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Inmarsat GX-9 Operating Manual

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GX-9
Inmarsat Fleet Broadband 250
Maritime User Terminal
Operating Manual
Version 1.0
GLOCOM
A Mobile Satcom Product of GLOCOM, INC.
The information contained within this document is the sole property of GLOCOM, INC. No part of
this publication may be reproduced or transcribed without written permission from GLOCOM. All
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Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 A Mobile Satcom Product of GLOCOM, INC. The information contained within this document is the sole property of GLOCOM, INC. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transcribed without written permission from GLOCOM. All rights reserved. Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual...

  • Page 2: Afety Nformation

    Operation of the Satellite Terminal during electrical storms may result in severe personal injury or death. Disconnect the Terminal from the computer and store the unit indoors if lightning is anticipated in the area of operation. Glocom GX-9 Operating Manual...
  • Page 3 ONNECTING ONNECTING ONNECTING ONNECTING EVICES EVICES EVICES EVICES Never connect incompatible devices to the Satellite Terminal. When connecting the Satellite Terminal to any other device, read the device’s User Manual for detailed safety instructions. Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual...
  • Page 4 Satellite Terminals that are more than 2 meters away. Many types of older hearing aids may be susceptible to interference, making it very difficult to use them near a Terminal. Should interference be experienced, maintain additional separation between you and the Satellite Terminal. Glocom GX-9 Operating Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Setup Page..........................12 Statistics..........................14 PDP Contexts ........................15 A A A A PDP C C C C : : : : ___________________________________ 16 CTIVATING A CTIVATING A CTIVATING A CTIVATING A ONTEXT ONTEXT ONTEXT ONTEXT Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual...
  • Page 6 , MD 20878 USA LOCOM IRSTFIELD AITHERSBURG ____________________________________________________________ 39 FCC Compliance........................ 39 EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directives..... 40 __________________________________________________ 41 LOSSARY UT (U ): T BGAN ERMINAL SER TERMINAL IS THE MODEM DEVICE Glocom GX-9 Operating Manual...

  • Page 7: Ntroduction

    WEB, sending and receiving email, or using other data services. The GX-9 consists of a compact antenna Above Deck Unit (ADU) and a modem and interface Below Decks Unit (BDU) that are connected by a single cable. The antenna includes a 3-axis stabilized design that automatically acquires and tracks the satellite while the vessel is underway over a wide range of vessel motion and sea conditions.

  • Page 8: Minimum System Requirements For Laptop/Pc

    Extended ADUE/BDU LMR-600 Coaxial Cable, 50m ADU Mast Pole Mounting Kit A Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) and its PIN which are needed to access the Inmarsat network can be provided by your Inmarsat Service provider along with related configuration instructions for the Satellite Terminal.

  • Page 9: Etting Tarted

    ETTING TARTED This guide outlines the procedure to connect to the Inmarsat network. It will guided you through the procedure for powering up your terminal, obtaining a GPS position fix, connecting your computer to the terminal and registering with the BGAN network. You are then ready to start using voice and broadband services.

  • Page 10: Sing The Gx-9

    ONNECTION TO THE NTERNET When power is first applied GX-9 will begin a start-up sequence. The antenna will begin its search for the satellite and the antenna motors may be heard during this time. Note that the antenna must have line of sight view towards the satellite.
  • Page 11 RJ-11, Ethernet, WLAN and ISDN) can be used for data transfer depending on the Note service required. Your computer must be configured to support your chosen connection method. Refer to the documentation supplied with your computer for details. Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual...

  • Page 12: Connecting By Usb

    ONNECTING BY ONNECTING BY If you have not previously used the GX-9’s WLAN interface, it must first be enabled using either the GX- 9’s internal web Man-Machine Interface (MMI) or LaunchPad while your computer is connected to the GX- 9 using either the USB or Ethernet interface.

  • Page 13: Dialing From Tel1 Or Tel2

    Redialing – 3.1kHz Audio ISDN D ONNECTING THE EVICE You can connect an ISDN device (e.g. ISDN phone, ISDN TA etc) to the ISDN port on GX-9 terminal to access circuit-switched service. Dial-up from ISDN port: Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual...

  • Page 14: Coverage Map

    OVERAGE The GX-9 will perform best in areas where the elevation angle is 20 degrees or higher. Lower elevation angles increase the probability of signal outages caused by the vessel rolling and pitching and may severely impact the usability while underway in heavy seas.

  • Page 15: Sing The Locom Eb Mmi

    UT W CCESSING THE The GX-9 includes an internal Web MMI. To access the UT Web MMI, open your preferred Web Browser and enter the internal IP address of the GX-9, http://192.168.128.100. The web MMI opens to the “Properties” page as shown below:...

