Chapter 4: Using the interfaces
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Using a computer
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Using a computer
Standard or Streaming data
Definition
The BGAN network supports different classes of data connection to the Internet. The main classes
are Standard data and Streaming data.
•
Using a
Standard data
connection, several users can share the data connection
simultaneously. This type of connection is ideal for TCP/IP traffic such as e-mail, file transfer,
and Internet and intranet access.
The user pays for the amount of data sent and received.
•
Using a
Streaming data
connection, you get an exclusive, high-priority connection, ensuring
seamless transfer of data. This type of connection is ideal for time critical applications like live
video over IP.
The user pays for the duration of the connection (per minute charge).
You can set up various types of connection using the Profiles and a Traffic Flow Template. For
further information, see Using Profiles on page 101 and Using a Traffic Flow Template on page 104.
Setting up and activating a Streaming connection
By default, any data connection on the EXPLORER 527 is a
Standard data
connection.
If you want to set up a Streaming connection, select a Streaming Profile when setting up your data
interface. See the “Configuring...” section for your interface in Chapter 5, Using the web interface.
Before starting a Streaming session on the LAN interface, make sure you have set up the
Streaming Profile for the LAN interface.
To start or stop a Streaming session
on the LAN interface, do as follows:
1.
Access the web interface.
2.
Go to the
Home
window and locate the field
STREAMING PROFILES ON LAN
.
3.
Click the
Start
or
Stop
link of the relevant Streaming Profile.
Note
For optimum performance it is important that you select the right traffic class when
defining Profiles for your connection.
Note
When running a Streaming session you are charged for the time you are connected.
A started Streaming session will stay active until you stop it.
