooth devices within range. A screen similar to the following is displayed, giving the device address and current status, including pairing information. If requi ed, either: •...

  • Page 29: Sending Or Receiving A Text Message

    You can also sending a text messages from a mobile phone to a BGAN terminal, but only on those networks with which Inmarsat has an agreement. To access text features, select the Text tab in BGAN LaunchPad: The following screen is displayed: Refer to “BGAN LaunchPad Help”...

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