Chapter 2: To get started
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To access the network
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To access the network
BGAN or cellular network
The EXPLORER 710 is a BGAN terminal. However, you have the option of connecting an
EXPLORER Cellular Modem to the USB interface of the EXPLORER 710, making it possible to use
the cellular network when it is available. See
Optional: To set up cellular network for data
If you are going to use the BGAN network, you must first point the antenna in the direction of
the satellite and find the best possible signal strength. See the next sections for details.
To point the antenna (BGAN)
Before pointing
Before pointing the antenna you can use the coverage map below to find your approximate
location in relation to the satellites. Then you can use the compass to find the pointing
direction to the closest satellite.
The Inmarsat BGAN services are based on the BGAN I4 geostationary satellites and the
Alphasat satellite. The map below shows the coverage area.
Note
You can choose to cancel pointing. In this case you cannot communicate on the
BGAN network, but you can access all terminal settings.
