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KVH Industries V7 User Manual

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  • Page 1 TracPhone ® (3-axis Version) User's Guide...
  • Page 2 System (3-axis Version) User’s Guide This user’s guide provides all of the basic information you need to operate, set up, and troubleshoot the 3-axis TracPhone V7 system. For detailed installation information, please refer to the TracPhone V7 Installation Guide. Serial Numbers...
  • Page 3 Trademark Information TracPhone, KVH, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. CommBox is a trademark of KVH Industries, Inc. mini-VSAT Broadband is a service mark of KVH Industries, Inc. ViaSat and the ViaSat logo are registered trademarks of ViaSat, Inc.
  • Page 4 • 02-1601 TracPhone V7 Antenna Control Unit • 19-0487 TracPhone V7 Modem Equipment Applicability The TracPhone V7 is a system that provides broadband internet connectivity between a ship and any destination in the world. The equipment is not intended for SOLAS applications.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Using this Manual ................3 Important Safety Information.............5 System Overview ................6 Operation Satellite Communication Basics ............11 Turning On the System ..............12 System Startup ................13 Using the mini-VSAT Broadband Service.........14 Using KVH’s Enhanced Voice Service ..........15 Configuration Adjusting the Control Unit Display Brightness .........23...
  • Page 6 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Table of Contents Viewing Status Information on the Control Unit.......63 Calibrating the Antenna Gyros ............70 Technical Support................72 Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram ................75 Menus Quick Reference Guide Menus Quick Reference Guide............79 Glossary Glossary ...................83...
  • Page 7 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction This chapter provides a basic overview of this manual and your TracPhone system. It also provides important safety information you need to know before using the product. Contents Using this Manual.............. 3 Important Safety Information ..........

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Chapter 1 - Introduction Using this Manual This manual provides complete operation, configuration, and troubleshooting information for your TracPhone V7 system. Who Should Use this Manual The user should refer to the “Operation” chapter to learn how to operate the system.
  • Page 9 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 1 - Introduction Typographical Conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Text Example Description Press MENUS to view Both the icon and the name of the the menu button are provided SELECT SATELLITES Text as it appears on the control unit...

  • Page 10: Important Safety Information

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 1 - Introduction Important Safety Information For your own safety, and for the safety of your passengers and/or crew, be sure to read the following important notices. Warning - Risk of Electric Shock Potentially lethal voltages are present within the control unit and the modem.

  • Page 11: System Overview

    Using cutting-edge spread spectrum technology, which was previously only available to the military and corporate jets, the TracPhone V7 delivers a seamless and consistent Internet experience. And it all comes with an antenna that is 85% smaller and 75% lighter than traditional VSAT antennas.
  • Page 12 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 1 - Introduction System Components The TracPhone V7 system includes the following components: The antenna unit provides the satellite link between the onboard modem and the land- based hub. Using its integrated GPS, advanced reflector technology, and gyro...
  • Page 13 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 1 - Introduction Service Activation Before you can start using the TracPhone V7, you need to activate the system for mini-VSAT Broadband service. To activate, fill out and submit the following forms: • mini-VSAT Broadband Activation Form Complete the leisure or commercial form, as appropriate •...

  • Page 14: Operation

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 2 - Operation 2. Operation This chapter explains how to turn on and use the TracPhone V7 system. It also explains how to interpret the startup screens. Contents Satellite Communication Basics ........11 Turning On the System ............ 12 System Startup..............

  • Page 15: Satellite Communication Basics

    Equator In addition, since satellites are located 22,300 miles (35,900 km) above the equator, the TracPhone antenna must have a clear view of the sky to transmit and receive signals. Anything that stands between the antenna and the satellite can block signals, resulting in lost data.

  • Page 16: Turning On The System

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 2 - Operation Turning On the System Follow the steps below to turn on your TracPhone system. CAUTION The antenna transmits RF energy that is potentially harmful. Make sure everyone stays more than 36 feet (11 m) away from the antenna while it is in use.

  • Page 17: System Startup

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 2 - Operation System Startup The control unit shows the following screens during startup. If the display shows an error message, see “Error Messages” on page Control Unit Screen Description The antenna is running a self test...

  • Page 18: Using The Mini-Vsat Broadband Service

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 2 - Operation Using the mini-VSAT Broadband Service Once the TracPhone V7 modem establishes a connection with the mini-VSAT Broadband service, you can perform all of the same Internet tasks you perform at home: • E-mail •...

