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Bring the Satellite Router into the Network
After you have entered the correct geographic coordinates for your current location and reset the
Satellite Router, the Satellite Router should perform its power-up self-test and acquire into the
network. Observe the LEDs on the front of the Satellite Router while the network powers on and
goes through the acquisition process. You will see various combinations of front-panel lights
indicating the current status of the Satellite Router.
The first time that the Satellite Router is acquired into the network, complete the post-acquisition
activities described below. If your Satellite Router does not acquire into the network, contact the
Network Help Desk for assistance.
11.1 Series 3000, 5000 and 7000 Front Panel LEDs
Various combinations of the LEDs on the front panel of the 3000/5000/7000 series remote will
indicate the different states of your iDirect Satellite Router.
Figure 11-1: iDirect 3000 series Satellite Router Front Panel
LED Label
LED Color
PWR
OFF
GREEN
NET
GREEN
FLASHING
GREEN
SOLID
YELLOW
FLASHING
YELLOW
STATUS
GREEN
FLASHING
GREEN
RED
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Table 11-1: iDirect 3000/5000/70000 LED Status
Indicated Unit Status
The Satellite Router is powered Off or there is a power supply
problem.
The Satellite Router is powered On.
Indicates that the Satellite Router has been acquired into the
network.
Indicates that the Satellite Router is attempting acquisition into
the network.
Indicates that the downstream SCPC is locked.
Indicates that the downstream SCPC is not locked.
IDU is functioning properly. The DRAM test is successful.
Indicates that the unit is booting. The DRAM test is in
progress.
Indicates a serious fault or failure in the software, hardware or
configuration. May indicate that the DRAM test failed.
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