Hughes HN9600, User Manual

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Chapter 2 • System Control Center
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IPSec icon
An icon that looks like a small lock next to the System Status button means IPSec is
enabled. This icon is shown in
Figure 6 .
Figure 6: IPSec icon
IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a set of network protocols and services that
provide security to IP networks by authenticating and encrypting each IP packet of a
data stream. IPSec-protected packets travel through a virtual tunnel or path between
two points. An IPSec tunnel is
up when it has been established between two peers
and is capable of carrying traffic. If it cannot carry traffic it is down .
When IPSec is enabled (IPSec icon present), the modem attempts to establish all
configured tunnels. The status of all configured tunnels at any given time (if IPSec is
enabled) is one of the following:
•
All tunnels are established (green System Status button).
•
Some tunnels are established (orange System Status button).
•
No tunnels are established (red System Status button).
Links in the left panel
The following links appear in the left panel of each System Control Center page
(except the home page):
Note: Some of these links may not appear because they are not enabled by the NOC.
•
Home – Opens the System Control Center home page.
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Problem Troubleshooting – Opens the Problem Troubleshooting page, a tool that
can help you solve common problems you could encounter while using the
satellite modem.
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Detailed Problem Statistics – Opens a screen you can use to view statistics
concerning modem operation.
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Connectivity Test – Opens the Connectivity Test page, which allows you to test
the connection between the modem and the satellite.
•
Download Allowance Status
– Opens the Download Allowance Status screen,
which shows how much remains of the daily download allowance.
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Help – Opens the Help page, which includes a variety of topics such as getting
started and recommended browser settings.