  • Page 19: Using Kvh's Enhanced Voice Service

    Turning On the MTA The MTA has no on/off switch. When you turn on the TracPhone V7 system, the MTA initializes, which may take up to 15 minutes. The MTA is ready once its “VOIP” light is lit steady green (see Figure 2-5).
  • Page 20 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 2 - Operation Placing a Voice Call For your convenience, you may assign a dial plan to the MTA that allows you to dial outgoing calls from the vessel to your home country as if they are in-country calls. For example, if Copenhagen is your...
  • Page 21 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 2 - Operation Additional Phone Lines The MTA supports two phone lines, one for each “PHONE” jack. If your vessel requires more than two phone lines, you may install one or two additional MTAs (KVH part #19-0504) to enable up to four additional lines.
  • Page 22 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 2 - Operation Recording a VoiceMail Personal Greeting Follow the steps below to record your VoiceMail personal greeting. 1. Pick up the handset on any phone connected to the MTA. You should hear a dial tone.
  • Page 23 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 2 - Operation Sending or Receiving a Fax You can also fax documents via the enhanced voice service. Connect a fax machine to either “PHONE” jack on the MTA and dial as you would a voice call (see “Placing a Voice Call”...

  • Page 24: Configuration

    RF radiation hazard zone, and reset the system to its factory configuration. It also explains how to configure your computer for a wired Ethernet connection to the TracPhone V7 system. For details on setting up a wireless network, refer to the instructions provided with your wireless access point (purchased separately).

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Control Unit Display Brightness

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration Adjusting the Control Unit Display Brightness Follow the steps below to adjust the brightness of the control unit’s front panel display. 1. Press MENUS until the display shows “CONFIGURATION.” CONFIGURATION NEXT MENU ACCEPT 2.
  • Page 26 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration 5. Press EXIT to exit the menu.

  • Page 27: Configuring Rf Radiation Hazard Zones

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration Configuring RF Radiation Hazard Zones To prevent exposure to the antenna’s radiated RF energy, you can configure up to two RF radiation hazard zones for areas where crew and/or passengers frequent. (See “Important Safety Information”...
  • Page 28 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration Defining an RF Radiation Hazard Zone Follow the steps below to configure an RF radiation hazard zone. 1. Determine the necessary azimuth range for the RF hazard zone. You will need to enter the beginning and ending azimuths that define the outer boundaries of the zone, relative to the antenna’s forward arrow, which...
  • Page 29 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration 3. Press ACCEPT. BRIGHTNESS= HIGH NEXT ITEM CHANGE 4. Press MENUS until the display shows “SET HAZARD ZONE.” SET HAZARD ZONE= NO NEXT ITEM CHANGE 5. Press CHANGE until the display shows “SET HAZARD ZONE = YES.”...
  • Page 30 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration 7. Press CHANGE. A cursor appears under the first number in the displayed azimuth range for RF radiation hazard zone #1. If no zone is currently configured, the display shows 999-999. ZONE 1= 999-999...
  • Page 31 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration 12. If you wish to set up a second RF radiation hazard zone, repeat steps 7-11. (Be sure the second zone does not overlap the first.) Otherwise, press MENUS. The display shows the current setting for Transmit Inhibition (“XMT IN ZONES”).
  • Page 32 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration Disabling RF Radiation Hazard Zones If you wish to remove all restrictions on transmissions, follow the steps below to disable your programmed RF radiation hazard zones. This function simply disables the hazard zones; it does not delete them from memory.
  • Page 33 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration 3. Press MENUS until the display shows “SET HAZARD ZONE.” SET HAZARD ZONE= NO NEXT ITEM CHANGE 4. Press CHANGE until the display shows “SET HAZARD ZONE = YES.” SET HAZARD ZONE=YES?
  • Page 34 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration 7. Press CHANGE until the display shows “XMT IN ZONES = YES.” XMT IN ZONES= YES? CHANGE ACCEPT 8. Press ACCEPT. WARNING: XMT ALLOWED IN RF HAZARD ZONES 9. Press EXIT to exit the menu.

