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Glocom GX-9 (FB250) Operating Manual
IP Address: An Internet Protocol address, or IP address, is a number that uniquely identifies the
computer accessible over a TCP/IP-based LAN or the Internet that is sending or receiving
information. An IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers, separated by periods
and each number is between 0 and 255. For example, 207.115.79.4 is an IP address. In the BGAN
system, IP addresses for the Network and the TE can be dynamic or static.
Network Dynamic IP Address: A network dynamic IP address is a temporary address that is
assigned by your BGAN Service Provider when you connect to the BGAN Network. If you do not
need a permanent Static IP address, most Service Providers use a dynamic IP address. Some
Service Providers provide a private Network IP address not routable within the Internet) and
others provide a routable public IP address.
Static IP Address: A static IP address is assigned by Service Providers to BGAN Users when the
USIM is provisioned. This static IP address is used every time you connect to the BGAN network
and is associated with a specific Username and Password.
DHCP Address: Local IP address that is assigned by the UT DHCP server to the TE once
connected to the UT. This is a private IP address that is not routable within the Internet.
Terminal Local IP Address: IP address of the UT to access the web MMI and talk to the UT via
Telnet. This address is configurable by the User.
Standard Connection: A standard connection is charged by volume of data sent. The bandwidth you are
allocated depends on terminal type and network availability, but is always ‘best effort’, that is, you are
allocated bandwidth depending on your requirements and the requirements of other users of the
BGAN network, or BGAN Terminal. This connection class is suitable for most data types, other than
multimedia.
Streaming: A streaming connection is charged by time. You are charged for the amount of time the
connection is active. Streaming enables multimedia data, such as video, to be sent in a continuous
data stream and converted into sound and pictures. The bandwidth required for a streaming
connection is difficult to predict, and depends on factors such as length of connection and number of
receivers.
Symmetrical Rate: The rate at which streaming data is transmitted, in kilobits per second (Kbps). This
rate applies to transmitted (uplink) and received (downlink) data.
Desired Symmetrical Rate: From the drop-down list, choose the desired data rate for your
Streaming connection. This can be 32 Kbps, 64 Kbps, 128 Kbps or 256 Kbps. This figure is
guaranteed, unless the connection cannot meet this requirement because of bandwidth
restrictions. In this case the rate defaults to the minimum symmetrical rate.
Minimum Symmetrical Rate: From the drop-down list, choose the minimum data rate that you are
prepared to accept for your Streaming connection. This can be 32 Kbps, 64 Kbps, 128 Kbps or
256 Kbps. This rate must be lower than the Desired Symmetrical Rate. If the connection cannot
meet this requirement, an error message displays.
TE (Terminal Equipment): Terminal equipment refers to the piece of equipment that is connected to the
BGAN UT (e.g. laptop, video equipment, phone, etc.)
Traffic Flow Template: A Traffic Flow Template, also called an Application Template, is a series of data
filters such as QoS (Quality of Service), PDP Context and security settings, that allow the Core
Network to classify packets received from an external network into the correct PDP Context. When
incoming data arrives at an access point in the core network, a packet classifier will make a PDP
Context selection based on the Traffic Flow Template, and map the incoming data packets into the
PDP Context with the correct QoS attributes. The use of a Traffic Flow Template allows multiple PDP
Contexts to be associated with the same PDP address.
UT (User Terminal): The User terminal is the BGAN modem device
USIM Card: Your BGAN Service Provider supplies you with a Universal Mobile Telecommunications
System Subscriber SIM (USIM) Card.
The USIM card is similar to the SIM Card that is commonly used in a GSM phone. The card holds a
microchip that stores information and encrypts voice and data transmissions, making it extremely
