Hughes Network HN9260, Installation Manual

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Chapter 3 • Installing the satellite modem
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Connecting the transmit and receive cables
Connect the transmit and receive IFL cables to the satellite modem.
1. Connect the transmit and receive cables to the connectors on the rear panel of
the modem as shown in Figure 5 .
Figure 5: Connecting the transmit and receive cables to the modem
RESCUE SWITCH
S
AT.
IN
S
AT.
OUT
DC IN
LAN
Modem
rear panel
Transmit
cable
Receive
cable
S
AT. IN connector
S
AT. OUT connector
Note: The satellite modem may operate correctly when first installed even if the
transmit and receive cable connectors are not adequately tightened.
However, problems could develop later. Therefore, successful modem
operation is not an indication that the cables are adequately tightened.
2. Make sure neither the satellite modem nor the customer’s computer are
connected to an Ethernet router or switch.
Note: Do not connect any device to the satellite modem at this time except the
installer laptop computer. Ethernet devices may only be connected to the
modem after it is installed and commissioned.
Connecting the installer laptop to the modem
For this task you need an Ethernet cable.
To access the satellite modem so you can perform the required installation
procedures, you connect your installer laptop computer to the modem. After the
modem is installed and registered with the satellite network, you connect the
modem to the customer’s computer or other device. During modem installation the
installer laptop computer must be directly connected to the modem without any
intervening connection.