  • Page 35: Resetting The System To Factory Conditions

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration Resetting the System to Factory Conditions Follow the steps below to reset the TracPhone system to its original factory configuration. Resetting the system clears all RF radiation hazard zones. The antenna will be able to transmit in any direction until you reprogram the hazard zones into the antenna.
  • Page 36 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration 4. Press CHANGE until the display shows “FACTORY RESET= YES.” FACTORY RESET= YES? CHANGE ACCEPT 5. Press ACCEPT. RESET TO FACTORY? ACCEPT EXIT 6. Press ACCEPT again to reset the system.

  • Page 37: Configuring Your Computer For Mini-Vsat Broadband

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration Configuring Your Computer for mini-VSAT Broadband Follow the steps below to configure your computer for DHCP addressing. This will allow your computer to communicate with the modem via its Ethernet connection. NOTE: If you wish to set up a wireless connection, set up and test a wired Ethernet connection first.
  • Page 38 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration Windows 7 or Vista Follow the steps below to configure a Windows 7 or Vista computer. 1. From the Windows Control Panel, navigate to the Network and Sharing Center. You can find the Control Panel either through the Start menu or “My Computer.”...
  • Page 39 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration 3. At the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties. If this screen doesn’t appear, just skip to Step 4. 4. At the Local Area Connection Properties window, select the Networking tab. Then select Internet...
  • Page 40 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration 5. At the Internet Protocol Properties window, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Then click OK. 6. At Local Area Connection Properties, click OK.
  • Page 41 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration Windows XP Follow the steps below to configure a Windows XP computer. 1. At the Windows Control Panel, double-click the Network Connections icon. You can find the Control Panel either through the Start menu or “My Computer.”...
  • Page 42 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration 4. At the Local Area Connection Properties window, select the General tab. Then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 5. At the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select the General tab. Then select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.
  • Page 43 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration 6. At Local Area Connection Properties, click OK. 7. Restart your computer.
  • Page 44 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 3 - Configuration Mac OS X Follow the steps below to configure a Mac OS X computer. 1. At System Preferences, click the Network icon. 2. At the Network window, select the following: • Show: Built-in Ethernet •...

  • Page 45: Requesting Static Ip Addressing

    Requesting Static IP Addressing At your request, KVH can enable static IP addressing for your TracPhone V7 system (a one-time setup fee will apply for each static IP address you request). With a static IP address assigned to a computer system onboard your vessel, parties on shore will be able to access that computer directly over the Internet.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting 4. Troubleshooting This chapter identifies basic problems along with their possible causes and solutions. It also explains what the status lights indicate, how to use the diagnostic functions, and how to get technical support.

  • Page 47: Five Simple Checks

    Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Five Simple Checks If you are experiencing a problem with your TracPhone system, first check the five simple things below. If these checks do not lead you to the problem, contact KVH Technical Support for assistance (see “Technical Support”...

  • Page 48: Control Unit Status Lights

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Control Unit Status Lights Three status lights on the front of the control unit indicate the current status of the system and can help you identify problems quickly. Figure 4-1 Control Unit Status Lights During normal operation, all three status lights should be lit green.
  • Page 49 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting ANTENNA Light The table below explains what the ANTENNA light indicates. Light is... Indicates Description No power input to the antenna Green Tracking Antenna is tracking a satellite Green, Searching Antenna is searching for a satellite, or...

  • Page 50: Modem Status Light

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Modem Status Light A status light on the front of the modem indicates the current status of the modem and can help you identify problems. Figure 4-2 Modem Status Light STATUS During normal operation, the status light should be lit green. The following table explains what the different light conditions indicate.

  • Page 51: Error Messages

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Error Messages The table below lists error messages that might appear on the control unit display to indicate a system problem. Many of these faults should only be repaired by a KVH-certified technician; contact KVH Technical Support for assistance (see “Technical Support”...
  • Page 52 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Error Message Description The antenna’s cross-azimuth ERROR: motor or limit switch failed. ANTENNA XAZ ASSEMBLY Contact KVH Technical Support. There is an open circuit in the ERROR: BUC power cable (between the...
  • Page 53 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Error Message Description The control unit has lost ERROR: communications with the modem. MODEM COMM FAILURE Ensure the modem is powered on and check the interconnecting cables. You can also try turning the modem off, then back on.
  • Page 54 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Error Message Description The antenna is pointing within RF RADIATION HAZARD! one of your programmed RF TRANSMIT INHIBITED radiation hazard zones. See “Configuring RF Radiation Hazard Zones” on page 25 details. The transmitter is temporarily...
  • Page 55 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Error Message Description The modem is communicating WARNING: OK with the control unit, but it is NO SERVICE SAT INFO not providing any data to identify the service satellite. Wait a few minutes, then try turning the modem off, then back on.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting A Voice Service Problem

    Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting a Voice Service Problem If you can access the Internet via the TracPhone system, but you are unable to make a voice call, try the five simple steps below. Step #1: Make Sure You Are Dialing the Number Properly As explained in “Placing a Voice Call”...

  • Page 57: Viewing Status Information On Your Web Browser

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Viewing Status Information on Your Web Browser Complete system status information is available via the modem’s local web interface. Simply open the web browser on any networked computer and enter the following web address: http://192.168.0.1...
  • Page 58 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting General Status: Login The Login section provides the following helpful information: Status Field Description Terminal ID Last two octets of the modem’s external satellite IP address: 10.61.x.x; its identity on the mini-...
  • Page 59 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting General Status: Forward Link “Forward Link” refers to the communications path from the service hub to your vessel (downloads). The Forward Link section provides the following helpful information: Status Field Description Eb/No Quality of the received signal;...
  • Page 60 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting General Status: Positional The Positional section provides the following helpful information: Status Field Description Latitude, Longitude Your vessel’s position, reported by the antenna’s GPS Satellite Longitude Longitude (orbital slot) of the current service satellite...
  • Page 61 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting General Status: Hardware The Hardware section provides the following helpful information: Status Field Description ACU State Status of the antenna/control unit (ACU): • Offline - Antenna/control unit is not communicating with the modem •...
  • Page 62 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Antenna and Control Unit Serial Numbers While the modem’s serial number is provided on the General Status page, the serial numbers for the antenna and control unit (ACU) can be found on the ACU Status page (click the “ACU/Antenna” link in the sidebar).

  • Page 63: Viewing Status Information On The Control Unit

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Viewing Status Information on the Control Unit If you are unable to view the status information screens on the modem’s web interface, you can also view system status information on the control unit’s display. You can select either modem or antenna status information from the main menu.
  • Page 64 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Modem Status Messages The table below lists all of the modem status messages. Status Message Description General status of the modem: MODEM STATE • Online - Modem is connected ONLINE to the mini-VSAT Broadband service •...
  • Page 65 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Status Message Description Local IP address of the modem on MODEM LAN IP the vessel’s LAN 192.168.0.1 Subnet mask of the vessel’s LAN MODEM SUBNET MASK that is connected to the modem 255.255.255.0...
  • Page 66 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Antenna Status Information 1. Press MENUS until the display shows “ANTENNA STATUS.” ANTENNA STATUS NEXT MENU ACCEPT 2. Press ACCEPT to start viewing the antenna status screens. PRESS TO VIEW EACH ANTENNA ITEM...
  • Page 67 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Antenna Status Messages The table below lists all of the status messages. Status Message Description General status of the antenna: ANTENNA STATE • Tracking TRACKING • Searching • Initializing • Waiting for Modem •...
  • Page 68 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Status Message Description Current setting for RF hazard RF HAZARD ZONE 1 zone #1 335-025 Current setting for RF hazard RF HAZARD ZONE 2 zone #2 225-265 Current setting for XMT in Zones: XMT IN ZONES •...
  • Page 69 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Status Message Description Skew/cross azimuth motor ANTENNA SKEW MOTOR software version SW VERSION 1.04 Control unit serial number CTRL UNIT SERIAL # 070902147 Control unit software version CTRL UNIT SW VERSION 2.14...

  • Page 70: Calibrating The Antenna Gyros

    Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Calibrating the Antenna Gyros The TracPhone antenna’s gyros continuously measure the motion of your vessel and send this data to the antenna’s motor control circuitry to keep the antenna pointed at the satellite. At the factory, each antenna gyro is precisely calibrated to work with the antenna’s circuit...
  • Page 71 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting 3. Press CHANGE until the display shows “CAL GYRO= YES.” CAL GYRO= YES? CHANGE ACCEPT 4. Press ACCEPT to start gyro calibration. DO NOT MOVE VESSEL DURING CALIBRATION CALIBRATING GYROS SKEW: 5. Verify that the azimuth (AZ), elevation (EL), and skew gyros all pass (“P”).

