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BGAN 9201 User Manual
C
ONNECTING WITH THE
N
ETWORK
Establishing a connection with the network requires the careful orientation of the BGAN terminal
towards the satellite, a process called pointing. Accurate and precise pointing is important,
because a badly-pointed antenna can reduce the data rate achievable over the network.
When pointing is complete, you can register the terminal with the BGAN network.
C
HECKING THE
GPS
S
TATUS
After you have connected your terminal to a computer, you can check the GPS status by
opening BGAN LaunchPad. Refer to the BGAN LaunchPad status bar and the GPS indicator light
on your BGAN terminal for the current GPS status. The table below indicates each possible status:
LaunchPad Status
bar symbol
Terminal GPS indicator
light
Status
Flashing Green
The terminal is getting a GPS fix after being
turned on. If you have not changed location
since last registering, you may be able to re-
register with your last valid fix. Otherwise wait
until a new fix has been obtained before
registering.
Solid Green
Off
The terminal has a valid GPS fix. You are ready
to point the terminal and register.
The terminal has successfully registered.
Flashing Red
The network will not allow you to register with
the stored GPS fix. You need to get a new GPS
fix.
Solid Red
The GPS receiver in the terminal is faulty.
Contact your Service Provider.
