Iridium 9801 Installation Manual page 23

The handsets connected to the BDE must be POTS / RJ11 handsets. The
data port provides an Ethernet connection of 10BaseT/100BaseT using an
RJ45 connector connected as MDI-X. If the Below Decks Equipment (BDE)
is to be connected to a down¬stream port of an Ethernet hub or switch
then the user will need to use a cross-over cable. Again, the data port
must be provisioned to connect to the Internet. The data LED will
illuminate green.
Note: According to standard Ethernet specifications, the maximum
length of the cable from the Ethernet equipment to the Above Decks
Equipment must not exceed 100m. If the standard ADE to BDE length of
50m has been used, this means that the data cable from the BDE to the
Ethernet equipment should be no longer than 50m.
To connect external equipment to the BDE:
Note: In order for the data and handset ports to be active the SIM must
be provisioned and placed in the BDE.
1 .
Connect external equipment to the appropriate port. (e.g.: computers
are connected to the data port, handsets are connected to a port
marked "Voice 1, 2 or ").
2 .
Provide external strain relief for cables connected to the BDE.
3 .
Insert the SIM card and slide the locking tab in place.
4 .
Switch ON/OFF switch to ON position. The POWER LED should light
green, the STATUS LED should flash red for a few seconds, then
illuminate amber.
5 .
Replace the SIM cover.
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