  • Page 72: Technical Support

    Remote Diagnostics If your vessel is located within a GPRS cellular coverage area, KVH Technical Support may be able to “dial in” to your TracPhone system through the system’s remote service and support module. With direct access to your system’s built-in diagnostic tools, KVH can often find...

  • Page 73: Wiring Diagram

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Appendix A - Wiring Diagram Appendix A Wiring Diagram This appendix provides a system wiring diagram. For detailed installation instructions, refer to the Installation Guide Contents Wiring Diagram..............75...
  • Page 74 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Appendix A - Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram Antenna NMEA 0183 Talker Required for: (customer-supplied) Satellite elevations >80° and heading-assisted acquisition True Heading ($--HDT) Terminal Strip Connector A(+) Power/ Data B(-) White/Green Green/White Black White/Gray Gray/White White/Orange...

  • Page 75: Menus Quick Reference Guide

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Appendix B - Menus Quick Reference Guide Appendix B Menus Quick Reference Guide This appendix provides a quick reference guide to the control unit menus Contents Menus Quick Reference Guide ........79...

  • Page 76: Menus Quick Reference Guide

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Appendix B - Menus Quick Reference Guide Menus Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 77: Glossary

    TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Appendix C - Glossary Appendix C Glossary This appendix provides a glossary of technical terms used throughout this manual Contents Glossary................83...
  • Page 78 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Appendix C - Glossary Glossary 10BaseT Ethernet standard using twisted pair cabling (such as CAT5). Supports a maximum data rate of 10 Mbps. 100BaseT Fast Ethernet standard using twisted pair cabling (such as CAT5). Supports a maximum data rate of 100 Mbps.
  • Page 79 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Appendix C - Glossary Chassis The outside enclosure of an electronic device. Crossover Cable Cable in which the pins are reversed from one end to the other. Used for connecting two computers back-to-back without using an Ethernet hub.
  • Page 80 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Appendix C - Glossary EIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power, measured in dBW. Elevation angle. Vertical direction in which the antenna points. Encryption As it applies to WiFi, encoding of a wireless signal to protect it from unauthorized reception.
  • Page 81 HyperText Transfer Protocol. The primary protocol for the World Wide Web. Earth station that links the satellite network to the terrestrial network. Intermediate Frequency. As it applies to TracPhone V7, L-band output of an LNB, or input to a BUC. Internet Global network connecting a vast number of networks and computers.
  • Page 82 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Appendix C - Glossary Multimedia Terminal Adapter. Device that converts analog telephone signals into voice over IP (VoIP) signals. MAC Address Media Access Control Address. Unique six-byte hardware identifier assigned to every network interface card (NIC). Used in most LAN configurations to ensure the correct addressing of data to specific hosts.
  • Page 83 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Appendix C - Glossary Ping Software utility used to check a network connection. Sends a test packet to the designated address and reports how long it takes to receive a response. Polarization Orientation of a satellite signal. Circular polarization, which has a “corkscrew”...
  • Page 84 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Appendix C - Glossary Skew Adjustment angle to orient an LNB with a linearly polarized satellite signal. Spread Spectrum A type of communication method by which the information signal energy is spread over a frequency band much wider than the minimum bandwidth required for transmitting the information.
  • Page 85 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Appendix C - Glossary TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Two communications protocols for the Internet. IP handles the delivery of data packets over the Internet; TCP ensures that all data packets are successfully delivered and assembled in the proper order.
  • Page 86 TracPhone V7 User’s Guide Appendix C - Glossary Wide Area Network. A group of computers, devices, and possibly LANs, linked together over a large geographic area. Wireless Network Access Point. Device that links computers wirelessly to a LAN. To communicate with the WAP, each computer needs a properly configured wireless network card.
  • Page 87 www.kvh.com KVH Industries, Inc. KVH Europe A/S KVH Norway AS KVH Singapore Middletown, RI U.S.A. Kokkedal, Denmark Horten, Norway Singapore Tel: +1 401 847 3327 Tel: +45 45 160 180 Tel: +47 33 03 05 30 Tel: +65 6829 2343 Fax: +1 401 849 0045 Fax: +45 45 160 181 Fax: +47 33 03 05 31...

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