Chapter
5
Registering and commissioning the
satellite modem
During commissioning, the modem interacts with the satellite to establish transmit
timing and synchronization. It interacts with the NOC for authentication and
registration; and to obtain required software, security keys, and a preliminary
configuration. The NOC notifies the NSP that the satellite modem has registered
with the network.
The modem downloads a temporary configuration from the NOC. The temporary
configuration allows the modem to communicate with the NSP so the broadband
service can be activated. Final configuration is provided to the modem after service
activation.
Prerequisites for commissioning
The following are prerequisites for commissioning:
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The satellite modem must be physically installed.
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The antenna must be pointed, and the modem must have exited pointing
mode. Service for the modem must be configured by the service provider and
the NOC, and the terminal site you entered. Installation must match the
terminal site name configured by the service provider and NOC.
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The satellite modem must be defined at the NOC and authorized for
commissioning by the service provider.
Monitoring the commissioning process
Commissioning activities are performed automatically by the satellite modem, the
satellite, and the NOC. Commissioning begins when the modem exits pointing mode
and progresses until completion. Normally, there is no need for intervention.
After you point the antenna and respond
Yes
on the DAPT to store the pointing
information, the modem exits pointing mode and displays the Terminal Initialization
Sequence screen on your browser.
The Terminal Initialization screen lists each commissioning activity and each
activity's progress as the satellite modem proceeds through the commissioning (or
initialization) sequence.
Figure 20 shows the registration process in progress with several other activities
underway. The activities occur in the order they are listed on the screen, top to
bottom.
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