Connecting And Configuring The Equipment; Figure 2-1 Surfbeam Satellite Modem Connectors; Figure 2-2 Surfbeam Satellite Modem Connections - ViaSat SurfBeam Installation And Configuration Manual

2. Connecting and Configuring the Equipment

Note The Satellite Modem
has no power on/off switch.
To apply or remove power
from the SM, connect or
disconnect the in-line power
supply from the power
source. The SM will start-up
every time power is applied.
ETHERNET LAN
Note Unless otherwise
instructed, the modem comes
preconfigured for the proper
operating frequencies, and
steps 3 through 13 should NOT
be perfomed!
Rev. B
Figure 2-1 shows the connectors on the SM rear panel. The TEL, LINE,
and USB connectors are NOT currently used.
Connect the SM as follows:
1. Make sure the Support PC has been shut down normally, and is off.
2. Make sure the Satellite Modem is NOT connected to the in-line
power supply.
POWER
MODEM
TEL
LINE
USB
RX IN
TX OUT

Figure 2-1 SurfBeam Satellite Modem Connectors

3. Connect an Ethernet cable as shown in Figure 2-2. Do not plug the
power cord on the in-line power supply to the power source. Do not
use the USB port to connect the Support PC or the user's CPE.
Support PC
RX from ODU
TX to ODU

Figure 2-2 SurfBeam Satellite Modem Connections

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SurfBeam Satellite Modem Installation and Configuration Guide
Ethernet
Cable
SurfBeam
SM
In-Line PS
2-1