MCD-4801 User Manual
Ground Control
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MCD-4801 “The Football” Overview
The MCD-4801 "Mobile Communications Device", also known as "The Football", is an auto-
pointing BGAN satellite terminal that requires no user training to operate. Simply place
the weather-tight case on the ground, or on a boat deck, or on any surface with a clear
view of the sky, rain or shine, anywhere in the world and turn it on - no pointing
necessary. Within a minute, the MCD-4801 becomes a wireless hotspot for any wireless
device up to 100 meters from the case for up to 5 hours on the internal battery. The auto-
pointing case uses the high performance Hughes 9450 in-motion BGAN terminal
integrated with our proprietary mobile electronics for a ruggedized self-contained, in-field,
user-friendly solution.
MCD-4801 Features
Features are subject to change. Please refer to the Ground Control website for current features.
No Aiming Required
. Simply turn the unit on under an open sky.
Does Not Require User Interaction.
No software to run. Establishes AP automatically.
Up to 100 meter range wireless access point for laptop, smartphone, or other wireless device.
Internet speeds up to 460 Kbps in both directions.
Two external all weather RJ-45 Ethernet connection ports.
Up to 5 hour battery life for normal use.
May be plugged into a vehicle 12V power port for continuous operation (through included inverter).
Operates from -25°C to 70°C (-13
˚
F to +158
˚
F) temperatures. Auto-shutoff at 158°F (internal temp)
Operates on top of moving vehicle roof, or boat, or any moving object.
Works well in heavy rain, and will operate with 20mm of ice before transmission issues.
Watertight, crushproof, dustproof reinforced plastic case.
The MCD-4801 operates globally (except for the north and south polar regions).
Portable - Ships UPS, FedEx, carry-on luggage anywhere… Onboard battery is NOT Li-Ion.
Full IP compatibility - Internet, SMTP email, file transfer (FTP, and VPN).
Cost effect "always-on" access, charged for only what is transferred.
The MCD-4801 case is a Ground Control manufactured solution, supported by us 24/7.