  • Page 16: Properties Page

    ROPERTIES The Properties page shows the current status of the GX-9. A description of each item on the page follows: In the Top left-hand corner of the screen you will notice that there are three status items: Satellite Signal Strength, Beam ID, and input power status. These items are updated automatically when their status changes.
  • Page 17 Satellite Modem IMSI Satellite Modem IMSI: This displays the IMSI number of the USIM card in the GX-9. If is the IMSI is not displayed, it indicates that there is a problem reading the SIM card, e.g. because there is no SIM, it is installed incorrectly or PIN must be entered.

  • Page 18: Setup Page

    ETUP The Setup page allows the user to configure various parameters of the GX-9. A description of each item on the screen follows: 1. Terminal Local IP Address Terminal Local IP Address Terminal Local IP Address Terminal Local IP Address: This allows the User to change the local IP address of the terminal from the default 192.168.128.100 IP address.
  • Page 19 Bypass Antenna Pointing: This parameter allows the User to bypass antenna pointing and have Bypass Antenna Pointing: Bypass Antenna Pointing: the GX-9 go straight into Registering with the Network. This is turned “on” as default for the GX- 7. Auto Power On: Auto Power On:...

  • Page 20: Statistics

    Note: Note: If the GX-9 power is abruptly disconnected for some reason, it will not be able to save the Note: Note: statistics to flash memory and hence the statistics for the session maybe inaccurate.

  • Page 21: Pdp Contexts

    The PDP Context page allows the User to setup and configure PDP contexts for any PC or other TE that is connected to the GX-9. To activate a PDP Context, go to the bottom of the page. You will see the CID, Local IP Address, APN, Requested QoS, Username and Password fields.

  • Page 22: Ctivating Apdp C C C Cpdp Ontext

    The new connection will show up in the table above (See screen shot below for example). Background Context activated for 192.168.128.101 Background Context activated for 192.168.128.101 Background Context activated for 192.168.128.101 Background Context activated for 192.168.128.101 Glocom GX-9 (FB250) Operating Manual...
  • Page 23 If they are populated, the context is active. CID #1 Inactive; CID #2 & 3 active CID #1 Inactive; CID #2 & 3 active CID #1 Inactive; CID #2 & 3 active CID #1 Inactive; CID #2 & 3 active Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual...

  • Page 24: Ultiple Pdp C C C Cpdp Ontexts

    To activate multiple PDP contexts for additional TE devices, follow the same procedures above. Each time you activate a context for a particular local IP address, it will show up in the table as shown in the screenshot below. Glocom GX-9 (FB250) Operating Manual...

  • Page 25: Wlan

    (3 options: France, Spain or Rest of the World). Channel 11 is common to almost all countries, so it is used as the default. Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual...

  • Page 26: Wep Security

    Note: connect to the GX-9 terminal. Please write down the WEP key that you use because once entered, there is no way to view this key again. You will have to disable WEP, reboot the terminal and reset it if the WEP key is forgotten.
  • Page 27 MAC addresses that will be allowed to connect to your WLAN. Note Note Note: To determine the MAC Note address of a PC or other TE, go to the DoS prompt and enter ipconfig /all. Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual...

  • Page 28: Aca

    QoS that is offered by the network (upper half of the web page) or 2) using the DHCP from the GX-9 and establishing an automatic background PDP context for any PC or other TE that connects to the GX-9 (lower part of the web page).
  • Page 29 TEs using DHCP assigned IP address: TEs using DHCP assigned IP address: This option allows setting up the GX-9 for dynamic background ACA. In this mode any device connected to the GX-9 will automatically receive a background PDP context. To activate this feature, select the “On” radio button under ACA settings forPCs or other TEs using DHCP assigned IP address and click on “Apply”.
  • Page 30 To determine if the context has been setup properly, click on PDP Contexts page and this will display all contexts that have been setup (active or inactive). See screen shot below. Glocom GX-9 (FB250) Operating Manual...
  • Page 31 Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual...

  • Page 32: Isdn

    MSN Speech: By default, MSN 1 is entered into the MSN Speech number text box. To receive MSN Speech: incoming calls, first program the same MSN into the ISDN handset that connected to the GX-9’s ISDN port. 3. MSN 3.1 KHz audio: MSN 3.1 KHz audio: By default, MSN 2 is entered into the MSN 3.1 KHz Audio number text box.
  • Page 33 Once all changes have been made, click on “Apply”. Any changes to this screen require a re-boot of the terminal to save the new configuration. Use the power button on the GX-9 or the “Restart Terminal” button to gracefully re-boot the GX-9.

  • Page 34: Antenna

    Frequency (KHz): the frequency of the global beam in kHz that the antenna is tracking Frequency (KHz): Frequency (KHz): Antenna Tracking: indicates (TRUE or FALSE) whether or not the antenna is currently tracking the Antenna Tracking: Antenna Tracking: Antenna Tracking: satellite Glocom GX-9 (FB250) Operating Manual...
  • Page 35 1540825 Old position I4-F1 APAC 143.5 E 1537485 1540825 New position I4-F2 AOR 53.0 W 1537920 1541115 Old position I4-F2 EMEA 25.0 E 1537920 1541115 New position I4-F3 AMER 98.0W 1537070 1540730 New Satellite Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual...

  • Page 36: Rouble Hooting

    WEP keys computer. For details, review the User Guide User Guide User Guide User Guide WLAN signal is not strong enough Locate the terminal and computer closer together and reduce any obstructions between them. Glocom GX-9 (FB250) Operating Manual...
  • Page 37 The device you are connecting is not an Make sure you connect only ISDN ISDN device. It might be an Ethernet device devices to the ISDN port that you are accidentally connecting to the ISDN port. Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual...
  • Page 38 None of the above Terminal may have a hardware or software Remove DC power adapter. Wait solutions resolve the fault, and needs to be re-booted. 30 seconds. Reconnect the DC problem power and turn on the terminal. Glocom GX-9 (FB250) Operating Manual...

  • Page 39: Echnology Verview

    BGAN Terminal with the BGAN network. Following successful registration and providing the Terminal is left switched on and remains stationary, the GPS is no longer needed. Periodically, the BGAN Terminal contacts the BGAN network to inform the Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual...
  • Page 40 In addition, the BGAN network periodically checks each Terminal for activity, and if the Terminal has not automatically contacted the BGAN network as described above, then the Terminal will be de-registered from the network. Glocom GX-9 (FB250) Operating Manual...

  • Page 41: Isdn

    IP address), PDP type (that is, static or dynamic address) the QoS requested for this context, the APN of the external network to which connectivity is requested, the user's identity (IMSI) and any necessary IP configuration parameters (for example, security settings). Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual...
  • Page 42 Context is a PDP Context with default QoS profile attributes and is always activated first. All other PDP Contexts with the same PDP Address are secondary PDP Contexts. Secondary PDP Contexts share the same PDP Address and connect to the same APN but may have different QoS profiles. Glocom GX-9 (FB250) Operating Manual...

  • Page 43: Wlan

    The SSID is broadcast so that any wireless device in range can read the SSID and ask permission to associate with it. The SSID is not intended as a security measure − it is used only to identify different networks. Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual...

  • Page 44: Echnical Pecifications

    Motions Turning Rate: 40°/s Ship Ship Motions Motions Turning acceleration 50°/s^2 Power (terminal Power (terminal Power (terminal Power (terminal Idle: 20 W plus antenna) plus antenna) plus antenna) plus antenna) Max: 100 W (when transmitting) Glocom GX-9 (FB250) Operating Manual...

  • Page 45: Eclaration Of Conformity

    Note Note Note Note The Ethernet cable used with the GX-9 shall not be longer than 3 meters to comply with ETSI emissions requirements. FCC C OMPLIANCE This device conforms to the FCC rules. Any changes or modifications to Glocom’s equipment, not expressly approved by Glocom Inc., could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 46: Eu Weee (Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment) Directives

    This product carries the WEEE label below to demonstrate compliance. www.glocom www.glocom- - - - us.com www.glocom www.glocom us.com us.com us.com For addition information, contact Glocom Inc., at: Glocom GX-9 (FB250) Operating Manual...

  • Page 47: Glossary

    FTP servers. This service requires subscription with a Dynamic DNS provider. Static DNS Server: If you are using static IP addressing, Inmarsat recommends that you use a static DNS server. If you select this option, you must enter the IP address of the Primary DNS Server.

  • Page 48: Ut (User Terminal): The User Terminal Is The Bgan Modem Device

    System Subscriber SIM (USIM) Card. The USIM card is similar to the SIM Card that is commonly used in a GSM phone. The card holds a microchip that stores information and encrypts voice and data transmissions, making it extremely Glocom GX-9 (FB250) Operating Manual...
  • Page 49 VPNs work by using tunneling protocols, such as L2TP, to encrypt data at the sending end, and decrypt the data at the receiving end. This "tunnel" cannot be accessed by data that is not properly encrypted. Glocom GX-9 (FB250 Class) Operating Manual...

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